With so manyplant-basedproteins on the market now, it’s never been easier to become aveganor vegetarian.

However, the good news is that vegans and vegetarians can find protein from various sources.

“This concern about protein is misplaced,” she noted.

Impossible and beyond burgers on a shelf

There are several unlikely sources ofplant-based protein.

If you are consuming some of these foods, you are already getting sneaky amounts of protein!

While we often associate meat from animals as the optimal protein source, beans are surprisingly high in protein.

bowls of beans on a table

Soybeans are especially high in protein.

Everything from tofu to tempeh and edamame is a high source of plant-based protein, according toHealthline.

Black beans are another great source of plant-based protein, perMedical News Today.

Oatmeal with fruit in a bowl

In just 12 cup of black beans, there are 7.62 grams of protein.

So next time you order black beans at Chipotle, you’re practically a health guru.

According toForbes, nutritional yeast is a great source of protein.

Nutritional yeast tastes great on top of pasta or mixed into soups.

Not only does it taste great, but it is high in several key nutrients.

Oatmeal is another surprising source of protein.

According toWell + Good, you’re getting more than just grains with each bowl of oatmeal you eat.

One cup of cooked oats will give you 6 grams of protein.

That is equivalent to 1 ounce of meat.