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. I've included a mix of different cuisine types as well as a mix of lean protein sources and plant-based options. I'm sure you'll find some new, interesting, healthy high protein meals to include in your weekly meal prep!
You may also enjoy this recipe collection: 21 EASY Low Calorie, High Protein Meals. And when you're ready for dessert, 31 Protein Powder Desserts (Easy, Healthy Recipes).
1. Panera Thai Chicken Soup
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 low calorie healthy meal prep idea.
Panera Thai Chicken Soup Recipe
2. Teriyaki Salmon 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 protein with healthy fats, and together with fresh veggies this is a great healthy meal prep recipe. Great over over white rice, cauliflower rice, or your favorite Asian-inspired noodles.
Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry Recipe
3. Turkey Vegetable Chili
This hearty turkey vegetable chili is full of yummy veggies and makes a comforting nutritious meal. It's an easy recipe to prepare for the slow cooker, and is great for meal prepping.
Turkey Vegetable Chili Recipe
4. Lentil Pasta with Tempeh and Spinach
This Italian-style pasta recipe is a good option for a plant-based high-protein diet, as it calls for lentil pasta, tempeh, and spinach. Great dinner on a busy day or for weekly meal prep.
Lentil Pasta with Tempeh and Spinach Recipe
5. Protein Pizza Wraps
A great high-protein lunch meal, these pizza wraps have pea protein powder in the wrap for an extra protein boost. Great for a quick protein meal on the go!
Protein Pizza Wraps Recipe
6. Chicken and Veggie Bowl
This chicken rice bowl is a healthy delicious meal with simple ingredients, and can be customized with your favorite stir fry veggies.
Chicken and Veggie Bowl Recipe
7. Frozen Breakfast Burritos
These homemade frozen breakfast burritos are great to have on hand for busy days. The recipe calls for turkey bacon, but black beans would be a great vegetarian sub. It's an easy recipe to customize, and much better than you'd find in the grocery store!
Frozen Breakfast Burritos Recipe
8. Turmeric Chicken Soup
This turmeric chicken soup is made with delicious anti-inflammatory spices, healthy greens, and nutritious veggies. Makes a great lunch or light dinner with 31 grams of protein, and would be great for any weight loss plan.
Turmeric Chicken Soup Recipe
9. Healthy Stuffed Peppers
These healthy stuffed peppers are filled with ground turkey, quinoa, and brown rice for a filling, perfectly portioned, high protein meal. And the cheddar cheese topping is a delicious flavor boost!
Healthy Stuffed Peppers Recipe
10. Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep
This Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep recipe pairs yummy teriyaki chicken strips with crispy snap peas and brown rice. 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
This spicy turkey stew is made with turkey filets and sweet potatoes, and it is flavored with paprika, cardamom, turmeric, and ginger. No tomatoes in this yummy, spicy stew! This one-pan meal recipe can easily be doubled for a big batch of prepped high-protein meals.
Spiced Turkey Stew Without Tomatoes Recipe
12. Turkey And Mushroom Meatballs With Tomato Sauce
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.
Turkey And Mushroom Meatballs With Tomato Sauce Recipe
13. Korean Rice Bowl
It's easy to get vegan recipes in the meal prep mix with delicious rice bowls! This popular Korean rice bowl has layers of rice, crunchy veggies, and tofu with a homemade peanut sauce.
Korean Rice Bowl Recipe
14. Chicken Spinach Pasta
This creamy chicken pasta recipe combines spinach with pesto and cheeses for a filling, tasty high protein meal.
Chicken Spinach Pasta Recipe
15. Cowboy Soup
This hearty soup is a delicious mix of ground beef and mixed veggies in a tomato based broth. Lots of spices, too, for a flavorful high protein meal.
Cowboy Soup Recipe
16. The Best Chicken Salad
This healthy chicken salad calls for Greek yogurt, lemon, and dill in the dressing, and it is perfect in a wrap, in a sandwich, or all on its own. With 24g 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
This chicken and cabbage soup calls for chicken thighs, potatoes, and 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
Bring a vegan Mediterranean dish into your meal prep routine with this veggie-filled quinoa hummus bowl. With 20g protein per serving, it's a great easy meal prep idea.
Quinoa Hummus Bowl Recipe
19. Italian Meatballs
These homemade Italian meatballs are made with ground beef and breadcrumbs, and they're baked in the oven rather than fried. A delicious healthy Italian meal-prep meal!
Italian Meatballs Recipe
20. Instant Pot Chicken Stew
This Instant Pot chicken stew combines tender shredded chicken and veggies for a simple delicious dinner that is great for meal prep.
Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe
21. Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
Easy meal prep breakfast! These delicious chocolate chip muffins have 31g of protein each thanks to plant-based protein powder and other healthy ingredients. They store well in the fridge or freezer and are great to have on hand for a high protein breakfast or meal sub.
Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins Recipe
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