I'm Becca - mom to four cute kiddos, professional photographer, chocolate addict, in love with all thing wildflowers, and (most importantly) a sinner saved by grace through faith!
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I have been trying to incorporate more protein into my diet. After being in a weight loss plateau for the past few months, I decided to give this a try to see if it helps. It’s taken a while to get the hang of eating 120g of protein a day, but I feel like I’m finally getting in the groove of things. Many of you have asked about the foods I’m making, so today I am sharing some of my favorite high protein foods. I know many of you are also aiming to add more protein to your diet, and hopefully this post can give you some new ideas to keep things interesting in the kitchen!
I know every person’s macro goals are different, so please take what I do and find a way to make it fit into your goals. I am currently training for a race (running 3 times a week and doing Bar Method 3 times a week), and I have upped my calorie intake some so my body doesn’t go into “survival” mode. My current macros are: 1600 calories / 120g protein / 140g carbs / 62g fat
Most days I don’t eat that many carbs or fat, but I try to make sure I end the day feeling satisfied (which CAN be under 1600 calories) and that I am hitting my protein goal. I have noticed that with eating more protein, I feel more full throughout the day! I have also been prioritizing vegetables and try to have some sort of veggie incorporated in every meal. That also keeps me full and has greatly improved my gut health!
If you’re wanting to read more about improving your gut health, I highly recommend this cookbook by my dear friend, Heather Finley. It’s full of SO much great info and (fun fact) I took all the pictures!
These foods are ones that I always keep in stock in my kitchen. That way I never have to worry about finding something to eat, and it takes some of the extra work out of incorporating high protein into your diet.
A little meal prepping trick: just make extra when you’re cooking dinner! If I’m making roasted veggies, I make a HUGE sheet pan so I have leftover to use throughout the week. Or if I’m grilling chicken, I throw on an extra breast to use on salads or wraps for lunch. Just cooking a little more once or twice a week can set you up for success the rest of the time!
Cottage cheese (I prefer the Daisy brand because it’s just 3 ingredients)
Non fat Greek yogurt
Lentils
Quinoa
Protein Powder (I use Orgain and Naked)
Grilled chicken
Ground turkey (use this for turkey meatballs)
Frozen turkey burgers
Aidells chicken apple sausage
Liquid egg whites
Eggs
Easy to Grab Protein Options
Being a busy mom of 4 means I am on the go a lot of the time. Because of this it’s important to have a plan in place for easy to grab protein options. Here are some of my favorites!
Meal prepped protein bars, balls, muffins, etc (recipes coming soon!)
Chia pudding
My Favorite High Protein Meals
These following recipes are ones that I’ve been using the past few weeks to eat foods that are nutritious and delicious, while also helping me reach my macro goals. My focus lately has been high protein, lots of vegetables and lower in fat.
2 eggs 100g egg whites 30g ham, chopped 25g shredded cheese Salt + pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites. Heat a skillet over medium high heat with a little olive oil. Pour in the eggs and cook, mixing often until mostly set. Add the ham and cheese, then turn off the heat. Stir in the cheese in the (still hot) pan until the eggs are fully cooked and the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and enjoy!
Notes
I love eating these eggs with a side of meal prepped roasted veggies, or even a little avocado. If you have some on hand, you also can’t go wrong with a toasted piece of sourdough bread!
1/2 cup fruit (I like mango, peaches, mixed berries and blueberries) 2 scoops Orgain Protein Powder (chocolate and vanilla are both delicious) 1 cup coconut water 1/2 cup spinach 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a smoothie cup. Blend until smooth – add a splash of coconut water if the mixture is too thick. Enjoy immediately.
This “mousse” is my new go-to. I eat it almost every day! It’s delicious and FULL of protein. It’s sometimes the only way I’m able to hit my protein goal each day.
Ingredients
Scale
200g nonfat Greek yogurt 1 scoop Orgain Protein Powder (chocolate is my favorite for this) 13g PB2 Powder
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until fully combined. And there you have it. So easy!
One of my friends made this for our 4th of July party and I asked if I could keep the leftovers becasue it was SO good. Since then I’ve made it two other times and it still slaps. I like to pair it with chicken apple sausage or grilled chicken if I need less fat that day.
One of our favorite salads to make is a Cobb Salad. The whole family loves all the different toppings, and you just can’t beat bacon on a salad. This wrap is perfect for leftover toppings the next day – if you have any, that is!
Ingredients
Scale
1 Ole Xtreme Wellness High Fiber 60g corn on the cob 30g hard boiled egg 65g grilled chicken 8g bacon 27g shredded cheddar cheese 14g Little Salad Bar Avocado Ranch Romaine lettuce
Instructions
Slightly warm up the chicken, bacon and egg. Place all the toppings on the tortilla and fill the rest with lettuce. Drizzle the ranch on top of everything and wrap the tortilla. Enjoy!
I’ve been making these ever since I started focusing on more lean meats in my diet. They are delicious and a very easy way to meal prep lots of protein you can eat throughout the week.
Yield:9 meatballs 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1lb lean ground turkey 20g panko bread crumbs 1 large egg Dash of worcestershire sauce Seasonings like thyme, paprika, onion and garlic powder, parsley, oregano, rosemary (about 1/2 tsp of each) Salt + pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil.
In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, breadcrumbs and seasonings. Add the ground turkey and mash together until fully incorporated. Scoop out about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture and gently roll into a ball. You should make around 9 meatballs.
Place the meatballs on the foil and bake for around 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the oven and let them cool before eating.
Author:Happily the Hicks
Nutrition
Serving Size:100g
Calories:213
Fat:11
Carbohydrates:2
Protein:25
Other meals to try
Want some other meal inspiration? Check out these recipes from the blog archives!
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