Avocado Toast: high-protein snack (2 variations)

One of the most commonly sought-after recipe ideas seems to be for high protein snacks, that are also quick to make and don’t require a ton of ingredients. Well, look no further as we have put together not only one, but two ideas for a high protein snack that will keep you full and satiated until your next meal.

Find it difficult to keep your avocados ripe? As soon as they are ripe (if they feel a little bit soft and are dark in colour), put them in the fridge and they will stay ripe for about a week or so!

Option #1: Classic Avo Toast

Ingredients:

• 50g avocado

• 1 egg, boiled

• 1 slice sourdough bread (around 50g)

• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1 tbsp salsa

• 1/4 lemon, juiced

• Salt, to taste

• Garlic/garlic powder (optional, but recommended)

• Sprouts (optional)

Directions:

1. Place an egg into a pot of water, so that the water just covers the egg. Cover and cook on high heat for 14 minutes, removing the lid when it starts to boil.

2. In a bowl, mash the avocado until there are a few small chunks remaining

3. Add nutritional yeast, salsa and lemon and mix together well

4. Add salt and garlic, mix and set aside

5. Toast your piece of bread

6. Once the egg has been on the heat for 14 minutes, remove from heat and let cold water run over it for a couple minutes

7. Crack on a flat, hard surface and peel off the shell

8. Spread the avocado mixture out on the piece of bread and add the sliced boiled egg on top. Garnish with sprouts, if desired!

Macronutrient Info: Cals: 269 / Protein: 12g / Carbs: 28g / Fat: 13g

Option #1: Cottage Cheese and Avo Toast

Ingredients:

• 50g avocado, sliced

• 1/4 cup cottage cheese

• 1 slice sourdough bread (around 50g)

• Salt, to taste

• Sprouts (optional)

Directions:

1. Toast your piece of bread

2. Spread cottage cheese on toast

3. Top with sliced avocado

4. Garnish with salt and sprouts, if desired!

(yes, it’s that simple!)

Macronutrient Information: Cals: 249 / Protein: 13g / Carbs: 28g / Fat: 9g

Don’t have the carbs to spare for the toast? Try using rice cakes instead - the white cheddar flavour is highly recommended!

Edamame Dip

As vibrant in taste as it is in colour, this edamame dip is the perfect macro friendly snack, whether you’re entertaining guests or want to add this to your weekly meal prep routine. High in protein, fiber and healthy fats you’ll be hard pressed to find a better on-the-go go-to!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup peeled edamame beans

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 tbsp chopped onion (optional)

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 tsp garlic salt

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Add edamame, garlic, onion, greek yogurt, water, lemon juice, garlic salt and salt to a blender and process until smooth.

2. Add the olive oil while the blender is on for an additional 30 seconds.

3. Serve as dip with veggies or pita chips!

Macros for 1/4 of the dip: Cals: 135/ Protein: 9g/ Carbs: 8g/ Fat: 7g