15 High-Protein Recipes For More Energy
High-protein diets can also aid in weight loss efforts
By The Weekly -
Complement these high-protein recipes with a balanced diet of carbohydrates and fibre, which can help in building muscle, faster weight loss, and in keeping your calorie count low. A diet higher in protein can help to balance your blood sugar levels so they're in the healthy ranges, which means you'll be less likely to experience mood swings and energy slumps.
A fresh and rejuvenating almond and avocado protein smoothie is all you need, whether it’s a morning energy hit, a post-workout treat or simply a healthful, guilt-free beverage to get you through the afternoon. High in protein, dietary fibre, healthy fats and vitamin C and E.
Pack these yoghurt wraps with your protein of choice and you’ll have yourself a nifty vegetarian breakfast or dinner to be served or grabbed to go.
Packing our greens into a pancake never fails to deliver for it retains its flavour and nutrition while being served in style. Suitable for entertaining and lunch boxes, these pea and kale fritters are overlaid with smoked salmon for a hearty plate.
Made with chickpeas and broad beans, which have a considerable amount of plant-based protein, falafels are the perfect addition to your lunch wrap or salads.
For a plant-based power option, tofu and chia seed — both of which are excellent sources of protein — come together for this flavoursome dish.
Loaded with protein from tuna and beans, these tuna pockets make a fab protein-packed lunch. And they're simple to make too, with canned tuna and beans.
This wholesome dish of roasted vegetables with couscous and spiced yoghurt will leave you feeling healthy and satiated.
High in fibre and protein, this chicken and pearl barley salad makes a nutritious power-packed meal.
Barley is a nutritious grain used in soups, stews and salads. Hulled barley, the least processed, is high in fibre. Pearl barley has had the husk removed, then steamed and polished so that only the “pearl” of the original grain remains, much the same as white rice.
Up the nutritional value of your breakfast by making a simple herb, zucchini and feta omelette.
A lightly pan-fried barramundi cooked crisp on the outside, fork-tender on the inside pairs with roasted brussels sprouts, crispy capers and a kiss of lemon for a balanced and delectable meal. To amp up the carbs, simply pop on some baked potatoes or your favourite sides.
Dig into a steaming bowl of sumptuous Boston baked beans and eggs for breakfast to satisfy you until lunch.
This spiced lamb cottage pie is food for the soul. Delve into the sweet potato topping and you'll be greeted by a fragrant mixture of lamb mince and lentils.
Experience a burst of several flavours in this chicken, apple and candied pecan salad.
This delicious and healthy spiced chicken and braised baby carrots prove that chicken breast can be really tasty!
Mouth-watering kebab-inspired salmon skewers infused with tandoori, curry and other spices — this is sure to be the star of the dining table!
Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for 20 mins to help prevent scorching, or use metal skewers.