All 10 recipes at a glance
Sorted the way they appear in the guide. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "lean" each meal is.
| Recipe | Best for | Time | kcal | Protein | Protein / 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl | Dinner | 30 min | 750 | 45 g | 6.0 g |
| Lemon Herb Salmon Bowl | Lunch or dinner | 25 min | 880 | 46 g | 5.2 g |
| Greek Yogurt Berry Protein Bowl | Breakfast | 10 min | 550 | 53 g | 9.6 g |
| Spicy Shrimp Avocado Mango Bowl | Lunch or dinner | 20 min | 670 | 38 g | 5.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad | Lunch | 25 min | 640 | 53 g | 8.3 g |
| Teriyaki Tofu Quinoa Bowl | Dinner | 30 min | 520 | 28 g | 5.4 g |
| Turkey and Hummus Lettuce Wraps | Lunch | 15 min | 300 | 32 g | 10.7 g |
| Cottage Cheese Peach Protein Bowl | Breakfast or snack | 10 min | 360 | 28 g | 7.8 g |
| Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice | Dinner | 25 min | 590 | 42 g | 7.1 g |
| Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl | Breakfast or post-workout | 15 min | 420 | 32 g | 7.6 g |

Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl
Sweet and savory chicken over brown rice with broccoli and peppers, on the table in 30 minutes.
- 30 min
- 750 kcal
- 45 g protein
- 99 g carbs
- 20 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup broccoli, steamed
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the honey and soy sauce and stir well.
- Add the bell pepper and broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over the brown rice and top with sesame seeds.
Tip: Lighter version: use 1 tbsp honey and half the rice to bring it to about 570 kcal with the same protein.

Lemon Herb Salmon Bowl
Pan-seared salmon on quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and feta. Big on omega-3s.
- 25 min
- 880 kcal
- 46 g protein
- 61 g carbs
- 53 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g salmon fillet
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Season the salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Cook in a pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Add the quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and red onion to a bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and a little olive oil.
- Top with the salmon, then the feta and parsley.
- Serve fresh.
Tip: Most of the fat here is the healthy kind from salmon, avocado and olive oil. For fewer calories, use 1/4 avocado and half the quinoa (about 700 kcal).

Greek Yogurt Berry Protein Bowl
Creamy Greek yogurt boosted with vanilla protein, topped with berries, granola and chia.
- 10 min
- 550 kcal
- 53 g protein
- 63 g carbs
- 12 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup mixed berries
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt to a bowl.
- Stir in the protein powder until smooth.
- Top with the berries and granola.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chia seeds.
- Eat chilled.
Tip: Over 50 g of protein before 9 a.m. Skip the honey and halve the granola to bring it near 420 kcal.

Spicy Shrimp Avocado Mango Bowl
Sriracha shrimp with mango, avocado and cucumber over brown rice. Sweet heat in 20 minutes.
- 20 min
- 670 kcal
- 38 g protein
- 72 g carbs
- 28 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and sriracha.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Add the rice, shrimp, avocado, mango and cucumber to a bowl.
- Squeeze over the lime juice and serve.
Tip: Shrimp is one of the leanest proteins there is. Double the shrimp to 300 g for nearly 70 g of protein.

Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Whole wheat pasta tossed with pesto, grilled chicken, tomatoes, spinach and parmesan. Great cold.
- 25 min
- 640 kcal
- 53 g protein
- 49 g carbs
- 25 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, add the pasta, chicken, tomatoes and spinach.
- Toss with the pesto until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, season and serve.
Tip: Keeps 3 days in the fridge, so it is ideal for meal prep. Use 1 tbsp pesto to save about 70 kcal.

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Teriyaki Tofu Quinoa Bowl
Crispy teriyaki tofu with quinoa, edamame, broccoli and carrots. Fully plant-based.
- 30 min
- 520 kcal
- 28 g protein
- 50 g carbs
- 20 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g firm tofu, cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup broccoli, steamed
- 1/4 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pan-fry the tofu in sesame oil until lightly golden.
- Add the teriyaki sauce and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the quinoa, broccoli, edamame and carrots to a bowl.
- Top with the tofu and sesame seeds.
Tip: Press the tofu for 10 minutes first so it crisps. Double the edamame for about 5 g more protein.

Turkey and Hummus Lettuce Wraps
Seasoned ground turkey on hummus in crisp lettuce cups. Low-carb and ready in 15 minutes.
- 15 min
- 300 kcal
- 32 g protein
- 8 g carbs
- 16 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup tomato, diced
- Salt, pepper and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Spread hummus on the lettuce leaves.
- Add the turkey, cucumber and tomato.
- Wrap and eat fresh.
Tip: The best protein-per-calorie recipe in this collection: over 10 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Cottage Cheese Peach Protein Bowl
Cottage cheese with fresh peach, almonds, honey and chia. No cooking.
- 10 min
- 360 kcal
- 28 g protein
- 30 g carbs
- 12 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 tbsp almonds, chopped
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a bowl.
- Top with the peach slices and almonds.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chia seeds.
- Eat right away.
Tip: Out of season? Use 3/4 cup frozen peaches, thawed, or swap in berries.

Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Lean beef and crunchy vegetables in a quick garlic-soy stir-fry over brown rice.
- 25 min
- 590 kcal
- 42 g protein
- 52 g carbs
- 18 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 150 g lean beef (sirloin or flank), sliced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup broccoli
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and saute the garlic.
- Add the beef and cook until browned.
- Add the vegetables and soy sauce and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over the brown rice.
Tip: Slice the beef thinly against the grain and cook it in a very hot pan so it stays tender.

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
A thick chocolate-banana smoothie bowl with peanut butter, berries and cacao nibs.
- 15 min
- 420 kcal
- 32 g protein
- 35 g carbs
- 14 g fat
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- Toppings: banana slices, berries, cacao nibs
Instructions
- Blend the banana, protein powder, almond milk, cocoa and peanut butter until smooth and thick.
- Pour into a bowl.
- Add the fruit and cacao nibs.
- Eat right away.
Tip: Use less milk than you think. A thick base holds the toppings and eats like soft-serve.
Use them as a 5-day high-protein plan
Cook three of these on Sunday and the rest take 10 to 30 minutes on the day. This rotation lands between about 110 and 130 g of protein a day from meals alone, before snacks.
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Greek Yogurt Berry Bowl | Turkey Hummus Wraps | Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl | 130 g |
| Tue | Chocolate Smoothie Bowl | Pesto Pasta Salad | Teriyaki Tofu Bowl | 113 g |
| Wed | Cottage Cheese Peach Bowl | Pesto Pasta Salad (leftovers) | Beef Stir-Fry | 123 g |
| Thu | Greek Yogurt Berry Bowl | Turkey Hummus Wraps | Spicy Shrimp Mango Bowl | 123 g |
| Fri | Cottage Cheese Peach Bowl | Lemon Herb Salmon Bowl | Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl | 119 g |
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How much protein is in each recipe?
Between 28 g and 53 g per serving. The highest are the Greek Yogurt Berry Protein Bowl and the Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad at 53 g each.
How were the calories and macros calculated?
From the ingredient list of each recipe using USDA FoodData Central values, with meat and fish weighed raw. You can check or change any recipe with our free recipe calorie calculator.
Which recipe has the best protein per calorie?
The Turkey and Hummus Lettuce Wraps: 32 g of protein for about 300 kcal, over 10 g of protein per 100 calories.
Are any of the recipes vegetarian?
The Teriyaki Tofu Quinoa Bowl is plant-based. The Greek Yogurt, Cottage Cheese and Chocolate Smoothie bowls are vegetarian.
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