7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan

A free, 7-day high protein diet meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points.

7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan

As we wrap up this weekends holiday celebrations and step into the new season, who’s ready to embrace everything spring has to offer?

Spring isn’t just a time for cleaning out closets—it’s a mental and physical refresh, too. Longer days and more sunshine can lift our moods by boosting serotonin levels, while spending time outdoors (gardening is great exercise!) helps reduce stress, increase energy, and improve sleep. Plus, with fresh fruits and veggies coming into season, it’s the perfect time to nourish our bodies with vibrant, healthy meals!

Why High Protein?

As many of you know, I’ve been following a high-protein diet for the past few years for muscle gain, and it’s been a total game changer for me! I feel stronger and more satisfied, which keeps me from reaching for sweets or chips between meals or at the end of the day. I know a lot of you struggle with hitting your protein goals, so I was inspired to create this high-protein meal plan for the week. If you enjoy it, I’ll share 1 or 2 each month. Plus, I’m working on a high-protein cookbook, so stay tuned!

To reach my protein goals, I typically divide it across three meals. For example, if my goal is 120 grams of protein per day, I aim for at least 30 grams per meal, plus 10 to 30 grams with each snack. If you’re not sure how much protein you should eat in a day, this article may be helpful.

How It Works

If you’re new to my meal plans, these are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, etc. or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. Depending on your goals, you should aim for at least 1500 calories* per day. There’s no one size fits all, this will range by your goals, your age, weight, etc. Always talk to your nutritionist or dietician for your specific needs.

Note

Those with kidney or liver disease, gout, specific metabolic disorders, or older adults with reduced kidney function may need to limit protein to avoid complications. It’s always best to consult a healthcare provider or dietitian before significantly increasing protein intake, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

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High Protein Diet Meal Plan:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. Add some high protein snacks to help you reach your protein goals.

MONDAY (4/21)
B: Breakfast Quesadilla
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce
D: Tofu Poke Bowl (recipe x 2)

Total Calories: 1,210* Protein: 101.5g

TUESDAY (4/22)
B: Breakfast Quesadilla
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce
D: Ground Turkey Taco Skillet with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Total Calories: 1,254* Protein: 112g

WEDNESDAY (4/23)
B: Breakfast Quesadilla
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce
D: Baked Pasta with Sausage and Spinach and Arugula Salad
Total Calories: 1,184* Protein: 103.5g

THURSDAY (4/24)
B: Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls (½ recipe)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce
D: LEFTOVER Baked Pasta with Sausage and Spinach and Arugula Salad
Total Calories: 1,167* Protein: 101.5g

FRIDAY (4/25)
B: Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls (½ recipe)
L: Tuna Egg Salad over 2 cups mixed greens
D: Baked Steelhead Trout (recipe x 2) with Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes

Total Calories: 1,077* Protein: 107g

SATURDAY (4/26)
B: 2 eggs (any style) with Breakfast Sausage, 1 slice whole grain toast and 1 cup mango
L: Italian Shrimp Salad
D: DINNER OUT

Total Calories: 725* Protein: 60g

SUNDAY (4/27)
B: Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie (recipe x 4)
L: Turkey Club (recipe x 4) with 8 baby carrots
D: Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce and Baked Risotto

Total Calories: 1,080* Protein: 101.5g

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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