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.

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!

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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.

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Stealth Scrambled Eggs

This quick and tasty breakfast offers a hidden boost of nutrition from cauliflower—perfect for picky eaters and busy mornings alike. Satisfying and veggie-packed, it’s a wholesome start you and your little one will love.

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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.

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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.

bird's eye view of coffee smoothie surrounded by coffee beans, ice cubes, and almonds
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Protein Cold Brew

Boost your morning coffee with a hearty dose of protein in this hybrid frozen coffee-smoothie concoction.

rice and lentil bowl with shrimp, mushroom, zucchini and kale
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Steamed Shrimp & Veggies with Ginger Basmati Rice

Full of fresh vegetables, succulent shrimp, and aromatic lentils and rice, this beautiful dinner serves up all of the food groups with style. The best part? It comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

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 Peanut Butter Smoothie

Eating for your health certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. Case in point: this smoothie calls for chocolate, banana, AND peanut butter. Eating for your health has never tasted so good.

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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.

Protein Caramel Horchata Ice Cream - entry for Flavor of the Year
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Protein Caramel Horchata Ice Cream

Warm cinnamon and naturally sweet dates give this creamy Protein Caramel Horchata Ice Cream a delicious nod to the flavors of Spain.

bowl of high-protein red pepper dip with ingredients in the background
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High-Protein Red Pepper Dip

This creamy roasted red pepper dip is both delicious and loaded with protein, thanks to a combination of white beans and cottage cheese. Pair it with raw veggies or crackers, or spread it atop toast for a satisfying and flavorful snack.

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