WELLNESS

Recent High Protein Meal Ideas

These are the meals I lean on when I’m tired, feeding picky toddlers, don’t feel like cooking, and still want something that actually supports my goals.

20 lbs down using meals like this — and still eating yummy food, promise. High protein. Minimal prep. Real life meals that make wellness feel doable — not dramatic.

One-Pan Chicken Fajita Bake | 36g protein

INGREDIENTS

  • 1lb chicken breast tenders or 3–4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened or microwaved ~15 sec)
  • ⅓ cup salsa
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning (I only had taco seasoning and it worked perfectly)
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers – fresh or frozen
  • 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Add chicken to a greased 9×13 baking dish
  • Mix cream cheese, salsa, and fajita seasoning. Spread over the chicken.
  • Top with peppers and shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  • optional: serve with rice

Recipe by @itsmesaramartinez 

Sheet-Pan Steak, Potatoes & Veggies

recipe by Damn Delicious

*I added green beans for some extra veggies.

Greek Yogurt Bowls | 29g protein

BUILD YOUR OWN

  • 1 cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp powdered or regular nut butter
  • 1/3 cup granola (I love the Purely Elizabeth brand)
  • optional: banana, berries, shredded coconut, chia seeds, etc.

Crockpot Lasagna Soup | 32g protein

recipe by real food whole life

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

I used the Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken from the frozen section + added a bag of broccoli. Tossed in the sauce it came in plus 1/4 cup of their Soyaki sauce. Served over the TJ’s squiggly noodles (didn’t use the sauce).

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

  • cook frozen chicken stir fry of choice OR dice chicken breast, season and cook in saute pan
  • add a bag of broccoli, green beans or a mixed veggie blend
  • stir in 1/4 cup of teriyaki or soy sauce
  • serve with rice or noodles

Easy Chicken Wraps

FORMULA FOR THE PERFECT WRAP

  • 1 serving Just Bare chicken tenders or nuggets (I like mine in the air fryer)
  • 1/2 cup lettuce
  • dressing/sauce of choice – some combos I like:
    • 1 tbsp BBQ + 1 tsp ranch seasoning
    • 1 tbsp ranch dress + 1 tbsp buffalo sauce
    • 1 tbsp caeser dressing
    • 1 tbs caeser dressing + 1 tbsp buffalo sauce
  • optional mix ins:
    • pickles
    • croutons
    • 2 tbsp shredded cheese
  • tortilla/wrap – I like the Mission low carb/high fiber ones!
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