Here you’ll find a huge round-up of macro-friendly high proteinmeal prep recipes to inspire your weekly meal planning. Tasty recipes, planning, and preparation are the key to meal prep success!
Meal Prep can make a big difference in hitting your healthy eating goals during the week. It might take some time out of your weekend, but it’s completely worth it when you have an easy and nutritious meal ready to go on a hectic weeknight. If you missed my post on How To Meal Prep For Weight Loss, it’s a great place to get started. Even if weight loss is not your goal, you’ll find helpful tips and strategies to master a meal prep routine.
I’ve rounded up some great easy recipes to help you nail your nutrition goals. A lot of people struggle to get enough protein in their diet, especially when building lean muscle mass is the goal. These simple and delicious recipes will make it a breeze!
Turkey and Chicken Meal Prep Recipes
These high protein ground turkey and chicken meal prep recipes are easy to make and full of flavor! A boneless, skinless chicken breast contains 26 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, and zero carbs at only 120 calories. Chicken thighs are another meal prep favorite, because the higher fat content in thighs provides moisture and flavor which keeps them tender when reheated.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
This Herb-Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken recipe made with chicken thighs, gold potatoes, and fresh green beans makes a delicious and easy weeknight meal. This is a nutritious dinner that the whole family will devour!
These Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowlsare packed with hot and tangy buffalo chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, perfectly paired veggie toppings, and cool ranch dressing. You can make the buffalo chicken from scratch or use leftover rotisserie chicken. Gluten-free and Whole30 adaptable.
Skillet Chicken and Peas with Lemon and Herbs from Spicy RD Nutrition
The chicken and peas nestle together with asparagus, shallots, and gluten-free croutons for a flavor-packed dish. It’s the ultimate healthy comfort food at its best!
Chipotle Ground Turkey Skillet Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan
Full of flavor and packed with veggies like kale, jalapeno, onions, and peppers, this Chipotle Ground Turkey Skillet Meal Prep is a one-pan make-ahead dream! Serve with rice or keep it low-carb with cauliflower rice!
Thai Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls from Valerie’s Kitchen
These tasty Thai Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls include a layer of simple sesame noodles topped with quickly sautéed chicken, fresh and crunchy slaw, and some peanut sauce for dipping. A delicious, grab-and-go meal!
Chicken and Hummus Plate Meal Prep from Project Meal Plan
This Chicken & Hummus Plate Meal Prep is so simple, filling, and delicious with fresh cut bell pepper, carrot, cucumbers, paired with a perfect portion of chicken breast, cheese slices, and grapes for a touch of sweetness.
Chicken Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Meal Prep Bowls from Food Faith Fitness
These Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Meal Prep Bowls are an easy, make ahead meal that makes eating veggies delicious! Gluten free, high protein and filling!
Beef is a staple in our meal prep routine. The amino acid profile is great for building muscle and the umami factor (that hearty, savory flavor) of beef makes it a delicious lean protein source. Don’t miss my favorite ways to meal prep flank steak for more meal prepping inspiration. Here you’ll find tasty ways to meal prep ground beef and different cuts of lean beef in this recipe round-up.
Slow Cooker Steak Stuffed Collard Green Rolls
You'll love this delicious twist on stuffed cabbage rolls! Delicious reheated for meal prep!
This Southwest Beef Protein Bowl is so delicious, low carb friendly, and inexpensive to put together with seasoned ground beef, eggs, spinach, cauliflower rice, and zucchini.
California Beef Burger Bowl with Ranch Vinaigrette
This easy recipe for California Beef Burger Bowls is packed with all the tasty goodness of a California burger in a hearty salad topped with a flavorful homemade ranch vinaigrette dressing.
A Mediterranean-inspired recipe for a vegetable beef stew made with lean Beef Bottom Round Roast, beef broth, red wine, vegetables, olives, and fresh herbs. This low-carb high-protein stew recipe is hearty and delicious!
Naturally sweet and creamy butternut squash, ground beef, and various beans cooked low and slow to make a delicious chili-style stew. A perfect one-pot meal prep recipe.
You can’t beat the nutritional profile of salmon. It’s a great source of protein and healthy fat. A three ounce serving of wild salmon has 118 calories, 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat, and zero carbs. Don’t miss these scrumptious salmon recipes and more quick and healthy seafood and meatless meal ideas!
Copycat Starbuck’s Protein Bistro Box
A simple DIY protein bistro box for a healthy meal on-the-go made with hardboiled eggs, fruit, cheese, and nut butter. This meatless protein box is perfect for meal prep, packed with 27 grams of protein, and loaded with good nutrition!
This Greek salmon salad is seared salmon fillets with cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. A lighter meal option that’s fresh, colorful, and totally delicious!
Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!
Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!
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What a delicious selection of meal prep recipes! Thank you for including one of mine!
What a delicious selection of meal prep recipes! Thank you for including one of mine!
Thank you for contributing! 🙂