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.

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Grape Protein Smoothie

Why choose between a post-workout snack and a beauty-boosting beverage when you can have both? Packed with protein and antioxidants, the Grape Protein Smoothie has got you covered. Protein does more than just build and repair muscles – it helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails! This recipe has all the protein you need, thanks to lightly sweet peas and Plant-Based Protein.

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.

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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.

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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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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Peanut butter and banana, what could be tastier? Boosted with protein powder and a touch of cacao, this sweet and nutty smoothie is the perfect blend of fun and filling.  

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Best Protein Smoothie

Fuel your body with a delightfully sweet smoothie that’s packed with protein. Made with delicious and nutritious whole food ingredients, the Best Protein Smoothie will keep you and your taste buds satisfied while repairing your muscles and giving your metabolism a little boost. This recipe is the perfect post-workout snack. Plain Greek yogurt and almond butter are incredibly high in protein, and the sweet banana adds an extra boost of energy. A touch of cinnamon helps ease muscle soreness by reducing inflammation.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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