Healthy High-Protein Recipes

Protein is an essential nutrient for building and repairing muscle, supporting bone health and keeping your body energized. These recipes contain ≥15 g protein per serving for entrees and ≥7 g protein per serving for a side, snack, dessert or appetizer. See our High-Protein Nutrition Parameters.

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The Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus recipe roasted on a sheet pan
Garlic Butter–Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus
40 mins

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17 High-Protein White Bean Recipes Packed with Fiber
Huevos Divorciados on a plate with a bowl of refried black beans to the side.
14 High-Fiber, High-Protein Breakfasts for Healthy Aging
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In Just 25 Minutes, This Baked Lemon-Pepper Salmon Could Be on Your Dinner Table
25 mins
Recipe image of High-Protein Apple & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
11 High-Protein Fall Breakfasts That Aren't Eggs
two ingredient dough
Keep This Two-Ingredient Dough on Hand to Easily Make Pizza, Bagels and More
15 mins
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Everything Bagel Tuna Salad Is a Quick, High-Protein Lunch Idea
10 mins
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18 High-Fiber, High-Protein Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less
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15 Easy High-Protein Soups You’ll Want to Make for Dinner Tonight
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Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup Is the Cozy, High-Protein Dinner You Need to Make This Week
55 mins
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This Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowl Is the High-Protein Dinner You Should Try This Week
40 mins
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12 High-Fiber High-Protein Dinners for Heart Health
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11 High-Protein Soups to Keep in Your Freezer
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18 Make-Ahead, High-Fiber, High-Protein Lunches to Keep You Full Longer
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Marry Me White Bean Soup: So Good You’ll Fall in Love
30 mins
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High-Protein Five-Bean Salad
45 mins
Salmon fillet served on a plate with roasted broccoli
High-Protein Sheet-Pan Salmon with Broccoli
40 mins
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11 High-Protein Bowls To Make for Breakfast This Week
Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Bell Peppers
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26 High-Protein Breakfasts for Healthy Aging
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High-Protein Lemon Chicken & Rice Skillet
40 mins
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One-Pan Chicken Florentine
30 mins
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13 High-Protein, High-Fiber, No-Cook Lunch Recipes to Make This Week
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13 High-Fiber, High-Protein Snack Recipes to Make This Week
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Marry Me Tortellini
35 mins
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Frijoles Charros (Mexican Cowboy Beans)
8 hrs 20 mins
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High-Protein Pancakes
40 mins
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13 High-Protein Smoothie Recipes Without Protein Powder
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French Onion–Stuffed Mushroom Bites
1 hr 15 mins
A skillet containing a creamy broccoli and bean dip being dipped into with a slice of bread by a hand
Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans
30 mins
Recipe image of Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole.
Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole
1 hr 45 mins
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Salmon with Mango Salsa
35 mins
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Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Beans
1 hr
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25 High-Protein, High-Fiber Breakfasts to Start Your Day
A bowl of salad with lettuce chickpeas cucumber cherry tomatoes and crumbled cheese
Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
15 mins
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High-Protein Chocolate Muffins
45 mins
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Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Bowls
45 mins
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Our 18 Most Popular High-Protein, High-Fiber Dinner Recipes
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Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Arugula-Tomato Salad
25 mins
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Salmon Cakes with Tahini Slaw
35 mins
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Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats
8 hrs 40 mins
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30 High-Protein Dinners That Aren't Chicken
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Mini Meatloaves & Veggies
45 mins
Shrimp Paella in a skillet
Skillet Shrimp with Rice & Peas
20 mins
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Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
40 mins
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Spaghetti Squash Caprese
1 hr 10 mins
Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
20 mins
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Cheesy Sautéed Cabbage
40 mins
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10 Overnight Oats Recipes That Are High in Protein
Lemon-Garlic Steak & Green Beans
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High-Protein Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chia Pudding
12 hrs 15 mins
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15 Easy Gut-Healthy Dinners That Are High in Protein
Two openfaced sandwiches with melted cheddar cheese and tomato slices served on a round plate with a knife and fork beside it
Cheese Dreams with Tomatoes
10 mins
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High-Protein Apple & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
8 hrs 15 mins
Baked salmon filets on a sheet pan with roasted potatoes and broccolini a hand drizzling sauce over the salmon
Maple-Mustard Salmon with Veggies
50 mins
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Our 14 Most Popular High-Protein Lunches in 15 Minutes
Cooked chicken bites served on a plate accompanied by lemon slices and garnished with herbs
Hot Honey-Harissa Chicken Bites
25 mins
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Tuna Niçoise Melt
25 mins
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13 High-Protein, High-Fiber Breakfasts You Can Prep the Night Before
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Marry Me White Bean Salad
45 mins
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Homemade Protein Bars
50 mins
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Turkey, Cucumber, Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
15 mins
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16 High-Protein Breakfasts That Aren’t Yogurt
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Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls
40 mins
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Unstuffed Zucchini Casserole
55 mins
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13 Easy High-Protein Anti-Inflammatory Lunches in 15 Minutes
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High-Protein Breakfast Casserole
1 hr 15 mins