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What are your fave high protein, but very SMALL portioned meals or snacks?

maureenmcemaureenmce member
in January 2016 Moms
I've seen other ladies complaining about this elsewhere, but I am definitely getting to the point where I can't eat more than a few bites of anything without getting full.  On one level I'm like yay, I won't gain much more weight!  But on another, much more important level I want to make sure *baby* is able to gain all the weight she needs and get all the protein necessary to do that.  Thing is, I'm running out of ideas.  Other than greek yogurt and hard boiled eggs, most of the stuff I make to eat isn't super high in protein in small doses.  Even the lunch I just had (chili) doesn't really have much meat in it, unless you're able to eat a decent amount of it.  I was wondering if anyone had some awesome go to high protein snacks or meals in tiny portions?  

(I'm writing this as I sit here, feeling like I'm about to burst from eating less than a cup of chili.  Sigh.)
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  • mamakate1616mamakate1616 member
    "Premier protein" shakes from Costco (Amazon carries them too but the shipping stinks). 30grams of protein per shake and only 1g of sugar. They are super tasty, I have two a day!
    Me: 30 DH: 31
    Married: 2012
    BFP #1 Sept 2014, MMC Dec 2014 | BFP #2 May 2015, DD Jan 2016 <3 | BFP #3 May 2017, MC July 2017 | BFP #4 Jan 2018, MC Feb 2018 | BFP #5 July 2018, fingers crossed
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  • sgafbagsgafbag member
    My go to snack is babybel cheese, I love that it's just a couple of bites bc cheese is my weakness and otherwise I would eat the whole block. I eat a ton of cottage cheese which is great for protein.
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  • MamaHollandMamaHolland member
    I've had a difficult time with protein through my whole pregnancy. I had a near aversion most of first trimester. Just the thought of meat made me nauseous. Then in second trimester near was just ok but I couldn't eat eggs anymore, still can't for the most part. I used to love beans but I also can't eat those anymore because it gives me horrible stomach cramps & mad dashes for the bathroom.

    I've gotten protein from String cheese & regular cheese. Mixed nuts. I like Orgain organic protein shakes. But I really haven't been getting enough protein. I'm trying to get more.
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  • haileeshailees member
    edited November 2015
    I'm in the same boat. Small meals FTW!! Bummer because we will need to have some restraint for thanksgiving :grimace:

    Quinoa is super high in protein alone, but if you topped it with some chicken, black or pinto beans, and taco toppings even better! Chicken & quinoa soup. Scrambled eggs, add ground turkey and eat with a sprouted or whole grain slice of toast and top with cheese. Cottage cheese. Lunch meat with sliced cheese. Carrots, apples, or sprouted or whole grain toast with peanut butter. Smoothie with oatmeal, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and/or peanut butter. High quality jerky (lower quality has lots of nitrates).

    Basically what I try to do is eat multiple high protein things paired together!

    ETA: I also do protein shakes. Just be sure to do your research and talk to your medical provider on what powder to use while pregnant/breastfeeding.
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  • jrouge12jrouge12 member
    String cheese. One stick has 9 grams. And cheese is a good source of calcium.
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  • ashin121ashin121 member
    Nuts and string cheese!
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  • ariasbabyblogariasbabyblog member
    I toss textured vegetable protein into random things like chili, pasta sauce, casseroles, soups and stews. It is essentially tasteless, if you cook it long enough it practically dissolves and acts like a very minor thickener, and it is nicely high in protein at 12 grams per 1/4 cup serving.
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  • leap_frogleap_frog member
    I'm hypoglycemic, so I'm all about the protein. If it has protein, I'll eat it all day long. My favorite snacks are:

    -string cheese
    -cottage cheese
    -greek yogurt
    -peanut butter
    -tuna fish
    N (2004), A (2007), N (2010), and L (due 1/2016)
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  • StephEppieStephEppie member
    edited November 2015
    Raw almonds are good.
    Apple slices with almond or peanutbutter
    Quinoa (super awesome as a side). Or sub it out for pasta, sounds weird but like meatballs and spaghetti sauce over quinoa is good. For breakfast quinoa with eggs and avocado.
    Cottage cheese is great too. Mash some avocado into it and spread across toast drizzle with salt and pepper and olive oil.

    I'm in a similar boat, I need to eat more protien Bc my little girl is on the smaller side :(

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/A_Z9fwAQAHADy2MpAW4AAAA/ Found this helpful for myself
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  • SBH041815SBH041815 member
    I just saw yesterday that they now have Think Thin protein bars in bite size portions! They are yummy and packed with protein. My favorite is chocolate coated creamy peanut butter. There are only a couple grams of sugar too so not a dessert. 
    I also like nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pistachios or the occasional spoonful of peanut butter. 
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  • nlwz123nlwz123 member
    Cottage cheese, nuts, glass of chocolate milk, peanut butter on a banana, scrambled eggs are all my go-to.




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  • EbiejayEbiejay member
    Ditto to all the other ladies on the string cheese! I also drink lots of milk, and there are lots of protein shakes and bars out there you could try. 
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  • NHKx2NHKx2 member
    Greek yogurt with almonds and a drizzle of honey...it's so delicious it's almost like a dessert.
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  • fishsticks-n-custardfishsticks-n-custard member
    I love Optimum Nutrition Whey. The cookies and cream flavor with a little bit of milk and ice tastes like a milkshake. Really awesome. 

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  • NillaWafersNillaWafers member
    Nuts and cheese, half an avocado with seasoned salt, cottage cheese with some fruit, peanut butter shake with some chocolate powder almond and coconut milk, salami and cheese.







     
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  • maureenmcemaureenmce member
    Thanks SO much, guys!  I was totally in a food rut, so this was super helpful.  And @SBH041815  I had no idea Think Thin bars came in bite size versions!  So much better than the bite size Snickers they have in my office, haha.  I'll have to buy a pack!
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  • haileeshailees member
    maureenmce said:

    Thanks SO much, guys!  I was totally in a food rut, so this was super helpful.  And @SBH041815  I had no idea Think Thin bars came in bite size versions!  So much better than the bite size Snickers they have in my office, haha.  I'll have to buy a pack!

    Better than snickers?! Healthier, I'm sure... But better?! :wink:
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  • maureenmcemaureenmce member
    @haliees  Haha, okay certainly not better tasting, I'll give you that!  Also, I love that gif! 
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  • ainversoainverso member
    Power balls.....it's oatmeal, on, honey, flax seed , China seeds , coconut and mini chocolate chips
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  • SBH041815SBH041815 member
    @maureenmce I know! I saw them yesterday in Walmart and I was pleasantly surprised.
    Not better than snickers, but definitely a healthy alternative! :)
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