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There are many different diets touting a variety of eating regimens. More than one emphasizes protein, but the usual meat, fish and chicken can get boring. Here are three creative alternative sources of high protein:

French Toast

Serves 6: one slice per serving

16 oz. low fat or nonfat cottage cheese
3 cups fat-free egg substitute
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
Non-stick cooking spray
6 slices whole-wheat cinnamon bread
Diced fresh fruit

Puree cottage cheese it in a blender with the egg substitute, place mixture in shallow bowl and add cinnamon. Dip bread in mixture and coat both sides thoroughly. Coat pre-heated pan with cooking spray. Cook toast slices until golden brown on both sides. Top with diced fresh fruit.

Per serving: 134 calories, 1 g fat, 15g carbs, 16g protein

Lavosh Wrap Snack
Serves 3 — each serving is two 4-inch pieces.

2 whole wheat lavosh
12 oz. extra firm lite tofu
1 cup reduced fat peanut butter
2 cups mixed dried fruit, chopped

Combine lite tofu and peanut butter in a food processor or blender, mix together well.
Spread each piece of lavosh with mixture, arrange chopped dried fruit evenly on top. Roll up and cut each lavosh into three equal pieces. Can be refrigerated.

Per serving: 373 calories, 17g fat, 34g carbs, 20g protein

Protein Shake
Serves 2-3

To a blender add:

2 cups fortified orange juice
6 oz. carton of tofu
2 Tbs. soy protein powder
1 banana
1 cup strawberries

Blend all ingredients until thoroughly mixed and smooth in texture
Per 8 oz. serving: 190 calories, 1g fat, 31g carbs, 15g protein

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