Fitness Hack - Protein

Portable Protein Ideas

Fact:

If there’s one thing that you must be making sure that you get enough of as you move along with your nutrition plan, protein is it. Its high satiety, high metabolism, good hormone response qualities mean protein is going to be a key requirement for success.

Fact:

It's not easy, obviously. 

That is why we focus on helping our tribe with solutions to finding the time and the sources for protein on the go.  Her are a couple of low prep and no prep portable protein solutions.

The Solutions

Chicken or Tuna in a Pouch

Add an apple, or grab a whole wheat 100 cal or less tortilla and youre off!

Pre-made hard boiled eggs

These are sold where you buy the cage free eggs in my grocery store, and I've even found the smaller packs at the convenience store!  

Supplements are a great option:

Rather than relying on whole food sources of protein, consider preparing protein rich foods using protein powder supplements. Protein powder is incredibly fast and easy, and if you turn it into a whole food, it’ll still offer that great satiety that you’re after.

For example, consider preparing some home-made protein bars.  You’re far better off making these yourself rather than turning to high calorie, commercial protein powders that are often far too high in sugar content to be considered health.

Here’s a sample recipe to get you started.

Vanilla Peach Snack Bars

Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings)

1. ¾ cup oatmeal
2. ¼ cup oat Bran
3. 6 egg whites
4. 1 scoop AdvoCare 'Muscle Gain' vanilla protein
5. ¼ teaspoon of baking powder
6. Pinch of stevia
7. 2 peaches, diced
8. Drop of vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a blender, mix all the ingredients (except for the peaches). Blend until the mix gets thick and pour in a big bowl.
2. Add the peach to the mix and stir (with a spoon or a spatula).
3. Pour the mix in a baking dish, and cook at 350oF until cooked
   (about 30 minutes). Cut in 4 equal bars.

Nutritional Breakdown:

Calories: 149
Protein: 17 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 1 g

Another great option is whipping up these high protein brownies. They’re a great change of pace for anyone that suffers from a serious sweet tooth.

Brownie in a Cup

Ingredients: (Makes 1 serving)

1. 1 Egg
2. 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
3. 1 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
4. 1 Tbsp Water

Directions:

1. In a coffee mug, mix all the ingredients. Mix well so the powder is completely
   mixed in.
2. Cook in a microwave for 1 minutes
3. Using a knife, remove brownie from the cup, place in a plate and enjoy!

Nutritional Breakdown:

Calories: 261
Protein: 33 g
Carbs: 3 g
Fat: 13 g

There are some pre-made options right at your grocery as well that are perfect to keep in the house to grab as you walk out the door or in your desk drawer at work.So there you have some of the many different ways to get your protein needs met. Don’t think that you have to be eating chicken or steak 24/7. Get creative in the kitchen and you can whip up some home-made treats that will fit the bill perfectly that you can take with you wherever you happen to be going.  Plus, you know that since you’ve made them, they’re going to contain the sound nutrition that you’re after to help promote an ideal body composition.

And as always,

ITS ALL IN YOUR HEAD,

Anna

PS - Like us on Facebook or join the newsletter for more!  Top right corner:)