HIgh Protein Recipes

RICOTTA & YOGURT PARFAIT

Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning.    MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ¾ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup part-skim ricotta ½ teaspoon lemon zest ¼ cup raspberries 1 tablespoon slivered almonds 1 teaspoon chia seeds METHODSTEP 1 Combine yogurt, ricotta and lemon zest in a bowl. Top with raspberries, almonds and chia seeds.   Nutrition Value  272 Kcal, 9.6g fat, 3.4g saturated fat, 5.1g fiber, 21.5g protein, 25.7g carbs  

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CHOCOLATE-BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost.    MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 banana, frozen ½ cup cooked red lentils ½ cup nonfat milk 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup METHODSTEP 1 Combine banana, lentils, milk, cocoa and syrup in a blender. Puree until smooth.     Nutrition Value 310 Kcal, 1.8g fat, 0.6g saturated fat, 8.5g fiber, 15.3g protein, 63.8g carbs  

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GREEN GODDESS GRAIN BOWL

This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing.   MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ½ cup snap or snow peas, trimmed4 spears asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 2-inch pieces½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt¼ cup chopped fresh dill1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 clove garlic, minced¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup cooked farro4 ounces baked tofu, cubed3 radishes, sliced1 tablespoon Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish METHODSTEP 1 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add snap (or snow) peas and asparagus; cook until just tender, about...

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AVOCADO & KALE OMELET

Move over, avocado toast. Top a high-protein omelet with avocado and fiber-rich kale and you'll keep hunger at bay for longer.   MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon low-fat milk Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped kale 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon unsalted sunflower seeds Pinch of crushed red pepper Pinch of salt ¼ avocado, sliced METHODSTEP 1 Beat eggs with milk and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add...

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