Piper Rose wondered about how she would get her athletic protein intake when she went vegan.
She admits, “I thought I would have to compromise my performance,” but “I have never felt stronger!” Piper found that eating plant-based food does not require giving up protein. These are her go-to high-protein vegan dinner alternatives that keep her ready to run the track and energised.
1. Quinoa and Lentil Power Bowl
This simple and filling meal calls for lentils on a quinoa foundation, a complete protein. “I top it with roasted veggies, tahini dressing, and a sprinkle of hemp seeds,” Piper notes. One dish provides more than twenty grammes of protein. Bonus: Meal-prep is simple!
2. Stir-fry with chickpeas and spinach.
Piper sauts fresh spinach, garlic, and chickpeas in olive oil for a quick dinner. “I eat it just as it is or over brown rice,” she explains. Each serving of the meal has eighteen grammes of protein and is high in iron and fibre.
3. Breakfast Wrap Made with Tofu Scramble
Piper concedes, “My favorite meal is breakfast.” Her tofu scramble wrap calls for chopped vegetables including bell peppers and onions, crumbled tofu, turmeric, nutritional yeast, and Tucked behind a whole-grain tortilla, this is the ideal post-workout snack.
4. Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Piper stirs chia seeds, almond milk, and a dollop of peanut butter for a high-protein dessert. “Let it sit overnight; it’s ready to grab and go in the morning.” she advises. Every dish has more than ten grammes of protein.
