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.

chocolate protein post-workout shake next to avocado, sliced banana and protein powder
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Loco-Cocoa Recovery Shake

A chocolatey, protein-packed smoothie ideal for a post-workout treat. After a workout, your body is like a sponge ready to absorb nutrients. Replenish it with a recovery snack filled with complex carbs, protein, and a little healthy fat. Pro tip: kick up your smoothie with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper!

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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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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.

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.

a short glass filled with a green smoothie next to a cup of fresh spinach and a spoonful of cashew butter
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Cherry and Kale Protein Smoothie

Red and green and protein all over, the Cherry and Kale Protein Smoothie is an adventure in a blender! Featuring totally tubular ingredients like almond milk, cashew butter, protein powder, kale, and cherries, this is one green smoothie sure to send your spirit on a one-way trip to the heart of spring. It’s go-time!

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.

A pink smoothie surrounded by fresh cherries on a marble countertop.
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Cherry Cheesecake Smoothie

Nutritious smoothie? Rich, creamy dessert? Get the best of both worlds in this cherryliciousblend.

Nutrition Rich Smoothie in a glass with a blue straw next to a plate of ripe bananas on a soft pink background.
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Nutrition-Rich Smoothie

Chocolate and peanut butter. Nutritious and delicious. This one’s for you, mama.

A slice of homemade potatoes au gratin fresh out of the oven on a wooden spatula.
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Potatoes au Gratin

Cheesy, creamy, potatoes with a crisp, golden-brown top – we'd be hard-pressed to think of a more perfect side dish.

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!

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.

Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream - entry for Flavor of the Year
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Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Inspired by Poland's love of raspberry desserts, this creamy Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is fresh, tangy, and full of bright berry flavor.

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