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High-protein recipes built to deliver at least 25g of protein per serving — the threshold most studies use for muscle protein synthesis after a meal. Each recipe lists protein in grams up front, alongside calories, carbs, fat, and total time. Use them to fill the gap between training sessions, build a cutting menu, or simply make hunger easier to manage during the day.

613 recipes in this category.

Grilled Sirloin with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
dinner

Grilled Sirloin with Sweet Potato and Broccoli

A high-protein, lean beef meal with sweet potato and broccoli, seasoned with garlic and olive oil.

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45 min673 kcal·P67g·C37g·F28g
dinner
dinner

Grilled Chicken and Lentil Stew with Brown Rice

A protein-rich dinner with grilled chicken breast, lentils, and brown rice, accompanied by carrots and seasoned with olive oil.

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35 min789 kcal·P79g·C78g·F19g
Grilled Chicken and Veggie Omelette
breakfast

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Omelette

A high-protein breakfast with grilled chicken, spinach, bell pepper, and eggs.

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25 min599 kcal·P77g·C10g·F31g
Protein-Packed Oatmeal Bowl with Blueberries and Almond Butter
breakfast

Protein-Packed Oatmeal Bowl with Blueberries and Almond Butter

A high-protein breakfast with whole eggs, oats, blueberries, and almond butter for a balanced start to the day.

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12 min759 kcal·P36g·C76g·F37g
dinner
dinner

Grilled Salmon and Quinoa with Mixed Vegetables

A balanced dinner featuring grilled salmon, quinoa, and a mix of vegetables, seasoned with olive oil.

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35 min723 kcal·P51g·C50g·F36g
High-Protein Blueberry & Banana Oatmeal
breakfast

High-Protein Blueberry & Banana Oatmeal

A creamy, nutrient-dense oatmeal bowl topped with fresh fruit and a touch of almond butter for healthy fats.

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15 min937 kcal·P26g·C170g·F19g
dinner
dinner

Dinner: Chicken and Quinoa Stir-Fry

A balanced dinner with chicken breast, quinoa, broccoli, and a dash of soy sauce, cooked with olive oil.

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20 min614 kcal·P72g·C39g·F20g
breakfast
breakfast

Egg and Avocado Toast

A high-protein breakfast with whole eggs, avocado, and spinach on wheat bread.

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15 min672 kcal·P25g·C61g·F38g
mediterranean
dinner

Dinner: Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Asparagus

A high-protein dinner with baked salmon, quinoa, asparagus, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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50 min722 kcal·P53g·C31g·F42g
dinner
dinner

Dinner: Grilled Chicken and Quinoa with Broccoli and Cheese

A high-protein dinner featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, broccoli, and cheddar cheese with olive oil.

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40 min734 kcal·P78g·C41g·F30g
breakfast
breakfast

Breakfast: Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Omelette with Whole Grain Toast

A high-protein breakfast featuring grilled chicken, eggs, spinach, bell peppers, and whole grain toast with olive oil.

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25 min909 kcal·P94g·C54g·F37g
breakfast
breakfast

Breakfast: Tandoori Chicken and Whole Grain Oats with Berries

A high-protein breakfast with tandoori chicken, whole grain oats, strawberries, almond butter, and skim milk.

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35 min494 kcal·P77g·C76g·F22g
mexican
breakfast

Breakfast: Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Burrito with Avocado

A flavorful breakfast featuring grilled chicken breast, black beans, whole wheat tortilla, avocado, bell peppers, and olive oil.

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35 min1482 kcal·P115g·C143g·F53g

What makes these high protein recipes different?

High-protein recipes on Melio are filtered by per-serving grams, not per-100g percentages, which is what actually matters for satiety and recovery. Protein values come from USDA-style reference data computed against the ingredient grams; complete-protein sources (animal protein, soy, dairy) and combined plant-protein recipes (legumes + grains) are both eligible. Recipes that hit a high protein percentage but a low absolute grams-per-serving (a salad with two ounces of chicken, for example) do not qualify.