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!

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!

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!

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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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.

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.

fresh tacos in homemade corn tortillas on blue platter served with aioli and slaw
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Fish Tacos

Mixing your fry batter in the food processor ensures an even consistency that crisps up beautifully. You can prepare your fish tacos any way you’d like, but wrapping them in our Homemade Spinach Tortillas and topping with Homemade Slaw and Chipotle Aioli will bring an unmatched level of freshness and deliciousness.

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 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.

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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.

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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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