10 Quick High-Protein Recipes That Help You Beat Cravings

When you need a quick bite, do you usually reach for something that leaves you hungry an hour later? Short-term fixes can sabotage your progress and leave you feeling frustrated. These fast-and-easy protein-rich recipes are your solution to feeling calm, collected, and full between major meals! From energizing breakfasts to comforting dinners, these remove the stress from your meal routines!

Gluten-Free Protein Waffles

Three blueberry protein waffles stacked on a white plate topped with whip cream, blueberries and icing sugar. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Light, fluffy waffles with a fueling boost. These high-protein waffles make for a comforting breakfast. Made with protein powder and almond flour to keep them dairy-free and gluten-free, with 20 grams of protein they’re a breakfast that will keep you full for hours. To learn more: Protein Waffles

Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Creamy, delicious, and easy to make! This protein powder chia pudding is swirled with creamy peanut butter, topped with chocolate chips and packs in 19 grams of protein. Whip it up ahead of time for a make-ahead breakfast (or snack) and gain some fuel from something that tastes like dessert!

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Creamy Cinnamon Roll Oats

Blended overnight oats in a glass with whipped cream on top and a spoon in it and dusted with cinnamon. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Thick, creamy, and smooth these blended overnight oats are the best way to start your day. High in protein (36 grams!) and with a sweet cinnamon flavor this overnight oats recipe is almost like an oatmeal pudding that you’ll keep coming back to.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll Oats

Matcha Banana Smoothie

Banana matcha smoothie in a glass with red straws on a checkered wooden currint board. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The ultimate morning pick me up! This matcha banana smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with 58 grams of protein. Boost your focus and get energized to rock your day with this healthy, green tea smoothie guaranteed to perk you up.

Get the recipe: Banana Matcha Protein Shake

Single Serving Protein Cookie

With 30 grams of protein, this single serving protein cookie is a healthy way to indulge a craving. Made with a peanut butter and chocolate chip flavor, this protein cookie can be whipped up and enjoyed in just 10 minutes. To learn more: Single Serving Protein Cookie

Low-Carb Tuna Peppers

Red and yellow peppers sliced and stuffed with tuna salad on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Your go-to tuna just got a makeover. These tuna salad stuffed peppers make for the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe or a protein-packed snack. Paleo and whole30-approved, this tuna salad recipe is a budget-friendly meal you’ll make over and over. To learn more: Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

One-Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Seasoned chicken breasts on a baking tray lined with tin foil and roasted brussels sprouts around them — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Made with an orange garlic sauce, this one pan chicken and potatoes is a 30-minute dinner recipe that's tasty for the whole family. The juicy chicken and soft brussels in a sweet orange drizzle that's a sure-fire way to light up your taste buds. To learn more: One Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Gluten-free chicken wings in honey garlic sauce on a grill pan with cilantro and lime on them — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. To learn more: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Baked Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Multiple turkey meatballs on parchment paper with a jalapeno, steel tin of sauce, toothpicks, and green onions around them. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Packed with protein and a fiery kick these whole 30 turkey meatballs make a great weeknight dinner! Baked in the oven to juicy perfection these meatballs make a great 30-minute dinner recipe and can even be prepped in advance!

Get the recipe: Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Baking tray with cooked steak, bell peppers, and veggies with a steel bowl of fresh tomatoes in the middle and flour tortillas folded to the side — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

No mess and no fuss! These sheet pan steak fajitas make the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning, this easy, healthy dinner comes together in under 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas