High-protein meal prep
Following a high-protein diet? Make mealtimes easy with our high-protein recipe inspiration and meal prep ideas.
Whether you’re looking for a higher protein diet to build muscle or following a specific high-protein diet such as the keto diet, being prepared with a bank of easy, speedy or on-the-go high protein meals will help you stick to your diet over the long-term.
Whatever reason you may be looking to increase your protein intake, our protein-rich recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner will give you meal prep ideas for recipes you can make quickly, prepare in advance, or pack up and transport to work. All will help to take the stress out of meal planning on busy days.
Discover how much protein you need to build muscle, budget-friendly high-protein meal ideas, and our high-protein vegetarian meal plan.
High-protein meal ideas
High-protein breakfast meal prep
These pancakes are made with protein powder, helping to boost your protein intake at breakfast. Make the pancakes beforehand if you’re short on time, then warm through when you’re ready to eat. Enjoy with nut butter or Greek yogurt for an extra protein hit.
For extra protein when you’re on the go, this homemade protein shake packed with protein-rich Greek yogurt, quinoa and almond butter is easy to transport and can be made in minutes. It’s ideal if you prefer to eat naturally – commercial protein powders are often highly processed and lack the micronutrients and other beneficial nutrients of whole, natural food.
High-protein lunch meal prep
This is the perfect lunchtime salad to keep you going into the afternoon. With protein-rich tuna, feta and quinoa, plus cherry tomatoes and avocado, make it in the morning and pack into a lunchbox for later.
We've swapped the mayo for yogurt to make this healthier take on tuna pasta salad. It's super quick to throw together and a perfect one to make ahead.
Mediterranean turkey-stuffed peppers
This low-calorie dish from Joe Wicks is a great protein-packed options. Filling the peppers with lean turkey breast mince keeps it light. Serve with quinoa, brown rice or a green salad.
Peruvian chicken, avocado & quinoa salad
Quinoa is an excellent base in salads as it’s rich in plant-based protein. It’s also naturally gluten-free, so suitable for anyone intolerant to gluten. You’ll get a double protein hit from the chicken, plus heart-friendly fats from the avocado. A cold salad, it’s easy to throw into a container and eat at lunchtime whenever you don’t have access to a microwave.
Make a big batch of this stew then chill or freeze in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our suggestions for different toppings to keep it interesting, including leftover roast chicken, harissa-swirled yogurt and avocado.
High-protein dinner meal prep
This vegan chilli is full of plant-based protein from the mixed beans. An easy supper, it’s simple to make and freezable if you want to batch cook and eat another time, or pack up for lunch the next day.
Beany beef chilli stew with crunchy tortilla croutons
This comforting beef chilli stew contains beans and lentils which add texture, stretch the meat further, and boost the amount of protein in the dish. They’re also a good source of vitamins and budget-friendly. This family-sized stew is freezable, so you can batch-cook and reheat it on busy days.
A high-protein dinner that combines chicken, red pepper and black beans, wrapped in tortillas, baked in the oven with passata and cheese. Enjoy for dinner, then reheat the next day for lunch.
Turkey meatballs with citrus couscous
The turkey meatballs in this healthy dish can be made earlier in the day and chilled ready for cooking later, or frozen for easy meal prep. Served on a bed of quick and easy orange and coriander couscous, the dish is low in calories and fat, yet absolutely stacked with protein.
Curried spinach, eggs & chickpeas
Pack in the nutrients with this veggie supper made from spinach, eggs and chickpeas. You can make the curry base ahead of time and either boil your eggs when you're ready to eat or boil a few eggs and keep in the fridge.
Mexican chicken stew with quinoa & beans
Another freezable family stew that’s great for batch cooking, our spicy chicken casserole is full of red peppers, protein-rich pinto beans and tomatoes. Serve with a healthy side dish of quinoa for another top up of protein.
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