High Protein

These high protein recipes are perfect for anyone wanting to give their body a boost of energy. These recipes all have at least 25 grams of protein per serving (or 15+ grams for snacks). You’ll find favorites like thick, naturally sweetened protein smoothies and main courses like chicken caesar salad and salmon stir fry.

Whole30 sliced steak fajitas cooked and served on a sheet pan with mixed vegetables and lime slices

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

A slice of vegetable quiche with visible green onions, red peppers, and cheese on a white plate next to a side salad.

Crustless Quiche

A salad with sliced grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, and blue cheese on a bed of greens, with dressing and ingredients on the side.

Cobb Salad

A plate with white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds, air-fryer salmon bites, and green snap peas.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

A small glass dish filled with romaine lettuce and topped with dill pickle chicken salad

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

A plate with grilled pita bread, rice, Greek chicken meatballs topped with white sauce, and a cucumber-tomato salad.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

Greek yogurt tuna salad served on a sandwich, cut in half and stacked.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Scrambled eggs topped with black pepper and chopped green onions served over a hash of sweet potatoes, bacon, and vegetables in a black skillet.

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

The Grilled Chicken Salad plated in a large glass bowl with the lemon dijon salad dressing being drizzled on top.

High Protein Chicken Salad with Greens

Plated air fryer tilapia fillets with lemon slices and a fork.

Air Fryer Tilapia

Close-up of cooked chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with wilted spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

A large bowl filled with romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, pickled onions, cooked bell peppers, and garnished with slices of lime and cilantro.

Chicken Fajita Salad

Top down of a whole roasted chicken inside a dutch oven.

Dutch Oven Chicken

A wooden platter on a white board with smoked salmon, cut vegetables, and boiled eggs.

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Platter

A muffin tray holds six baked egg cups with spinach and melted cheese, placed on a white cloth.

Muffin Tin Egg Bites

Close up of the finished egg salad in a gray bowl sprinkled with crispy bacon.

High Protein Egg Salad

Plate of seasoned, cooked chicken pieces with a fork, garnished with parsley, surrounded by small bowls containing spices and a striped cloth.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

A bowl filled with lettuce, meatballs, red pepper hummus and cauliflower tabbouleh on a white board.

Mediterranean Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs)

A white dish with cooked chicken breasts on a bed of rice, topped with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and bacon pieces. A fork is placed beside the dish.

Marry Me Chicken Skillet

Plated lamb shoulder and roasted vegetables.

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Ranch chicken breast with grill marks. Lemon wedges on a beige tray, garnished with herbs.

Ranch Chicken

A bowl of lasagna soup with a tomato-based broth, spiral noodles, ground meat, and topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese. A spoon is in the bowl. Chopped herbs are visible in a dish nearby.

Healthy Lasagna Soup

Top down of a large white platter on a white marble board filled with 5 grilled chicken breasts topped with diced apriums, mozzarella pears, sliced basil, and drizzled balsamic vinegar.

Fresh Apricot Chicken

Cottage Pie on a white platter with a serving spoon.

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie (or Cottage Pie)

A mason jar filled with overnight oats, topped with banana slices and peanut butter.

High Protein Overnight Oats

Thai-flavored turkey meatballs garnished with herbs in a creamy sauce with sliced red onions and bell peppers.

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Plate of lasagna with cherry tomatoes and basil, served with sautéed spinach. Jar of pesto and fresh tomatoes in the background.

Baked Pesto Chicken

A bowl of curry chicken salad with diced vegetables, herbs, and almonds, served with a gold spoon. A lemon slice and cilantro are visible on the white marble surface.

Curry Chicken Salad

Salmon fillets on a cutting board, topped with peach salsa.

Blackened Salmon with Peach Salsa

A chicken salad sandwich with lettuce on multigrain bread is on a white plate. Green apples and a bowl of chicken salad are in the background.

Apple Chicken Salad

Paleo Buffalo Chicken Nachos, served over roasted sweet potato rounds and topped with ranch, herbs, and celery.

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Deviled eggs sprinkled with paprika on a dark plate, garnished with parsley, on a speckled grey surface.

Deviled Eggs

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