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20 Easy High-Protein Recipes and Meals For One Person

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If you're looking for more tasty high-protein, low-carb recipes to make for yourself throughout the week, then we've got you covered!

images of 4 high protein meals for one person like tuna salad, chia pudding, enchilada bowl and mousse.

Whether you're trying to build muscle or are seeking healthy eating habits, these high-protein recipes for one person are quick and easy to make, nutritionally balanced and delicious.

High-protein meals and snacks can not only help you stay full longer but also support your body's repair and growth of muscle mass.

Our high-protein, one-person recipes include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert options to help keep you fueled throughout the day.

All recipes are 8 ingredients or less and many are made with just one bowl. We hope these simple recipes make it easier for you to maintain your health goals!

WHAT IS CONSIDERED HIGH PROTEIN?

There is some variation in what percentage is considered "high protein" but generally 20% to 40% of calories coming from protein can be considered high.

Wikipedia defines a high-protein meal or diet as more than 20 percent of calories from protein, while Diet Doctor uses 25 percent to 35 percent of calories from protein.

High Protein, Low Carb Meals for One

Low Carb & Protein Pancake Bowl (Microwave Recipe)
This 2-minute, microwave low-carb pancake bowl is fluffy, protein-packed, and delicious for a quick, on-the-go breakfast.
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Tiramisu Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding
This high-protein tiramisu cottage cheese chia pudding is a creamy, coffee-flavored, low-carb breakfast that's easy to prep in just 10 minutes the night before.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl
This quick and easy high-protein, low-carb cottage cheese enchilada bowl is deliciously cheesy, creamy, spicy and full of enchilada goodness!
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No Rice Sushi with Smoked Salmon
Anyone can make these delicious, no-rice sushi rolls with smoked salmon at home! Plus, they're so quick (just 15 minutes!) and easy to make.
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Keto Meatballs in the Microwave (5 Minutes!)
Don't have time to make keto meatballs? Here is a simple meatball hack that produces yummy low-carb meatballs in less than 5 minutes!
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl in the Microwave
With this microwave cottage cheese pizza bowl, you can satisfy pizza cravings in minutes. Plus, it's high in protein and low in calories and carbs!
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Microwave Cottage Cheese Egg Muffin (High Protein)
This easy microwave cottage cheese egg muffin is high in protein, low in carbs, and perfect for busy mornings, all in just 5 minutes!
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High Protein Pesto Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
This high-protein pesto chicken cottage cheese bowl, made with rotisserie chicken, is a quick, creamy, and flavorful meal done in minutes.
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5-Minute, Low Carb Pita Pizza
You can't beat this low-carb and keto pita pizza that takes just 5 minutes to make and is only 6 net carbs!
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Smoked Salmon Cottage Cheese Bowl (High Protein)
This protein bowl with cottage cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes and everything bagel seasoning is a fast, easy & nutritious meal!
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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Cereal Bowl
This cottage cheese peanut butter cereal bowl is creamy, crunchy, and delicious with over 30 grams of protein and low in carbs.
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Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding (High Protein)
This high-protein, low-carb cottage cheese chia bowl is deliciously sweet and creamy and perfect with fresh berries and nuts!
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Microwave Cottage Cheese Chicken & Broccoli Bowl (High Protein)
This microwave cottage cheese chicken and broccoli bowl tastes just like the casserole dish, but is high in protein, low in carbs and much healthier!
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Mexican Style Tuna Salad
This healthy Mexican tuna salad is a new family favorite! It's bright and fresh, full of flavor and texture, healthy and high in protein. Plus, it's easy to make!
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Peanut Butter & Raspberry Cottage Cheese Bowl — High Protein
Hard to believe this sweet, creamy peanut butter and raspberry cottage cheese bowl is a healthy, high-protein, low-carb breakfast bowl!
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Cottage Cheese Chicken Artichoke Bowl (High Protein, Low Carb)
This Chicken Artichoke Spinach Cottage Cheese Bowl is a creamy, protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired meal made in 10 minutes or less!
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High Protein Iced Mocha Shake (Keto, Low Carb)
Can't think of a better way to start the day than with this high-protein mocha shake! It's sweet, filling, and includes coffee and chocolate!
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Cottage Cheese No-Oats Oatmeal (High Protein, Low Carb)
If you love oatmeal but want something low-carb and high-protein, this no-oats cottage cheese oatmeal is for you!
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Sugar-Free, High Protein)
This high-protein, cottage cheese chocolate mousse is rich and creamy and an ideal treat when chocolate cravings hit. Plus, it's low in carbs and sugar-free!
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High Protein Pistachio Pudding
This high protein pistachio pudding, made with cottage cheese, is sweet and creamy, sugar-free, and takes just 5 minutes to make.
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