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.
WHERE did you get that bag!? It’s SO cute. I got really annoyed by people asking about protein too, so I totally feel you on that. It’s like mind your business! We don’t ask how many vegetables they’re getting!
Scored it at Marshalls! 🙂 I literally saw it from across the store, and I was like “I have to have that” hahaha
About Time is my new favorite protein powder! Only a few ingredients and stevia sweetened. Perfect. Have you tried the peanut butter flavor yet? Sooo good.
Such a cute bag! Always in my bag: blackberry (in desperate need of an upgrade, hate my bberry), ipod, camera, wristlet w/cc, dc, ID, T pass, business cards, lip glass, and gum (fave is 5 Vortex flavor).
Ohhh I didn’t even know they MADE a peanut butter! I actually have a big tub of the chocolate one, too, because I ordered cake batter, but sent the wrong flavor, but they let me keep the chocolate one when they sent me the cake batter! haha
1.) I absolutely love your bag! I can’t get myself to carry around a big bag or even a purse at that! I always carry around a small leather clutch unless I find the perfect bag for a certain outfit! Haha.
2.) I have never used protein powder. Although I get most protein from meat, I get lots of protein from non-meat as well. I love my yogurt bowls in the morning, cheese sticks for a snack, hummus with pita and black beans with dinner. I have been debating different brands – or if I need it at all – to use in recipes or smoothies. The cake batter blend sounds delicious!
As a flexitarian (sorry if that’s offensive to anyone- I know some people are serious purists as to if you’re a meat eater or a vegetarian), so many of my friends ask the same. I’m always trying to explain protein is in almost everything and I usually hit the mark without trying overly hard. #headpalm
Pshhh I think everyone just needs to eat whatever works best for them! Flexitarian or whatever fits you 🙂
Ugh, that’s what I hear aaaaall the time. There are just as many vegetarian-based proteins as there are carnivorous! Plus, the vegetarian-based are LEANER, typically. haha
I always carry my wallet, a couple books (why not just one? Couldn’t tell ya), chapstick, my iPod, cell phone, and perfume–ya never know when you’ll need it!
Hahaha I was just talking to someone about this! I was like, if you only bring one book, you inevitably don’t like that one and wish you’d brought a different one!!!
I love that little polka dot bowl you had your breakfasts in! 🙂 I don’t usually carry a purse, but I always have my phone, wallet, sunglasses and chapstick on me 24/7 haha
Yep, my purse usually contains similar items, one less phone 🙂 Sunglasses, phone, iPod, a clutch or wristlet with my cards and keys, lipstick/gloss, sunglasses, camera when I remember or need it, a water bottle, and yes, ponytail holders are at the bottom of every bag I own. 🙂 Cute new bag for spring! Use it well.
That purse is really nice, beautiful color combination. Good job at packing in that protein! 🙂
This post has just made we want to buy a new bag! I always have my iPhone and my keys with me no matter what – even just popping to the gym I have those and my ishuffle. I usually have my bright yellow purse too!
Yes, get this question allll the time (esp. being dairy-free ppl assume you just can’t get protein, and certainly not enough, haha) Cute purse! My essentials are: keys, phone, lip gloss, roll on perfume, ponytail holders/bobby pins, mints, pens, my kindle, and my wallet.