Coach Lost 60 Pounds Eating These 11 High Protein Meals

Are you trying to lose weight? Focusing on eating protein-packed meals will help you achieve your goals. Kassie Magnusen is a weight loss and nutrition coach who helps "busy mamas drop fat & get the sculpted body they've always wanted," she writes in her Instagram bio. In a few recent posts, she unveils the meals she cooks to help hit her macros. "What I eat in a day as a mom of 2 down 60 pounds," she writes in one of them.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp almond milk, 1 tbsp liquid egg whites, 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tsp PB powder, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp regular PB, 1 tsp maple syrup.

Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a coffee mug & microwave for 45 seconds.

Instructions: mix 2 cups oats, 2 cups almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 eggs beaten, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder in a large bowl.

Add to 8×8 sprayed baking dish, drop in 1 cup blueberries evenly throughout; bake at 375 for about 40 mins or until center is set.

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients and Instructions:

• 4 oz lean ground chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
• 85g roasted sweet potato, 1 cup roasted broccoli, 15g avocado
• Top with 2 tbsp Simply Marzetti southwest ranch dressing.

150g Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla Geek Yogurt mixed with 1 tbsp PB powder; 1 medium granny smith apple sliced.

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Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika; 1 package (2 cups) microwave brown rice; 1 can diced tomatoes & green chilis; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese.

Instructions: Brown the beef, season, and add the tomatoes/green chilies (don't drain); add the cooked rice and cheese, simmer until melted (2-3 minutes), then add in cottage cheese & stir.

Makes 4 servings.

• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp maple syrup, and a little water (whatever's needed for the consistency you want); mix, then add in 1/2 tbsp chocolate chips.
• ~200 cal, 13g carbs, 14g protein, 11g fat.
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In another post she adds three lunch recipes for weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole-grain wrap
• 4 oz shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Buffalo Ranch Dressing (~70 cals)
• Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded carrot.

Macros: 40g protein | 26g carbs | 11g fat | 410 calories.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber & tomato
• 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce
• 1 cup steamed broccoli (optional for extra veg).

Macros: 38g protein | 37g carbs | 10g fat | 495 calories.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz lean ground turkey or beef browned, then add taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup black beans
• 1/4 cup corn
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
• 2 tbsp salsa
• 1 tbsp light sour cream (optional).

And in a third post, she shares three more dinner options.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs lean sirloin steak, cubed

• 2 large sweet potatoes, diced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, season with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 8-10 min until tender.

2. Push potatoes to the side, add butter and garlic, then cook steak bites for 3-4 min per side.

3. Mix everything together and serve!

(40g protein, 420 cals per serving).

Ingredients:

• 4 (4 oz) salmon fillets

• 2 cups cooked brown rice

• 2 cups steamed broccoli

• ¼ cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. Place salmon on baking sheet, brush with teriyaki sauce, bake for 12-15 min

2. While salmon cooks, steam broccoli and prepare rice

3. Drizzle salmon with extra sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with rice & broccoli

(35g protein, 400 cals per serving).

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 jar (16 oz) salsa

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained

• 1 cup frozen corn

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (per serving)

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, salsa, beans, corn, and spices in slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours

2. Shred chicken with forks and mix everything together

3. Serve over jasmine rice or in tortillas for a family taco night

(38g protein, 410 cals per serving).

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