40+ Gluten Free & High Protein Recipes

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My claim to fame is that I loved cottage cheese before it became popular to like it. Ha!

It’s been nearly impossible to miss the chatter around a high-protein diet these days, and as I get older I DO find myself needing, wanting, and feeling better after eating the high-protein meal ideas I’m sharing below for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

These 40+ gluten free, high-protein recipes have at least 20 grams of protein per serving coming from whole food ingredients like:

• Chicken
• Beef
• Pork
• Turkey
• Seafood
• Beans
• Quinoa
• Eggs
• Whole grains
• Nuts

No protein powder required!

From make-ahead breakfasts, to craveable lunches, monster bowls, and even pizza too, these high-protein + gluten free recipes will fill you up and power you through your day.

Bowls and Salads

Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls with Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle

5 from 13 votes

Meat and potatoes just got an upgrade! Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls with Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle are healthy, fresh, and filling.

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Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing

4.9 from 13 votes

Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing is packed with plant based protein. You will love every drop of this healthy, filling, flavorful dish!

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Chicken Power Bowls with Crispy Baked Garbanzo Beans

5 from 6 votes

Chicken Power Bowls with Crispy Baked Garbanzo Beans are packed with protein to keep you going for hours! Fresh, healthy, and filling.

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Quinoa Power Salad

5 from 1 vote

Quinoa Power Salad combines quinoa, chicken, bacon, dates, and brussels sprouts to power you through the day. A craveable combination of flavors and textures!

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Big Mac Salad

5 from 8 votes

A Big Mac Salad will fill you up without weighing you down. This low-carb, gluten free version of the drive thru classic is healthy, satisfying, and full of protein!

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Jennifer Aniston Salad

4.8 from 70 votes

The Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. Enjoy this light, gluten free salad as a healthy lunch or dinner.

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Apple Tarragon Chicken Salad

5 from 8 votes

Apple Tarragon Chicken Salad is a fresh and easy lunch recipe. Serve with lettuce or in between slices of bread.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta

4.8 from 6 votes

Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta is a fun and filling twist on classic Caesar Salad! Perfect for parties and potlucks, or simply dinner tonight.

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Chicken and Turkey Recipes

Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza

5 from 5 votes

Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza is a gluten and grain-free, high-protein version of a chicken caesar salad pizza. Fun and delicious to eat!

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Loaded Deviled Eggs

5 from 5 votes

Loaded Deviled Eggs are bursting with big, savory flavors and creamy, crunchy textures. This easy appetizer is a hit at BBQs and parties!

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Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

4.8 from 55 votes

Baked Chicken Thighs are incredibly easy and family friendly. Try my #1 secret for baking the best, juiciest chicken thighs of your life!

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Easy Turkey Chili

5 from 1 vote

High protein + low fat Turkey Chili is easy to make and packed with craveable flavor. Make a batch on the weekend to reheat for healthy, easy lunches all week long

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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

4.9 from 11 votes

Craving sizzling, restaurant-style fajitas? Keep it simple and skip the marinade! This easy Chicken Fajitas recipe proves less is more.

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Chicken Meatballs

4.8 from 4 votes

Baked Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and totally delicious! This versatile and lighter meatball recipe is made in minutes with everyday ingredients.

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Pizza Chicken

4.8 from 4 votes

Pizza Chicken will be on your table in less than 15 minutes! This low carb, gluten free chicken recipe is full of craveable pizza flavor.

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

5 from 3 votes

Chicken and Broccoli is a lightening-quick stir fry recipe that will leave your family licking their bowls clean!

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Crispy Chicken, Bacon and Pesto Gnocchi Skillet

4.8 from 26 votes

Crispy Chicken, Bacon and Pesto Gnocchi Skillet is a simple and satisfying gluten free dinner recipe. All you need is 5 ingredients, 20 minutes, and 1 skillet!

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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is juicy, tender, and easy too — all you need is chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning. Use the shredded chicken in tacos, nachos, salads and more!

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Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili

4.9 from 16 votes

Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili packs a double protein punch with the addition of both lean ground turkey breast and quinoa.

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CrockPot White Chicken Chili

4.7 from 51 votes

CrockPot White Chicken Chili is an easy, healthy, and hearty slow cooker chicken chili recipe that’s full of familiar yet craveable flavors.

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Pork Recipes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

4.9 from 86 votes

Grilled pork tenderloin cooks in just 15 minutes! This easy, healthy grilling recipe is fork-tender, full of sizzling flavor, and fool proof.

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Crock Pot Mojo Pork with Cuban-Style Black Beans

4.8 from 23 votes

Crock Pot Mojo Pork with Cuban-Style Black Beans is a simple and satisfying long-cooking crock pot recipe. Use to make tacos, nachos, or rice bowls!

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Crock Pot Carnitas with Egg and Avocado

5 from 3 votes

Crock Pot Carnitas with Egg and Avocado is a protein packed, low carb, gluten free recipe that's fit for any meal of the day. Sizzling and absolutely succulent!

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Creamy Ham Peas and Pasta

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Ham Peas and Pasta is a quick-cooking dinner recipe that's creamy, satisfying, and made with everyday ingredients. As filling as it is delicious!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

4.5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is a long-cooking crock pot recipe that's as tender and juicy as it is versatile. Use for sandwiches, nachos, tacos, and more!

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Easy Ham and Bean Soup

4.9 from 24 votes

Ham and Bean Soup with canned beans is an easy bean soup recipe that's thick, hearty, and made with everyday ingredients. Packed with flavor, protein, and fiber!

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Beef Recipes

American Goulash

4.9 from 39 votes

My easy American Goulash recipe will be a hit with the whole family! This one pot dish is made with fridge and pantry staples and it comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet

4.9 from 9 votes

Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet gives you all the flavor of homemade enchiladas in a simple, 1 skillet dish. No rolling required!

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Mini Taco Meatloaf

5 from 5 votes

Switch up taco night with Mini Taco Meatloaf! This easy dinner recipe can be prepped ahead of time, and is fun for all ages.

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Italian Rice Ball Skillet

4.7 from 10 votes

Italian Rice Ball Skillet is the the deconstructed version of Italian Rice Balls (arancini). Easy, gluten free, and zero chopping required!

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Beef Taco Bowls

5 from 2 votes

Beef Taco Bowls are a quick and healthy, low carb, gluten free dinner recipe. Just 20 minutes from fridge to table!

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Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter

5 from 20 votes

Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter features a homemade steak seasoning and buttery herb finish. This easy sizzling grilled steak recipe is mouthwatering!

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Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

4.9 from 85 votes

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are a 5-ingredient crock pot recipe version of the popular hot sandwich recipe. This easy dinner recipe is a crowd-pleaser!

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Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves

5 from 22 votes

Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves are flavored with melty cheddar cheese and sweet BBQ sauce. This tasty twist on classic meatloaf is a hit with my family!

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Hamburger Soup

5 from 12 votes

Hamburger Soup is packed with vegetables and TONS of flavor! This satisfying, wholesome soup recipe will bring you back for bowl after bowl.

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Seafood Recipes

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetables

4.7 from 6 votes

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetables is a healthy, low carb, EASY meal that cooks in just 15 minutes!

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Salmon Provencal

5 from 3 votes

Salmon Provencal is an easy and mouthwatering restaurant-quality salmon dish. You will lick your plate clean of the sauce!

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Salmon with Lemon-Artichoke Salsa

4.8 from 5 votes

Salmon with Lemon-Artichoke Salsa is a healthy, low-carb seafood recipe that pairs pan-seared salmon with a fresh and zesty salsa.

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Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet

5 from 8 votes

Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet is a light and flavorful, low carb dinner recipe that cooks in just 15 minutes. Super easy and so delicious!

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Breakfast Recipes

High Protein Overnight Oats

5 from 9 votes

High Protein Overnight Oats is a fresh and filling breakfast or snack recipe with nearly 30g of protein. No protein powder required!

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Egg Bites Recipe

4.9 from 9 votes

This easy Egg Bites recipe is packed with protein and flavor! Make a batch for an easy breakfast or snack option.

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