Articles | 23 February 2021
Protein Packed Meals
Just like water, our body needs protein to survive, so consuming a wide variety of healthy meals is important to maintain healthy protein intake (read more about the importance of protein here). Below are some quick meal ideas to packing a protein punch with your meals, with options to choose from for every weekday.
Breakfast
- Greek yoghurt parfait with nut butter, berry-based jam and grated dark chocolate
- Rye toast with cream cheese and salmon with a squeeze of lemon juice
- Cream cheese-based pancakes enriched with protein powder
- Tuna stuff avocado’s with spicy sriracha sauce
- Carrot, chickpea and green pea frittata
Lunch
- Spinach and black bean burrito wrap, filled with brown rice, lettuce, salsa, cheese and Greek yoghurt
- Deli meat snack box with lean turkey, hardboiled egg, nuts, crackers, cheese, carrots and tomatoes
- Spaghetti Bolognese with beef or lentils, topped parmesan cheese
- Wholemeal pita bread margherita pizza
- Egg and salad sandwiches on grain bread
Dinner
- Chilli con carne with red kidney beans and lean beef or turkey mince
- Edamame, tofu, garlic and ginger stir fry
- Wholemeal mac and cheese with tuna or chicken
- Chicken, avocado and haloumi burgers
- Chicken cobb salad
Snacks
- Berry quinoa salad, mixing a selection of berries and cooked quinoa with a dash of honey.
- Guacamole, tomato and cheese on toast
- Cottage cheese with fruit
- Homemade trail mix with nuts, dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds and goji berries.
- Peanut butter and oat bliss balls