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High Protein Recipes
Protein-rich recipes to support muscle building, recovery, and satiety.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Breakfast
High Protein
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 0 min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (0% or 2% fat)
- 1/4 cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Instructions:
- Mix protein powder with Greek yogurt if using.
- Layer half of the Greek yogurt in a glass or bowl.
- Add half of the berries, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of chia seeds and nuts.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
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Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
Lunch
High Protein
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Ingredients:
- 6 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup mixed roasted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions:
- Arrange quinoa in a bowl as the base.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and roasted vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowl.
- Add sliced avocado and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato
Dinner
High Protein
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 6 oz salmon fillet
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli to the baking sheet, toss with a bit more oil, and continue roasting.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet with vegetables, brush with the herb mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
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Turkey and Avocado Wrap
Lunch
High Protein
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Ingredients:
- 1 whole grain wrap
- 4 oz sliced turkey breast
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup mixed greens
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mix Greek yogurt with lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a sauce.
- Lay wrap flat and spread sauce in the center.
- Layer turkey, avocado, and mixed greens on top of the sauce.
- Fold the sides of the wrap in, then roll from the bottom up to form a burrito shape.
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