High-Protein Lunch Recipes that are tasty, easy to prep, and will actually keep everyone full until dinner. From sandwiches and wraps to soups, salads, and bowls, these recipes are perfect for kids and adult lunches alike!
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Sandwiches & Wraps
Sandwiches and wraps are a lunchbox classic for a reason! They’re easy to make, portable, and endlessly customizable. By swapping in high-protein fillings like grilled chicken, turkey, tuna, or even chickpeas, you can turn an everyday sandwich or a wrap into a satisfying meal that will actually keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon.
The BEST Egg Salad EVER!
This Best Egg Salad Recipe has a creamy texture and fresh flavors that’s perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or light dinner! With fresh dill, lemon juice and crunchy veggies, this recipe takes your classic egg salad up a notch. You’ll want to make this salad again and again!
Healthy Tuna Salad made with greek yogurt for added protein, veggies and fresh parsley and dill! You would never know this Tuna Salad is healthy! Serve it on bread for tuna salad sandwiches, with melted cheese and tomato for tuna melts or on top of your favorite salad!
If you've never made flatbread with cottage cheese, you’re in for a treat! This soft, chewy Cottage Cheese Flatbread is packed with protein and has the perfect balance of fluffiness and crisp edges. It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and it makes the perfect lunch!
This Harvest Chicken Salad with Apples has everything you love about classic chicken salad but with a twist! Perfect for fall, this salad is loaded with tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing. Enjoy it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or try my personal favorite — served with fresh apple slices for an extra burst of flavor and crunch!
Bowls are a meal prep lifesaver. Just layer a hearty base like rice, quinoa, or greens with your favorite protein and veggies, and you’ve got a balanced lunch that’s easy to pack ahead of time. The best part? Everyone can mix and match their own toppings, so the whole family is happy!
Burger In A Bowl
Craving a cheeseburger, but want to stick to your healthy eating regimen? Then, you've got to try this burger in a bowl recipe! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, as well as meal-prepping ahead of a busy week. It's low carb, paleo and keto friendly!
20 Minute Korean Beef Bowls! A shortcut version of traditional Korean Bulgogi Beef served over white rice! A super easy meal perfect for busy weeknights!
BBQ Salmon Bowls are the ultimate combination of flavor, texture and nutrition, all in one dish! This recipe features tender, perfectly seasoned salmon with a vibrant mango salsa, savory cilantro lime cauliflower rice, and a tangy cilantro yogurt sauce to top it all off.
Greek Chicken Bowls are a wholesome and savory meal, featuring juicy Greek chicken, crisp vegetables, olives, feta cheese and a drizzle of tangy tzatziki sauce! These bowls are great to prep ahead of time for an easy lunch or dinner!
Skip the expensive takeout and make this homemade Carnitas Burrito Bowl instead! This Chipotle copycat is packed with all your favorites: tender, slow-cooked shredded carnitas, zesty cilantro lime rice and all of the tasty, fresh toppings. It’s a flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners!
Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls are the best blend of sweet and smoky flavors! Tender chicken is glazed with honey chipotle marinade that perfectly complements the fluffy rice with creamy avocado crema and crisp corn salsa!
Forget the sad desk salad. These protein-packed versions are anything but boring. Adding chicken, shrimp, beans, or even hard-boiled eggs makes them hearty enough to eat for lunch, but they still feel fresh and light. They’re great if you want something that’s quick, healthy, and gives you energy to go about your day.
Chicken Cobb Salad
This Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad recipe consists of delicious and simple ingredients like mixed greens, chicken breasts, crumbled bacon, fresh tomatoes, and blue cheese. Drizzled with a homemade ranch dressing, this is a perfect summertime meal!
Thai Chicken Salad with peanut dressing is a tantalizing blend of crisp vegetables and tender chicken all tossed in a zesty dressing! With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, sour and spicy flavors, it's a refreshing and satisfying dish inspired by Thai cuisine!
There is nothing better than a simple, fresh White Bean salad, packed with veggies and herbs along with crumbled feta for amazing flavor in every bite!
Salmon Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish that pairs tender, flaky salmon with a mix of crunchy vegetables and tangy dressing! This salad is protein-packed for a healthy, satisfying meal that's easy to make and perfect for lunch!
This Chopped Chicken Salad is fresh and crunchy! Made with juicy grilled chicken, sweet grilled corn, and colorful veggies, it's tossed with a creamy, herb-packed green goddess dressing to create a salad packed with flavor. It’s hearty enough for a main dish and perfect for meal prep!
Blackened Shrimp Salad loaded with tons of flavor! Piled high with salsa, corn, black beans and spicy blackened shrimp. A healthy and flavorful summer meal!
There’s nothing cozier than opening a thermos of homemade soup or stew at lunchtime. These recipes are packed with protein, easy to batch-cook, and perfect for chilly days when you want something warm and filling. I love making the soup or stew for dinner the night before and then eating the leftovers for lunch the next day!
Cheeseburger Soup
This Cheeseburger Soup is a hearty and comforting soup that takes the classic flavors of a cheeseburger and transforms them into a creamy bowl of goodness! With the addition of freshly shredded cheddar cheese that melts seamlessly into the broth, you will get a silky and cheesy flavor reminiscent of a cheeseburger.
Cabbage Roll Soup is a hearty, nutritious soup that is just as delicious as classic cabbage roll ups, without all the work! Plus, this soup is easy to make and can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes!
Every mom knows, if the food is not fun or familiar, it’s coming home untouched in the lunchbox. These high-protein picks are made with little ones in mind: think mini pizzas, baked chicken nuggets with a yummy dipping sauce, or ham and cheese pinwheels. They’re easy to pack, simple to eat, and you can sneak in plenty of protein to keep the kids fueled for the school day.
Pita Pizza
Whole Wheat Pita Pizza. All you need is 5 ingredients to make these individual pizzas. A super easy dinner than ready in under 15 minutes!
Super Crispy Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Nuggets. Breaded in panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown and crispy. Wonderful as an appetizer or for dinner!
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are an easy to make snack or appetizer that combines thinly sliced ham and homemade veggie cream cheese in a soft tortilla wrap! Serve for a simple after school snack or bring them to get togethers to feed a crowd!
