Inexpensive Protein Sources

[beeniesmom]

lentils, chickpeas, canellini beans are great sources of protien for pennies.
eggs (poached or hard boiled would be healthier)
turkey and chicken are somewhat inexpensive (she can bake it)

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I was going to suggest tofu too!

One of my young relatives is diabetic and she really loves MorningStar vegetarian bacon. It tastes like real bacon, but less greasy. Apparently it is also very low in carbs so she can eat it between meals! (There are only a few foods she can do this with). It only has 2 grams protein per serving, but it's a good non-greasy breakfast food.

[slick]

What about morning tofu shakes???

You take some soft tofu, yogurt, berries or other fruit in season, maybe a dash of honey....throw all of this into a blender and whirl it up. It's fast and a very good source of protein.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Almonds or walnuts. They're wonderful snacks, filling, and healthy. Walnuts have high omega fatty acids, too, which is just wonderful.

[RedHedd]

2nd on the eggs. I bought a nifty microwave omelet maker. Just takes two eggs and makes wonderful fat-free omelets.

[DrKym]

Peanut butter on the toast. Peanut butter is high in protien and usually given as choice to help raise blood sugar for diabetics.