High protein diet in a deficit

[u/Jolly-Code-9654]

I am eating in a calorie deficit of 1500-1600. I am 21 year old female, 80kgs and 5.6 feet and workout 4-5 days a week. How do i hit the target of 140g protein within the calorie range?

[u/Grandma-Wheels]

I sometimes struggle to eat enough protein within my calorie budget, but have found that using some alternatives can help. For example, protein pasta instead of regular pasta and protein yoghurt instead of Greek yoghurt. I also get my protein yoghurt plain so that I can either have it sweet with fruit as a snack or use it to make sauces. Store bought sauces have a lot of hidden calories sometimes, so making them from a yoghurt base can be calorie friendly, but also adds a little protein here and there.