Protein, protein, protein

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Protein, protein, protein
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Thu, 04-21-2005 - 1:26pm

I need ideas for protein snacks.

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Fear

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 4:02pm

Kerstin, I know that snacks is an issue for me too, here's some suggestions that I know have been mentioned before:



Nuts (not too many though!)


Apple & Peanut Butter, Celery & Peanut Butter


Soy Nuts


1/2 Slim Fast Bar (or other protein bar, but 1/2 would be good for snacks)


Wasabi Peas (I think they have a bit more protein than crackers-type snacks)


Yogurt


Cheese


Cottage Cheese & Fruits (I heard the pre-packaged cottage cheese with fruit is gross, but you could try it)


Edamame (green soy beans)


Bean Salad


Dried Apricots with Goat Cheese (my mom serves this and it's always a big hit!)


That's all I can think of right now!


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 8:05pm

Good suggestions Miranda-- I've never had wasabi peas, they're green and dried, right? I may have had them in a like 'chinese' cracker mix, but I have seen them sold separately too....I'll try to remember to pick some up the next time I see them.


Kerstin....I know we've had the edamame conversation before- try them- they are LOADED in protein!!

~IslandGirl


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Registered: 06-25-2003
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 8:32pm

One of my all time favorites is a refried bean burrito...And they are uber easy to make

Use about 1/4 cup fat free refried beans
place on one soft tortilla
add a T or two of salsa
Add a T of low fat sour cream
add an oz of skim motzerella cheese

Pop in the microwave for like oooo 1 minute(till beans warm and cheese melts)
mmmmm yummy and lots of protein.

I also do almonds they are among the best of the nuts for a healthy balance.

For really heavy work load weeks I keep Nectar protein powder on hand. It's really easy to drink O and I also boil eggs and keep several in a container in the fridge for (TOM) I only eat the whites but they are loaded with protein.

Good Luck..

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 12:29pm

Sabrina, I eat loads of egg whites and I buy them in cartons, which makes them perfectly portable!!

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Registered: 09-09-2004
Fri, 04-22-2005 - 12:53pm

Kerstin:

I have the South Beach Cook Book at home and there is a recipe in there for these eggs and turkey bacon cups that you bake in muffin tins - you can make them up ahead of time and freeze them and then just pop one or two in the microwave for a snack. It's kind of like a little muffin sized quiche with no crust but very tasty! When I get home, I will type up the recipe and post, if you would like!

Catz

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Fri, 04-22-2005 - 1:04pm

Thanks

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Fear

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Registered: 09-09-2004
Sat, 04-23-2005 - 8:10pm

Hi Kirsten:

Here is the recipe:

4 ounces of turkey sausage or bacon
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4 onion chopped
5 eggs
1 can sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, coat muffin tins with cooking spray (or use paper baking cups).
In a skillet - cook sausage, pepper, and onion for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Put in bowl and let cool slightly, then add eggs and mushrooms. Mix well and evenly divide among muffin cups. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Makes 6 cups.

Per serving: 140 cal, 9g fat, 12g protein, 4g carbs, 1g fiber

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Sun, 04-24-2005 - 10:03am

This sounds so yummy! Thanks. We're cooking today and trying this week!

Oh, and Sabrina....I LOVE your suggestion. I am trying it today!

Thanks again guys. I did get some wasabi peas and the edamame. Can't do cottage cheese since I had an unfortunate run in with some sour milk at one time, and well, I just can't do cottage cheese anymore.

Thanks again for the wonderful suggestions!'

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Fear

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 04-24-2005 - 5:32pm
Catz-- that sounds like a yummy recipe- thanks for sharing!

~IslandGirl


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