A Little More Protein

Learning to cook and bake with a little more protein and a little less fat.

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Eat better. Move more. Sleep more. Drink more water. The list goes on, and it can feel overwhelming. I’m working on all of it, but the kitchen is where I’ve made the most progress.

This is where I share the recipes worth making again, along with what worked and what I’d change next time.

If something I learn helps you too, even better.

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13 recipes

30% protein
4.7 gprotein per dumpling
Dinner

Chicken Blanket Dumplings

Seared, steamed chicken balls under a wonton wrapper. Make 48 and freeze most of them for fast dinners.

62 kcal · 2.4 g fat each
Freezer-friendlyMake-ahead
65% protein
67 gprotein per serving
Dinner

Chicken Shawarma Loaf

Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken breast packed into a loaf pan, roasted, sliced and broiled for crispy edges.

410 kcal · 11 g fat
Make-ahead
65% protein
71 gprotein per pocket
Dinner

Chicken Pizza Pockets

Lean ground chicken is the crust, folded around sauce and mozzarella and finished under the broiler.

440 kcal · 14.5 g fat each
Make-ahead
40% protein
69 gprotein per bowl
Dinner

Chipotle Turkey Bowls

Smoky chipotle ground turkey breast over crispy broiled brown rice with roasted broccoli.

About 685 kcal · 12 g fat
Make-ahead
34% protein
33 gprotein per serving
Dinner

Lightened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Restaurant-style creamy alfredo made with evaporated milk and light cream cheese.

385 kcal · 11 g fat
Make-ahead
31% protein
37 gprotein per serving
Dinner

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Bright lemon garlic marinade, roasted with broccoli and served with brown rice.

479 kcal · 16 g fat
Make-aheadFreezer-friendly
38% protein
8.4 gprotein per muffin
Breakfast

Egg Muffins

Whole eggs, egg whites and Greek yogurt with red onion and green onion. Make 12, freeze most of them.

88 kcal · 4.6 g fat each
Freezer-friendlyMake-ahead
20% protein
8.1 gprotein per muffin
Baking

Raspberry-Blueberry Oat Muffins

Greek yogurt, egg whites and skim milk powder do the protein work. No protein powder needed.

161 kcal · 3.3 g fat each
Freezer-friendly
27% protein
7.6 gprotein per muffin
Baking

Banana Chocolate Protein Muffins

Chocolate protein powder, Greek yogurt and collagen, with no added sugar.

113 kcal · 2.9 g fat each
Freezer-friendly
9% protein
6.3 gfibre per muffin
Baking

Health(ish) Molasses Bran Muffins

Soft, dark bran muffins with raisins. Not a protein recipe, but a fibre-rich one that freezes beautifully.

255 kcal · 5.5 g protein each
Freezer-friendly
3 tbspmakes about, for 450 g meat
Sides & basics

Homemade Fajita Spice

Chili powder, paprika, garlic, cumin and a little cayenne, with cornstarch so it clings to the meat.

Next to no calories
Make-ahead
1 tspoil for the whole batch
Sides & basics

Toasted Fajita Rice

Leftover rice tossed with fajita spice and 1 tsp of oil, baked and broiled until the edges crisp.

226 kcal · 5 g fat per ¾ cup
77kcal per serving
Sides & basics

Korean-Style Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli roasted in a chili crisp, soy and honey glaze. Crispy edges, a little heat.

3.4 g protein · 3.9 g fat

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