I've never had just egg whites as a snack. It's not quick and easy like pre-hard-boiled egg whites, but I just make a veggie or turkey/veggie omelet for a protein boost, have a lean chicken breast, or a snack of cold shrimp with a little cocktail sauce. I also nibble on beef jerky while at work.
A tasty wrap made from one of FlatOut Wrap's light wraps (9g protein), cheese or cream cheese (3g - 7g), and turkey slices (15g) or chicken breast (40g+) is a really yummy, filling protein-packed meal. Toss some veggies/salsa in and drink a bottle of water with it and I'm full for hours.
Egg whites really are the best thing, but they need lots of help, imho. One of my favorite breakfasts at the moment is an egg white and black bean wrap, topped with a tb of ff sour cream, some chopped cabbage and a giant pile of pico de gallo (or salsa). It's delicious, under 300 calories and has lots of protein and fiber. It's also absolutely giant. By the time I've piled all the veggies on top, I have an entire plateful of food. It's great
The only egg white snack I do is a 1/2c egg whites and 1/4oz cheddar cheese on a whole wheat muffin. 210 calories (high for a snack, so it depends on your calorie allotment; for some people that will be breakfast instead), but with 4g fiber and 18g protein. It's a snack that sticks to the ribs, and because it has melty cheese on it, it feels like a treat.
Sorry guys, I was referring to the hard boiled egg whites. LIke when you boil ahead a dozen eggs, and eat 4 or so a day as a snack. Maybe I should add a slice of LF cheese to help it out.
Thanks for the wrap idea; I will try that.
When you guys mention turkey breast, are you cooking up a small turket breast yourself and slicing it thruout the week, or are you getting the stuff like Hilshire Farms turkey meat, pre-sliced in the meat counter? I make (cook) chicken breasts but buy the turkey pre sliced and ready to go.
Settie, I missed your previous question. I shoot for about 100g a day of protein as well. I thought about trying to go higher, but I read conflicting information about the benefits/dangers of going too high, so I think I'm content to hover @ a hundred for now.
I make a great protein pancake that is delicious...
1/3c dry oatmeal
1/3c cottage cheese
1/3c egg whites
Vanilla and Splenda to taste .... Blend all ingredients till smooth, I use my hand mixer... Cook like a regular pancake makes one large or 2-3 small ones... Make them ahead of time eat cold or warmed up...
Ilene & others: with what do you top these pancakes?
I bought some cottage cheese so I can make them, but I'm not sure what goes on top. Jam? Berries? Maple syrup? (Probably not! 50 cals/tb.) I can have up to 350 cals for breakfast, but it has to be very, very filling or it will screw up my eating for the day.
Ilene & others: with what do you top these pancakes?
I bought some cottage cheese so I can make them, but I'm not sure what goes on top. Jam? Berries? Maple syrup? (Probably not! 50 cals/tb.) I can have up to 350 cals for breakfast, but it has to be very, very filling or it will screw up my eating for the day.
There are SF syrups and jams out there, mashed fresh berries with Splenda are good too...
I'm currently aiming for 100g+ of protein per day and under 100g of carbs.
Those protein pancakes are so versatile btw. Toppings I have used and enjoyed:-
Applesauce
Sugar Free Pancake Syrup
Frozen berries
Sugar Free Jam
Fresh blueberries nukes in the microwave for a minute or so with a half inch of water, makes a lovely syrup mmmmmmmm! (current fave)
