A diet rich in protein should be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list. Protein is an essential building block of bones and muscles, repairs and generates cells, carries oxygen throughout your body and helps fuel your energy. Pretty important, right? There are countless ways to pack protein into every meal, from wonder grains to eggs, tofu, seafood and lean meat. Here are ten healthy recipes to inspire you to bump up your protein count and power into 2022.
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Pulled chicken tortillas
Lean meat like chicken breast is one of the most popular ways to get your protein fix. These pulled chicken tortillas have added high-protein natural yoghurt to ramp up your daily intake, and a crunchy side salad for taste and texture. These fun and versatile wraps are a staple midweek dinner for the whole family.
02
Vanilla and berry-nana pancakes
Vanilla and berry-nana pancakes
Who said sweets can’t also be nutritious? These indulgent pancakes are the perfect go-to for a healthy breakfast, including bananas and blueberries for a fruity start to your morning.
They’re also made with IsoWhey Madagascan Vanilla protein powder to give you a nutrient boost even when you’re satisfying your sweet tooth. At 15 grams of pure whey protein per serve, the IsoWhey formula is a great addition to fuel you for the day ahead.
03
Mediterranean prawn salad
This refreshing seafood salad is the perfect side for summer entertaining. With roasted capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes and a light lemon dressing, it’s a visual delight that tastes like a Mediterranean holiday. Plus, grilled prawns are an excellent source of protein to keep you feeling fuller for longer.
04
Cheesy cauliflower toast
Cauliflower is a versatile vegie that tastes fantastic as a cheesy spread on sourdough bread. Blend cauliflower florets with parmesan cheese, milk, garlic and mustard to create the creamy sauce, then spoon across the toast for a moreish meal at any time of the day.
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Spring vegetable omelettes
This savoury vegetable omelette is equal parts nourishing and delicious. It’s bursting with fresh zucchini, asparagus and tomatoes, and oozing zesty pesto and mozzarella cheese. Made with eight eggs in the mix this omelette is a high protein hit.
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Fruit and vegetable breakfast loaves
Fruit and vegetable breakfast loaves
These nourishing fruit and vegetable loaves are best served with your morning brew. Mix it up with three tasty flavours, including pumpkin and apple spice, zucchini and strawberry, and blueberry and banana.
The pumpkin and apple spice loaves are created with IsoWhey Madagascan Vanilla protein powder, which is fortified with 12 vitamins and 11 minerals to give you a health kick with every serve. The only question will be, which flavour will you bake first?
07
Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad
Salmon with shaved cauliflower salad
Along with being protein-rich, fresh salmon is also packed with potassium and other nutrients such as iron and vitamin D. When paired with shaved cauliflower, roasted walnuts and parsley, this seafood wonder becomes a quick and easy salad dish.
08
Rainbow salmon bowl
This striking rainbow salad is almost too good-looking to eat! The high-protein salmon fillets, sliced carrot and red cabbage bring beautiful pops of colour to the bowl, while the homemade beetroot dressing adds the finishing (vibrant pink) touch.
09
Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto
Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto
This nourishing zucchini and tofu noodles dish is the fast-track to fuelling your body. Tofu contains all nine essential amino acids, so this meat alternative is a fantastic option to up your protein intake. In this satisfying dish, the tofu absorbs the fresh flavour of coriander pesto for a mouth-watering lunch or dinner.
10
Chicken and broccoli bake
Another chicken favourite, this cheesy bake can be whipped up in under an hour for a midweek saviour and is brimming with vegetables, including protein-rich broccoli. The crunchy pangrattato topping adds a delightful texture.
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