A huge barrier to achieving a body recomposition or weight loss goal is food fatigue.
When you're tired of your meals it's easy to revert back to sugary starchy foods that don't support your goals.
That's why switching up your meals with tasty, nutrient dense options is crucial for long term success (and pure enjoyment!).
So today I'm sharing 22 food ideas to help switch up your routine and keep things exciting.
Guacamole
Guacamole is made from avocados which are rich in both fiber and fat that is necessary to raise satiety hormones and prevent hunger.
Try adding guacamole on a salad, scrambled eggs or Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl.
Greek Yogurt Dessert Bowl
Greek yogurt is high in blood sugar stabilizing protein.
I love mixing greek yogurt with sliced strawberries and zero sugar chocolate chips (like Lily's) for a high protein, low sugar dessert.
"Vanilla Latte" Coffee
You can make a zero sugar vanilla latte style coffee by whipping unsweetened heavy cream with a splash of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Then just add a few tablespoons to your coffee when you're ready to drink it!
Check out the YouTube video above for the full recipe.
Protein Pancakes or Waffles
These were a main feature throughout my postpartum 20 pound weight loss journey.
They're high in protein and low in sugar, making it a great alternative to regular sugary pancakes and waffles.
Shepherd's Pie
When made with cauliflower instead of potatoes, Shepherd's pie can pack in a lot of protein and still support a body recomposition goal.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Just take 2 scoops of zero sugar chocolate protein powder, 10 oz. almond milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower rice, 1/2 cup greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon chia seeds - give it a blend and you have yourself a protein, fat and fiber smoothie that can easily replace your usual break-fast while on the go!
Grilled Halloumi
Halloumi is a "grillable" cheese that can be used in place of chicken in many recipes. Just slice the halloumi into 1 inch thick strips and pan sear for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Chia Jam
I love making chia jam to put on my cottage cheese bowls, protein waffles and french toast. It has zero added sugar and only uses 2-3 ingredients.
Grab the recipe in this year's 6 Week Summer Meal Plan.
Pot Roast
Pot roast uses a fairly inexpensive cut of beef. When slow cooked in a dutch oven with some onions, garlic and bone broth, the meat comes out super tender and delicious.
Pork Rinds
Although probably a bit surprising, pork rinds are actually a great swap to high glycemic load chips or crackers.
Pork rinds are very high in protein and high in an important amino acid called glycine. I like the jalapeĂąo cheddar flavor from the brand 4505.
Cheese Board
Cheese is very high in vitamin K2 which is crucial for both heart and bone health. It's also rich in quality sources of protein and fat to help keep you satisfied. Just make sure to not pair it with crackers, as these are high glycemic load and easy to over-eat.
Cauliflower Nachos
This is another featured recipe from my brand new 6 Week Summer Meal Plan.
It uses crispy spiced cauliflower in place of tortilla chips to keep the glycemic load low. We then top it with enchilada flavored ground beef, shredded cheese and various toppings to make a truly loaded high protein meal.
The recipe can be found in this year's 6 Week Summer Meal Plan.
Make sure you grab it before it's gone HERE.
Lasagna
Don't knock zucchini lasagna until you've tried it! This recipe tends to turn a lot of people into fans.
Tacos
You can even use 1-2 small corn tortillas and still have it support your goals! The trick is to serve the meat filling separate from the tortillas so that you can form each taco yourself. This allows you to pack on way more protein while needing much less tortilla.
Bell Pepper Sandwich
Cut a bell pepper in half and scoop out the insides. Then stuff it with your favorite sandwich fillings. I love to put deli meat, swiss cheese, red onions, avocado, cream cheese, mustard and lettuce.
Meatballs
You can make any type of meatball ~ spanish, guinness, italian, sesame, etc. In fact, when you're at a pizza or Italian restaurant, you can usually find an appetizer of meatballs to help boost the protein content of your meal.
Cottage Cheese Bowls
This was another staple for me throughout my weight loss journey! Just take 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese and top it with your favorite fresh fruit and nut butter.
This combo will provide the protein and fat to help keep you satisfied while preventing hunger.
French Toast
This is another recipe from this years Summer Meal Plan.
I use a paleo style french toast (I like the brand Base Culture) and dip it in egg with a bit of protein powder. After cooking, I top it with cottage cheese for added protein and sautĂŠed frozen blueberries.
Enchilada Pie
Regular enchiladas are very low in protein. I significantly raise the protein content by making them into "pie" form.
Just start with a base of cooked ground meat and veggies in a baking dish. Top it with a few corn tortillas, then a heavy drizzle of red enchilada sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. Bake it at 425 for about 15 minutes and you're done!
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This high protein dip can usually be found at specialty or health food stores and is an excellent topping on salads or scrambled eggs. It also tastes great dipped with sliced cucumber and carrots.
Asparagus Fries
Another classic from this year's Summer Meal Plan! I love pairing this with grilled burgers.
Grab the recipe HERE.
Burgers
And speaking of burgers... I like to swap out the bun and use a lettuce bun made with iceberg lettuce.
This helps to keep the glycemic load low and protein high. Plus, iceberg lettuce is so dang crunchy and delicious when paired with a burger.
Grab Autumn's Protein Powder HERE and start whipping up delish, protein-packed meals!đ
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