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Healthy and Easy High Protein Recipes

April 2, 2025

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Team LIY

So many of us are trying to get added protein in – anywhere we can! Sit back and enjoy some of our favorite recipes with high protein in mind! From breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies, snacks and dessert! We’ve got you covered below!

High Protein Snack Ideas

Energy Protein Balls

Glass Food Containers

Energy Protein Balls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Creamy or Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl

  2. Roll dough into 24 balls – drop onto parchment paper and refrigerate or freeze for an hour

  3. Store in your preferred container in the refrigerator and enjoy!

High Protein Dill Pickle Dip

High Protein Dill Pickle Dip

Pickle fans working on hitting their protein goals – DIP IN!

Author Jen Marrs

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blended cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain non fat greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 TBSP pickle juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2-3 TBSP chopped fresh dill
  • 3-4 chopped chives
  • 1-2 TBSP ranch seasoning [adjust amount to your liking]
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup fried onions

Instructions

  1. Mix and combine your blended cottage cheese and greek yogurt.

  2. Add in chopped pickles, chives, fresh dill, pickle juice, all the seasonings, lemon juice. Incorporate fully, set in fridge to set for at least 1 hour.

  3. After your dip has set, add in more pickle juice as your taste prefers or to thin out the dip[if you'd like]

  4. Top the dip with fried onions, more chopped pickles and fresh dill.

  5. Serve with crackers, chips, pretzels, veggies and more! ENJOY!

High Protein Meal Ideas

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Sausage, Sweet Potatoes & Brussel Sprouts Sheet Pan Recipe

GreenPan Rio Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 18″ x 11″ Double Burner Griddle Pan

Sausage, Sweet Potatoes & Brussel Sprouts Sheet Pan

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 12oz Aidells Smoked Chicken Sausage Links Spicy Mango with Jalapeno, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 lb small brussel sprouts, cut in half
  • 1 medium size sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch
  • 3 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. On your GreenPan Rio Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 18" x 11" Double Burner Griddle Pan add cut sausages, brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes.

  3. Drizzle olive oil and seasonings over the sausages and veggies.

  4. Mix well until everything is well combines and coated.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes or until veggies are tender.

  6. Remove from oven, allow to cool. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Loaded Breakfast Burrito Egg Bake

GreenPan Premiere Ceramic Nonstick Ovenware Square Baker

Loaded Breakfast Burrito Egg Bake

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup egg Whites
  • 1/4 tsp garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 8 oz frozen shredded hash browns
  • 4 fully cooked chicken breakfast sausage links
  • 4 oz can of diced green chiles
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375.

  2. Whisk eggs, egg whites and spices together.

  3. Add the shredded hash browns to your GreenPan Premiere Ceramic Nonstick Ovenware Square Baker Pan. Then add sliced breakfast links, diced red peppers and chilis. Pour the egg mixture overtop and evenly distribute. Top with sliced green onion.

  4. Bake 30-40 minutes or until the center is set [cook time may vary as oven cook differently]

  5. Allow to cool. Slice into 4 and store them in airtight container in the refrigerator.

High Protein Drink Ideas

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Ninja BC151BK Blast Portable Cordless Blender

High Protein Dessert Ideas

Protein Ice Cream

Protein Powder

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein [Dairy Free] Ice Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice I used oat milk
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • granola, nuts, or dairy free chocolate chips optional for garnish!

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth!

  2. Pour into a Ninja Creami container and freeze overnight.

  3. Process on the “light ice cream” setting, it will be powdery at this point.

  4. Add a splash of non dairy milk and “re-spin” once or twice as needed!

  5. Add in mix ins or toppings of your choice! ENJOY!

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