Hi everyone!

I need some ideas for some fast grab Proteins. I unfortunately can not tolerate Protein shakes and tend to just grab a cheese stick when I need something fast. My biggest problem is cheese sticks are getting real boring and I can't think of anything else that's fast and easy.

I bought some roasted edamame, found it at Big Lots of all places, but heard they sell it at Walmart. Also, my favorite protein bar is Power Crunch Vanilla. Yummy. Do you like yogurt, our cottage cheese? Kroger makes a carbmaster yogurt that only has 4g carbs and 9g protein.

If you're at a stage where you can eat them, there are some really decent Protein bars out there. They're probably your best for for fast and grab-n-go.

When I had my band I always tried to keep pepperoni chips on hand, but they aren't really grab-n-go unless you've previously spent time cooking them. I rally hope my sleeve can tolerate them when the time comes because they're still one of my favorite Snacks. Just line a stack of paper towels with several slices of turkey pepperoni (I like Hormel). They can be touching, but not overlapping ir you'll have soft bits. Microwave about 2.5 - 3 mins or until they start to crisp up and darken. Take them out and vigorously blot the grease off the top. When they cool they will be completely crunchy, almost like extra flavorful chips. They are really good eaten with cottage cheese or the garden vegetable cream cheese spread.

I also kept tuna or crab pouches handy. You can tape a condiment mayo or relish to it. Then just grab it and a plastic fork and you have tuna salad/crab salad to go.

You can pre-make rollups. Deli meat of choice, slice if cheese of choice on top, then just roll up. You can spread a little mayo (or even better, mayo and mustard mixed together) between them if you like. You can also add some cucumber, pickle, etc. in the center, as tolerated. Eat them when you make them, or you could put them in a ziploc but I wouldn't keep them around too long, the cheese can get soggy.

You can bake eggs and just about any additive in a mini muffin pan. Almost like little quiches. Very convenient grab and go food, just put 1 or 2 into a snack bag. (Tons of internet recipes for versions of this).

You can also bake with Protein powder. The www has tons of protein powder muffin, donut, crepe, etc. recipes. You could bake up a batch, then just grab one as needed. Here is a protein muffin recipe I've tried and like, but I use pre-ground flax meal. I'm a semi foodie but not yet to the point if grinding my own meals.

Protein on the go is really as easy as sitting down protein, you just have to be a little creative and give it some forethought.

I also like power Crunch bars.but like triple.chocolate or choc peanut butter. Vanilla is too sweet for me, but you may love it. They sell little individual packs of raw almonds which are good. I hate alllll protein shakes other than rtd muscle milk light vanilla latte (cuz they don't taste like a protein shake & aren't thick) Even if you hate shakes I recommend trying it. Also the banana creme is good! Another idea....when I was doing doing Adkins I would make little piles of shredded cheese on wax paper, microwave until totally melted, then let it cool for awhile. It.will harden & get crunchy. You'll then have high protein "chips" that.are delicious w/ salsa or Greek yogurt mixed w/ a package of ranch, etc.

Egg whites. They are the purest form of protein you can get. 1 egg has 6 grams of protein and no carbs or fat. You can eat an egg an hour, get all your protein in and lose weight as well.

Another idea....when I was doing doing Adkins I would make little piles of shredded cheese on wax paper, microwave until totally melted, then let it cool for awhile. It.will harden & get crunchy. You'll then have high Protein "chips" that.are delicious w/ salsa or Greek yogurt mixed w/ a package of ranch, etc.

That sounds soooo good!!!!

Jousting wondering if anyone has tried the protein shots? I understand they pack 42g of protein in 3.5oz

I have tried the protein shots. I had to mix them with water and sip on them because they were way to sweer tasting.

I have tried the Protein shots. I had to mix them with Water and sip on them because they were way to sweer tasting.

Okay thanks Pixie. It just seems like an easier way to fulfill the daily requirement of protein. I am pre-op and doing my research

I've tried the New Whey and they are OK. I really like the Protein To Go. Smaller, 2.5 oz and taste good. Ordered them online, the berry frost without caffeine is good.

I've tried the New whey and they are OK. I really like the Protein To Go. Smaller' date=' 2.5 oz and taste good. Ordered them online, the berry frost without caffeine is good.[/quote']

Thanks for the information! What site did you order from?

I havent tried the protein to go. I need to check them out!

Supposedly they are gonna carry them at CVS and Walgreens but I couldn't find them, so I ordered them from their website. I think it is proteintogo.com???

Thanks!!!!

I buy these http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7?url=search-alias%3Dgrocery&field-keywords=old+wisconsin+beef+bites&sprefix=old+wis%2Cgrocery%2C319 6 pieces 5 grams of protein (the turkey ones have 6 grams, I just don't like them as well). I sometimes pair it with the laughing cow babybel original for a total of 10 grams. I also like these http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B001EQ55RW/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1336008937&sr=1-1 6 grams in an ounce and a little chocolate fix, plus crunch. Even a glass of milk will give you 6 grams. Do you like eggs? Make some of these http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/09/glee-day.html - I play around with them and she has lots of different recipes, I put them in to myfitnesspal and the ones I have made have about 3 grams per bite, I usually eat 3-4 of them. You can freeze them or keep them in the fridge for 4-5 days. She has some protein muffin recipes too - I just made these http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/12/12-days-of-chocolate.html with some peanut butter in them - 4 grams in mine for each mini muffin. Good way to use up protein powder if isn't agreeing with you in liquid form also! Can freeze them and just grab a couple and run.

I buy these http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7?url=search-alias%3Dgrocery&field-keywords=old+wisconsin+beef+bites&sprefix=old+wis%2Cgrocery%2C319 6 pieces 5 grams of Protein (the turkey ones have 6 grams' date=' I just don't like them as well). I sometimes pair it with the laughing cow babybel original for a total of 10 grams. I also like these http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B001EQ55RW/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1336008937&sr=1-1 6 grams in an ounce and a little chocolate fix, plus crunch. Even a glass of milk will give you 6 grams. Do you like eggs? Make some of these http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/09/glee-day.html - I play around with them and she has lots of different recipes, I put them in to myfitnesspal and the ones I have made have about 3 grams per bite, I usually eat 3-4 of them. You can freeze them or keep them in the fridge for 4-5 days. She has some protein muffin recipes too - I just made these http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/12/12-days-of-chocolate.html with some Peanut Butter in them - 4 grams in mine for each mini muffin. Good way to use up protein powder if isn't agreeing with you in liquid form also! Can freeze them and just grab a couple and run.

Thanks so much for this MeMe!!! I am so excited about the choice to do this. I do not have a surgery date yet but I am getting all the information I can!