It can be challenging to get enough protein throughout the day. Nuts and seeds can be easily added to meals and snacks for added plant-based protein. Below are six examples of high protein nuts and seeds. Try adding to cereal, yogurt, salad, grain bowls and more.
- Hemp seeds: 9 grams of protein per oz.
- Example: Sprinkle on toast with nut butter.
- Pumpkin seeds: 8.5 grams of protein per oz.
- Example: Add to a bowl of oatmeal.
- Peanuts: 6.9 grams of protein per oz.
- Example: Combine with other nuts and dried fruit to make trail mix.
- Almonds: 6 grams of protein per oz.
- Example: Add sliced almonds to salad.
- Pistachios: 6 grams of protein per oz.
- Example: Pair with cheese and crackers on a snack plate.
- Flaxseeds: 5.2 grams of protein per oz.
- Example: Add in to a smoothie.
Information gathered & adapted from:
https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/high-protein-nuts.php
Cottage Cheese Mango Strawberry Salad with Flaxseed and Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup mango, diced
1 tablespoon flaxseed
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Directions
1.Place 1/2 cup cottage cheese in a bowl/glass.
2.Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed and 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin seed.
3.Add 1/4 cup sliced strawberries.
4.Top with 1/4 of the diced mango.
- Here is an easy way to dice mango: cut the mango in half with a sharp knife, about 1/4 inch off center to miss the flat seed in the middle. With a sharp paring knife, cut parallel slices being careful not to cut through the skin. Turn and cut parallel slices to make cubes. Turn the mango inside out and gently cut out the cubes.
5.Repeat layers with cottage cheese, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, strawberries and mango.
6.Enjoy!
Recipe makes: 1 serving
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://cookeatshare.com/recipes/cottage-cheese-mango-strawberry-salad-with-flaxseed-822153
