Protein-rich snacks

[cdc]

I'm looking for some snack ideas, high in protein but low calories, to ensure I maintain my protein intake whilst losing some excess fat. I don't want to drop my protein intake and lose the muscular gains I have worked hard to make.

I always include a source of protein with each meal but would like something to eat inbetween, not just fruit and salads.

Does anyone have any ideas?

[KidKimura]

Nuts are always a good bet, ora bit of peanut butter on a bagel or something.

To be honest I find protein shakes are the most hassle free way of boosting your protien intake between meals, but there are always other options if thats not your style.

[TTDKing]

Something like Biltong loads of websites out there that do it. High protein, low fat.

[DetoxGuru.com]

just eat a tin of tuna with a squirt of a low fat dressing/salad cream.

[Sports-Select.co.uk]

Protein bars are normaly a bit crap on the nutrition stats but reflex Pitstop bars are actually pretty good: http://www.supplement-select.co.uk/protein_bars/default.htm

Nuts are good, but it is easy to eat a whole bag and then realise it was 700 cals in a "snack".

Protein shakes are good, but not very filling.

You can make a kinda protein blancmange with sugar free jelly and protein powder which works ok.

Cottage cheese is an option. You can mix protein powder into a serving of that to make a sweet pudding style cup that is eddible.

[DetoxGuru.com]

try tesco healthy options cottage cheese with pineapple, im addicted to that stuff, wouldnt wanna ruin it by putting yucky protein powder in it

[Bateman]

Cottage cheese is an option. You can mix protein powder into a serving of that to make a sweet pudding style cup that is eddible.

you have to much time on your hands.... :D

just normal cottage cheese and a tin of tuna ? maybe a bit of cooked salmon, chicken breast ?

[Sports-Select.co.uk]

you have to much time on your hands.... :D

just normal cottage cheese and a tin of tuna ? maybe a bit of cooked salmon, chicken breast ?

haha, as a student I added my own protein blend to any number of food stuffs....but enough about my summer job in McDonalds.

[cdc]

Thanks for all the replies.

Nuts - I'm not a huge fan of nuts but can eat them. Although, I associate them with high calorie diets.

Protein shakes - I have one with breakfast and one before bed. Ideally I don't want to drink the majority of my intake. The other reason is to keep me full by eating every few hours and keep my metabolism going.

Biltong - I've never been aware of the stuff. I did pick up some beef jerky though:

1 bag = 57g, 161 calories, 22.4g protein, 13.0g carbs and 2.1g fat

and I'm going to try to make my own.

Tuna - pretty much the only fish I don't like. I'm sure I can find other canned fish though.

Protein blancmange - sounds interesting. Something sweet (I have a sweet tooth) and different. I'll look into it.

Cottage cheese - I usually add to my evening protein shake or on jacket potatoes.

I also forgot hard-boiled eggs. I'm going to look into protein-rich bread too, though I'm trying to minimise starchy foods.

I'm still refining my diet to make sure I feel full throughout the day, lose fat and retain the muscle. Plenty of ideas for me to try. Thanks.

[Young Sexton]

if your trying to minimise starchy foods you want to take that jacket potatoe and throw it right outta the window!

[Smiler]

Detox - we are the same!

Low fat cottage cheese with pineapple....protein and carbs...add a really big salad and a complete instant meal...

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[DetoxGuru.com]

Detox - we are the same!

Low fat cottage cheese with pineapple....protein and carbs...add a really big salad and a complete instant meal...

Smiler

I really dont like cottage cheese but tescos light choices low fat cottage cheese with pineapple oh my god , a mix truly made in heaven , i also love the tesco light quiche lorraine,I eat alot of raw spinach and now I have an acre in the middle of nowhere im gonna be growing all my own veg ( hopefully ).

[s33nyboy12]

nutrisport 90+ protein shakes 90grams of protein in each shake......... taste gud too

[MikeyL]

I really dont like cottage cheese but tescos light choices low fat cottage cheese with pineapple oh my god , a mix truly made in heaven , i also love the tesco light quiche lorraine,I eat alot of raw spinach and now I have an acre in the middle of nowhere im gonna be growing all my own veg ( hopefully ).

I would like to do this