I Transformed My Body with These 9 High Protein Meals

Linda Sun is a social media influencer who regularly shares content on healthy living. "Six months ago, I decided I wanted to change my life. I'd gotten a little lost. I lost my focus, my confidence, my love for my body, and my strength. I was settling for a version of myself that I didn't love or even like that much. I was treating myself badly. I was feeling bad in my body. I was feeling bad about my body; feeling bad for myself had become the new normal," she says in one of her viral YouTube videos. She decided she and her body "deserved better" and decided to make "one little change" in her life: She excited her protein intake. Here are some protein recipes she ate.

Protein Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seed
• Raspberries

Directions:

• Put in fridge overnight or for over 4 hours

Egg White Stovetop Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup egg whites
• 1 scoop protein powder

Directions:

• Boil the oats until cream, and then quickly whisk the egg whites until fluffy. Add the protein powder once you take off the heat.
• Mix in: cocoa powder (if you want chocolate), blueberries, banana, peanut butter, or anything you want
• Add toppings: too many frozen berries & strawberries & peanut butter.

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Classic Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2-1 banana (sub ¼ cup apple sauce)
• 1 scoop protein
• egg ( + ¼ cup egg whites if you want more protein)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• almond milk/water to thin

Directions

• Blend all ingredients and add toppings like berries, bananas, maple syrup, and crunchy peanut butter.

Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 30g oats
• 60g egg white
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 2 tbsp apple sauce
• 1 tbsp almond milk
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/6 tsp nutmeg
• Baking powder
• Vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots

Toppings:

• Greek yogurt + protein powder + maple syrup
• More shredded carrots
• Walnuts
• Maple syrup

Chicken Nourish Bowls

To make this bowl, assemble a bunch of ingredients:

• Air fried broccoli
• Roasted sweet potato
• Avocado
• Chickpea
• Quinoa
• Grilled chicken

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Lemon Tahini Dressing

Mix together:

• 1 tbsp Tahini
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Water if needed

Air Fried Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 tbsp oil
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Chill powder
• salt + pepper

Directions:

• Air fry for 15 mins at 400°F

Peanut Butter Nourish Bowl

Assemble the following ingredients:

• Quinoa
• Chicken
• Sweet potato
• Edamame
• Air fried broccoli
• Top with the peanut sauce

Peanut Sauce:

• 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sweetener (like maple syrup or honey or monk fruit etc.)
• A little gochujang/ sriracha/ chili flakes for taste
• 1/2 garlic or some garlic powder
• Water to thin

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Air Fried Broccoli

Directions:

• Wash & cut your broccoli
• In a bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Shake it around.
• Pop it into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400F, tossing it around every 5 minutes.

Amp Up Your Protein and Become a Healthier Version of Yourself

Not only are her recipes yummy, they are game-changing. "Increasing my protein, eating and moving and living to feel good has shown me that I'm only really my best self when I'm putting in my best effort to take care of me," she says in the clip. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 20 Superfoods for People Over 50.