15 High-Protein Meals That Will Keep You Full All Day
These 15 high-protein recipes are designed to fuel your day and keep hunger at bay. With a mix of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, each recipe is balanced with protein, fiber, and healthy fats so you'll feel full, energized, and satisfied without constant snacking.
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We've all had those days where breakfast barely holds us over, lunch feels like a snack, and by mid-afternoon, we're raiding the pantry. The secret to staying satisfied? High-protein meals. Protein is what keeps you full, steady, and energized so you can power through your day without constant hunger.
That's why I've rounded up 15 delicious high-protein recipes, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that are wholesome, easy to make, and seriously satisfying. From freezer burritos and hearty salads to pasta and slow cooker favorites, these meals prove that healthy eating can be both filling and flavorful!
High Protein Breakfast Recipes
Healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
Greek Yogurt and Flax Pancakes with Berries
Breakfast Egg Casserole
This easy Breakfast Egg Casserole is the perfect egg dish to make for a crowd. It's packed with fresh vegetables, bacon, and cheddar cheese making it a dish everyone loves.
Healthy Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Healthy Freezer Burritos packed with scrambled eggs, black beans, pepper, onions, and cheese make the best meal prep breakfast.
Chunky Monkey Banana Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl
This easy Greek Yogurt Bowl with bananas, chocolate, peanut butter, and sliced almonds has all the flavor of your favorite Chunky Monkey ice cream - lightened up!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Yogurt Bowls
These easy Greek Yogurt Bowls with peanut butter, jelly, fresh fruit, and chopped nuts make a filling breakfast, tasty snack, and even work for dessert!
Oatmeal Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder!)
These Oatmeal Pancakes are packed with whole grains and protein from a delicious combination of egg whites and rolled oats. These easy to make pancakes will keep you full and energized all morning.
High Protein Lunch Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These tasty Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes make the perfect easy meal with spicy buffalo chicken stuffed into baked sweet potatoes with a drizzle of ranch dressing.
Cheeseburger Salad
Cheeseburger Salad takes the best parts of a cheeseburger and transforms them into a fun and delicious salad. Made with lean ground beef, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and shredded cheese, this mouth-watering dish is perfect for healthy lunches or dinners.
Healthy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
This dill pickle chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and brimming with dill flavor. It's light, healthy, and comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Perfect for meal prep or lunchboxes!
Fish Burritos
These Fish Burritos are the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. They're ready in 20 minutes, packed with flavor, and endlessly customizable (plus kids love them!). With a mix of smoky ancho chili powder, zesty citrus, and fresh toppings, these burritos have it all.
Healthy Tuna Melt
Healthy Tuna Melts served open-faced on crispy whole wheat bread with sliced tomatoes, creamy tuna salad, and plenty of melted cheese. It's a lightened-up diner classic that's ready in 15 minutes!
High Protein Dinner Recipes
Easy Orange Chicken
Made simply with wholesome ingredients, this delicious Healthy Orange Chicken is way better than the classic take-out dish. It’s beyond easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect healthy weeknight dinner recipe!
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms
Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme is ready 25 minutes, tastes like a restaurant dish, and is healthy and low carb.
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs are moist, flavorful, and cooked in your favorite marinara sauce for mouth-watering results. Serve them as a delicious appetizer or pair them with pasta and garlic bread for the ultimate dinner.
Grilled Chicken Greek Salad
This healthy Grilled Chicken Greek Salad with juicy grilled chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and an easy homemade dressing is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Easy High Protein Pasta
High-Protein Pasta is loaded with juicy chicken sausage, protein pasta, marinara sauce, spinach, pesto, and cottage cheese for a healthier pasta dish that keeps you full and won't weigh you down. It's ready in 20 minutes, so it's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
How to Make Your Meals More Filling
Want your meals to keep you satisfied longer? Here are some simple tips to make any dish more filling without piling on empty calories:
- Add more protein. Lean meats, eggs, beans, tofu, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese all help curb hunger and keep energy steady.
- Include fiber-rich veggies. Load your plate with vegetables like broccoli, spinach, zucchini, or peppers to add volume without extra calories.
- Don't skip healthy fats. Avocado, olive oil, nuts, and seeds add flavor and help you stay full longer.
- Choose whole grains. Swap white rice or pasta for whole-grain, quinoa, or lentil pasta to get extra fiber and protein.
- Add beans or legumes. Chickpeas, lentils, and black beans are inexpensive and make meals heartier.
- Balance the plate. A mix of protein, complex carbs, veggies, and healthy fat is the best formula for a satisfying meal.
More Filling Recipes
These are sure to hit the spot every time!