Simple High-Protein Recipes for Weight Loss
Easy breakfasts, meal prep, snacks and dinners with calories and protein per serving, built to keep you full and fuel your workouts.
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High-Protein BreakfastOvernight oats, egg-free scrambles and 5-minute bowls.
Lunch & DinnerFilling, budget-friendly mains with 30 g+ protein.
Snacks & DessertsLow-calorie treats that beat late-night cravings.
Meal PrepCook once, eat well all week.
Why high-protein meals help with weight loss
- Protein keeps you full longer, which makes a calorie deficit easier to stick to.
- It helps preserve muscle while you lose fat, especially if you train.
- Every recipe lists calories and protein, so you can plan your day in seconds.
Latest recipes
- Peanut Tofu Rice Bowls: 31 g Plant Protein for About $2
Peanut tofu rice bowls with broccoli and a peanut-lime sauce: 31 g plant protein and 545 calories per bowl for about $2.00. Vegan, ready in 40 minutes. More - Cottage Cheese Pasta: Creamy, 34 g Protein, About $1.55 a ServingCreamy cottage cheese pasta with spinach and peas: 34 g protein and 485 calories per serving for about $1.55. Ready in 25 minutes, with easy swaps. More
- Black Bean Egg Breakfast Burritos: 28 g Protein, Freezer-Friendly, $1.30 EachFreezer-friendly black bean egg breakfast burritos with 28 g protein and 490 calories each, about $1.30 a burrito. Make 6 in 30 minutes and freeze them. More
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes: 39 g Protein for Under $2Sheet-pan chicken thighs and potatoes with broccoli: 39 g protein and 395 calories per serving for about $1.92. One pan, 50 minutes, great for meal prep. More
- Chickpea Tuna Salad: 27 g Protein, No Cooking, About $1.35 a ServingChickpea tuna salad made with Greek yogurt: 27 g protein and 230 calories per serving, about $1.35. Ready in 10 minutes, no cooking, with easy swaps. More
- Lentil and Egg Shakshuka: 29 g Protein for About $1.32 a ServingLentil and egg shakshuka with 29 g protein and 435 calories per serving for about $1.32. One pan, pantry staples, plus swaps and meal prep tips. More
Home WorkoutsSimple routines to pair with your meal plan.
Nutrition GuidesEvidence-based answers on protein, calories and more.
Recipes and guides by Jake Morrison, researched from published sources linked in each article. This content is for general information and is not medical advice.