Protein momster

 Isopure 20g protein/scoop added to water. About $35, Target.  I don't hate it. It's not chalky tasting but they're very specific about letting it settle and not drinking it until the foam is gone. The first time it reminded me a little of a fruity medicine I took as a kid but the second time it didn't. Just tasted like a fruity drink. I put it in a shaker bottle with water and ice and shake it 3 separate times before drinking. This is the tropical fruit flavor and it's a nice way to get extra protein without the heft of the thicker protein powders or shakes. Next time I will try mixed berry. 

 A little spicy, very crunchy, I like them with string cheese. From Trader Joe's. 12g protein in 7 pieces

Protein: English muffin 6g  American cheese 3g Egg 6g How to make a round egg: In a microwavable bowl, put about half a teaspoon of butter. Melt it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Crack an egg into the bowl, pierce the yolk multiple times with a fork. Microwave for 18 seconds, loosen the edges with a fork, cook again for 18 seconds, loosen again and repeat until the egg is firm.  Place egg on half of English muffin, season to your preference, add cheese and other half of English muffin.  15g protein

 I would theoretically prefer to get protein (and every nutrient) from whole food products but let's be real - that wasn't happening. So this is a protein drink that does not taste terrible but has 30g (!!) of protein. It's kind of a big deal. (Nobody's paying me to say this - I just bought it at Target)

 2 eggs (12g) 1/4 c. Shredded cheese (6g) 2 c. Spinach (2g) 1/8 c. Pumpkin seeds (4.5g) 1/8 c. Pine nuts (2.5g)  (Plus hot sauce and season to taste)

Recently I learned I am eating enough protein daily to fuel a 9-13 year old child! Which would be great! Except I'm over 40! And I have 9-13 year old children to keep up with!  So that's the issue.  The plan is to eat more protein. I'm starting at a modest/shockingly inadequate 26g so at least improvement shouldn't be too far out of reach!