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
Fall is the perfect excuse to cozy up with comforting, satisfying meals that make the most of the season. From hearty soups like Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage and Kale and skillet dinners featuring seasonal favorites such as Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet, there are so many delicious ways to bring more protein to your plate!
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 (10/19)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie with ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls
D: Lasagna Roll Ups with Cottage Cheese and Arugula Salad
Total Calories: 1,431* Protein: 125 g
TUESDAY (10/20)
B: Strawberry Banana Smoothie with ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls
D: Ground Turkey Taco Skillet with Best Guacamole (½ recipe)
Total Calories: 1,469* Protein: 127 g
WEDNESDAY (10/21)
B: High Protein Omelet and a pear
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls
D: Garlic-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice
Total Calories: 1,338* Protein: 124 g
THURSDAY (10/22)
B: High Protein Omelet and a pear
L: Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Bowls
D: French Onion Pot Roast with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Massaged Raw Kale Salad
Total Calories: 1,395* Protein: 129 g
FRIDAY (10/23)
B: Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
L: LEFTOVER French Onion Pot Roast with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
D: Fish with Tomato Sauce, White Wine and Capers (recipe x 2) with Broccoli and Orzo
Total Calories: 1,181* Protein: 123 g
SATURDAY (10/24)
B: â…› Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach with 1 cup grapes
L: Turkey Club (recipe x 4) and an apple
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 856* Protein: 123 g
SUNDAY (10/25)
B: LEFTOVER â…› Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach with 1 cup grapes
L: Chicken Quesadilla
D: Slow Cooker Green Chili Pork Stew over ¾ cup brown rice and 1 ounce avocado
Total Calories: 1,371* Protein: 128 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 some wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

Shopping list
Produce
- 2 medium bananas
- 2 medium pears
- 4 medium apples
- 1 medium mango
- 2 ½ pound green or red seedless grapes
- 3 medium limes
- 1 medium PLUS 1 large lemon
- 3 small (5-ounce) PLUS 1 medium (6-ounce) Hass avocados
- 2 medium heads garlic
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 small PLUS 2 medium jalapenos
- 2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 mini (Persian) cucumber (can sub 1 small English, if desired)
- 1 small PLUS 1 medium heads broccoli florets
- 1 medium head cauliflower (or 1 ½ pounds pre-riced)
- 2 pounds (4 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 pound baby bok choy
- 1 small bunch scallions
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1 medium bunch/container fresh Thai or Italian basil
- 1 small bunch/container fresh thyme
- 1 bunch Lacinato (Dinosaur) kale
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell/bag baby arugula
- 1 (10-ounce) clamshell/bag baby spinach
- 1 small head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium plum tomato
- 1 medium vine-ripened tomato
- 1 dry pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 small PLUS 2 medium red onions
- 2 small PLUS 3 medium yellow onions
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- ¾ pound raw turkey breakfast sausage
- 1 package center-cut bacon
- ¾ pound thin-sliced deli turkey breast (I like Boar’s Head)
- 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced chicken breast cutlets
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 ½ pounds (4) skinless white fish fillets, such as Fluke, Flounder, or Halibut
- 2 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
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)
- Toasted sesame oil
- Honey
- Sriracha sauce
- Seasoned rice vinegar
- Black and white sesame seeds
- Light mayonnaise
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Apple cider vinegar
- Bay leaves
- Reduced sodium soy sauce*
- Chili paste
- Onion powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for Marinara)
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 18-pack large eggs
- 1 pint liquid egg whites
- 1 (5.3-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 (5.3-ounce) PLUS 1 (16-ounce) container low fat cottage cheese (I like Good Culture)
- 1 pint low fat milk (such as Fairlife) or protein dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 pint whole or reduced fat milk
- 1 small tub light sour cream
- 1 small tub whipped butter (or small box unsalted)
- 1 (16-ounce) bag reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 (16-ounce) bag shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
Grains*
- 1 small bag dry brown rice (or 5 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small loaf sliced whole grain bread (such as Dave’s Killer Bread)
- 1 package low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas (such as La Tortilla Factory)
- 1 package lasagna noodles (NOT no-boil)
- 1 package orzo pasta
- 1 medium bag tortilla chips
- 1 small package unbleached all-purpose flour
Canned and Jarred
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 small jar pesto (or ingredients to make your own)
- 2 (4.25-ounce) cans whole green chilies
- 1 small jar salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 (16-ounce) carton beef bone broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can regular or reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 small jar capers
Frozen
- 1 small bag strawberries
- 1 small bag corn kernels
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small bottle sherry wine
- 1 bottle white wine
- 1 (1.25-ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 small package granulated sugar or monk fruit sugar substitute
- Cornstarch
- 1 small package ground flax(meal)
- 1 small package unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- 1 small package dry-roasted peanuts (if buying from bulk bin, you need 1/3 cup)
- 1 small package roasted shelled pistachios (if buying from bulk bin, you need 1 tablespoon)
*You can buy gluten free, if desired


