Healthy High Protein Diet Recipes

With the holiday season just around the corner, treat yourself and your body to a sweet, minty, and protein-packed peppermint smoothie. An energizing combination of cherries, banana, and more will keep you fueled while the minty flavor adds a fun, festive twist!

Start your day off with a sweet and tangy blend of beets, orange and berries along with protein-packed greek yogurt to jumpstart your day. 

Bread, garlic, onions, mushrooms: key ingredients in stuffing – potentially questionable ingredients in a smoothie. We weren’t sure how this one was going to go, either, but you know what? We kind of nailed it. Proof that stuffing is good in any form.

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.

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

Thick, creamy, and filled with protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, this smoothie hits the sweet spot for post-workout replenishment. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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