Tiny Plate Protein The Kitchen

Small plates. Real protein.

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Recipes for days when you feel full after four bites and still need your protein.

  • Overhead view of a small bowl of cottage cheese topped with cherry tomato halves, cucumber and fresh herbs
    24g Savory cottage cheese bowl, 1 cup
  • Overhead view of a plate of cucumber rounds topped with lemon tuna salad and dill
    25g Lemon tuna rounds
  • Overhead view of a small bowl of swirled chocolate protein pudding
    24g Chocolate protein pudding cup

Protein amounts are approximate and depend on the brands you use.

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Why small appetites need a different kind of recipe

Most recipes assume you can finish a full plate. When your appetite shrinks, the first few bites matter most. If those bites are pasta or salad greens, you are full before you get much protein.

How do you get enough protein when your appetite is small?

Eat the most protein-dense foods first and keep portions small. Cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, canned tuna, eggs, and tofu can pack 20 to 30 grams of protein into about a cup. Ask your prescriber or a registered dietitian how much protein you personally need.

What is protein per bite?

It is a simple way to compare foods by how much protein you get for the space they take up. When you can only eat a few bites, high protein per bite helps you reach your goal with less food.

Is this medical advice?

No. These are recipes and meal ideas for general information. They do not replace advice from your prescriber or a registered dietitian.

See the full Tiny Appetite Protein Kitchen: 50 recipes for small appetites