What’s in the bag…
Hi, I’m a vegetarian, and I get plenty of protein.
I’m not going to go off on a rant about how I’m asked this question almost every day of my life. The fact is, I get plenty of protein. Most of the time, it’s from things like beans, whole grains, or yogurt.
But yesterday, I really packed in the protein. We’re talking, 43g of protein in the morning.
What did I eat? Well… it’s probably the most simple thing ever. Ready for this recipe?
6oz 0% Chobani greek yogurt + 1 scoop of About Time Cake Batter Protein Powder
Yes, that’s it. Obviously, you can add anything else you want. I topped mine with some blueberries. I’m sure lots of you have done this before, but I’m not sure why I expected it not to taste good. The protein powder actually blended so well with the Chobani, and I didn’t need to add any extra stevia to balance out the tartness of the yogurt.
So you get 43g of protein… for less than 200 calories. Go ahead meat eaters, beat that.
Since I’ve discovered this, I’ve started carrying Chobani + baggies of protein powder around in my purse.
It’s getting a little crowded in my bag…
Thanks to a not-so-spill proof coffee mug, I had to do an emergency dump of my bag.
I usually have these essentials:
Headphones, kindle, notepad, pen, sunglasses, reading glasses, bobby pins, ponytail holder, perfume, lipstick, iphone (work), iphone (play), ipod, charger (for both), business cards, gum, clutch with credit card, debit card, and ID.
But… before I leave for work, I also usually carry my laptop, charger, gym clothes, and the aforementioned yogurt + protein powder. I have no idea how it all fits… but some how it does.
Good grief girl, you have a freaking electronics store in your bag! Where’s the flatscreen television?!
What you’ll ALWAYS find in my bag: chapstick, bobby pins, bandaids (I’ve stopped denying my accident prone ways and started thinking proactively…Haha!), iPhone, and snacks…I always have what I call “survival food” with me at all times. I get a few laughs out of it from my friends but they always know who to come to if we’re traveling and they get hungry! 😉
Dang, that breakfast is a pregnant girls dream. I’m supposed to get 75g daily and usually come up short. I know what I’m eating tomorrow morning.
I had it for breakfast after my run this morning, and it gave me so much energy the rest of the day!!
Bags are miraculous little things. It’s like Mary Poppins, they just keep going and going!
Smart thing to carry with you! I always have a book. At least one book, that is. Because what if I finish the one I’m reading? You can’t expect me to decide right now what I’ll be in the mood for next–so that requires current book+multiple next book options.
Haha, I am a carrier of food too, theres always some sort of snack in my purse. I’ve even been known to carry frozen yogurt in a bag of ice into the movies. Totally normal.
I adore your bag!
M’gosh, you must walk around crooked from all the weight on your shoulder.
My bag is pretty empty with just a wallet, keys, phone, water bottle, iPod, and sometimes a book.
Admittedly, I’ve wondered how vegetarians get enough protein. The lesson? Ignorance isn’t always bliss. 🙂 After watching Forks over Knives last night I’m terribly curious about eating more veggies and feeling slightly less ignorant.
Love seeing ‘What’s in the Bag’! Just like I am reading a celebrity magazine..and JUST as awesome! Love it!
Haha, very true… I’m not a vegetarian but I rarely eat meat at breakfast yet still manage to get about 30 grams every morning. I used to think it would be hard to get enough protein as a vegetarian but the more I learn about food and nutrition, the more I realize it’s definitely doable… you just have to know what non-meat sources of protein are out there and incorporate them into your diet.
P.S. – cake batter protein powder sounds pretty awesome!!