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We’ve covered Greek yogurt, quinoa, eggs, and meat & seafood, so we’ve got one final installment of Protein Power for you before I take a little blogging “maternity leave” starting next week…
Nuts, Beans & Legumes! Definitely one of my favorite sources of protein. I mean, I have totally mentioned my peanut butter love, like, eleventy-billion times. So nuts, beans & legumes have been a major staple in getting me through these months of gestational diabetes, because not only do they provide protein, but they also have lots of other nutritional benefits. There are so many different types of nuts, and each one seems to be a nutritional star in one area or another, but they all contain fiber, healthy fats, B Vitamins, Vitamin E, Magnesium and Copper. You can find more details at Planters nutrition page. Like nuts, the different types of beans and other legumes bring different nutritional benefits, but they all are a good source of B vitamins, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and phytonutrients (Source: Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council).
I’ve got a great roundup for you here, but you can also find some more recipes with nuts, beans & legumes on, well, pretty much all of my boards on Pinterest, but especially check out Meatless Inspiration, Salad Inspiration, Snacky Inspiration, and Gluten Free Baking Inspiration where you will find all kinds of yumminess.
Nuts, Beans & Legumes for Breakfast? Yep!
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- Maple Nutty Granola from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Banana Lentil Muffins from Sweet Twist of Fate
- Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Muffins with Nutella Filling from The Sweet Spot
Nuts, Beans & Legumes for a Mid-Morning Pick-Me-Up? Sure!
- Banana Nut Granola Bars from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix from Eat Yourself Skinny
- Chocolate Energy Bars from Knead to Cook
Source: kneadtocook.com via Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips on Pinterest
Nuts, Beans & Legumes on a Lunch Salad? Naturally!
- Orange Roasted Chickpea & Spiced Almond Salad from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Skillet Corn & Edamame with Spinach & Bacon from The Lovely Pantry
- Kale Salad with Pomegranates, Apples & Walnuts from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Nuts, Beans & Legumes for an Afternoon Snack? You got it!
- PB&J Cookie Dough Dip from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Fried Candied Pecans from Chocolate, Chocolate & More
- Spicy Peanut Sesame Brittle from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Source: suesnutritionbuzz.com via Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips on Pinterest
Nuts, Beans & Legumes for Dinner? Of course!
- Mexican Pineapple Black Bean Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Bean & Mushroom Provencal from Food Done Light
- Lentils with Brown Rice & Feta from A Family Feast
Source: afamilyfeast.com via Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips on Pinterest
Nuts, Beans & Legumes for Dessert? Seriously!
- Coconut Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chocolate Chip Blondies from Chocolate-Covered Katie
- Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from A Kitchen Addiction
Source: a-kitchen-addiction.com via Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips on Pinterest
Nuts, Beans & Legumes to Eat with a Spoon for a Midnight Snack? Duh!
- Honey & Sea Salt Peanut Butter from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Almond Butter from Je Suis Alimentageuse
- Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter from Averie Cooks
Source: loveveggiesandyoga.com via Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips on Pinterest
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