20 High Protein Meal Prep Lunches
Looking to power through your day without sacrificing flavor or nutrition?
These 20 high-protein meal prep lunches are the ultimate solution for busy weekdays!
Packed with lean meats, plant-based proteins, and wholesome ingredients, each recipe is designed to fuel your body, keep you full longer, and support your health goals—whether it’s building muscle, losing weight, or just eating clean.
From vibrant bowls and hearty salads to satisfying wraps and one-pan meals, these lunches are anything but boring.
Plus, they’re super easy to prep in advance, making your week stress-free and delicious.
Say goodbye to mid-day hunger crashes and hello to energy-boosting meals that actually taste amazing!
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Mediterranean Tortellini with Pesto
An easy and delicious 20 minute dinner. This vegetarian tortellini is brimming with flavor from pesto, sundried tomatoes, baby spinach, and feta cheese. Tortellini keeps well as meal prep for the week; it’s also a great make-ahead dish for potlucks and entertaining.
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Vegan Smashed Chickpea Sandwich
This delicious Vegan Smashed Chickpea Sandwich will brighten up weekday lunches. The high protein chickpea filling has fresh dill, lemon, and celery. Yum!
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Easy Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
This nutritious chipotle chicken burrito bowl is meal-prep simplicity at its best. Perfect for back-to-school, busy week nights and travel!
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Vegan Chickpea Salad
This vegan chickpea salad with tomatoes is one of my favorite salads! It’s the perfect addition to BBQs and potlucks, it’s healthy, and easy to make!
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Quinoa Bowl
This quinoa bowl makes the perfect lunch or dinner. It’s healthy, vegan, super easy to make and packed with flavor. And it’s ready in just 25 minutes!
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Open Face Tuna Melts
Open-face tuna melts are the perfect light and healthy lunch topped with homemade tuna salad without mayo, fresh tomato slices, and melted cheese. Use sourdough, English muffins, or gluten-free bread!
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Greek Inspired Pita Bread Sandwiches
Greek-Inspired Turkey Pita Sandwiches! Pita, ground turkey, cucumbers, bell pepper, spinach, tomatoes, feta, and tzatziki in 30 minutes.
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Chicken Fruit salad-(copycat recipe) Worldly Treat
Grilled chicken fruit salad -Juicy chicken breast, fruits, nuts, salty blue cheese, and fresh greens topped with homemade vinaigrette dressing bring this crunchy summer salad with fruit to a whole new level.
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Beef Masala Curry – GastroSenses
Fragrant spices paired with tender meat feature this incredibly tender Beef Masala Curry that can be on the table in 30 minutes!
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Crunchy Asian Tofu Salad (High Protein and Vegan)
Crispy tofu cubes, crunchy veggies and a superb dressing make this Asian tofu salad too delicious to be so healthy!
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Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Looking for an easy recipe for grilled mahi mahi? This easy mahi mahi sandwich is the best. Every bite of this grilled fish sandwich tastes like a visit to the Florida Keys without the airfare.
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Quick & Easy Gouda Mac and Cheese
The perfect mix between gouda and cheddar to make this super creamy and rich mac and cheese! Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Chickpea Mason Jar Salads
Level up your lunch packing game with these Chickpea Mason Jar Salads! Packed with veggies and plant-based protein, these will keep for several days in the fridge.
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Healthy Burrito Bowl Recipe
This Burrito Bowl Recipe is so satisfying! It’s the perfect healthy lunch option and, best of all, it’s easy to throw together.
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30-Minute Grilled Buffalo Chicken
Be prepared for a taste explosion with this grilled buffalo chicken recipe! Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
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