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
High Protein Bolognese Pasta
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
High Protein Ham and Cheese Cracker Platter
13) Egg Mayo Sandwich (Vegetarian)
Calories 381, Protein 20g (13g: Eggs, 7g: Wholemeal bread)
Source: https://recipes.sainsburys.co.uk/recipes/egg-mayonnaise-sandwich
High Protein 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)
HIgh Protein Vegan Snacks
15) Cheesy Beans on Toast with Soy Milk (Vegetarian)
Calories 405, Protein 22g (4g: Baked beans, 5g: Mozzarella, 7g: Wholemeal Bread, 8g: Soy Milk)
High Protein Toast
16) Greek Yogurt with Protein Powder (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Calories 275, Protein 49g (25g: 250g Greek Yogurt + 24g: Protein Powder)
High Protein Yogurt
17) Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie with Protein Powder (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Calories 539, Protein 29g (24g: Protein Powder, 4g: Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1g: Oat Milk)
HIgh Protein Banana Smoothie
18) Prawn Aglio Olio (Pescatarian)
Calories 705, Protein 22g (10g: Spaghetti, 12g: Prawns)
Source: https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-shrimp-aglio-e-olio
High Protein Spaghetti
19) Celery and Carrot Sticks with Hummus Dip and Quorn Nuggets (Vegan)
Calories 510, Protein 21g (7g: Hummus Dip, 14g: 8 Nugget Pieces)
High Protein Snacks
20) Chicken Bao & Beancurd Dessert
Calories 747, Protein 28g (16g: 2 Large Baos, 12g: Beancurd Dessert)
High Protein Bao
Bonus: Protein Bar/Jerky
Calories 280, Protein 32g (11g: Jerky, 21g: Protein Bar)
High 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.