Protein Snacks
Gain muscle, stay satisfied, eat y’er protein!!
If there is one thing that is popular in nutrition at the moment, it is protein. For women, this is key in protecting our muscle mass which in turn keeps our metabolism running well. Plus a bit of muscle looks good on ya!!
Enjoy your protein snacks with plenty of water to keep digestion flowing!
Protein Snacks to Protect Muscle Mass
Choco Protein Balls
These go well with a cup of coffee or steaming hot tea.
Made with nuts, seeds, and protein powder.
Makes about 15 – 20 balls
1 C almonds
3/4 C walnuts
1 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
1 1/2 Tbsp of coconut oil
1 Tbsp of protein powder (plain or chocolate)
1 Tbsp cacao powder
1 cup of dates, pitted
Optional shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS
Add the almonds, walnuts, chia seed, and flax seeds to a kitchen processor - grind to make a course flour.
Check your dates have been pitted!!
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend till a crumbly soft dough forms.
Scoop out about a tablespoon size and make balls. Roll gently in shredded coconut if you want.
Keep cool in the fridge for about a week or so! Enjoy!
Protein Smoothie Bowl SNACK
What a great way to get in your fruit, fibre and protein today!
Choose fruit in season for extra points and make a normal portion to split into two snacks.
INGREDIENTS
1 banana
1 handful baby spinach
1/2 cup mango (frozen)
1 scoop Protein powder (plain or vanilla)
3/4 cup milk or rice milk
Fruit, sliced
Chia seeds
DIRECTIONS
Blend the protein powder with the banana, spinach, and mango and the milk.
Pour into two separate bowls. Top with fruit and seeds.
Avocado Toast
I know this seems like a meal, but it is a great way to well get satisfied and keep your energy high!
Omega-3 can be found in most organic eggs.
INGREDIENTS
Toast - whole grain, rye, etc.
Egg
1/2 Avocado, sliced
1/4 Lemon
Seasoning
Optional: leafy greens
DIRECTIONS
Toast the bread.
Cook your egg… either poach or lightly fry or boil.
Slice the avocado, and top the bread. Squirt lemon juice on top of the avocado and bread.
Then place the egg on top. Season well! I like to add a bit of cayenne pepper and sea salt, sometimes sesame seeds.
Enjoy!
Protein - 3 Quick Tips!
If you are new to adding in more protein sources to your diet.. here are 3 things to keep in mind.
Drink a lot of water for good digestion. Your intestines need it to properly manage and eliminate waste.
Try plant-based proteins like pea or rice protein.
Keep track of how much protein you eat each day, just to see if it makes a difference in both how you feel and how you maintain muscle mass.
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