I am not the guy to ask for tasty recipes.
Most of the time, I eat the exact same boring meals throughout the week.
Why?
Because it’s simple, easy, and I don’t have to think about what I’m going to eat. I can just put my nutrition on autopilot.
Butttt…..
I know that not everyone is like me. And my clients ask me all the time where they can find tasty high protein meal prep ideas.
So, I’ve searched the internet high and low to find you delicious, high protein meal prep ideas to help you hit your nutrition goals.
Enjoy!
Before you go to the grocery store..
If you really want to hit your nutrition goals, whether that be to lose fat, build muscle, or a combination of the two, you need to be eating the right amount of calories for your goals.
And the best way to find out how many calories you need is to use a calorie calculator.
A good calorie calculator will take into account your activity level, age, weight, and a bunch of other information to give you an estimate of how many calories per day you should be eating.
Lucky for you, I’ve got a calorie calculator you can use right here.
Cal’s calorie calculator
Once you know how many calories you should be eating for your goals, and how much protein you need, you can start planning your high protein meal prep with the mouth watering recipes below.
High protein meal prep ideas
Without any further ado, enjoy these high protein meal prep ideas that will make hitting your calories and protein goals a breeze.
High protein overnight oats
Need a high protein breakfast? Look no further than these high protein overnight oats. They are quick, easy to make, and pack over 30 grams of protein!
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- Calories: 379 kcal
- Protein: 36g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fats: 10g
Slow cooker bison sweet potato chili
This sweet potato chili is perfect for the fall and winter months, when you want a warm meal on a cold day.
The bison meat is leaner than ground beef, which helps bring up the protein without sacrificing flavor.
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- Calories: 398 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 21g
- Fats: 22g
Coconut chicken rice bowl
Chicken breast is a staple in many bodybuilder’s diets, for a good reason: it’s high in protein and low in calories.
The downside is chicken breast can be downright boring.
This coconut chicken rice bowl is anything but boring, and delivers all the flavor along with 40 grams of protein per serving!
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- Calories: 429 kcal
- Protein: 40g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fats: 10g
Skillet greek chicken
Greek food is a great option when you need high protein meal prep ideas. It usually has lean meats and tons of fresh vegetables.
This dish is no exception, and packs a ton of protein while being relatively low in calories.
(calories and macros are for chicken only)
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- Calories: 191 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 0
- Fats: 8g
Steak kebabs
Grilling is a great option for meal prep. There’s no mess in your kitchen, you don’t need a ton of preparation, and food just seems to taste better over an open flame.
These steak kebabs make things even easier, because all your meat and veggies are cooked at the same time!
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- Calories: 353 kcal
- Protein: 34g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fats: 14g
Healthy orange chicken
Want the taste of Chinese food, but without all the added calories? Look no further than this healthy orange chicken.
Pair it with white rice and green beans for a complete meal that’s high in protein and taste.
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- Calories: 470 kcal
- Protein: 52g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fats: 13g
Chicken burrito bowls (Chipotle chicken copycat)
If you don’t like Chipotle, we can’t be friends.
There’s nothing like a Chipotle burrito bowl, stuffed to the brim with guacamole and salsa spilling out of the sides.
At $12+ per bowl, unfortunately it’s just not a practical option for meal prep.
These copycat chicken chipotle bowls are the next best thing, and make for a more affordable high protein meal prep.
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- Calories: 595 kcal
- Protein: 36g
- Carbs: 60g
- Fats: 24g
Air fryer honey mustard chicken thighs
While chicken breast is a great option for high protein meal prep, there’s nothing wrong with using the higher-fat thighs.
These honey mustard chicken thighs make for a great high protein option and when paired with some rice and broccoli, complete a perfect meal.
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- Calories: 410 kcal
- Protein: 19g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fats: 27g
Lentil pasta
No high protein meal prep list would be complete with a vegetarian option!
At 23 grams of protein per serving, this pasta dish makes it a great option for those who choose to avoid meat.
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- Calories: 507 kcal
- Protein: 23g
- Carbs: 85g
- Fats: 9g
Protein pudding
To round out our list, we have to include a dessert. Most desserts are low in protein and high in calories, making them hard to fit into your nutrition plan.
This high protein chocolate pudding flips the script and gives you the best of both worlds: heaps of protein and sweetness!
(calories and macros will vary depending on the type of protein powder used)
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- Calories: 275 kcal
- Protein: 54g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fats: 2g
Wrapping up
Well there you have it!
The only thing left for you to do is go to the grocery store and start making some of these high protein meal prep recipes.
If you want someone to take all the guesswork out of your fitness and nutrition, and help you incorporate these high protein meal prep ideas, you can apply for coaching to see if we’d be a good fit for each other.
Leave a comment below if you give any of these recipes a try!