Wanting to hit those daily protein goal but just falling short? Here is a Comprehensive 150g Protein Per Day Meal Plan with Macro Breakdown to help you achieve your daily goals!
Breakfast:
2 large eggs (12g protein, 10g fat)
2 slices of whole wheat toast (8g protein, 4g fat, 24g carbohydrates)
1/2 avocado (1.5g protein, 15g fat, 9g carbohydrates)
Total: 21.5g protein, 29g fat, 33g carbohydrates
Snack:
1 small apple (0.5g protein, 0.2g fat, 25g carbohydrates)
1 oz almonds (6g protein, 14g fat, 6g carbohydrates)
Total: 6.5g protein, 14.2g fat, 31g carbohydrates
Lunch:
4 oz grilled chicken breast (26g protein, 2g fat)
1 cup quinoa (8g protein, 4g fat, 39g carbohydrates)
1 cup steamed broccoli (3g protein, 0.3g fat, 6g carbohydrates)
Total: 37g protein, 6.3g fat, 45g carbohydrates
Snack:
1 cup Greek yogurt (23g protein, 9g fat, 9g carbohydrates)
1/2 cup blueberries (1g protein, 0.5g fat, 10g carbohydrates)
Total: 24g protein, 9.5g fat, 19g carbohydrates
Dinner:
6 oz grilled salmon (34g protein, 18g fat)
1 medium sweet potato (2g protein, 0.2g fat, 23g carbohydrates)
1 cup roasted asparagus (3g protein, 0.2g fat, 6g carbohydrates)
Total: 39g protein, 18.4g fat, 29g carbohydrates
Total for the day:
150g protein, 77.4g fat, 157g carbohydrates
This meal plan includes a variety of protein sources including eggs, chicken, salmon, and Greek yogurt, as well as healthy fats from avocado, almonds, and salmon. Complex carbohydrates from quinoa, sweet potato, and vegetables provide energy and fibre.