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☀️ Breakfast

12 high-protein mornings — from 5-minute bowls to savory scrambles.


🫙
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

Soy Yogurt Power Bowl

32g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Soy yogurt (unsweetened)200g14g
  • Hemp seeds3 tbsp10g
  • Peanut butter1 tbsp4g
  • Mixed berries80g1g
  • Chia seeds1 tbsp3g

Steps

  1. 01Spoon soy yogurt into a bowl.
  2. 02Top with hemp seeds, chia seeds, and berries.
  3. 03Add a dollop of peanut butter. No mixing needed.
Swap: No soy yogurt? Use 150g silken tofu blended smooth — same texture, same protein.
🌾
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

Overnight Protein Oats

30g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Rolled oats80g dry5g
  • Soy milk (unsweetened)300ml10g
  • Hemp seeds4 tbsp13g
  • Peanut butter1 tbsp4g
  • Banana, sliced½ medium1g

Steps

  1. 01Combine oats and soy milk in a jar. Stir well.
  2. 02Refrigerate overnight (or minimum 4 hours).
  3. 03In the morning, top with hemp seeds, peanut butter, and banana. Eat cold.
Swap: No hemp seeds? Use 3 tbsp ground flax + 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds for a similar protein hit.
🥚
Breakfast 🕐 15 min

Golden Tofu Scramble

35g
1 serving
⏱ Cook timer 8:00

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu200g20g
  • Nutritional yeast3 tbsp8g
  • Soy milk1 cup8g
  • Turmeric, garlic, soy sauceto tastetrace
  • Spinachlarge handful1g

Steps

  1. 01Crumble firm tofu into a hot non-stick pan with olive oil.
  2. 02Add turmeric, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. Cook 5 min until golden.
  3. 03Stir in nutritional yeast. Wilt spinach in the last minute.
  4. 04Serve with a glass of soy milk on the side or as a latte.
Swap: No firm tofu? Use 200g crumbled tempeh — slightly nuttier flavor, same protein.
🥤
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

Silken Tofu Smoothie Bowl

28g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Silken tofu150g12g
  • Soy milk200ml7g
  • Hemp seeds (topping)3 tbsp10g
  • Frozen berries + banana150g total2g

Steps

  1. 01Blend silken tofu, soy milk, frozen berries, and banana until smooth.
  2. 02Pour into a bowl — it should be thick, not liquid.
  3. 03Top with hemp seeds. Eat immediately.
Swap: No silken tofu? Use 150g soy yogurt blended — same creaminess, slightly tangier.
🥯
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

High-Protein Bagel Stack

42g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • High-protein bagel1 bagel14g
  • Soy skyr / quark200g18g
  • Hemp seeds3 tbsp10g
  • Berries or sliced fruitas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Toast the bagel.
  2. 02Spread soy skyr generously on both halves.
  3. 03Sprinkle hemp seeds. Add fruit if desired.
Swap: No soy skyr? Use 200g soy yogurt — slightly less protein but same use.
🥞
Breakfast 🕐 15 min

Buckwheat Protein Pancakes

33g
1 serving
⏱ Cook timer 12:00

Ingredients

  • Buckwheat flour100g10g
  • Soy milk250ml8g
  • Soy yogurt (side)150g10g
  • Hemp seeds (topping)2 tbsp7g
  • Maple syrup, baking powderto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Mix buckwheat flour, soy milk, and a pinch of baking powder until smooth.
  2. 02Cook pancakes in a non-stick pan — 2-3 min per side on medium heat.
  3. 03Serve with soy yogurt, hemp seeds, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Swap: No buckwheat flour? Use oat flour (blend oats) — similar protein, slightly denser texture.
🍮
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

Soy Milk Chia Pudding

26g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Chia seeds4 tbsp8g
  • Soy milk300ml10g
  • Soy yogurt (topping)100g7g
  • Almond butter1 tbsp3g

Steps

  1. 01Mix chia seeds and soy milk in a jar. Stir well to prevent clumping.
  2. 02Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. 03Top with soy yogurt and almond butter before eating.
Swap: No chia? Use 3 tbsp hemp seeds + 2 tbsp ground flax — won't set the same but tastes great.
🌿
Breakfast 🕐 15 min

Savory Sausage & Oat Plate

38g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Plant sausage2 links28g
  • Steel-cut oats¼ cup dry7g
  • Soy milk½ cup4g

Steps

  1. 01Cook oats in soy milk with a pinch of salt — 10 min on medium.
  2. 02Pan-sear plant sausages 3 min each side until browned.
  3. 03Serve together. Add hot sauce or mustard for flavor.
Swap: No plant sausage? Use 150g crumbled tempeh seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic.
🍞
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

Power Toast with Hemp & PB

29g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Sprouted-grain bread2 slices8g
  • Peanut butter3 tbsp12g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Banana, sliced½ medium1g
  • Soy milk latte1 cup8g

Steps

  1. 01Toast the bread.
  2. 02Spread peanut butter generously. Top with hemp seeds and banana.
  3. 03Pair with a soy milk latte for an extra 8g protein.
Swap: No sprouted bread? Use any whole-grain bread — slightly less protein but still solid.
🍲
Breakfast 🕐 15 min

Amaranth Protein Porridge

36g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Amaranth1 cup cooked9g
  • Soy milk300ml10g
  • Peanut butter2 tbsp8g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Cinnamon, maple syrupto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Cook amaranth in soy milk on medium heat 12-15 min, stirring often.
  2. 02Stir in peanut butter and cinnamon in the last minute.
  3. 03Serve topped with hemp seeds and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Swap: No amaranth? Use quinoa — very similar protein content and texture when cooked in soy milk.
🥣
Breakfast ⚡ 5 min

High-Protein Granola Bowl

31g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Nut & seed granola60g8g
  • Soy milk250ml8g
  • Soy yogurt100g7g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Pumpkin seeds1 tbsp3g

Steps

  1. 01Pour granola into a bowl.
  2. 02Add soy milk and a dollop of soy yogurt.
  3. 03Top with hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds. Eat immediately.
Swap: Choose granola with nuts and seeds (not fruit-only) — look for at least 6g protein per 50g on the label.
🍳
Breakfast 🕐 15 min

Tofu Ricotta Toast

40g
1 serving

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu150g15g
  • Nutritional yeast3 tbsp8g
  • Sprouted-grain bread2 slices8g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Lemon, garlic, saltto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Blend tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth and ricotta-like.
  2. 02Toast the bread.
  3. 03Spread tofu ricotta generously. Top with hemp seeds and black pepper.
Swap: Add sliced cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra flavor — doesn't change the protein significantly.

🥗 Lunch

13 midday meals built to carry most of your daily protein load.


🥗
Lunch🕐 15 min

Tempeh Grain Bowl

51g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Tempeh150g30g
  • Cooked quinoa1 cup8g
  • Edamame (shelled)½ cup9g
  • Tahini + lemon dressing2 tbsp5g
  • Cucumber, greensas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Slice tempeh and pan-fry with tamari and garlic — 3 min each side.
  2. 02Assemble bowl: quinoa base, edamame, greens, cucumber.
  3. 03Top with tempeh and tahini-lemon dressing.
Swap: No quinoa? Use brown rice or cooked lentils — different texture, similar protein.
🍜
Lunch🕐 15 min

Tofu & Edamame Noodle Bowl

47g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu, cubed150g15g
  • Edamame pasta85g dry24g
  • Edamame (shelled)½ cup9g
  • Soy sauce, sesame oil, gingerto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Cook edamame pasta per package instructions. Drain and rinse.
  2. 02Pan-fry tofu cubes with soy sauce until golden — 5 min.
  3. 03Toss pasta, tofu, edamame, and sesame oil together. Serve warm or cold.
Swap: No edamame pasta? Use lentil pasta — 21g protein per 85g dry, similar high-protein profile.
🥪
Lunch🕐 15 min

Smashed Chickpea Sandwich

44g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas, drained1 cup15g
  • Sprouted-grain bread2 slices8g
  • Hummus4 tbsp8g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Mustard, lemon, celeryto tastetrace
  • Soy milk (side)1 cup8g

Steps

  1. 01Mash chickpeas with a fork. Mix with mustard, lemon, diced celery, and hemp seeds.
  2. 02Spread hummus on both bread slices.
  3. 03Fill with chickpea mash. Serve with a glass of soy milk.
Swap: No sprouted bread? Use any whole-grain bread or a whole-wheat tortilla for a wrap version.
🍵
Lunch🕐 15 min

Red Lentil Power Soup

38g
1serving
⏱ Simmer timer 15:00

Ingredients

  • Red lentils80g dry18g
  • Chickpeas, canned½ cup8g
  • Nutritional yeast3 tbsp8g
  • Sprouted bread (side)1 slice4g
  • Tomatoes, cumin, lemon, garlicto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Sauté garlic and cumin 1 min. Add lentils and 500ml water or broth.
  2. 02Add canned tomatoes and chickpeas. Simmer 15 min until lentils are soft.
  3. 03Stir in nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Serve with bread.
Swap: No red lentils? Use green or brown lentils — takes 5 extra minutes but same protein.
🌯
Lunch🕐 15 min

Seitan Power Wrap

45g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Seitan, sliced150g31g
  • Whole-wheat tortilla1 large7g
  • Hummus4 tbsp8g
  • Spinach, tomato, mustardas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Pan-sear seitan slices 2 min each side with a splash of soy sauce.
  2. 02Spread hummus on tortilla. Add spinach and tomato.
  3. 03Fill with seitan. Roll tightly and slice in half.
Swap: Gluten-free? Replace seitan with 150g tempeh — skip if celiac, tempeh is soy-based and GF.
🍝
Lunch🕐 15 min

Cold Soba Protein Bowl

42g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Soba noodles85g dry12g
  • Firm tofu, baked150g15g
  • Edamame (shelled)1 cup18g
  • Tahini, soy sauce, limedressing3g
  • Carrot, cucumber, sesameas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Cook soba per package (4-5 min). Rinse with cold water immediately.
  2. 02Bake tofu at 200°C/400°F for 20 min or use store-bought baked tofu.
  3. 03Assemble bowl. Whisk tahini + soy sauce + lime for dressing.
Swap: No soba? Use lentil pasta for a higher protein version (21g vs 12g per serving).
🍝
Lunch🕐 15 min

White Bean Lentil Pasta

50g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Lentil pasta85g dry21g
  • White beans (cannellini)1 cup cooked17g
  • Nutritional yeast3 tbsp8g
  • Garlic, olive oil, lemon, rosemaryto tastetrace
  • Spinach2 handfuls2g

Steps

  1. 01Cook lentil pasta per package. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. 02Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add white beans, rosemary, and pasta water.
  3. 03Toss in pasta and spinach. Finish with nutritional yeast and lemon.
Swap: No white beans? Use chickpeas — same texture in pasta dishes, similar protein.
🥙
Lunch🕐 15 min

Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl

43g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Extra-firm tofu, baked200g20g
  • Cooked quinoa1 cup8g
  • Edamame½ cup9g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Tahini dressing, roasted vegas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Bake tofu cubes at 200°C/400°F for 25 min until crispy.
  2. 02Build bowl: quinoa base, edamame, roasted veg of choice.
  3. 03Top with tofu, hemp seeds, and tahini drizzle.
Swap: No quinoa? Use cooked lentils — adds even more protein to the bowl.
🧆
Lunch🕐 15 min

Baked Falafel Wrap

36g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Falafel (baked from frozen)6 pieces20g
  • Whole-wheat tortilla1 large7g
  • Hummus4 tbsp8g
  • Hemp seeds1 tbsp3g
  • Lettuce, tomato, lemonas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Bake falafel per package — usually 15 min at 180°C/350°F.
  2. 02Warm tortilla in a dry pan 30 seconds each side.
  3. 03Spread hummus, fill with falafel and veg, sprinkle hemp seeds, roll tight.
Swap: No falafel? Use ½ cup mashed chickpeas seasoned with cumin and garlic — homemade in 5 min.
🥖
Lunch⚡ 5 min

Vegan Deli Protein Stack

35g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Vegan deli slices6 slices18g
  • Sprouted-grain bread2 slices8g
  • Hummus3 tbsp6g
  • Hemp seeds1 tbsp3g
  • Mustard, spinach, tomatoas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Spread hummus on bread. Add mustard.
  2. 02Layer deli slices, spinach, tomato, hemp seeds.
  3. 03Close, press, slice. Done.
Swap: Choose deli slices with ≥12g protein per 4 slices. Look for seitan or soy-based options.
🍛
Lunch🕐 15 min

Quick Chickpea Coconut Curry

41g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas, canned1.5 cups22g
  • Firm tofu100g10g
  • Coconut milk, curry paste200ml + 2 tbsp2g
  • Cooked quinoa (side)½ cup4g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Spinach, ginger, garlicas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Sauté curry paste with garlic and ginger 1 min.
  2. 02Add chickpeas, cubed tofu, coconut milk. Simmer 10 min.
  3. 03Stir in spinach and nutritional yeast. Serve over quinoa.
Swap: No coconut milk? Use 200ml soy milk + 1 tsp coconut oil — similar richness, slightly less creamy.
🌮
Lunch🕐 15 min

Spiced Lentil Taco Bowl

46g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Cooked lentils1 cup18g
  • Black beans½ cup8g
  • Cooked brown rice1 cup5g
  • Soy yogurt (as sour cream)100g7g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Cumin, chili, salsa, avocadoas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Season lentils with cumin, chili, and salt. Warm in pan 3 min.
  2. 02Build bowl: rice base, lentils, black beans, salsa.
  3. 03Top with soy yogurt, hemp seeds, avocado slices.
Swap: No brown rice? Use quinoa for a higher protein base (+3g per cup).
🥣
Lunch🕐 15 min

Crispy Soy Curl Taco Bowl

48g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Soy curls (dry)1 cup23g
  • Black beans1 cup15g
  • Pumpkin seeds¼ cup9g
  • Whole-wheat tortilla1 large7g
  • Broth, taco spices, salsato tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Soak soy curls in warm broth 10 min. Squeeze dry.
  2. 02Pan-fry with taco spices until crispy — 5 min on high heat.
  3. 03Build bowl: torn tortilla, black beans, soy curls, pumpkin seeds, salsa.
Swap: No soy curls? Use TVP (textured soy protein) — same rehydrate-and-fry process, same protein.

🌙 Dinner

13 evening meals that close the protein gap — fast and satisfying.


🍲
Dinner🍳 30 min

Red Lentil Dal + Tempeh

52g
1serving
⏱ Simmer timer 20:00

Ingredients

  • Red lentils80g dry18g
  • Tempeh, crumbled120g24g
  • Coconut milk200ml2g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Canned tomatoes, curry spices, garlicto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Sauté garlic and curry spices. Add lentils and 400ml water. Simmer 15 min.
  2. 02Crumble tempeh directly into the dal in the last 8 min. Add coconut milk.
  3. 03Stir in nutritional yeast. Serve with rice or naan.
Swap: No tempeh? Use 150g firm tofu cubed — add it in the last 5 min so it doesn't fall apart.
🥢
Dinner🍳 30 min

Crispy Tofu & Black Bean Stir-Fry

46g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Extra-firm tofu, baked200g20g
  • Black beans1 cup15g
  • Edamame½ cup9g
  • Cooked quinoa½ cup4g
  • Soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, gingersaucetrace

Steps

  1. 01Bake tofu at 200°C/400°F for 25 min. Set aside.
  2. 02Stir-fry garlic and ginger. Add black beans, edamame, and sauce.
  3. 03Toss in tofu. Serve over quinoa.
Swap: No black beans? Use kidney beans or pinto beans — same protein, slightly different texture.
🫕
Dinner🍳 30 min

Seitan & White Bean Stew

55g
1serving
⏱ Stew timer 20:00

Ingredients

  • Seitan chunks150g31g
  • White beans (cannellini)1 cup17g
  • Canned tomatoes400g4g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Paprika, thyme, bay leaf, garlicto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Sauté garlic and paprika. Add seitan and brown 3 min.
  2. 02Add tomatoes, white beans, thyme, bay leaf. Simmer 20 min.
  3. 03Stir in nutritional yeast before serving. Season with salt and pepper.
Swap: Gluten-free? Replace seitan with 200g firm tofu or 150g tempeh.
🌮
Dinner🕐 15 min

Tempeh & Black Bean Tacos

48g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Tempeh, crumbled150g30g
  • Black beans½ cup8g
  • Soy yogurt (as sour cream)100g7g
  • Corn tortillas3 small3g
  • Cumin, chili, lime, salsa, avocadoto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Pan-fry crumbled tempeh with cumin and chili — 5 min on medium-high.
  2. 02Warm tortillas in a dry pan. Warm black beans separately.
  3. 03Assemble tacos: beans first, then tempeh, soy yogurt, salsa, avocado.
Swap: No corn tortillas? Use whole-wheat tortillas for more protein (+4g total).
🌶️
Dinner🍳 30 min

TVP Kidney Bean Chili

44g
1serving

Ingredients

  • TVP (textured soy protein)½ cup dry24g
  • Kidney beans1 cup15g
  • Canned tomatoes, broth400g + 200ml4g
  • Hemp seeds (topping)1 tbsp3g
  • Chili powder, cumin, garlic, cornto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Rehydrate TVP in broth for 10 min. Squeeze out excess liquid.
  2. 02Sauté garlic and spices. Add TVP, kidney beans, tomatoes. Simmer 20 min.
  3. 03Top with hemp seeds and soy yogurt. Serve with rice or bread.
Swap: No TVP? Use 150g crumbled tempeh — rehydration not needed, add directly to pot.
🍜
Dinner🕐 15 min

Miso Tofu Noodle Soup

43g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Silken tofu200g16g
  • Edamame (shelled)1 cup18g
  • Soba noodles50g dry7g
  • Miso paste2 tbsp3g
  • Scallions, sesame, norias desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Boil 600ml water. Cook soba noodles 4 min. Remove noodles, keep water warm.
  2. 02Dissolve miso paste in the warm water (do not boil — kills probiotics).
  3. 03Add silken tofu cubes, edamame, noodles. Top with scallions and sesame.
Swap: No silken tofu? Use firm tofu cubed — slightly different texture but same protein.
🍝
Dinner🍳 30 min

Chickpea Pasta Bolognese

49g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Chickpea pasta85g dry20g
  • TVP (rehydrated)½ cup dry24g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Canned tomatoes, garlic, onion, basilto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Rehydrate TVP in hot water 10 min. Drain. Fry with garlic until browned.
  2. 02Add canned tomatoes and simmer 15 min. Stir in nutritional yeast.
  3. 03Cook chickpea pasta, drain, and toss with bolognese sauce.
Swap: No TVP? Use 150g crumbled tempeh — similar texture, slightly nuttier flavor.
🥣
Dinner🕐 15 min

Split Pea & Hemp Soup

41g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Split peas (pre-cooked or canned)1.5 cups24g
  • Hemp seeds3 tbsp10g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Soy milk1 cup8g
  • Broth, smoked paprika, garlicto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Blend cooked split peas with broth and soy milk until smooth.
  2. 02Heat on medium. Stir in nutritional yeast and paprika.
  3. 03Serve topped with hemp seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.
Swap: No split peas? Use 1.5 cups cooked lentils — same blended result, same protein range.
🍚
Dinner🍳 30 min

Tofu & Edamame Fried Rice

47g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu, crumbled150g15g
  • Edamame (shelled)1 cup18g
  • Cooked brown rice1 cup5g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Hemp seeds (topping)2 tbsp7g
  • Soy sauce, sesame oil, gingersaucetrace

Steps

  1. 01Fry crumbled tofu in sesame oil until golden. Push to one side.
  2. 02Add rice and edamame. Stir-fry together with soy sauce and ginger.
  3. 03Finish with nutritional yeast and hemp seeds. Mix well and serve.
Swap: Use day-old rice for best texture — fresh rice makes the dish mushy.
🍢
Dinner🍳 30 min

Seitan Kebab Plate

45g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Seitan, cubed200g42g
  • Hummus (side)4 tbsp8g
  • Garlic, paprika, soy sauce, lemonmarinadetrace
  • Cucumber, tomato, greensas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Marinate seitan cubes in garlic, paprika, soy sauce, and lemon — 10 min.
  2. 02Thread on skewers. Grill or bake at 220°C/425°F for 15 min.
  3. 03Serve over greens with hummus and fresh veg.
Swap: No seitan? Use extra-firm tofu cubed — marinate same way, bake 25 min until crispy.
🍲
Dinner🕐 15 min

Pinto Bean Power Bowl

40g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Pinto beans1.5 cups cooked22g
  • Cooked quinoa1 cup8g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Cumin, chili, lime, salsato tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Heat pinto beans with cumin, chili, and a splash of water — 5 min.
  2. 02Mash half the beans for creaminess. Keep rest whole.
  3. 03Serve over quinoa. Top with nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, and salsa.
Swap: Any bean works here — black, kidney, or white beans. All hit 15g+ per cup.
🍝
Dinner🍳 30 min

Lentil Pasta & TVP Ragu

50g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Lentil pasta85g dry21g
  • TVP½ cup dry24g
  • Nutritional yeast2 tbsp5g
  • Canned tomatoes, red wine, garlic, basilsaucetrace

Steps

  1. 01Rehydrate TVP in 200ml hot broth for 10 min. Drain well.
  2. 02Fry TVP with garlic until browned. Add tomatoes, basil. Simmer 15 min.
  3. 03Cook pasta, drain, toss with ragu and nutritional yeast.
Swap: No TVP? Use 200g crumbled tempeh — sauté without rehydrating, add directly to sauce.
Dinner⚡ 5 min

The 9pm Rescue Bowl

42g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Edamame (frozen, shelled)1.5 cups27g
  • Hemp seeds3 tbsp10g
  • Soy yogurt100g7g
  • Nutritional yeast1 tbsp3g
  • Soy sauce, sesame, limeto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Microwave edamame from frozen — 4 min. Drain any water.
  2. 02Toss with soy sauce, sesame, and lime.
  3. 03Top with hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and a dollop of soy yogurt. Eat immediately.
Swap: This IS the rescue recipe — no substitutions needed. All items have zero prep time. Keep them stocked.

🫘 Snacks

8 high-protein snacks — from zero-prep to 5-minute wins.


🫛
Snack⚡ 5 min

Edamame & Hemp Snack Bowl

28g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Edamame (shelled, frozen)1 cup18g
  • Hemp seeds3 tbsp10g
  • Sea salt, sesame, limeto tastetrace

Steps

  1. 01Microwave edamame from frozen — 4 min.
  2. 02Toss with hemp seeds, salt, and lime.
  3. 03Eat warm or cold. Done.
Swap: No hemp seeds? Use 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds — 9g protein, crunchier texture.
🫙
Snack⚡ 5 min

Soy Skyr Parfait

30g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Soy skyr / quark200g18g
  • Almonds¼ cup7g
  • Chia seeds2 tbsp5g
  • Berries, honeyas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Layer skyr in a glass or bowl.
  2. 02Top with chia seeds, almonds, berries.
  3. 03Drizzle honey if desired. Done.
Swap: No soy skyr? Use 200g soy yogurt — slightly less protein (14g vs 18g) but same format.
🌻
Snack⚡ 5 min

Power Seed Trail Mix

27g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin seeds¼ cup9g
  • Hemp seeds3 tbsp10g
  • Sunflower seeds¼ cup7g
  • Dried mango or raisinssmall handfultrace

Steps

  1. 01Mix all seeds and dried fruit in a small container.
  2. 02Portion into individual snack bags for the week. Done.
Swap: Add roasted chickpeas for extra crunch and +9g protein per ¼ cup.
Snack⚡ 5 min

Roasted Chickpeas + Soy Latte

24g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Roasted chickpeas (store-bought)50g bag9g
  • Soy milk latte (large)350ml12g
  • Pumpkin seeds2 tbsp5g

Steps

  1. 01Order a large soy latte at any coffee shop. Ask specifically for soy — not oat, not almond.
  2. 02Grab a bag of roasted chickpeas. Add a small handful of pumpkin seeds from your bag.
  3. 0324g of protein. Zero prep. Anywhere.
Note: Soy milk has 3× more protein than oat milk. Always specify soy when ordering at cafés.
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Snack⚡ 5 min

PB Rice Cake Stack

25g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Peanut butter2 tbsp8g
  • Rice cakes3 cakes3g
  • Hemp seeds2 tbsp7g
  • Soy milk (glass on side)1 cup8g
  • Banana slicesoptionaltrace

Steps

  1. 01Spread peanut butter on rice cakes.
  2. 02Sprinkle hemp seeds. Add banana if desired.
  3. 03Pair with a cold glass of soy milk for an extra 8g protein.
Swap: No rice cakes? Use 2 slices sprouted bread for more protein (+8g) and more satiety.
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Snack⚡ 5 min

Edamame Hummus Plate

22g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Edamame hummus½ cup (100g)8g
  • Edamame (shelled)½ cup9g
  • Whole-wheat pita or crackers1 pita5g
  • Carrot sticks, cucumberas desiredtrace

Steps

  1. 01Microwave edamame from frozen — 3 min.
  2. 02Plate hummus, edamame, pita, and veg sticks.
  3. 03Dip and eat. Done in under 5 minutes.
Note: Edamame hummus has 2× the protein of regular chickpea hummus. Look for it in the refrigerated section.
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Snack⚡ 5 min

Protein Bar + Pea Milk Combo

29g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Vegan protein bar (whole food)1 bar15g
  • Pea milk1 cup8g
  • Pistachios¼ cup6g

Steps

  1. 01Grab a clean-label vegan protein bar (look for whole food ingredients — dates, nuts, seeds).
  2. 02Pair with a carton of pea milk and a small handful of pistachios.
  3. 0329g protein. Zero prep. Works at a desk, in a car, at an airport.
Note: Pea milk has the same protein as soy milk (~8g/cup) and works in carton format for on-the-go. Check the label.
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Snack⚡ 5 min

Crunchy Seed & Bean Mix

32g
1serving

Ingredients

  • Roasted chickpeas (store-bought)50g9g
  • Roasted peanuts¼ cup9g
  • Pumpkin seeds¼ cup9g
  • Hemp seeds1 tbsp3g
  • Nutritional yeast (toss to coat)1 tbsp3g

Steps

  1. 01Mix all ingredients in a bowl or bag.
  2. 02Toss with nutritional yeast and a pinch of salt.
  3. 03Portion and store in small containers for the week. 32g protein per portion.
Swap: Add roasted edamame for an extra protein boost — sold in most health food sections.

📦 Meal Prep

4 batch-cooking recipes — make once on Sunday, eat protein all week.


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Meal Prep📦 60 min

Sunday Lentil Base Batch

22g / serving
4servings
⏱ Cook timer 25:00

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Red lentils400g dry18g/srv
  • Broth1.2L
  • Onion, garlic, cumin, turmericbase seasoning
  • Nutritional yeast (per serving)2 tbsp5g

Steps

  1. 01Sauté onion, garlic, and spices 3 min. Add lentils and broth.
  2. 02Simmer 20-25 min until lentils are soft. Season with salt.
  3. 03Divide into 4 containers. Refrigerate up to 5 days. Use as dal, soup base, or bowl filling.
Use it for: Lentil soup, dal, lentil tacos, lentil pasta sauce, or as a bowl base throughout the week. Stir in nutritional yeast each time you reheat.
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Meal Prep📦 60 min

Batch Baked Tofu (4 Ways)

20g / serving
4servings
⏱ Bake timer 30:00

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Extra-firm tofu2 blocks (800g)20g/srv
  • Soy sauce, garlic powder, cornstarchmarinade

Steps

  1. 01Press tofu 20 min. Cube into 2cm pieces.
  2. 02Toss with soy sauce, garlic powder, and cornstarch (makes it crispy).
  3. 03Bake at 200°C/400°F for 30 min, flipping halfway. Cool completely before storing.
  4. 04Refrigerate in a sealed container up to 5 days. Use in any recipe calling for tofu.
Use it for: Stir-fries, bowls, tacos, pasta, soups — pre-baked tofu makes any weeknight meal a 10-minute task.
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Meal Prep📦 60 min

Sunday Tempeh 3 Ways

19g / serving
4servings

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Tempeh4 blocks (400g)19g/srv
  • Soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, gingermarinade

Steps

  1. 01Steam tempeh 10 min to remove bitterness. Cool.
  2. 02Divide into thirds: slice for stir-fry, crumble for bolognese, cube for bowls.
  3. 03Marinate all portions in soy-maple-garlic sauce 20 min. Pan-fry until golden.
  4. 04Store in separate containers. Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in pan or microwave.
Use it for: Sliced in wraps, crumbled in dal or pasta sauce, cubed in bowls. One batch, three different uses.
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Meal Prep📦 60 min

The Weekly Bean Rotation

15g / serving
5servings

Ingredients (5 servings)

  • Black beans (canned)2 cans15g/srv
  • Chickpeas (canned)2 cans15g/srv
  • Kidney beans (canned)1 can15g/srv
  • Olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprikaseasoning

Steps

  1. 01Drain and rinse all beans. Separate by type.
  2. 02Season each type with olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Toss well.
  3. 03Store each type in a separate container in the fridge. Ready to add to any meal all week — no reheating needed.
Use it for: Tacos on Monday (black beans), curry on Tuesday (chickpeas), chili on Thursday (kidney beans). 15 minutes of prep feeds your protein for the week.

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