Search for recipes by protein type—whether it's chicken, salmon, pork, or plant-based, you can easily find high-protein, whole food meals that fit your nutrition needs and support your health in midlife.

*Grams of protein per serving noted in parentheses

Beef

• Mediterranean Grilled Steak Bowls with Mini Sweet Pepper Salad (36 g)

Chicken

Chicken Sausage

• Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage & Artichokes (35 g)

Chicken Thighs

• Skillet Turmeric Chicken with Herb Yogurt Sauce (46 g)

• Instant Pot Spring Chicken Soup with Kale, Asparagus & Dill (39 g)

Rotisserie Chicken

• Italian Chopped Salad with Rotisserie Chicken (36 g)

Ground Pork

• Gochujang Pork & Kimchi Bowls (35 g)

Greek Yogurt

• Tiramisu Overnight Oats (34 g)

Salmon

• Everything But the Bagel Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt Salad (41 g)

Shrimp

• Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (36 g)

Tempeh

• Tempeh Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw (28 g)

Tofu

• High-Protein Tofu Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 g)

Tuna

• Spicy Chili Crisp Tuna Salad in Lettuce Cups (36 g)

Recipes with Protein Powder

• Tiramisu Overnight Oats (34 g)

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