High-protein recipes

Try these slow cooker meatballs for a tasty family meal. Turkey mince makes lighter meatballs which kids love. They also freeze well so you can batch cook

Up your protein with these pancakes made with eggs, oats, milk and protein powder. A great breakfast after a workout, enjoy with nut butter or fruit

Make a wholesome start to the morning with creamy scrambled eggs on toast, perfect for using up a stray tomato or two

Rustle up this chicken pot pie for an easy dinner. A family favourite, it can be made ahead and even frozen for another day to make mealtimes easy

A protein packed vegan chilli, perfect after a run or gym workout. This easy supper is simple to make and freezable if you want to batch cook

Rustle up this simple chia seed pudding for breakfast or dessert. Chia seeds are rich in protein, antioxidants and omega 3, as well as many other nutrients

This combines all the best ingredients of a traditional English breakfast in one frying pan, with no need to chop anything

Whip up this easy version of the traditional Spanish seafood dish using storecupboard staples. Add extras to paella rice such as chorizo and peas if you like

Serve these fragrant, spiced eggs for a simple, meat-free meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights and the mix of rice and protein is light yet filling

Try our chicken schnitzel recipe for a quick dinner. Chicken breasts are tenderised, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crips in this tasty German-inspired dish.

Use ramen paste as a base stock for cooking the noodles – it adds plenty of flavour without any extra effort.

A light dish of grilled chicken fillets and authentic salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato and mint

If you're in need of a healthy protein boost, try making this healthy omelette for breakfast – using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol

Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

The secret ingredient in this chipotle-spiced, beef chilli con carne is a storecupboard favourite - baked beans

A one-pot fish stew with shellfish and all the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean - serve with plenty of bread for dipping

Smoked tofu adds protein to these vegetarian fajitas - pop on the table with corn or wheat wraps and watch them disappear

A classic one-pot is the easy answer to mid-week cooking- hearty, filling, warming and packed full of veggies

For a low-fat energy lunch try a carbohydrate-heavy baked potato with a light and nutritious filling

A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch

A protein-packed version of a classic fry-up from Joe Wicks. Pile on the steak, mushrooms and spinach for a hearty, filling start to the day

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce