If You Want to Lose Weight on a Plant-Based Diet, Eat These 18 Protein-Packed Foods
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Chocolate chip cookie dough fudge for weight loss? It's true. This vegan recipe contains three protein-packed ingredients, making this dessert the perfect treat to satiate your appetite and help you lose weight. Find out what those three high-protein ingredients are, plus more you should include in your plant-based diet.
Super Firm Tofu
Serving size: 3 oz.
Calories: 100
Protein: 11 grams
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Tempeh
Serving size: 1/3 package (85 grams)
Calories: 140
Protein: 16 grams
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Lentils
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked
Calories: 115
Protein: 8.9 grams
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Shelled Edamame
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 105
Protein: 9 grams
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Peanuts
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 216
Protein: 10.1 grams
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Peanut Butter
Serving size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 180
Protein: 8 grams
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Raw Almonds
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 160
Protein: 6 grams
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Almond Butter
Serving size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 180
Protein: 7 grams
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Hemp Seeds
Serving size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 120
Protein: 6.7 grams
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Oatmeal
Serving size: 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
Calories: 150
Protein: 5 grams
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Broccoli
Serving size: 2 cups
Calories: 49
Protein: 6 grams
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Pumpkin Seeds
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 200
Protein: 9 grams
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Protein Powder
Serving size: 1 scoop (30 grams; PlantFusion Complete Protein Vanilla)
Calories: 120
Protein: 21 grams
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Chickpeas
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked
Calories: 130
Protein: 7 grams
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Quinoa
Serving size: 1 cup cooked
Calories: 222
Protein: 8.1 grams
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Kidney Beans
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked
Calories: 100
Protein: 8 grams
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Peas
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 125
Protein: 8.2 grams
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Unsweetened Pea Protein Milk
Serving size: 1 cup (Ripple)
Calories: 70
Protein: 8 grams
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