Here are more than 25 high-protein, low-calorie meals that range from 80 calories up to 400 calories. All are delicious and easy to make!
Low-calorie, high-protein meals are ideal since protein helps you stay full for longer periods of time, so you're less likely to overeat. And since these high-protein meals are low in calories, you're not consuming too many calories in one sitting.
We love these tasty meals since they're quick and easy to make, they're all 8 ingredients or less and don't compromise a bit on flavor.
Recipes range from 80 calories up to 400 calories and include breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
What is considered high in protein?
Wikipedia defines a high-protein diet as more than 20% of calories coming from protein while Diet Doctor uses 25% to 35% of calories coming from protein. For more information about a high-protein diet, check out Diet Doctor.
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High-protein recipes less than 150 calories
This chocolate chia and flaxseed pudding with protein powder is a tasty, high-protein and high-fiber breakfast or snack to start your day right!
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This keto Vietnamese salad is crunchy, sweet and tangy, a tad spicy and downright delicious! And when you add chicken, it's high in protein.
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These delicious breakfast chaffles with sweetened yogurt and strawberries are our new favorite keto breakfast! Plus, they're easy to make!
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Fresh and fruity, low in carbs and high protein, this healthy keto acai bowl is easy to make and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare!
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High-protein recipes from 150 to 250 calories
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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These salsa verde ground chicken smash tacos are flavorful, crispy and topped with crunchy slaw and melty cheese for a delicious high-protein, low carb meal!
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This tasty high-protein Tex-Mex chicken salad is low in carbs, packed with bold Mexican flavor, and a breeze to make with rotisserie chicken!
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This zesty high-protein pasta salad doesn't skip a beat when it comes to flavor. Plus, it's simple to make, low in carbs, calories and fat, and gluten-free!
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This protein bowl with cottage cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes and everything bagel seasoning is a fast, easy & nutritious meal!
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This high-protein chicken salad is a low-carb, low-cal, flavor-packed meal made with cottage cheese, banana peppers, and rotisserie chicken.
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Blackened chicken tenders are a perfect weeknight dish since they're full of flavor, fuss-free and easy to get on the table on fast.
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Hearty, spicy and deliciously satisfying are the best words to describe this high-protein Rotel soup made with cottage cheese and chicken!
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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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This Mediterranean keto shrimp salad is similar to ceviche, except it uses cooked shrimp and a Mediterranean-style dressing. It's keto-friendly and high in protein!
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This Italian grinder salad is a high-protein, low-carb twist on the viral sandwich, packed with flavor and ready in under 10 minutes!
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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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High-Protein recipes from 250 to 400 calories
This cauliflower rice pizza skillet has all the cheesy, saucy flavor of pizza, but with no crust, just low-carb cauliflower rice. Done in 20 minutes!
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This High Protein Chili Lime Salmon Bowl with Cauliflower Rice is a fresh, flavorful low-carb meal topped with a delicious avocado tomato salsa.
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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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This ground chicken stir fry is a high-protein, easy weeknight dinner that’s full of savory flavor and delicious over cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb meal.
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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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This hearty, high-protein spaghetti bolognese has the tastiest sauce, made from ground beef, marinara sauce, cottage cheese and parmesan!
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This high-protein edamame tuna salad is healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make with just a few fresh ingredients
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This keto chicken tinga is an easy weeknight dinner that's absolutely delicious and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
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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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This high-protein spinach and artichoke chicken skillet is a quick, healthy, and cheesy one-pan meal — all done in just 15 minutes!
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Jalapeño popper chicken skillet is a spicy, comforting one-pan meal that's high in protein, low in carbs and easy to make!
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