Mahtab Ekay is a fat loss coach (according to her Instagram bio) who also went through a drastic weight transformation and dropped 9 kilos in just 3 months.
Mahtab Ekay keeps sharing tips and tricks for faster and sustained weight loss on her Instagram profile on a regular basis. Snippets of her impressive weight loss journey also feature on Instagram often. Also read | How to lose weight without starving? Dietitian shares 7 natural and healthy ways to shed kilos: ‘Eat more, not less'
On April 2, Mahtab shared four high-protein meal recipes under 400 calories that can help in losing body fat and toning the body.
High protein pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium banana
- 2 eggs
- 1 scoop (30g) protein powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1g calorie-free sweetener
- 100g zero-fat Greek yogurt
Method:
Mash the banana and mix with eggs, protein powder, and seasonings until smooth. Cook pancakes on a non-stick pan over medium heat. Layer with Greek yogurt for extra fluffiness and protein. Also read | Eating late at night makes you fat? Nutritionist who dropped 25 kilos in 4 months busts 10 weight loss lies
Calories: 272 kcal
Protein: 30g
Mediterranean chicken salad bowl:
Ingredients:
- 100g grilled chicken breast (or chicken thighs)
- 1 cup mixed colorful veggies (cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Method:
Chop fresh veggies, add grilled chicken, and toss everything with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with feta (if using) and season with salt and pepper for a light but protein-packed meal.
Calories: 355 kcal
Protein: 37 g
High-protein tuna wrap:
Ingredients:
- 1 high-fiber tortilla (~90 kcal)
- 1 can (85g drained) tuna in water
- ¼ avocado (~30g)
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp diced celery
- 1 tbsp diced bell peppers
Method:
Mash avocado with lemon juice, then mix in tuna, celery, and bell peppers. Spread onto the tortilla, wrap it up, and enjoy a satisfying, high-protein meal. Also read | Woman shows what she eats in a day to lose inches after drastic weight loss: 'No fancy diets, just smart choices'
Calories: 390 kcal
Protein: 34g
Protein ice cream:
Ingredients:
- 1 ready-to-go protein shake (~30g protein)
- 15g instant jelly powder
Method:
Mix the protein shake with jelly powder, freeze for at least 8 hours, then blend in a Ninja Creamy for a creamy, high-protein ice cream. Add chopped protein bar and a shot of espresso for an affogato-style treat.
Calories: 300-350 kcal
Protein: 30g
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