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Creative Protein Sources
Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt instead of milk – Adds thickness and up to 20g protein per cup.
Protein pancake mix – Use collagen or whey protein in the batter
Chia pudding with protein powder – Stir in a scoop and top with nuts or seeds.
Egg muffins – Bake eggs with diced veggies and sausage in muffin tins for grab-and-go protein.
Toss in lentils or edamame – Great for salads and grain bowls (8–18g protein per cup).
Hard-boiled eggs – Slice onto avocado toast or salads.
Tuna or salmon salad lettuce wraps – Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Quinoa over rice – Higher protein content and still satisfying.
Stir collagen or bone broth protein into soups/stews – Invisible but powerful.
Swap breadcrumbs for almond flour and parmesan – Higher protein coating for chicken or eggplant.
Mix hemp hearts into sauces or taco meat – 10g protein per 3 Tbsp and undetectable in flavor.
Top veggies with tahini or peanut sauce – Adds both protein and flavor.
Chickpea or lentil pasta instead of wheat pasta – Nearly double the protein.
Egg whites in oatmeal – Stir them in as it cooks for creaminess and protein.
Use ricotta or cottage cheese in lasagna or stuffed peppers – Creamy, rich, and protein-packed.
Tempeh bacon or seared tofu as a topping – Smoky, chewy, and satisfying.
Protein balls with nuts, seeds, and powder – Easy no-bake snacks.
Protein-rich desserts – Think Greek yogurt mousse, protein brownies, or high-protein ice cream.
Roasted chickpeas or lupini beans – Crunchy snack with 10–15g protein per serving.
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Creative Protein Sources
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