The best list of High Protein Meal Prep Recipes. From high protein lunches, to dinners and snacks – all of these recipes are high protein!

If you’re trying to be better about meal prepping and eating high protein, these recipes will help!
We’ve put together lists of high protein breakfast, lunches, dinners and snacks to help you with your meal prep.
For more ideas check out our list of High Protein Breakfasts, High Protein Dinners, or High Protein Desserts.

What Foods Have the Most Protein?
The foods that have the most protein per gram are:
- chicken
- beef
- pork
- turkey
- fish (salmon, shrimp)
- eggs
- protein powder
- cottage cheese & Greek yogurt
High Protein Meal Prep Breakfast
If you’re looking for high protein meal prep breakfasts, check out this post with over 25 High Protein Breakfast Recipes.
Here are our top 3 favorite high protein breakfast recipes for meal prep:
- Protein Pancakes (16g of protein) I love them with fresh berries and nonfat Greek yogurt!
- Turkey Breakfast Sausage (13g of protein per patty) is great with a slice of Potato Crust Quiche (10g of protein)
- Sausage Egg Muffins (12g of protein per muffin) great with some berries or Sweet Potato Homefries on the side
Here are more high protein breakfast recipes we love that all have over 15g of protein per serving:
Egg Muffin Cups! Perfect for meal prep, these muffins are high in protein, quick to make and easy to customize! (18g per 3 muffins)
Overnight Oats with Protein Powder! These protein powder overnight oats are easy to make and so yummy – perfect for a quick breakfast! (34g per serving)
Ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe everyone will love. This keto frittata is easy to make, cheesy and delicious! Perfect for breakfast. (15g per serving)
Egg Hashbrown Casserole recipe that is so simple to make. This breakfast casserole with hash browns is great for a crowd or brunch! (28g per serving)
Breakfast Burritos made with bacon and Southwest flavors. This is a delicious, healthy breakfast you can meal prep and enjoy on the go. (23g per serving)
Healthy Yogurt Parfaits are perfect for meal prepping as a breakfast, snack or even dessert! Made with protein packed yogurt + easily customizable! (27g per serving)
Healthy Protein Waffles are the best homemade breakfast everyone will love! Learn how to make protein waffles for meal prep or easy breakfast. These protein waffles have no added protein powder- they don’t need it! (20g per 2 waffles)

Liz’s Pro Tip:
Use your freezer as a meal prep tool! We love these Healthy Freezer Recipes. I make a big batch of something, and freeze it for another day.
High Protein Low Calorie Lunch Ideas
All of these high protein lunch recipes have over 25g of protein per serving!
Here are our top 4 favorite high protein lunch recipes for meal prep:
- Broccoli Cheddar Orzo – (55g/serving) I LOVE this recipe! It’s easy to make in one pot and reheats great!
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (38g per serving) – the healthy Caesar dressing is the best part!
- Shredded Greek Chicken (37g per serving) – this is great hot or cold. We serve it in a pita with Greek Salad, or over a salad!)
- Everything Bagel Chicken Salad (26g per serving) is delicious. It’s great over a peach salad or with sliced veggies & crackers!
Here are more easy high protein lunch recipes you can try:
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. High in protein, low fat and low carb – it’s great for weight loss, easy and delicious! (23g per serving)

Healthy Tuna Salad without Mayo is super easy to make with Greek yogurt. High protein, gluten free and delicious!(33g per serving)
Turkey Chili is tasty, simple and made in the crockpot or instant pot with no beans. Paleo, whole30 and easy to make! Serve over cauliflower rice for a Whole30 option, regular rice, tortilla chips or just on its own! (30g per serving)
Crustless Chicken Pot Pie is so easy to make! Loaded with tender chicken and veggies – this is the perfect one pot meal! (59g per serving)
Easy Ground Beef Stir Fry that’s done in under an hour! This Beef Stir Fry is so simple to make and loaded with ground beef and veggies! (25g per serving)
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious, healthy dinner! Packed with protein, low in carbs, and gluten free – it’s simple to make & better than takeout! (52g per serving)
Healthy Fried Rice is packed with chicken, veggies and brown rice. Full of flavor + so delicious – just like takeout chicken fried rice at home! (32g per serving)
Taco Skillet is loaded with ground beef, veggies and rice. An easy one pan, cheesy, healthy dinner! (37g per serving)
High Protein Dinner Meal Prep Recipes:
Meal prep isn’t just for lunch, you can make dinner ahead of time too! I love to make one of these high protein dinner recipes at the beginning of the week to have on hand. Here are our top 3 high protein dinners we love:
- Stuffed Pepper Casserole (22g) – I usually double the ground beef in this to amp up the protein
- Buffalo Chicken and Rice (46g) – This tastes just like buffalo chicken dip!
- Crockpot Chicken Tacos (33g) – I like these in a taco, salad, or over rice/cauliflower rice!
Chicken Broccoli and Rice is an easy, one pot skillet meal you’ll love! Done in under 45 minutes, this is perfect for a quick dinner! (47g per serving)
Spinach Artichoke Chicken is a must make for dinner! This easy artichoke chicken is the best dinner that’s secretly healthy! (38g per serving)

Unstuffed Peppers Recipe! These Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers come together in under 30 minutes for an easy, delicious dinner! (37g per serving)
Meatball Soup is filled with mini meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich tomato broth. Easy to make and absolutely delicious! (27g per serving)
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is a healthy, easy dinner made in less than 10 minutes of prep time! Paleo, Whole30 friendly and loaded protein/vegetables! (43g per serving)
White Bean Chicken Chili! This chicken chili recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. Healthy and delicious! (33g per serving)
High Protein Meal Prep Snacks:
Check out this post for our favorite high protein snacks. If you’re looking to prep some high protein snacks try making:
Pumpkin Protein Muffins are easy to make with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt! Gluten free and packed with 9g of protein per muffin. (18g in 2 muffins)

Protein Cookies that are easy to make! Secretly healthy, these cookies only have 8 simple ingredients and are delicious! Naturally gluten free too! (12g per 2 cookies)
Blueberry Protein Muffins with 9g of protein per muffin – these protein muffins are easy to make and absolutely delicious! (18g per 2 muffin)
Banana Protein Muffins are the perfect nutritious breakfast! Gluten/dairy free and packed with protein, they’re delicious + easy to make! (12g per 2 muffin)
High Protein Meal Prep FAQ
No, it’s not safe to meal prep for 7 days. Most meal prep recipes are fine to be safely stored for up to 4 days. After 4 days, it becomes a food safety issue. If you want to meal prep for 7 days, try making freezer friendly recipes and thawing as needed instead!
Chicken and beef are the best proteins for meal prep. They are easy to cook and reheat well!
Storage
Storing: Most meal prep recipes will store for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freezing: If you need freezer friendly meal recipes check out our Fill Your Freezer Ebook with 22 easy freezer meals!
Reheating: You can reheat most meal prep recipes in the microwave, toaster oven, oven or on the stove.
