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    Home » Blog » 20+ High Protein Christmas Recipes (All Low Carb too!)

    20+ High Protein Christmas Recipes (All Low Carb too!)

    Published: Dec 17, 2023 · Modified: Nov 1, 2025 by Cathy Chenard · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Enjoy more than 20 delicious high-protein, low-carb Christmas recipes that are easy to make and full of festive flavor for a healthier holiday season.

    Images of high protein christmas recipes including steak, pumpkin bread pudding, cabbage salad, shrimp salad

    The holidays are filled with delicious dishes that are hard to resist, but you don’t have to skip your favorite foods to stay on track. With a few healthy swaps, you can enjoy festive high-protein, low-carb recipes that are just as satisfying as the traditional ones (minus the carb overload!).

    Here are more than 20 high-protein, low-carb Christmas recipes that bring all the flavor. From cozy breakfasts to festive dinners and sweet holiday treats, these easy recipes will keep you feeling good all season long. Cheers to a happy, healthy, and delicious holiday!

    Seafood Shellfish Charcuterie
    For a 5-star seafood charcuterie, this "board" is as easy as it gets with fresh steamed crab, raw oysters, boiled shrimp with dipping sauces.
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    High Protein Turkey Meatballs (Keto, Gluten-Free)
    These high-protein turkey meatball don't skip a beat in flavor! They're juicy, full of flavor, super tasty and easy to make!
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    Cottage Cheese Cauliflower Mash (High Protein, Low Carb)
    Indulge in this creamy, low-carb cottage cheese cauliflower mash—a high-protein, easy-to-make side dish that rivals classic mashed potatoes and is perfect for cooler days and holiday meals!
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    No-Bake, Mini Protein Cheesecakes With or Without Protein Powder
    These no-bake, protein cheesecakes are sweet and creamy, easy to make, and serve as a healthy snack or dessert!
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    Grilled Ribeye Tagliata
    Ribeye tagliata, also known as tagliata di manzo (sliced beef) in Italian, features seared ribeye, sliced into succulent pieces and served with fresh arugula and Parmesan.
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    Dungeness Crab Tartare
    This tasty crab tartare is bright and flavorful and shines with fresh ingredients including pre-cooked crab, avocado, garlic and lime juice.
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    High Protein Charcuterie Plate
    This high-protein charcuterie board is nutritious, high in protein and fiber, and perfect for snacking or impressing guests.
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    Easy Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken
    Air fryer spatchcock chicken is easier than you think! And it's the best way to produce deliciously tender and juicy chicken with crispy skin!
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    High Protein Muddy Buddies (AKA Puppy Chow)
    This high-protein muddy buddy recipe (aka puppy chow) is the perfect low-carb snack—crunchy, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and ready in just 5 minutes!
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    Smoked Salmon Breakfast Charcuterie Board
    See how to make a delicious and healthy smoked salmon breakfast charcuterie board with these easy tips!
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    High Protein Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Cottage Cheese
    This high-protein pumpkin bread pudding is a cozy, low-carb fall treat that’s soft, creamy, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor.
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    Keto Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
    Keto air fryer coconut shrimp are such a treat — they're crispy, coconutty, and yummy when served with a spicy-sweet chili sauce!
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    Roasted Carrots with Whipped Cottage Cheese and Feta
    This high-protein side dish of roasted carrots and a quick whipped cottage cheese and feta spread is easy to make and downright delicious!
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    High Protein Berry Jell-O Salad
    This high-protein berry Jell-O salad is a creamy, fruity, sugar-free twist on ambrosia salad, packed with protein and low in carbs! Ready in just 5 minutes!
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    Herby Green Goddess Slaw with Cottage Cheese
    This green goddess slaw combines crisp cabbage with fresh herbs and a protein-packed cottage cheese dressing for a delicious low-carb dish that comes together in minutes!
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    Cacio e Pepe Microwave Green Beans
    Steaming green beans in the microwave is one of the easiest ways to prepare them and cacio e pepe is one of the tastiest ways to dress them!
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    Ninja Creami Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (High-Protein, Sugar-Free, Keto)
    This Ninja Creami vanilla cottage cheese ice cream is SO tasty and creamy that you wouldn't even guess it's high-protein, sugar-free and keto!
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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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    High Protein Italian Grinder Salad
    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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    Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad
    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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    Keto Butter Pecan Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami
    This keto butter pecan ice cream is so smooth and creamy and full of rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecans!
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    Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake
    A high-protein pumpkin cottage cheese bake that tastes just like pumpkin pie, only lighter, crustless, and low in carbs.
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