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.

roasted squash stuffed with spiced sorghum, kale, and lentils
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Stuffed Squash with Curry Spiced Sorghum

A gluten-free cereal with as much protein as quinoa, sorghum is a great grain to add to your rotation. This preparation is filled with warm spices and nourishing veggies for boatloads of flavor and nutrients.

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.

nutribullet grain cooker with salmon and bok choy brown rice bowl
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Salmon & Brown Rice with Bok Choy

Flavored with soy, garlic, and ginger, this succulent duo of salmon and bok choy sits beautifully on its bed of fluffy veggie-filled rice.

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!

nutribullet cup and lid filled with a chocolate shake on a blue background
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Protein Chocolate Shake

After a strenuous workout, treat yourself to a protein-packed chocolate milkshake! If you like chocolate peanut butter cups, we recommend trying this recipe with peanut butter powder!

a hand holding a glass of a blended green smoothie with a yellow straw
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Essential Green Smoothie

Consider this blend the little black dress of nutribullet smoothies: it never goes out of style. To help keep your energy stable throughout the day, aim to balance your meals and snacks with high-quality protein, healthy fats, and fiber-filled carbs – like this combo of Greek yogurt, peanut butter, fruit, and veggies. There’s a reason this one is always on-trend.

slices of spiced zucchini bread with butter, grated zucchini, and cinnamon sugar
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Zucchini Bread

This sweet and nutty spice bread is deliciously moist thanks to one special ingredient: zucchini!

plate of salmon burger on a bun with avocado, onion, lettuce and pickles
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Salmon Burgers

We love serving these juicy salmon burgers on a bun, but they’re also great over salads, grain bowls, and other savory favorites. We recommend using an air fryer to get the burgers extra crispy, but you can also pan-fry or bake them for similar results.

a green smoothie in a tall glass next to a plate of French toast topped with sliced banana and blueberries
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Cinnamon Toast Smoothie

Replace your calorie-rich French toast with the smoothie equivalent; it's just as tasty and filling, but it can help promote healthy weight loss! This delicious and nutritious green smoothie is made with nutrient-dense kale, sweet banana, and nutty almonds. Plus, it has a hint of vanilla from the almond milk and a boost of protein with a Plant-Based Protein.

A clear glass mug filled with Creamy Coffee Smoothie, viewed from above, with a scattering of coffee beans on a yellow background.
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Creamy Coffee Smoothie

Rise and shine with this creamy smoothie that offers more nutrition and less added sugar than your typical blended coffee beverage. The Greek yogurt also helps to stabilize your energy levels so you won’t fall victim to a mid-morning crash.

plate of chicken parmesan with basil and cherry tomatoes
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Chicken Parmesan

We simplified the traditional layered dish, cutting down on quantity, mess, and extra grease without sacrificing its distinctive chicken parm'-ness. Enjoy on its own, in a sub, or atop your favorite pasta for a taste of la dolce vita.

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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