20 Easy Meals To Meet Your Daily Protein Intake (Part 2)
Picking up right where we left off in 20 Easy Meals To Meet Your Daily Protein Intake (Part 1), we have another ten scrumptious and easy-to-make meals that will fit in most diets. The ‘meaty’ plant-based company, Quorn, had finally arrived in Singapore a few years ago and has been widely overlooked when adding variety to the Singaporean palette. At least two of the recipe ideas will feature their products, which have cooking methods that shadow actual meat, except with less cooking time!
11) Quorn Bolognese (Vegan)
Calories 666, Protein 36 (26g: Quorn, 10g: Spaghetti)
Source: https://www.quorn.sg
12) Ham and Cheese Cracker Platter
Calories 453, Protein 29.5 (11.5g: Ham, 14g: Cheese, 4g: Crackers)
2 large slices of cheese, 6 crackers and 3 strips of ham
13) Egg Mayo Sandwich (Vegetarian)
Calories 381, Protein 20g (13g: Eggs, 7g: Wholemeal bread)
Source: https://recipes.sainsburys.co.uk/recipes/egg-mayonnaise-sandwich
14) Almond Butter, Chia Seeds and Crackers with Soy Milk (Vegan)
Calories 439, Protein 20g (7g: Almond butter, 4g: Chia seeds, 8g: Soy milk, 2g: Crackers)
15) Cheesy Beans on Toast with Soy Milk (Vegetarian)
Calories 405, Protein 22g (4g: Baked beans, 5g: Mozzarella, 7g: Wholemeal Bread, 8g: Soy Milk)
16) Greek Yogurt with Protein Powder (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Calories 275, Protein 49g (25g: 250g Greek Yogurt + 24g: Protein Powder)
17) Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie with Protein Powder (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Calories 539, Protein 29g (24g: Protein Powder, 4g: Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1g: Oat Milk)
18) Prawn Aglio Olio (Pescatarian)
Calories 705, Protein 22g (10g: Spaghetti, 12g: Prawns)
Source: https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-shrimp-aglio-e-olio
19) Celery and Carrot Sticks with Hummus Dip and Quorn Nuggets (Vegan)
Calories 510, Protein 21g (7g: Hummus Dip, 14g: 8 Nugget Pieces)
20) Chicken Bao & Beancurd Dessert
Calories 747, Protein 28g (16g: 2 Large Baos, 12g: Beancurd Dessert)
Bonus: Protein Bar/Jerky
Calories 280, Protein 32g (11g: Jerky, 21g: Protein Bar)
Incorporating more high-protein meals into your diet can be as simple as choosing high-protein foods that fit your lifestyle. For those on a vegan diet and specifically seeking vegan meals, there are plenty of vegan recipes that offer ample plant-based protein sources such as Quorn, beans, and lentils can provide both variety and nutrition. Whether you are looking for lunch ideas, dinner ideas, or even easy dinner recipes, there are many options to choose from. Additionally, protein snacks can be a convenient way to boost your daily protein intake. These easy meal ideas can help ensure you meet your nutritional goals while enjoying delicious food.
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This article is written and contributed to FITFAMCO by freelance writer, Niklaus Quek. He is currently a student physiotherapist, ACE Personal trainer (2016), HFE Pilates instructor (2020), and SWF Olympic Weightlifting Coach Level 1 (2014).
Edited by the FITFAMCO Team.