Pre-Workout Snack
191 Calories | 18g Protein | 22g Carbs | 2g Fat | 5g Fiber
Made by Bethany
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Assembly Time: 5 minutes
This Light Protein & Fruit Plate is one of Bethany’s favorite fat-loss snack strategies because it combines lean protein with naturally sweet fruit for a satisfying, high-volume snack. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize, and works perfectly as a pre-workout snack or afternoon hunger buster.
Ingredients:
- 80 g turkey slices (or ham slices)
- 200 g melon
- 1 kiwi
- 2-3 pieces fruit (your choice, optional)
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Directions
- Arrange 80g turkey slices or ham slices on a serving plate.
- Cut the melon into bite-sized cubes and place alongside the protein.
- Peel and slice the kiwi.
- Arrange everything neatly on the plate and serve immediately.
- If desired, swap in any combination of 2-3 pieces of fruit while keeping portions similar.
Why This Works for Fat Loss
Many snacks are either mostly carbohydrates or mostly fat, which can leave you hungry again quickly. By pairing lean protein from turkey or ham with high-volume fruit, this snack helps create more fullness while still keeping calories low. The fruit also provides fiber, hydration, and natural sweetness that can help reduce cravings for processed snacks.
Easy Swaps
- Use chicken breast slices instead of turkey.
- Swap kiwi for strawberries, grapes, pineapple, or oranges.
- Replace melon with watermelon or cantaloupe.
- Add cucumber slices for even more volume.
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