Grab-and-Go Protein

[Jamers86]

My usual protein-to-go sources are yogurt, string cheese, cottage cheese, etc.

I'm giving up dairy for February to try and rule it out as a cause of my abdominal pain.  I don't want to miss out on protein because it seems to help buoy my mood.

Ideas for quick dairy-free protein.sources?

[merigayle]

oooh i have been making cashew cheeses!!! you shoudl try that. I made a cashew goat cheese last week that was AWESOME! are you on pinterest? if not i can link the recipe when i get a chance.

[crazypants]

Can of tuna
Chicken breast (whole wheat wrap optional)

[Jamers86]

I'm intruiged.  Also a horrible cook.  Are they easy?

[caito]

Nuts.

[merigayle]

cashew cheese = no cooking, just a blender/vitamix/food processor.

http://spabettie.com/2012/08/17/vegan-goat-cheese-recipe/

i added a little garlic powder. it was so easy and fast to make. our regular market carries raw cashews.

[pfunksbn]

Nuts.

<insert grabbing nuts joke here>

[diablita]

hard boiled egg.  You can buy them already boiled and shelled for the ultimate in grab & go.

[diablita]

oooh i have been making cashew cheeses!!! you shoudl try that. I made a cashew goat cheese last week that was AWESOME! are you on pinterest? if not i can link the recipe when i get a chance.

I think it's illegal to use the word "goat" in this context

[nadra24]

You can pre-make breakfast burritos and keep them in the freezer.  Both the beans and eggs are good protein sources.  Just leave out the cheese.

I see that nuts and hard boiled eggs have been mentioned.  Hummus is another good protein source, and so is edamame.

[radial]

Well, you didn't specify cheap protein, so I'm going to recommend sashimi.  I'm lucky because I live and work very close to an Asian market that churns out fat slabs of salmon, ahi tuna, yellowtail, etc.  I pop in there several times a week for a dose of clean protein. 

[witchypoo]

eggs
nut butters
seeds
canned fish (but watch out re: mercury) or poultry
sea grapes

[MikoftheWat]

50 Hard boiled eggs.

Goat milk products can apparently be handled by lactose intolerant folks, assuming the lactose is the source of your distress.

[Jamers86]

Hard boiled eggs are a "duh" that I forgot.  And I love nuts.  Poultry and fish aren't in my wheelhouse currently, but I can use the opportunity to expand.

[cgraz]

Peanut butter or almond butter - on a wheat tortilla, or on apple slices.

[crazypants]

I'm intruiged.  Also a horrible cook.  Are they easy?

yes. Take a chicken breast, cut it into even strips, drizzle olive oil, salt a and pepper (paprika and crushed chill is if you like) and pan fry over medium heat. Poke with a fork to see if they're cooked, if you get resistance, keep it on for a bit longer.
Rest on a paper towel, toss it in a zip lock sand which bag and you got chicken breast to go.

Can of tuna, well... that's a can of tuna, and a can opener and a fork.

[Dagstag v 2.0]

Easier chicken breast:

Buy chicken breast precut into strips, place on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil or spray if you have an olive oil spray bottle, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs.  Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.

Optional: eat cold and wrapped in prosciutto.

[crazypants]

Daggys locking up that shit tight, yo

[MiniDriver]

As for nuts, I keep portions in snack-sized bags to avoid eating too many.  A quarter cup is about 180-200 calories, and I can easily keep eating if I don't have it pre-portioned. 

[Run Amok]

I keep edamame im the freezer at work.

Also, a pb & j is a great snack.

Protein bars (although I find that two eggs does more to fill me up than a protein bar).

Really, hardboiled eggs are where it's at for me. You can definitely buy them all ready to go- but they are SO easy to make and they last a while.

This is absolutely fool proof:
However many eggs in a pan covered with 2" (about two knuckles of your first finger) of cold water and some salt.
Bring eggs and water to a boil, uncovered, over high heat.
Turn the water off, when it hits a boil, and set your timer for 10 minutes.
Dump the hot water out and refill pan with cold water, run cold water through until the eggs are cold enough to handle and transfer to the fridge.