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
As summer slowly fades away and fall begins to creep in, it’s time to welcome soup season. There’s nothing better than a warm, comforting bowl of soup on a crisp fall evening. Slow cookers can help make it easy to have a delicious meal ready and waiting on busy nights. Recipes like Sancocho (one of my family’s favorite!) and Beef Barley Soup are packed with protein and hearty enough to satisfy any appetite. Bring on the cooler weather, I’m ready!
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 (9/21)
B: Breakfast Quesadilla
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: Ratatouille Lasagna with Vegan Caesar Salad
Total Calories: 1,369* Protein: 128.5 g
TUESDAY (9/22)
B: Peach Pie Cottage Cheese Bowls
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: Instant Pot Braised Beef with 2 corn tortillas, 1 ounce avocado and Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Total Calories: 1,269* Protein: 123.5 g
WEDNESDAY (9/23)
B: Peach Pie Cottage Cheese Bowls
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Braised Beef with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice and LEFTOVER Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Total Calories: 1,303* Protein: 122.5 g
THURSDAY (9/24)
B: Breakfast Quesadilla
L: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
D: Pork Milanese with Kale and Apple Slaw and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Total Calories: 1,368* Protein: 120.5 g
FRIDAY (9/25)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
L: Tuna Poke Salad (½ recipe)
D: Sheet Pan Shrimp Oreganata and Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
Total Calories: 1,296* Protein: 128 g
SATURDAY (9/26)
B: Lox and Eggs with Onions (recipe x 2)with 1 slice whole grain toast and 1 cup mixed berries
L: Italian Sub Broccoli Salad
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 840* Protein: 48.5 g
SUNDAY (9/27)
B: Zucchini Oats (recipe x 4)
L: Thai Inspired Chicken Salad
D: Spicy Whole Wheat Linguine with Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers and Raw Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Oil
Total Calories: 1,345* Protein: 122.5 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
- 2 medium peaches
- 3 medium bananas
- 1 dry pint fresh blueberries
- 2 (6-ounce) containers fresh raspberries and/or blackberries
- 1 (12-ounce) container fresh strawberries
- 3 medium bananas
- 1 medium Honey Crisp apple
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple
- 6 medium limes
- 2 medium PLUS 1 large lemon
- 1 medium (6-ounce) PLUS 1 large (7-ounce) Hass avocado
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 medium jalapeno (optional, for Bean Salad)
- 1 mini (Persian) cucumber (can sub 1 small English, if desired)
- 2 ½ pounds zucchini
- 1 small yellow squash
- 1 medium eggplant
- 2 small yellow bell peppers
- 2 small red bell peppers
- 2 medium radishes
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 2 small ears of corn (can buy frozen kernels, if desired)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 6 ounces Brussels sprouts
- 2 large bunches scallions (you need about 16)
- 1 package coleslaw mix
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell baby greens or your favorite lettuce
- 1 large bunch Tuscan kale
- 3 small heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 small container microgreens (optional, for Caesar Salad)
- 1 medium bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1 medium bunch/container fresh basil
- 1 small bunch/container fresh thyme
- 1 small bunch/container fresh chives
- 1 small plum or Campari tomato
- 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 small red onions
- 3 small yellow onions
- Fresh salsa and/or guacamole (optional, for Breakfast Quesadilla)
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 small package chicken breakfast sausage links (can buy frozen, if desired)
- 14 ounces hot Italian chicken sausage
- 6 ounces sliced Nova lox (smoked salmon)
- ¼ pound sushi grade tuna
- 2 pounds extra-jumbo or colossal shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds (3) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 rotisserie chicken (or 1 ¼ pounds raw chicken breast to cook yourself)
- 1 small package Genoa salami (if buying from deli counter, you need 3 ounces)
- 1 small package lean deli ham (if buying from deli counter, you need 3 ounces)
- 1 small package deli turkey (if buying from deli counter, you need 3 ounces)
- 1 (3-pound) chuck roast
- 1 pound (4) pork loin cutlets
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)
- Ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon sticks
- Honey (optional, for Peach Pie Bowls)
- Vanilla extract (optional, for Strawberry Smoothie)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Frank’s RedHot sauce
- Reduced sodium soy sauce*
- Toasted sesame oil
- Sriracha sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Wasabi paste
- Furikake (can sub sesame seeds on Poke Salad, if desired)
- Red wine vinegar
- Oregano
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Maple syrup
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Bay leaves
- Dijon mustard
- Whole grain mustard
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Apple cider vinegar
- Paprika
- Rosemary or Italian seasoning
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 dozen large eggs
- 1 pint liquid egg whites
- 1 (5.3-ounce) PLUS 2 (16-ounce) containers low fat cottage cheese (I like Good Culture)
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) chunk fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small block reduced fat provolone cheese
- 1 small box unsalted butter
- 1 quart low fat milk or milk of your choice
- 1 small wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 small wedge fresh Pecorino Romano cheese
Grains*
- 1 package dry whole wheat linguine (I like Delallo)
- 1 package dry orzo pasta
- 1 small package quick oats
- 1 small package (7-inch) low carb tortillas (such as Mission Carb Balance)
- 1 small package corn tortillas
- 1 small loaf sliced whole grain bread (I like Dave’s Killer Bread)
- 1 small package dry brown rice (or 3 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package dry extra long grain rice
- 1 package seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
Canned and Jarred
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can low sodium black beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 small jar pepperoncini
- 1 small jar capers
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers in water
- 1 (16-ounce) can PLUS 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 small jar powdered peanut butter (such as PB2 or PBfit)
- 1 small can/jar chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
Frozen
- 1 medium package shelled edamame
- 1 small package strawberries
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small package brown sugar
- 1 small package shelled pistachios (if buying from bulk bin, you need 2 tablespoons)
- 1 small package raw cashews (if buying from bulk bin, you need ½ cup raw cashews)
- 1 small package dry roasted peanuts (if buying from bulk bin, you need ¼ cup)
- 1 small package slivered almonds (if buying from bulk bin, you need 2 ounces)
- 1 small package ground flax (meal)
- 1 small package hemp seeds
- 1 single-serve packet unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- Monk fruit sweetener (optional, for Strawberry Smoothie)
- 1 single-serve bottle/carton dry white wine
Non-Food Items
- Aluminum foil
*You can buy gluten free, if desired


