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    Home > Blog > Protein Recipe Roundups

    21 Easy High Protein Meal Prep Ideas

    Updated: Jan 12, 2025 · Published: Jan 16, 2023 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    a collection of high protein meal prep ideas with text overlay.
    a collection of high protein meal prep ideas with text overlay.
    a collection of high protein meal prep ideas with text overlay.
    a collection of high protein meal prep ideas with text overlay.

    Need some new high protein meal prep ideas? This collection of easy high protein recipes has lots of healthy options to help you meet your protein goals. 

    collage of high protein meal prep recipes with text overlay.

    Each recipe includes a mix of high-protein ingredients, healthy fats, and nutritious veggies. 

    These easy meal prep recipes call for lean protein sources like chicken breast, salmon, ground turkey, and plant-based options for a balanced diet. 

    If you enjoy this collection of high-protein meal prep ideas, You may also enjoy this recipe collection: 50+ Delicious Low Calorie, High Protein Meals. 

    And when you're ready for dessert, 31 Protein Powder Desserts (Easy, Healthy Recipes).

    1. Panera Thai Chicken Soup

    bowl of thai style chicken soup with limes and cilantro.
    This Panera Bread Thai style chicken soup is both flavorful and comforting, and it takes just 30 minutes to prepare. The recipe calls for cooked chicken breasts, bell peppers, and shiitake mushrooms, and the coconut milk broth is a combo of spicy and sweet. With 27 grams of protein and nutritious ingredients, this is a great choice for healthy high-protein meal prep recipes.
    Panera Thai Chicken Soup Recipe

    2. Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry

    top view of a bowl of salmon and vegetable stir fry
    This easy salmon stir fry with flavorful homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce is a quick enough for a busy weeknight meal or easy weekend meal prep. Salmon is a great source of healthy fats and essential amino acids. Pair it with fresh veggies and your choice of white rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for a balanced high-protein dinner.
    Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry Recipe

    3. Turkey Vegetable Chili

    top view of a bowl of turkey chili topped with sour cream
    This hearty turkey vegetable chili is a delicious dish packed with lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, and high-protein ingredients. It’s an easy recipe for the slow cooker, making it a great way to prepare meals for the entire week.
    Turkey Vegetable Chili Recipe

    4. Lentil Pasta with Tempeh and Spinach

    top view of a bowl of red lentil penne with tempeh.
    This Italian-style pasta recipe is a great vegan option for a plant-based high-protein diet. It features lentil pasta, tempeh, and spinach for a high-protein meal that’s perfect for meal prepping.
    Lentil Pasta with Tempeh and Spinach Recipe

    5. Protein Pizza Wraps

    rolled up protein pizza wrap on a white plate
    A quick meal prep idea, these pizza wraps include pea protein powder in the wrap for an extra protein boost. They’re great for school lunches or a protein-packed snack on the go! 
    Protein Pizza Wraps Recipe

    6. Chicken and Veggie Bowl

    bowl of chicken and bell peppers over white rice.
    This chicken and veggie rice bowl is a healthy meal of chicken breast, fresh veggies, and rice. Customize it with your favorite stir fry veggies for a high-protein dinner that’s ready in minutes.
    Chicken and Veggie Bowl Recipe

    7. Frozen Breakfast Burritos

    two halves of a breakfast burrito stacked.
    These homemade frozen breakfast burritos are a great addition to your meal plan. They’re made with turkey bacon or black beans for a vegetarian option, and they store well for busy mornings.
    Frozen Breakfast Burritos Recipe

    8. Turmeric Chicken Soup

    top view of a table with two bowls of turmeric chicken soup
    This turmeric chicken soup is a healthy high-protein meal made with chicken breast, anti-inflammatory spices, leafy greens, and fresh herbs. With 31 grams of protein per serving, it’s perfect for weight loss or muscle mass goals.
    Turmeric Chicken Soup Recipe

    9. Healthy Stuffed Peppers

    a plate of stuffed bell peppers filled with quinoa and black beans, and topped with cheddar cheese
    These healthy stuffed peppers are filled with ground turkey, quinoa, and brown rice for a filling high-protein meal. The cheddar cheese topping adds a delicious flavor boost to this easy dinner. 
    Healthy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

    10. Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep

    4 meal prep containers filled with chicken, snap peas, and brown rice
    This Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep recipe pairs yummy teriyaki chicken strips with crispy snap peas and brown rice. This Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep recipe pairs tender teriyaki chicken strips with sesame seeds, crispy snap peas, and brown rice. It’s a great way to prepare easy meals for the week. Top with sesame seeds and green onion for a restaurant style meal-prep meal!
    Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Recipe

    11. Spiced Turkey Stew Without Tomatoes

    a bowl with spicy turkey stew and seasoned white rice
    This spiced turkey stew is made with lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and ginger. It’s an easy one-pan meal that can be doubled for a big batch of high-protein meal prep.
    Spiced Turkey Stew Without Tomatoes Recipe

    12. Turkey And Mushroom Meatballs With Tomato Sauce

    bowl of turkey mushroom meatballs adorned with parsley.
    My favorite high-protein meal prep recipes are ones that freeze well, and this recipe for healthy meatballs is perfect for a freezer meal! These turkey and mushroom meatballs with tomato sauce would be great over a high protein pasta, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash for a high-protein dinner.
    Turkey And Mushroom Meatballs With Tomato Sauce Recipe

    13. Korean Rice Bowl

    top view of Korean rice bowl with tofu and veggies
    It's easy to get vegan recipes in the meal prep mix with delicious rice bowls! This plant-based protein recipe features tofu, rice, crunchy veggies, and a homemade peanut sauce. It’s a delicious vegan option that’s perfect for meal prepping.
    Korean Rice Bowl Recipe

    14. Chicken Spinach Pasta

    top view of a bowl with chicken and spinach pesto pasta
    This creamy chicken spinach pasta combines chicken breast, pesto, and cheeses for an easy dinner. It’s a delicious way to include more high-protein meals in your weekly meal prep. 
    Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe

    15. Cowboy Soup

    a bowl of cowboy soup (beef with veggies) topped with sour cream.
    This hearty cowboy soup is packed with lean ground beef, red peppers, and other fresh veggies in a tomato-based broth. It’s a healthy meal that’s full of flavor and a great match for meal prepping.
    Cowboy Soup Recipe

    16. The Best Chicken Salad

    open chicken salad sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and dill.
    This classic chicken salad features Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect in a wrap, sandwich, or on its own. With 24 grams of protein and only 4g carbs per serving, this chicken salad is a great low carb, high protein meal.
    The Best Chicken Salad Recipe

    17. Chicken Cabbage Soup

    top view of a bowl of chicken and cabbage soup with a spoon.
    This chicken and cabbage soup calls for chicken thighs, potatoes, and fresh veggies, with ginger, garlic, and spices. It's easy to make and stores well in the freezer. Great high protein meal prep option!
    Chicken Cabbage Soup Recipe

    18. Quinoa Hummus Bowl

    top view of bowl with quinoa, hummus, chickpeas, and veggies.
    This vegan quinoa hummus bowl is packed with plant-based protein, fresh tomato, cucumber salad, and olive oil. With 20 grams of protein per serving, it’s a great way to meet your protein intake goals. 
    Quinoa Hummus Bowl Recipe

    19. Italian Meatballs

    bowl of Italian meatballs on a bed of spaghetti.
    These Italian meatballs are made with lean ground beef and baked for a healthier take on a classic recipe. Serve them with spaghetti squash or your favorite high-protein pasta for a delicious high-protein dinner. 
    Italian Meatballs Recipe

    20. Instant Pot Chicken Stew

    top view of bowl of chicken and vegetable stew
    This pressure cooker chicken stew is a quick meal option that combines tender shredded chicken and fresh veggies. It’s perfect for meal prepping and a great way to include more high-protein meals in your diet.
    Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

    21. Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

    inside view of a chocolate chip muffin with a few more muffins in the background
    These chocolate chip protein muffins are a delicious high-protein snack or breakfast. Made with plant-based protein powder, they have 31 grams of protein per serving and are perfect for meal prepping. A great alternative to overnight oats! 
    Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins Recipe

    I hope you’ve enjoyed this collection of healthy high protein meal prep recipes. These delicious ways to meal prep will help you get enough protein and stay on track with your nutrition goals throughout the work week!

    This high-protein recipes site is filled with tasty recipes made with protein powder (and they are all gluten free). Have a look around for high protein breakfast ideas, easy protein desserts, and high-protein snacks. We also have a collection of DELICIOUS protein shake recipes. Enjoy!

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