But Where Do You Get Your Protein?

Today's eats have been full of protein! In addition to the approximately 15 g in my breakfast oat bowl, I've enjoyed a few more sources throughout the morning.

I'm sure that many non-meat eaters can relate to the constant "protein" question. While meat is undoubtedly the most widely known protein source, there are tons of plant-based alternatives out there!

Alternatives like grain and vegetable protein, which I had in a simple shake this morning after spin class:

 - 1 c almond milk
 - 1 Vega Health Optimizer packet (13 g protein)
 - 2 T ground flax meal

Or quinoa, which made an appearance for lunch:

(8 g protein in my 1/3 dry cup portion, and a complete source of protein)

Credit to Elise for coming up with the quinoa + nut butter idea!

Topped with Maranatha almond butter (7 g in a ~2T serving)

All mixed up

And served with some red grapes (not much protein there, but fruit has its benefits too).

I'm a firm believer that if you eat what you crave and strive to incorporate a wide variety of foods, you'll get enough of nearly every essential nutrient, vitamin and mineral. There are days when I'm a carb queen, and days when I eat an entire block of tofu in one sitting...it all balanced out!

What's your favorite source of non-meat protein?