35 High Protein Meal Prep Recipes (Easy to Make!)

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The best list of High Protein Meal Prep Recipes. From high protein lunches, to dinners and snacks – all of these recipes are high protein!

 

If you’re trying to be better about meal prepping and eating high protein, these recipes will help!

We’ve put together lists of high protein breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks to help you with your meal prep.

For more high protein meal prep ideas,  check out our list of High Protein Breakfasts, High Protein Dinners, or High Protein Desserts.

High Protein Meal Prep Breakfast

If you’re looking for high protein meal prep breakfasts, check out this post with over 25 High Protein Breakfast Recipes.

Here are our top 3 favorite high protein breakfast recipes for meal prep:

1. Protein Pancakes (16g of protein) I love them with fresh berries and nonfat Greek yogurt!
2. Turkey Breakfast Sausage (13g of protein per patty) is great with a slice of Potato Crust Quiche (10g of protein)
3. Sausage Egg Muffins (12g of protein per muffin) great with some berries or Sweet Potato Homefries on the side

Here are more high protein breakfast recipes we love that all have over 15g of protein per serving:

Egg Muffin Cups! Perfect for meal prep, these muffins are high in protein, quick to make and easy to customize! Delicious with healthy breakfast potatoes. (18g per 3 muffins)

Overnight Oats with Protein Powder! These protein powder overnight oats are easy to make and so yummy – perfect for a quick breakfast! (34g per serving)

Ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe everyone will love. This keto frittata is easy to make, cheesy and delicious! Perfect for breakfast. (15g per serving)

Egg Hashbrown Casserole recipe that is so simple to make. This breakfast casserole with hash browns is great for a crowd or brunch! (28g per serving)

Breakfast Burritos made with bacon and Southwest flavors. This is a delicious, healthy breakfast you can meal prep and enjoy on the go. (23g per serving)

Healthy Yogurt Parfaits are perfect for meal prepping as a breakfast, snack or even dessert! Made with protein packed yogurt + easily customizable! (27g per serving)

Healthy Protein Waffles are the best homemade breakfast everyone will love! Learn how to make protein waffles for meal prep or easy breakfast. These protein waffles have no added protein powder- they don’t need it! (20g per 2 waffles)

Protein Oats are my current favorite thing to meal prep. They take less than 20 minutes to make and are only made with 6 ingredients! (20g per serving)

High Protein Low Calorie Lunch Ideas

All of these high protein lunch recipes have over 25g of protein per serving!

Here are our top 4 favorite high protein lunch recipes for meal prep:

1. Broccoli Cheddar Orzo – (55g/serving) I LOVE this recipe! It’s easy to make in one pot and reheats great!
2. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (38g per serving) – the healthy Caesar dressing is the best part!
3. Shredded Greek Chicken (37g per serving) – this is great hot or cold. We serve it in a pita with Greek Salad, or over a salad!)
4. Everything Bagel Chicken Salad (26g per serving) is delicious. It’s great over a peach salad or with sliced veggies & crackers!

Here are more easy high protein lunch recipes you can try:

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. High in protein, low fat and low carb – it’s great for weight loss, easy and delicious! (23g per serving)

Healthy Tuna Salad without Mayo is super easy to make with Greek yogurt. High protein, gluten free and delicious!(33g per serving)

High Protein Pasta Salad is a must make! It’s hearty, delicious and great for meal prep or a BBQ! (24g per serving)

Turkey Chili is tasty, simple and made in the crockpot or instant pot with no beans. Paleo, whole30 and easy to make! Serve over cauliflower rice for a Whole30 option, regular rice, tortilla chips or just on its own! (30g per serving)

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie is so easy to make! Loaded with tender chicken and veggies – this is the perfect one pot meal! (59g per serving)

Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry that’s done in under an hour! This Beef Stir Fry is so simple to make and loaded with ground beef and veggies! (25g per serving)

Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a delicious, lighter lunch! Made with only 10 ingredients, high in protein, and low in fat – it’s the perfect easy meal! (33g per serving)

Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy meal that’s done in under 30 minutes! Simply prep the filling and then assemble when ready to eat. (35g per serving)

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious, healthy dinner! Packed with protein, low in carbs, and gluten free – it’s simple to make & better than takeout! (52g per serving)

Spicy Honey Citrus Chicken is the perfect healthy grilling recipe! Made with simple ingredients and full of flavor, this easy chicken marinade is delicious! (34g per serving)

Healthy Fried Rice is packed with chicken, veggies and brown rice. Full of flavor + so delicious – just like takeout chicken fried rice at home! (32g per serving)

Taco Skillet is loaded with ground beef, veggies and rice. An easy one pan, cheesy, healthy dinner! (37g per serving)

High Protein Dinner Meal Prep Recipes:

Meal prep isn’t just for lunch, you can make dinner ahead of time too! I love to make one of these high protein dinner recipes at the beginning of the week to have on hand (healthy casseroles can be a great option).

Here are our top 3 high protein dinners we love:

1. Stuffed Pepper Casserole (22g) – I usually double the ground beef in this to amp up the protein
2. Buffalo Chicken and Rice (46g) – This tastes just like buffalo chicken dip!
3. Crockpot Chicken Tacos (33g) – I like these in a taco, salad, or over rice/cauliflower rice!

Chicken Broccoli and Rice is an easy, one pot skillet meal you’ll love! Done in under 45 minutes, this is perfect for a quick dinner! (47g per serving)

One Pot Italian Wedding Orzo is everything you love about wedding soup, without the broth! Full of flavor, high protein and easy to make. (36g per serving)

Dutch Oven Whole Chicken dinner is a delicious meal made with ease. Chop your vegetables, season your chicken, and bake in the oven! (30g per serving)

One Pot Lasagna has all the flavors of traditional lasagna, without the work! A quick, easy, high protein, one pan recipe you’ll love! (25g per serving)

Chili Lime Steak is packed with flavor and super versatile. Serve it in tacos, in a steak bowl with rice and beans, or over a salad! (49g per serving)

Pesto Chicken Orzo is the perfect weeknight dinner! Made with only 7 ingredients, it’s high protein, easy to make and delicious! (45g per serving)

One Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo is flavorful and so easy to prepare! Cubed chicken, peas, lemon, and orzo make for a delicious high protein meal. (51g per serving)

Healthy Beef and Broccoli is the perfect weeknight dinner. Easy to make, naturally gluten free, high protein and delicious! (29g per serving)

Tuscan Chicken Soup is loaded with delicious veggies, filling chicken and beans, and a flavorful stock that will keep you full all day! (61g per serving)

Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken is the best way to add flavor to chicken. Easy to make on the grill and great for meal prep! (43g per serving)

Chicken Fajita Casserole is made in one pan with only a few ingredients. Secretly healthy, quick to make and delicious… and yes, there truly are healthy casserole recipes! (46g per serving)

Spinach Artichoke Chicken is a must make for dinner! This easy artichoke chicken is the best dinner that’s secretly healthy! (38g per serving)

Unstuffed Peppers Recipe! These Deconstructed Stuffed Bell Peppers come together in under 30 minutes for an easy, delicious dinner! (37g per serving)

Meatball Soup is filled with mini meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. Easy to make and absolutely delicious! (27g per serving)

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made with chicken breast in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly and loaded protein/vegetables! (43g per serving)

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe made with ground turkey (you could sub ground beef) and veggies is the ultimate easy dinner. Easy and yummy! (25g per serving)

Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. Packed with veggies & fall flavor, it’s a great weeknight meal! (33g per serving)

Vegetable Baked Ziti is a simple weeknight meal your whole family will love. Loaded with veggies and cheese, it’s delicious and quick to make! (28g per serving)

White Bean Chicken Chili! This chicken chili recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. Healthy and delicious! (33g per serving)

Ground Turkey Meatloaf is perfect for a hearty, healthy dinner everyone will love and pairs great with homemade tomato sauce! (32g per serving)

High Protein Meal Prep Snacks:

Check out this post for our favorite high protein snacks. If you’re looking to prep some high protein snacks try making:

Pumpkin Protein Muffins are easy to make with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt! Gluten free and packed with 9g of protein per muffin. (18g in 2 muffins)

Protein Cookies that are easy to make! Secretly healthy, these cookies only have 8 simple ingredients and are delicious! Naturally gluten free too! (12g per 2 cookies)

Blueberry Protein Muffins with 9g of protein per muffin – these protein muffins are easy to make and absolutely delicious! (18g per 2 muffin)

Banana Protein Muffins are the perfect nutritious breakfast! Gluten/dairy free and packed with protein, they’re delicious + easy to make! (12g per 2 muffin)

Apple Protein Muffins! These healthy muffins are packed with protein, delicious, and fluffy! (16g in 2 muffins)

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