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.

avocado egg salad on toast with sliced radishes
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Avocado Egg Salad

Filling and flavorful, this easy-to-make avocado egg salad is the perfect spread for sandwiches or topping for your favorite salads. You can also enjoy it as a dip!

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.

a green smoothie in a tall glass next to a plate of French toast topped with sliced banana and blueberries
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Cinnamon Toast Smoothie

Replace your calorie-rich French toast with the smoothie equivalent; it's just as tasty and filling, but it can help promote healthy weight loss! This delicious and nutritious green smoothie is made with nutrient-dense kale, sweet banana, and nutty almonds. Plus, it has a hint of vanilla from the almond milk and a boost of protein with a Plant-Based Protein.

Pumpkin banana smoothie in a mason jar on a wooden board with small pumpkins and orange flowers.
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Pumpkin-Banana Smoothie

If you love pumpkin pie, then this is the breakfast smoothie for you! Pumpkin gives your body plenty of fiber and other essential nutrients to keep you regular and help you feel at your best. Made with sweet banana and delicious spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, this treat will wake you up and get you moving all day long!

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.

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.

green smoothie in a tall glass on a tray next to fresh green and purple grapes
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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 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!

stack of peanut butter granola bars with chocolate drizzle and chocolate chips
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bar

Need a quick breakfast or snack? These chewy, nutty, and oh-so-yummy no-bake granola bars have got you covered! With a mix of oats, nuts, and seeds, these bars will keep you satisfied and energized.

Three no-bake pumpkin cheesecakes topped with whipped cream and walnuts, surrounded by crushed walnuts.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice! The No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. A rich and creamy layer of pumpkin-y goodness sits on a sweet and crunchy base of nuts and dates. This vegan and no-bake dessert is guaranteed to please at your next holiday gathering!

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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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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.

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