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CANDC · Apr 25, 2022, 09:05 PM

hi @RDMercer
One of the challenges I faced at work was a lack of refrigeration so I had to do some improvising to have safe and healthy snacks.

Roasted unsalted Cashews are a very tasty treat that can easily be carried around in a plastic bag.

Another unrefrigerated food that has lots of protein is sauteed Extra Firm or Super Firm Tofu. I put sesame or another oil in a pan just coating the bottom and I sautee on both sides at medium low heat or in electric frying pan at 300 F. During sauteeing I will add tamari or soy sauce. I like spices so I sprinkle the top side only with onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder and a very small amount of cayenne. If you are experimenting with this, try lesser amounts of spices the first time you make and adjust according to your preferences in further batches.

After 10 minute of sauteeing on each side I cool on a plate or a plate with paper towel to absorb excess oil. Then when cool I refrigerate in a closed container. I take as many pieces as I need for a day into a plastic bag or other container. The tofu has about the same protein level as eggs.

Boiled eggs are a neat high protein snack. The yolk has 70+ % of the daily requirements of cholesterol, but the egg white is 100% protein. I usually eat the egg whites and occasionally the egg yolk. Eggs even cooked eggs require refrigeration.

Soy burgers could be a good snack if you have access to a microwave.

There are also meatless meats in the supermarket that are usually high in protein. Check the labels.

Another option is plain yogurt which can be bought in small snack size amounts.

I am sure there are others, Hope you find ways to self care yourself with food. @CANDC