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5 "Lazy Meals" with 50 Grams of Protein That Help Burn Fat

Nutrition coach reveals 5-ingredient meals that support fat loss.

Brittney Blanco is a Macros Nutrition Coach and social media influencer who regularly shares her creative weight loss meal recipes with her followers. In a new post, she reveals some of her go-to lazy girl meals to help burn fat and build muscle. "When I need 50 grams of protein and under 550 calories per meal to lose fat and build muscle, here are 5 meals I eat on repeat," she writes in the caption, adding that each consists of only 5 ingredients.

1

Turkey Taco Bowl

Raw Turkey breast fillets minced meat on black plate ready to cook
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Ingredients:

• 4 oz lean ground turkey

• 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice

• 1/4 cup black beans

• 2 tbsp salsa

• 1/4 avocado.

Macros: 49g protein | 35g carbs | 21g fat | 520 cals.

2

Protein Pancake Stack

Homemade delicious banana pancakes with walnuts and maple syrup on a plate on a white slate, stone or concrete background.
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Ingredients:

• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein

• 1/3 cup oats

• 2 egg whites

• 1/2 banana (mashed)

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Macros: 51g protein | 32g carbs | 10g fat | 430 cals.

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3

Turkey Pesto Sandwich

A view looking into a package of processed turkey deli meat slices.
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Ingredients:

• 4 oz sliced turkey breast (deli, low sodium)

• 2 slices sprouted grain bread (like Ezekiel or Dave's Killer Bread)

• 1 tbsp pesto

• 1 slice provolone cheese

• Handful of spinach

Macros: 50g protein | 34g carbs | 17g fat | 520 cals.

4

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Blueberry and raspberry parfaits in mason jars, scene on a rustic wood background
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Ingredients:

• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 scoop vanilla protein

• 1/4 cup blueberries

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

Macros: 52g protein | 24g carbs | 18g fat | 510 cals.

5

Egg & Veggie Scramble with Toast

Scrambled Eggs on toasted bread for healthy breakfast or brunch on white background, top view, copy space.
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Ingredients:

• 3 egg whites + 1 whole egg

• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella (part skim)

• 1/2 cup bell peppers/onions

• 1 slice Ezekiel bread

• 1 tsp olive oil (for cooking)

Macros: 50g protein | 25g carbs | 20g fat | 525 cals.

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