Thankfully, a vegetarian diet definitely doesnt have to be boring to be full of protein.
This means youll want to get into the world ofhigh-protein snacksa land of plenty.
If you do, you should be totally fine.
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Use these six other tips to bulk up your days.
Sneak beans into unexpected places.
Beans, beanstheyre magical, we know!
But you definitely dont need to eat them in their whole form to enjoy theirmysticalbenefits.
Turning them into dips and sandwich spreads is one of Sheths favorite ways to incorporate them into her meals.
She also likes to use chickpea flour to make high-protein (and gluten-free) pancakes and other baked goods.
Emily Cope-Kyle, M.S., R.D.
owner and consulting dietitian atEmilyKyleNutrition.comlikes to use chickpeas in her cookies and white beans in her smoothies.
you’ve got the option to also useblack beans in similar recipes.
Seriously, there are so many things it’s possible for you to do with beans.
Take advantage of the hearty, texturizing traits of lentils.
Lentils, like beans, are mild in flavor and high in protein.
This is a favorite trick of Cope-Kyle.
Quinoa is a great high-protein choice because it has 8 grams per one cup.
More like fried quinoa.
Dont deny the power of dairy.
Or, if youre not about the dairy, use silken tofu as a stand-in.
Pine recommends using silken tofu whenever possible.
Its creamy texture makes it a dairy-like ingredient thats great for both vegetarians andvegans.
Add it to desserts (like pudding) and breakfast beverages (like smoothies).
