What to Eat This Week: Post Workout High-Protein Recipes

You work hard, so get the most out of your workout without adding a few more reps or another 10 minutes of cardio. Maximize your gains with a protein packed nom after your sweat session. Yes, a muscle pumping meal could be the answer to your recovery woes. Hallelujah!

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During your workout, your body breaks down tissue so that it can rebuild bigger and stronger. Protein is key in the rebuild, so instead of using your body’s, add a little of your own from one of these delicious Cabot favorites. Put down the blender and shaker bottles, and try a protein packed meal or snack your inner foodie will jump for joy over and over (unless it is rest day, of course).

Monday

Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

4 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)
4 ounces Cabot Sharp Lite50 Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons Cabot Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, chopped
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Dash of hot sauce

Apple Pie and Cheddar Protein Muffins

Ingredients

2 cups King Arthur All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour
1 cup Cabot Lowfat Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt
4 ounces Cabot Sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup low fat milk
2 cups apples, chopped ¼ inch dice
1 scoop Cabot Whey Protein
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Tuesday

Cheeky Cabot Cheese Turkey Pockets

Ingredients

1/4 cup Cabot 2% Plain Greek-Style Yogurt
1/4 cup Cabot Light Sour Cream
1/2 cup bottled reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
3 cups chopped cooked turkey or chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup chopped apple
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 ounces Cabot Sharp Lite50 Cheddar, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 (6- to 7-inch diameter) whole-wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise

Wednesday

Avocado Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

8 eggs, hard boiled
1 avocado
2 tablespoons Cabot Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, finely grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Thursday

Ham and Cheese Omelet

Ingredients

2 eggs plus 1 egg-white
Pinch salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
1/4 cup diced ham, preferably smoked
1 ounce Cabot Alpine Cheddar, Cabot Sharp Lite50 Cheddar, Cabot Hand-Rubbed Tuscan Cheddar or Cabot Tomato Basil Cheddar, shredded (about 1/4 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Friday

Avocado Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread
4 slices Cabot Sharp Lite50 Cheddar
4 thin slices avocado
2 large organic strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Cooking spray

Saturday

Strawberry and Cream Oatmeal

Ingredients

1/3 cup rolled oats, not instant
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup Cabot Lowfat Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries

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Regan Jones is Cabot’s National Nutrition Communications Manager and the main voice behind @CabotRD on Twitter. Self-described as a “registered dietitian by education and food-lover by birth,” she writes for the Cabot Creamery Blog from her home in Georgia.