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
The official start to summer is here! As the weather warms up, I start craving salads! I love the versatility, the freshness, and the ease of throwing together a meal that is both satisfying and simple. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this Taco Salad or Tuna Egg Salad can help satisfy your hunger while also helping you reach your protein goals.
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.
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.
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.
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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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 (6/1)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: Lasagna Roll Ups with Cottage Cheese and Arugula Salad
Total Calories: 1,458* Protein: 124.5 g
TUESDAY (6/2)
B: Warm Peach Crisp Yogurt Bowl
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
Total Calories: 1,330* Protein: 120.5 g
WEDNESDAY (6/3)
B: Warm Peach Crisp Yogurt Bowl
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D:Thai-Marinated Steak Salad
Total Calories: 1,223* Protein: 123 g
THURSDAY (6/4)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: 4 ounces Slow Cooker Filipino Adobo Pork with ¾ cup brown rice and Quick Cabbage Slaw
Total Calories: 1,384* Protein: 121.5 g
FRIDAY (6/5)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: LEFTOVER 4 ounces Slow Cooker Filipino Adobo Pork with ¾ cup brown rice and 1 cup sliced cucumbers
D: Mediterranean Sea Bass with 1 cup Mediterranean Bean Salad
Total Calories: 1,407* Protein: 124 g
SATURDAY (6/6)
B: Savory Cottage Cheese Bowls (recipe x 4)
L: Shrimp and Avocado Salad with 12 tortilla chips
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 557* Protein: 52 g
SUNDAY (6/7)
B: High Protein Zucchini Omelet (recipe x 4) with 2 strips bacon and 1 cup mixed berries
L: Tuna and White Bean Salad (recipe x 2)
D: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Rainbow Potato Salad
Total Calories: 1,442* Protein: 124 g
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate our calorie needs.
