Easy sources of protein

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  1. Saz94

    Saz94 Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    What's a source of protein that I can keep in my room (i.e. doesn't require refrigeration or cooking) for times when I am craving protein but nobody is around to fetch me food from the kitchen? (I am upstairs-bound due to our lack of stairlift.)

    I am allergic to nuts, so please don't suggest nuts.

    Edited to add: snacks need to have minimal amount of sugar, as sugar crashes me.

    I keep a packet of pumpkin seeds by my bed, but they're very bland and so I feel little desire to eat them, plus if I eat a large amount of them then it's very tiring to chew.
     
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    James Morris-Lent Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    -Protein bars or some sort of energy bar with extra protein added.

    -Prepackaged nutritional drink/shake with added protein.

    -Some sort of jerky product that's much softer than normal jerky.
     
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    Saz94 Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Sadly these almost all contain nuts. Or are made alongside other products containing nuts, which is risky for me.
     
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    Hopefully you can find something from that list that will work.

    But if you need more control over the ingredients, if someone in your family is willing, I'll bet you can find a great recipe online for homemade bars. I think all it would take is mixing a few ingredients and then baking for a bit.
     
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    One of my favourite treat snacks is pork scratchings - the ones with just salt, no monosodium glutamate. A small packet can last a while. The dog gets excited when she sees the packet, as she gets a few pieces.

    Edit - ooo, it's a trend according to the Yorkshire Post
     
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    Boiled eggs - 6g protein each for large size.

    Get yourself a klean kanteen or similar drinks bottle / flask - klean kanteen have a variety of types with lids you can buy separately and keep things hot/ cold for 12 hours.and spares are available - lids/ seals etc . Pricey but brilliant investment_ last forever.
    This let's you have protein shake / smoothie/ soup to hand.

    ETA. Same idea for insulated lunchbox carriers that you can put cooler gel/ blocks in . Let's you have stuff like cheese/ chicken skewers stored safely. Or keep cool with something like a frozen yogurt - keeps cool and eat when melted.
     
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    You can get packets of roasted chickpeas which are good. They are also salty so good for POTS.

    I don't know what country you are in, but there are commercial protein bars that don't have nuts.

    And also just BCAA capsules.
     
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    I've never bought it myself, but would beef jerky fit the bill?
     
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    Tinned fish ? With ring pull. I don’t think need fridge or cooking.
     
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    Maybe a mini fridge? Or a cool box that could be stocked up when you’re going to be on your own?
     
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    Fried broad beans (watch out for nut warnings)
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    Any processed cheese they have a long life unopened

    Are you sure you’re allergic to nuts it’s pretty inconvenient for this thread (that was a joke)

    Crickets ..I had to eat a cricket protein bar for work...once you pick the back legs out of your teeth they’re not half bad. The bar didn’t have nuts in from memory ..it was chewy/chocolates
    Sugar snap peas (fresh) or edamame (fresh or roasted)
    Baked beans ...if you eat them cold
     
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    Roasted chickpeas. You or someone at home can roast a large batch with some spices. They are very yummy.
     
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    Have you considered buying a small bar fridge that you could keep in your bedroom?
     
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    Yes. They don't get cold enough to safely store food. :-(
     
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    Caravan fridge?
     
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    My go-to is canned salmon. Loads of protein, few calories, and you can eat the whole can at once.
     
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    Yes they do. I have one in my basement to store any overflow food that doesn't fit in the fridge in the kitchen. In fact, I think that the little fridge is even colder than the big fridge.
     
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