Because fruit is so sweet, you’ve probably never considered that it contains someprotein.
All plant foods (like fruit!)
contain some amount of protein, according toWhitney English, MS, RDN.
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“All whole plant foods contain protein, even coffee,” says English. "
A large banana and a cup of blackberries both contain 2 grams of protein.
So how muchfruitshould you eat every day?
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According to English, 3 to 4 servings is a good goal.
“Pairing fruit with protein/fat-rich foods will help make their snack more complete,” she says.
When your snacks/meals are balanced, you’ll stay full longer and feel more energized.
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“For example, enjoy your banana on a slice of whole-wheat toast with nut butter.
Dip your apple slices in some cashew or coconut yogurt.
Pair your berries with a handful of nuts,” says English.
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Curious about the amount of protein in fruit?
Dried cherries
That’s rightdried fruithas protein as well!
While dried cherries are not a great source of protein, they make an excellent addition totrail mix.
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Try adding them into a homemade mix with your favorite nuts and seeds for a balanced, on-the-go snack.
Try adding sliced strawberries to your morningyogurtorsmoothieto see to it you’re also getting your protein in.
With its candy-like flavor, dried apricots make a great treat when you’re craving something sweet.
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Oranges
Whole, freshorangescontain a little over 1 gram of protein per cup.
Avocado
Did you knowavocadois actually a fruit?
That’s right, avocado is one of the most popular fruits of the moment.
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Avocados contain 1.33g of protein per 1/2 avocado and are a great source of healthy fat.
Cantaloupe
If you love melons, then chances are cantaloupe is one of your favorite fruits.
(Andwe found the best smoothie recipes for weight loss!)
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Raspberries have almost 1.5 grams of protein for 1 cup.
Tomatoes
Tomatoesare another example of a fruit that you probably thought was a veggie all along.
Well, it’s time to get to the bottom of thingstomatoes are in fact a fruit!
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They are a decent source of protein with over 1.5 grams per 1 cup serving.
Grapefruit
Grapefruitis surprisingly one of the more protein-rich fruits with almost 2 grams per 1 cup serving.
It also contains vitamin C and biotin, making it a great choice for supporting skin health.
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These taste great as a snack, blended into smoothies, or on top of yogurt or oatmeal.
Apricot
Apricots make a tasty snack or sweet treat.
Try pairing it with cheese, nuts, or perhaps beef jerky for even more protein.
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Who knew 1 cup of guava would contain that much protein?
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