High Protein Meals

Cottage Cheese Queso

This high-protein Cottage Cheese Queso dip is the ultimate lightened-up snack for game day, or late-night cravings. Cottage Cheese Queso Dip If you love creamy, cheesy dips but want a lighter, protein-packed option, this Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is for…

Chicken Taquitos

Kid-friendly Chicken Taquitos, rolled tortillas filled with ground chicken and cheese and baked until crispy, are perfect for making ahead and keeping stashed in the freezer! Perfect for back-to-school lunch! Chicken and Cheese Taquitos Stash these cri…

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Air Fryer or Oven)

This quick and easy Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is served over rice with edamame and cucumbers for a high protein meal that’s sweet, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Make them in the air fryer or oven! Teriyaki Salmon Bowls I eat salmon at least once …

Chicken Stroganoff

This family-friendly Chicken Stroganoff made with ground chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce is perfect over egg noodles, veggie noodles, or pasta. Chicken Stroganoff Recipe My sister-in-law loves my Hamburger Stroganoff from the Skinnytaste Fast a…

Air Fryer Cornish Hen

Juicy, crispy Air Fryer Cornish Hen in under an hour! Perfect for weeknight dinners—easy to prep, full of flavor, and no oven required. Cornish Hen in the Air Fryer This Air Fryer Cornish Hen recipe makes it easy to enjoy a perfectly roasted bird—juicy…

Warm Peach Crisp Yogurt Bowl

This Peach Crisp Yogurt Bowl combines warm peaches over yogurt with crunchy granola for an easy, high-protein summer breakfast! Peach Yogurt Bowl   If you, like me, love a good peach crisp or cobbler, you’ll appreciate this breakfast bowl wit…

Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Zucchini and Corn

Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks roast with summer zucchini, corn and red bell peppers finished with creamy feta for an easy, one-pan dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights—minimal cleanup required! Sheet Pan Chicken with Summer Veggies Juicy chicken d…

Shrimp Piccata Foil Packets

Foil-pack shrimp piccata with shrimp, lemon, garlic, butter, and capers—quick, flavorful, and cleanup-free. If you love lemony piccata flavors, this easy Shrimp Piccata Foil Pack recipe is a must-try this summer. Juicy shrimp cook in a garlicky lemon-b…

How to Make the Perfect Cheese Blintz at Home

This easy homemade cheese blintz recipe has a light, tender crepe and a creamy high-protein cottage cheese filling. Perfect for brunch or dessert, and make-ahead friendly! Cottage Cheese Blintz Recipe If you’ve never tried a warm cheese blintz, you’re …

Thai Red Curry Swordfish Kabobs

If you’re looking for a fresh way to cook swordfish, these grilled Red Curry Swordfish Kabobs bring bold Thai-inspired flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. Swordfish Kabobs I marinate swordfish cubes in a simple mix of red curry paste and coconut…

Creamy Chicken Foil Packets with Couscous

These Creamy Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets are packed with chicken breast chunks, pearl couscous, and savory garlic-parmesan flavor—baked or grilled in foil for simple cleanup. Great for weeknights or campfire dinners! Chicken Foil Packets If you love …

Instant Pot Egg Bites – Cheaper Than Starbucks

These Instant Pot Egg Bites are light, fluffy, and packed with protein—perfect for meal prep! Customize with your favorite fillings, like spinach, cheese, bacon, or vegetables. Instant Pot Egg Bites I love meal prepping these Instant Pot Egg Bites beca…

Easy Greek Shrimp Foil Packets Ready in 20 Minutes

These easy shrimp foil packets are packed with Mediterranean flavor—juicy shrimp, briny feta, and fresh veggies, all grilled in under 10 minutes. Perfect for summer dinners, camping, or meal prep. Easy Shrimp Foil Packets (Greek-Inspired!) I love foil …

A High-Protein Twist on the Classic Cacio e Pepe

This creamy, Cottage Cheese Cacio e Pepe is a protein-packed twist on the Italian classic. No cream needed—just blend cottage cheese, black pepper, Parmesan, and starchy pasta water to make a luscious sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes! Creamy Cacio e Pe…

Miso Salmon Skewers with Zucchini and Scallions

Savory-sweet miso salmon skewers with zucchini and scallions—perfect for grilling and easy weeknight dinners. Miso-Glazed Salmon Skewers with Veggies The weather on Long Island is beautiful in the summer, so I like to take advantage and get outside and…

Chicken Scampi

This Chicken Scampi recipe is a light, flavorful weeknight pasta dinner that’s high-protein and comes together in under 30 minutes. Chicken Scampi This easy Chicken Scampi is my high-protein spin on classic shrimp scampi—made with juicy chicken b…

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the fastest way to make shredded chicken, perfect for high-protein meal prep which can be used in chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and more! Perfect Instant Pot Shredded Chicken I recently shared my slow cooker s…

High Protein Egg Salad (Low Calorie, Lower Fat)

This high protein egg salad is made with fewer yolks and light mayo for a creamy, satisfying texture—without the extra calories. It’s a healthy, low calorie, low fat option for breakfast, lunch, or meal prep. High Protein Egg Salad If you love egg sala…

Balsamic Chicken Marinade

Easy balsamic chicken marinade has big flavor—perfect for grilling chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or kabobs all summer long! Balsamic Chicken Marinade  This easy balsamic chicken marinade is my go-to for grilling season and meal prepping chi…

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