High-Protein Recipes
Filling, macro-counted recipes — 33+ dishes: high-protein breakfasts, dinners, meal-prep and snacks, each with calories and grams of protein.
Hitting your protein target is easy when every meal pulls its weight. The recipes below spread protein across the day — breakfast, mains, meal-prep and snacks — each with calories and macros. Low-carb? See keto recipes.
High-protein breakfasts 4
High-protein dinners & mains 10
- Beef Ratatouille: 380 kcal and 30 g of protein
- 81 g of protein in a serving of spicy alfredo pasta
- High-Protein Frozen Meals: Dinner Without Cooking
- White Chicken Chili — 40g Protein Per Serving
- High-Protein Vegetarian Lasagna: A Low-Calorie Recipe
- White Chicken Chili: A Recipe with 45g of Protein Per Serving
- High-Protein Chicken Recipes — Beyond Boring Breast
- Chicken Drumsticks: Budget Protein & Macros
- Boiled Chicken Breast: 12 Recipes, 29 g Protein
- Burrito Bowl with Ground Beef and Lentils — 381 kcal and 41 g of Protein in One Bowl
Meal prep & lunches 1
High-protein snacks & desserts 6
- 310-Cal Brownie & Ice Cream, 19g Protein
- Greek Yogurt Substitutes: 10 Best, With Macros
- Protein Bar Alternatives: 12 Healthy Options Without Excess Sugar
- Protein Ice Cream: 265 Calories and 40g of Protein per Full Pint
- Protein Ice Cream Cheaper Than Halo Top: More Protein, Fewer Calories
- Chia Seeds: 10 Recipes Beyond Pudding and Protein Shakes
More high-protein recipes 12
- Protein for vegetarians: building muscle without the extra fat
- Soup with 150 kcal and 28 g of protein: the satiety cheat code
- Perfect Sandwich: No Soggy Bread, 31 g Protein
- Fiber and Protein on Your Plate: 7 Simple, Filling Dishes
- Fiber and Protein: 7 Simple Everyday Meals
- 45g of Protein and 15g of Fiber in One Meal: How to Build the Perfect Plate
- The Most Beneficial Vegetables for Healthy Eating: A Complete Guide to Calories & Macros
- Keto Congee: 3 g Net Carbs, 28 g Protein
- Jalapeño Popper Soup — 475 Calories and 63g of Protein Per Serving
- Cottage Cheese Pizza Dough: A High-Protein Base in 5 Minutes
- High-Protein Meals for Every Day: Ideas, Recipes, and Macros
- Protein: Debunking Popular Myths About Protein
High-protein FAQ
How much protein per day?
A common target for active people is about 1.2–2.0 g of protein per kg of body weight per day. The easiest way to hit it is to spread protein across breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack — the macros on each recipe help you plan.
What are the best high-protein foods?
Lean meats and poultry, fish and seafood, eggs, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, legumes, tofu and protein-rich grains. The recipes here build meals around these with calories and macros listed.
High-protein for weight loss?
Protein is filling and helps preserve muscle in a calorie deficit, which is why high-protein meals suit weight loss. Keep the total calories at your target and prioritise protein at each meal.