Weight loss meal ideas pt.2

This simple weight loss plan only contains easy, quick and healthy recipes that will make you and your taste buds happy! You'd never guess that each meal and snack hides at least one serving of nutrient-rich fruit or veggies.

BREAKFAST: Carrot cake baked oats  

Waking up to this satiating meal, which also contains one of your five-a-day, is truly a blessing. It keeps you full, but it doesn't sacrifice on taste! For even more protein, make a cottage cheese or Greek yogurt frosting, and to add healthy fats to satisfy you for longer mix in some nuts - the classic walnuts will do the trick. You can find plenty of variations of this dish on the internet, but I found this one the best - https://pin.it/3Str0JH - if the link doesn't redirect you to a new page, copy and paste it into Google. 

SNACK #1: Turkey roll-ups

Turkey is an excellent source of lean protein that's often overlooked. Wrap deli turkey around apple slices or cheese and you have a quick, high-protein snack that's a party appetizer hit too. I often like to substitute turkey for pork chops that have been trimmed of some of the fat (basically jerky), which work just as well.

LUNCH: Smoothie

You have no idea how versatile smoothies are. You can put basically anything you want in there, from fruit and veggies to oats and maca powder. Try this banana spinach smoothie https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.com/recipes/belly-love-smoothie/ or this strawberry cheesecake smoothie https://simple-nourished-living.com/skinny-strawberry-cheesecake-smoothie/ 

Whatever you choose to add in the blender, make sure it has enough protein, fats and fiber, so your tummy doesn't turn out growling an hour later!

SNACK #2: Roasted chickpeas

Make this salty, crunchy snack and you'll never reach for that bag of potato chips again. Just 4 tablespoons of oven-roasted chickpeas boast 10g of protein, as well as 3g of fat and 9g of fiber, making it a well-rounded mini-meal that crushes hunger.

DINNER: Tomato and feta cheese dip

In terms of a high-protein dip with a sneaky portion of veggies, you can't get any easier than this. All you have to do is throw some feta (or goat cheese), tomatoes (and other vegetables such as olives or bell peppers if you wish), spices and a touch of extra-virgin olive oil (you can leave it out actually) on a microwave-safe plate, cook it in the oven until the cheese has softened and enjoy! Pair it with some fish or whole-wheat bread for a perfectly balanced meal.