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
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Super Firm Tofu

Tempeh
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Tempeh

Serving size: 1/3 package (85 grams)
Calories: 140
Protein: 16 grams

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Lentils
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Lentils

Shelled Edamame
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Shelled Edamame

Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 105
Protein: 9 grams

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Peanuts
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Peanuts

Peanut Butter
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Peanut Butter

Serving size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 180
Protein: 8 grams

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Almond Butter
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Almond Butter

Hemp Seeds
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Hemp Seeds

Serving size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 120
Protein: 6.7 grams

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Oatmeal
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Oatmeal

Serving size: 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
Calories: 150
Protein: 5 grams

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Broccoli
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Broccoli

Pumpkin Seeds
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Pumpkin Seeds

Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 200
Protein: 9 grams

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Protein Powder
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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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Quinoa
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Quinoa

Serving size: 1 cup cooked
Calories: 222
Protein: 8.1 grams

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Kidney Beans
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Kidney Beans

Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked
Calories: 100
Protein: 8 grams

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Peas
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Peas

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 125
Protein: 8.2 grams

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Unsweetened Pea Protein Milk
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Unsweetened Pea Protein Milk