Here are the best high protein meal prep recipes. They are unique takes on popular dishes to help you reach your protein needs. Have delicious meals ready on hand so you can avoid eating fast food and meet your goals. For even more recipes, checkout these YouTube meal prep creators
High Protein Parmesan Pasta
Pasta is an easy way to add more protein to your diet.
One way to add protein is to use protein pasta.
Another way is to add parmesan which is naturally high in protein
Yet another way to add protein is by blending cottage cheese with a little bit of milk or bone broth.
This will make a creamier sauce, but make sure to test it will a small portion to make sure you like the taste.
High Protein Chili
Chili is a naturally high protein meal.
Filled with beef, beans, and any other meat of your liking.
To add even more protein, you can utilize bone broth or cottage cheese
As always, test this with a small portion so you know it tastes okay
High Protein Beef Tacos
Beef tacos are one of my go-to meals.
It’s naturally high in protein and is dynamic.
You can make tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Add it to some eggs and now you have a delicious high protein breakfast.
Combine it with cilantro, lime, bell peppers, or onions for more depth, contrast, and variety.
High Protein White Chili
Similar to regular chili, white chili is naturally filled with protein.
Add additional beans for even more protein.
The recipe calls for heavy cream.
Cottage cheese is a natural addition to white chili for additional protein.
High Protein Breakfast Bowls
Eggs are a dynamic ingredient which you can combine with many other foods.
It combines well with corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, chorizo, steak, and ground beef.
This is a great low carb option.
Turn it into a burrito to freeze it in a reusable vacuum bag.
High Protein Asian Style Beef
This is a delicious recipe which utilizes ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and even more delicious ingredients.
Careful with the amount of hoisin sauce you use as it can be overpoweringly sweet.
Goes great with white rice or lettuce wraps
High Protein Lasagna
This is a great option if you plan on freezing your meals.
You can load it with protein and it’s simple to reheat.
High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup
One way to add protein to your chicken soup is by using high protein pasta as the noodles.
Another way is to add a bit of bone broth to the chicken stock.
Bone broth can sometimes have an overpowering flavor so use it carefully.
High Protein Beef Stew
Classic beef stew
Add cottage cheese for a more creamer texture and extra protein.
Combine with rice and extra potatoes and wrap in a low carb burrito.
These freeze nicely in the reusable vacuum bags
High Protein Chicken Tikka Masala
High Protein Breakfast Burritos
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Breakfast burritos typically are naturally high in protein with eggs, meat, and sometimes beans.
I like to add a little corned beef hash to each burrito to add extra protein.
Keep in mind, corned beef hash adds extra sodium so salt the eggs accordingly.
High Protein Chicken Fried Rice
There are several keys to adding protein to your delicious fried rice.
First, cook the rice with some bone broth.
Bone broth adds flavor and depth as well as a little extra protein.
Additionally, adding edamame is a natural addition to this Asian dish.
Edamame can sometime have a hard texture so be sure it is at a consistency you like.
You may also want to slightly season them as they do have a distinct flavor that stands out.
High Protein Butter Chicken
How do you add more protein to meals?
Meat
There are many ways to add additional protein to your meals.
The most obvious way it to add more meat.
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese goes great with dishes that are designed to be creamy.
Always test with a small portion to be sure you like the taste.
Bone Broth
Unlike regular chicken or beef broth, bone broth has a substantial amount of protein.
It does have a stronger flavor than regular broth so use it carefully.
Deglaze pans with bone broth or use us to add more moisture when your food is dry.
Edamame Beans
Edamame beans are a great source for protein.
Be sure to cook them to a consistency you like.
They can have a distinct flavor that stands out.
It is always wise to season them properly to help them blend with your dish.
They go great with Asian dishes like the Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap and Fried Rice