5 protein recipes for afternoon coffee

When it comes to a mid-afternoon break, it’s essential to find options that not only satisfy your palate, but also provide energy for the rest of the day. In this case, protein snacks are an excellent choice, as they help maintain satiety and contribute to muscle recovery, especially for those who prefer to exercise in the afternoon.

“It is important to consume foods rich in protein with high biological value 30 minutes after physical exercise, as it helps to avoid muscle injuries, being essential for muscle recovery”, recommends nutritionist Emanuelle Esteves.

With that in mind, we selected 5 delicious, protein-rich recipes for you to enjoy during your afternoon coffee. Check out!

Corn crepe with avocado

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 400 ml soy milk
• 200 g corn flour
• Pulp of 1 avocado cut into cubes
• 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 4 tablespoons of cottage cheese
• Salt to taste
• Coconut oil for greasing

Method of preparation

In a blender, place the eggs, soy milk, salt and corn flour and blend until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Grease a frying pan with coconut oil and place over medium heat to heat. Using a ladle, place the dough over the pan and brown both sides. Repeat the process with all the dough and turn off the heat. Afterwards, fill the crepes with avocado, cottage cheese and cherry tomatoes. Roll up and serve immediately.

Spinach sandwich

Ingredients

• 250 g of spinach leaves
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated semi-hard cheese
• 1 tablespoon seedless and chopped tomato
• 1 red onion peeled and grated
• Salt to taste

Method of preparation

Under running water, wash the spinach leaves and dry with a cloth. Transfer to a blender, add the eggs and salt and blend until you obtain a homogeneous consistency. Afterwards, pour the dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and place in a preheated oven at 200ºC for 25 minutes. Turn off the oven, wait for the dough to cool, unmold and cut in half. In one of the halves, place the cheese, tomato and red onion and cover with the other half. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Mini oat pizza with Minas cheese

Ingredients

• 90 g of oatmeal flour
• 70 g of low-fat yogurt
• 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 1/5 cup tomato sauce
• Salt, oregano and grated cheese to taste
• Oil for greasing
• Oat flour for flouring

Method of preparation

In a container, place the oat flour, yogurt and salt and mix until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Then, flour a smooth surface with oat flour, place the dough on it and, using a rolling pin, roll it out well. Using a glass, cut into discs and place on a baking tray greased with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden. Turn off the oven, pour the tomato sauce over each disc and fill with the Minas cheese and cherry tomatoes. Finish by sprinkling with oregano. Place in the oven for 5 minutes to heat up and then serve.

Cassava dumpling with chicken

Ingredients

• 250 g of cassava peeled, cooked and mashed
• 200 g cooked and shredded chicken
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon oat bran
• 1 onion peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese
• Salt, ground black pepper, parsley and olive oil to taste
• Oat bran for breading
• Oil for greasing

Method of preparation

In a container, place the cassava, egg, oat bran and salt and stir until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Reserve. In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and brown. Add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and season with salt, black pepper and parsley. Add to the reserved dough and mix well.

Then, with the help of a spoon, take some dough and shape it into a ball. Open in the palm of your hand, fill with cottage cheese and roll up again. Repeat the process with the entire dough. Dip in oat bran and place on a baking tray greased with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden. Serve immediately.

Papaya cream with whey protein

Ingredients

• 1/2 pulp papaya frozen
• 2 tablespoons vanilla flavored whey protein
• 50 ml of almond milk
• Sliced ​​almonds, oat bran and chia seeds to taste

Method of preparation

In a blender, place the papaya pulp and almond milk and blend until smooth. Add the whey protein and beat to combine. Serve sprinkled with sliced ​​almonds, oat bran and chia seeds.