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
Did you know that some vegetables are actually “high” in protein? It’s true, and the list includes some of my favorites. Green peas rank near the top, along with spinach and asparagus, all of which I love. Even better, these vibrant veggies are among the first to arrive each spring, making them perfect for fresh, seasonal cooking. If you’re ready to celebrate those bright green flavors- Charred Sugar Snap Peas, Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Spinach or this Spring Asparagus Risotto will bring a beautiful pop of spring to your table
Update About New WW Points Plan
For all my WW friends, WW added new 0 point foods (yay for oatmeal!) but it will take time for me to update my recipes. So far I have everything from 2025 to 2018 updated. The great news is every recipe on my site is linked to WW recipe builder (only works from your phone) so it will automatically give you the new points.
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 (4/6)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
D: Lasagna Roll Ups with Cottage Cheese and Arugula Salad
Total Calories: 1,426* Protein: 125 g
TUESDAY (4/7)
B: Omelet Breakfast Tortilla Wrap with 1 cup strawberries
L: Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
D: Chicken Chimichangas with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Total Calories: 1,266* Protein: 120.5 g
WEDNESDAY (4/8)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
D: Sheet Pan Mediterranean Meatball Bowls with Roasted Vegetables and Hummus
Total Calories: 1,358* Protein: 122.5 g
THURSDAY (4/9)
B: Omelet Breakfast Tortilla Wrap with 1 cup strawberries
L: Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
D: Air Fryer Steak with String Beans with Garlic and Oil and Smashed Potatoes
Total Calories: 1,269* Protein: 122 g
FRIDAY (4/10)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: Tuna Egg Salad over 2 cups romaine lettuce
D: Portuguese Seafood Stew with 2 ounces multigrain baguette
Total Calories: 1,328* Protein: 134.5 g
SATURDAY (4/11)
B: High Protein Egg Bagel with Lox and Eggs with Onions (recipe x 2)
L: Italian Sub Salad with 2 ounces multigrain baguette
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 816* Protein: 45.5 g
SUNDAY (4/12)
B: High Protein Egg Bagel with Lox and Eggs with Onions (recipe x 2)
L: Chilled Italian Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Salad
D: Lamb Chops with Dijon Glaze over Wilted Spinach (recipe x 2) and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Total Calories: 1,429* Protein: 125 g
*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.

Shopping list
Produce
- 7 medium (ripe) bananas
- 1 (1-pound) container fresh strawberries
- 1 medium Honey Crisp apple
- 1 medium Navel orange
- 7 medium limes
- 3 medium PLUS 1 large lemon
- 1 small (5-ounce) Hass avocado
- 3 medium heads garlic
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small yellow bell pepper
- 1 small PLUS 1 medium heads cauliflower
- 1 medium head broccoli florets
- 1 pound green beans
- 3 ounces white mushrooms
- 1 small bunch celery
- 1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces)
- 1 pound baby gold or red potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 large bunch scallion greens (you need about 10)
- 1 large bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 medium bunches fresh Italian parsley
- 1 small bunch/container fresh basil
- 1 small bunch/container fresh rosemary
- 1 small bunch/container fresh dill (optional, for topping Mediterranean Sheet Pan)
- 1 (5-ounce) PLUS 1 (1-pound) clamshell/bag baby spinach
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell/bag baby arugula
- 1 large bag coleslaw mix
- 2 large heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 small red onions
- 3 small yellow onions
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 package center-cut bacon
- 1 (6 to 8-ounce) package sliced Nova lox
- 6 ounces thin sliced deli turkey
- 2 ounces Capicola
- 1 small package sliced genoa salami
- 1 package turkey pepperoni
- 1 (1.75-ounce) link chorizo sausage
- 2 rotisserie chickens (or 2 ¼ pound raw chicken breasts and cook yourself)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 ½ pounds (4) sirloin steaks
- 2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3 dozen little neck clams
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 2 pounds New Zealand spring racks of lamb
Condiments and Spices
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Canola oil
- Cooking spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
- Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
- Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
- Vanilla extract (optional, for Strawberry Smoothie)
- Pure maple syrup
- Optional bagel toppings: everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, onion flakes, etc.
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Reduced sodium soy sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
- Sriracha sauce or Sambal Oelek
- Mayonnaise
- Red wine vinegar
- Italian seasoning
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Bay leaves
- Dijon mustard
- Balsamic vinegar
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 container hummus (any variety)
- 2 dozen large eggs
- 1 pint liquid egg whites
- 1 (8-ounce) container nonfat milk (can sub ¼ cup low fat in Mashed Potatoes, if desired)
- 1 quart low fat milk or dairy free milk of choice
- 1 (16-ounce) container low fat cottage cheese (I love Good Culture)
- 1 (5.3-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small tub regular or light sour cream
- 1 small box unsalted butter or dairy free butter
- 1 tub whipped butter (can sub unsalted plus a pinch of salt in Mashed Potatoes, if desired)
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded or block pepper jack cheese
- 1 small wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 small package feta cheese
Grains*
- 1 package (8-inch) low-carb whole wheat tortillas (such as La Tortilla Factory)
- 2 (8-ounce) multigrain baguettes
- 1 package dry spinach ricotta tortellini (I like Delallo)
- 1 package panko plain breadcrumbs
- 1 small package unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 small package quick oats
- 1 package lasagna noodles (NOT no-boil)
Canned and Jarred
- 1 (2.6-ounce) packet light tuna in water
- 1 small jar pepperoncini or banana peppers
- 1 small jar capers
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles
- 1 jar marinara (or ingredients to make your own)
- 1 small jar pesto (or ingredients to make your own)
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth or bone broth
Frozen
- 1 small package shelled edamame
- 1 medium bag strawberries (you need 2 ¼ cup)
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small package ground flax (meal)
- 1 small container unflavored protein powder
- 2 (11-ounce) cartons liquid Orgain vanilla protein shake
- 1 small package dry roasted peanuts (if buying from bulk bin, you need ¼ cup)
- 1 small package walnut halves (if buying from bulk bin, you need ¼ cup)
- 1 small jar powdered peanut butter (such as PBfit or PB2)
- 1 small container/package agave nectar or granulated sugar
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- Baking powder
*You can buy gluten free, if desired
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