{"id":92041,"date":"2026-01-07T09:38:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/?post_type=recipes&#038;p=92041"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:59:28","slug":"clean-lean-protein-bowl","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/clean-lean-protein-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean &#038; Lean Protein Breakfast Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is the<strong> clean and lean protein bowl <\/strong>I look forward to making for breakfast, as it&#8217;s so incredibly simple. It&#8217;s high-protein, fiber-forward, and easy to assemble for busy mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1749\" data-pin-description=\"This is the easiest breakfast protein bowl I make all the time! It\u2019s packed with spinach, smoked salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese, and an oozy poached egg. With everything combined, this is an amazing high-protein breakfast or lunch idea. It packs in 34 grams of protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Easy High-Protein Breakfast Bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-3.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast protein bowl recipe.\" class=\"wp-image-94568\" title=\"This is the clean and lean protein bowl I make regularly for breakfast! It's high-protein, fiber-forward, and so easy to assemble.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-3-720x1049.jpg 720w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-3-1054x1536.jpg 1054w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-3-400x583.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Gayle McLeod<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-this-protein-bowl\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This Protein Bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe really is the <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/15-best-high-protein-breakfast-ideas\/\">high-protein breakfast<\/a> of my dreams. It&#8217;s packed with all the little bits I love (and typically have on hand), including spinach, smoked salmon, cottage cheese, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Then, the only thing left to do is to quickly make an oozy <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/poached-eggs\/\">poached egg<\/a>. I had a similar protein bowl at a restaurant a few years ago for a quick lunch break from my <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/cookbook\/\">cookbook<\/a> photo shoot, and I&#8217;ve been in love with the simplicity of it ever since. The best part? It packs in a whopping 34 grams of protein! You&#8217;ll also love that it&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick and easy.<\/strong> The only cooking here is the poached egg. Otherwise, the rest comes together in less than 15 minutes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easily customizable.<\/strong> This is just one way to build a lean protein bowl. Swap spinach for arugula or poached eggs for boiled eggs. I&#8217;ll share some ingredient options below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protein-bowl-ingredients\">Protein Bowl Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This is the easiest breakfast protein bowl I make all the time! It\u2019s packed with spinach, smoked salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese, and an oozy poached egg. With everything combined, this is an amazing high-protein breakfast or lunch idea. It packs in 34 grams of protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Easy High-Protein Breakfast Bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for this high-protein bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-94569\" title=\"This is the clean and lean protein bowl I make regularly for breakfast! It's high-protein, fiber-forward, and so easy to assemble.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-Ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-Ingredients-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-Ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-Ingredients-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leafy greens:<\/strong> Baby spinach is my go-to, but use any leafy green you like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cottage cheese:<\/strong> Such an easy, delicious way to add a big boost of protein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smoked salmon:<\/strong> Adds omega-3s, protein, healthy fats, and that salty, savory flavor I love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poached egg:<\/strong> I\u2019m all about a jammy, oozy yolk, but soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs are great options too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avocado and cherry tomatoes:<\/strong> Avocado brings healthy fats, while cherry tomatoes add a fresh, juicy pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/lemon-vinaigrette\/\">Lemon vinaigrette<\/a>:<\/strong> My simple, go-to dressing that\u2019s light and not overpowering. Especially perfect for breakfast or lunch bowls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Find the printable recipe with measurements below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-build-this-protein-bowl\">How To Build This Protein Bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This is the easiest breakfast protein bowl I make all the time! It\u2019s packed with spinach, smoked salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese, and an oozy poached egg. With everything combined, this is an amazing high-protein breakfast or lunch idea. It packs in 34 grams of protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Easy High-Protein Breakfast Bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling a high-protein breakfast bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-94570\" title=\"This is the clean and lean protein bowl I make regularly for breakfast! It's high-protein, fiber-forward, and so easy to assemble.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First, start with the greens.<\/strong> Add the baby spinach to a serving bowl as your base layer. <strong>Then, layer it up!<\/strong> Top with the cottage cheese, smoked salmon, poached egg, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette, and enjoy right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-it-your-own\">Make It Your Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of this protein bowl as a flexible template you can adjust based on what you have in the fridge (or what you\u2019re craving that day). Here are a few easy ways to switch things up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Switch the greens:<\/strong> Baby spinach is my favorite, but arugula adds a peppery bite, mixed greens keep it classic, and finely chopped kale makes it extra hearty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change the egg:<\/strong> Not in the mood to poach? <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/perfect-soft-boiled-hard-boiled-eggs\/\">Soft-boiled eggs<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/hard-boiled-eggs\/\">hard-boiled eggs<\/a> work just as well and are great for meal prep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try a different protein:<\/strong> Swap smoked salmon for <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/grilled-chicken\/\">grilled chicken<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/thanksgiving-turkey-recipe\/\">roast turkey<\/a>, canned tuna, or even leftover <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/best-baked-salmon\/\">baked salmon<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add extra veggies:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/sauteed-mushrooms\/\">Saut\u00e9ed mushrooms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/roasted-asparagus\/\">roasted asparagus<\/a>, zucchini, or bell peppers are all delicious additions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This is the easiest breakfast protein bowl I make all the time! It\u2019s packed with spinach, smoked salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese, and an oozy poached egg. With everything combined, this is an amazing high-protein breakfast or lunch idea. It packs in 34 grams of protein!\" data-pin-title=\"Easy High-Protein Breakfast Bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-4.jpg\" alt=\"High-protein breakfast bowl recipe.\" class=\"wp-image-94571\" title=\"This is the clean and lean protein bowl I make regularly for breakfast! It's high-protein, fiber-forward, and so easy to assemble.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-4-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-4-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-high-protein-breakfast-ideas\">More High-Protein Breakfast Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ultimate <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/loaded-breakfast-casserole\/\">Breakfast Casserole<\/a>: Perfect for meal prep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/turkish-eggs\/\">Turkish Eggs<\/a>: Flavor-packed eggs!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/lemon-ricotta-protein-pancakes\/\">Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes<\/a>: Sweet and high-protein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/egg-muffins\/\">Breakfast Egg Muffins<\/a>: Great for a grab-and-go option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-septenary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>If you try this clean and lean protein bowl recipe, let me know how it turns out in the comments below!&nbsp;<\/strong>Your review will help other readers in the community. And if you\u2019re hungry for more healthy food inspiration and exclusive content, join my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/downshiftology\/website-link-sign-up\">free newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-92042\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"92042\" data-servings=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-main-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"High-protein breakfast bowl recipe.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Clean-Lean-Protein-Bowl-main-300x300.jpg 300w, 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class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline 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class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-92042 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"92042\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">serving<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/about-lisa\/\" target=\"_self\">Lisa Bryan<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"recipe-buttons\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wprm_print\/clean-lean-protein-breakfast-bowl\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #1c1c1c;border-color: #1c1c1c;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-button wprm-recipe-link-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"92042\" data-template=\"\" 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It&#039;s high-protein, fiber-forward, and so easy to assemble. <\/span><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-92042-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-92042-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"92042\" data-servings=\"1\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-92042-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #1a1a1c;--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"1\" data-recipe=\"92042\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 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href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43cPeuh\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">smoked salmon<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;poached egg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">poached egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;small avocado,&#032;sliced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span 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stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #1a1a1c;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-92042-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Place the spinach.<\/strong> In a serving bowl, add the baby spinach as the bottom layer. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-To-Make-Lean-Protein-Bowl-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Making a protein bowl.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-To-Make-Lean-Protein-Bowl-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-To-Make-Lean-Protein-Bowl-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-92042-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add the toppings.<\/strong> Layer the cottage cheese, smoked salmon, poached egg, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette before serving. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-To-Make-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"How to make a high-protein breakfast bowl.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-To-Make-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-To-Make-Lean-Protein-Bowl-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-92042-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Lisa&#8217;s Tips<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>I have more tips above on how to customize this bowl, but you can swap the greens, switch up the egg style (I love a <a href=\"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/perfect-soft-boiled-hard-boiled-eggs\/\">boiled egg<\/a> also), or use a different protein like chicken, tuna, or leftover salmon. You can also bulk it up with extra veggies such as saut\u00e9ed mushrooms or roasted asparagus to keep things fresh and interesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-92042-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">506<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">0.02<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">210<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">1015<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">2198<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">23080<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">92<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">346<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #6b6b6b\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"recipe-meta recipe-meta-bottom\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container 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