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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Creamy Peach Workout Fuel

Take control of your workouts the healthy way! Whether fueling up or cooling down, this peachy recipe, made with spinach, Greek yogurt, and seeds, has "workout" written all over it. Fuel on!

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Jon's Winning Green Smoothie

In an office filled with fruits, veggies, almond milk, and NutriBullets, it only made sense to hold our own smoothie-making contest. We tested them all, and this one reigns supreme. Developed by Jon, our Senior Software Developer, this green smoothie is filled with heart-healthy hemp and flax seeds, and it's full of alpha-linolenic acid, plant-based protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Juicy peaches and blackberries add a burst of sweetness and nutrients, while leafy greens support healthy vision and strong bones.

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.

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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.

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.

roasted squash stuffed with spiced sorghum, kale, and lentils
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Stuffed Squash with Curry Spiced Sorghum

A gluten-free cereal with as much protein as quinoa, sorghum is a great grain to add to your rotation. This preparation is filled with warm spices and nourishing veggies for boatloads of flavor and nutrients.

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Pink Peppermint Smoothie

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!

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.

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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.

Gravy boat next to a burgundy nutribullet blender filled with stuffing along with a cup of blended stuffing
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Stuffing Smoothie

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.

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