Use some creative tricks to beef up your oatmeal.
Take avocado toast to the next level.
If you add just half a cup, thats 11 grams more of proteinplus some more creaminess to boot.
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Add a dollop of yogurt to your scrambled eggs.
A quick fix forscrambled eggs?
Add a few spoonfuls of yogurt while you whisk for one or two more grams of protein.
Bonus: The extra ingredient will also make the curds fluffierandmore flavorful.
Keep protein-rich seeds on hand.
Not to mention, theyre also rich in fiber andhealthy fats, two other nutrients that contribute to satiety.
Put an egg on it.
And by it, we mean pretty much anything!
Try a different drink.
And if youremaking a smoothie, youll definitely want to give your base a little extra consideration.
If you normally add oatmilk, try a dairy-free alternative with more protein like soy milk instead.
Add lentils to your ground beef.
You dont even have to cut the amount of meat in your recipe.
Just add a cup of lentils to the mix, and enjoy the extra benefits.
Dont sleep on tinned fish.
In case you havent already heard,tinned fish is on the upswing.
A three-ounce can of tuna, for instance, will pack in 22 more grams.
Dont have time to grill a piece of chicken for your salad lunch?
When in doubt, sprinkle on the cheese.
Fill your freezer with precooked meats.
If you struggle to use up things like chicken and beef before they go bad, youre not alone.
If theyre already pre-cooked.
Throw a few slices into a stir-fry, pasta sauce, or soup and enjoy in no extra time.
Keep a bag of peas in the freezer for fried rice and beyond.
Swap mayo for yogurt or cottage cheese (or both).
Mayonnaise is one of the most beloved ways to add moisture and creaminess to sandwiches and salad dressings.
Eat cookies with milkor another dairy-based treat.
One super-easy way to do this?
Eat your cookies alongside a dairy-based addition.
Make a cheesecake with silken tofu.
As a vegan, Geiger is always on the lookout to recreate classic desserts in a plant-based way.
Bake with a different kind of flour.
