Having a hard time getting that weight loss journey started? Boosting your protein intake is a smart move—it keeps you feeling full and can help cut down on calories. Not only that, but it also supports muscle mass, keeping you healthy overall. Check out these high-protein recipes to kickstart your weight loss journey deliciously and without the hunger pangs!
Blackberry Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter
The best Blackberry Chia Pudding loaded up with peanut butter, blackberries and granola for some crunch.Chia seed are loaded with protein.
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is always a favorite grilled chicken at my house. The marinade makes the most tender, moist and flavorful chicken. This chicken is gluten-free and easy to prepare. (keto, gluten free, whole30, paleo)
Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Grain Bowls
Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Grain Bowls are a healthy and nutritious plan-ahead meal for summer. You will look forward to eating these all week, loaded with grilled vegetables and honey garlic marinated chicken.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds are hearty, satisfying, and oh so filling. Sweet, creamy, and full of protein and fiber, this breakfast will keep you full until lunch! Easy to make in five minutes.
Fish Taco Grain Bowl
Take your favorite fish taco recipe and put it into a bowl. This Fish Taco Grain Bowl is layered with quinoa, flaky white fish, red cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes. It's hearty, satisfying and healthy.
Chocolate Chia Pudding with Figs
Chia pudding is one of the easiest, most wholesome breakfasts around and it's especially tasty when you add chocolate. This Chocolate Chia Pudding with Figs is easy to make and loaded with chocolate flavor, protein, and fiber.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Casserole
This Whole30 Baked Buffalo Chicken Casserole has all the traditional buffalo chicken flavors you love baked into one healthy dish! Gluten free, low carb, and exceptionally easy. A meal prep recipe doesn’t get any better than that!
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes and Avocado
This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes and Avocado will start your day with tons of protein. You will be full until lunch, for sure.
Fruity Quinoa and Grilled Salmon
Fruity quinoa and grilled salmon is a meal prep you didn’t see coming, did you? Salmon and fruit do go together for this room-temp easy meal prep recipe.
Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding
Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding is naturally sweet and creamy. Make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for a quick and healthy snack anytime.
Healthy Turkey Chili
This healthy turkey chili recipe is packed with protein and nutrients from lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes, making it a satisfying and delicious meal for any time of the year. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers, it's easy to make and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Bacon and Egg Cups
These Bacon and Egg Cups are a delicious and easy breakfast idea that the entire family will love. With only two main ingredients, feel free to customize it to suit your personal tastes. Plus, they are packed with protein, low in carbs, and a healthy breakfast choice for those following a keto, Whole30, and paleo diet.
Roasted Cod With Tomatoes
Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender, and flavorful, and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet.
Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken
The whole family will love roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week.
Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice
How are those New Year's Goals working? If you are trying to eat low-carb, you'll love this Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice. It's full of veggies and Asian flavor, plus low carb!
One Skillet Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
Looking for meal prep ideas that are healthy and satisfying? What about something as delicious as Sunday night spaghetti but without all the calories? We’ve got you, fam- look no further. In this recipe, perfectly seasoned meatballs combine with delicious mozzarella cheese and rich pasta sauce, all atop a wonderfully light bed of spaghetti squash.
Protein Overnight Oats
Overnight Protein Oats will get your morning started right! This make-ahead breakfast can be prepped in just 5 minutes! This easy high-protein recipe can be flavored according to your favorite toppings! You can easily double the protein oatmeal to have breakfast for several days for the entire family.
Protein Snack Pack
Protein Snack Packsfilled with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and crunchy veggies. An easy and delicious lunchtime meal-prep solution perfect for any protein lover, these fantastic little protein snack packs are perfect for school lunches, post-workout snacks, or picnics in the park.
Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep
Tangy, spicy buffalo chicken breast paired with celery, carrots, and Greek yogurt ranch makes for a satisfying, low-carb lunch or dinner meal prep. Can be made on the grill or in the oven.
Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep
Chicken breast marinated in homemade teriyaki sauce is paired with broccoli, peppers, and onions in thislight and healthy meal prep. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Chickpea Egg Salad
Packed with tons of texture and flavor, this easychickpea egg saladcan be an excellent healthy lunch option.
Healthy Homemade Chicken Salad
It's a healthy chicken salad recipethat's nutritious, easy to make, deliciously infused with extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and lime juice, and then packed with sweet shallots and healthy herbs.
Ground Turkey Teriyaki
Ground turkey teriyaki stir fry is a delicious and healthy meal, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Full of flavor, this tasty meal is sure to become a new family favorite.
Healthy Cobb saladsare pretty much the most satisfying salads on the planet! This veggie-filledbest Cobb saladoffers the richness of eggs, blue cheese, and a crumble of bacon and protein-packed chicken. If you find a plate of eggs and bacon filling, wait until you try thismeal prep salad for weight loss.
Meal Prep Burrito Bowls
One of my favorite takeout recipes - healthy Meal Prep Burrito Bowls! Loaded with lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains, these will satisfy your fast-food cravings.Read on to see how to make these + get ideas for simple ingredient swaps!
Mexican Zucchini Boats
Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. They're made by hollowing out zucchini and stuffing them with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, beans, and spices. The resulting dish is a low-carb and protein-packed meal that's sure to satisfy.
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Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food and travel writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find delicious recipes and fun travel ideas.
