Healthy High Protein Diet Recipes

Essential to muscle growth and repair, metabolic functionality, and about a million other complex bodily processes, protein plays a major role in maintaining overall health and wellness. Our high-protein recipes run the gamut from smoothies to main course dinners, so you can keep it pumping all day long.

glass filled with green apple smoothie and garnished with green apple and cinnamon sticks
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Silky Apple Pie Smoothie

Apple pie à la mode meets nourishing, plant-based nutrition — it doesn't get much more wholesome than that.

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Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl

Who said you can’t have chocolate for breakfast? Chocolate and bananas are a match made in heaven. Not only do they taste amazing together, but they also give you a mighty boost of energy to help you power through the day. This protein-packed smoothie bowl will keep you nice and full, too. Enjoy it for breakfast, for dessert, and any time in between!

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Carrot Cake Smoothie

Whip up this classic cake in smoothie form! With only naturally occurring sugar, this creamy orange smoothie with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon can double as a slightly sweet treat or snack to sip on in-between meals.

A jar of overnight oats, topped with fresh blueberries, and surrounded with cinnamon sticks, oats, and chia seeds.
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Blended Blueberry Overnight Oats

We love the pudding-like texture of these big-batch overnight oats, designed to be made in advance and pre-portioned for a quick, nutritious breakfast on the go.

A glass filled with a berry-colored smoothie on a countertop surrounded by berries.
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Very Berry Protein Smoothie

Start your day with an amazing dose of fiber and protein with this berry-liciousand super-nutritious big-batch smoothie.

A tall glass of Super Blue Smoothie with a blue straw, next to a bowl of spinach, bananas, and a measuring cup with blueberries on a blue background.
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Super Blue Smoothie

Is there such a thing as a perfect smoothie? This sweet medley certainly makes a strong case. With a classic combination of blueberries, banana, and spinach, this superstar smoothie provides a powerful nutrient boost!

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Plant-Based Mole

Mole is a traditional sauce used in Mexican cuisine made with roasted chilies and an assortment of spices. Once combined, you’ll taste a layered flavor of sweet, salty, spicy, and smoky. Use this mole sauce to top your protein like chicken, as an enchilada sauce, or over rice.

bowl of wild rice salad with corn, butternut squash and beans
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3 Sisters Wild Rice Salad

The “three sisters” this dish refers to are corn, squash, and beans. In a technique originating from Northeastern Native American tribes, the three crops are planted together so the corn stalk provides support for the climbing bean plant, while the squash spreads horizontally to cover and protect the soil. The “sisters” also complement each other nutritionally, offering complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and a host of phytonutrients in every bite.

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Creamy Mango Avocado Smoothie

Treat your muscles and your taste buds to the protein-packed Creamy Mango Avocado Smoothie! Sweet mango and hydrating coconut water give this post-workout snack a tropical twist, while raw cashews and avocado make it smooth, creamy and rich in healthy fats. For an extra boost of protein try the recipe with Plant-Based Protein.

Raspberry Protein Smoothie in a glass with ingredients, nearby a blender cup with cottage cheese, raspberries, peanut butter and honey.
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Raspberry Protein Smoothie

Thick and creamy, this smoothie is like sticking your straw in cheesecake. And thanks to the cottage cheese and almond butter, it packs a serious dose of high-quality protein. You have to give this smoothie a try – you won’t regret it!

two blueberry smoothies in cups with fresh blueberries and banana slices on a black cutting board
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Berry Protein Smoothie

When you're looking for a healthy breakfast on the go, this protein-packed berry smoothie makes for a convenient, satisfying option.

Acai bowl topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, and coconut.
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Acai and Berry Smoothie Bowl

Made with frozen acai, berries, and banana, this thick, creamy smoothie bowl is packed with fiber and antioxidants, making it as good for you as it is to eat!

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