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
Spring is finally here, even if the weather can’t seem to make up its mind! Between unpredictable weather and busy schedules filled with kids’ sports, it can feel like there’s no time to focus on healthy eating. But reaching your protein goals is easier than you think—especially with kid approved recipes like my simple Chicken Tenders or Homemade Hamburger Helper. Plus, if you’re constantly on the go, check out my slow cooker recipe collection for meals that are ready when you walk in the door after practice. No more stressing about dinner—just set it and forget it!
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 (3/24)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
L: Buffalo Chicken Salad
D: Pan Seared Tofu Bowls (recipe x 2) and Crispy Avocado Egg Rolls
Total Calories: 1,297* Protein: 101g
TUESDAY (3/25)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
L: Buffalo Chicken Salad
D: Shrimp Scampi Tacos with Caesar Salad Slaw with Best Guacamole (½ recipe) and 12 tortilla chips
Total Calories: 1,348* Protein: 106g
WEDNESDAY (3/26)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad over 2 cups mixed greens and ¼ cup pistachios
D: Chicken Egg Roll Bowl (recipe x 2)
Total Calories: 1,359* Protein: 117.5g
THURSDAY (3/27)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
L: LEFTOVER Chicken Egg Roll Bowl
D: Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Arugula Salad
Total Calories: 1,378* Protein: 109.5g
FRIDAY (3/28)
B: Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowl (½ recipe)
L: Chickpea Tuna Salad over 2 cups mixed greens and ¼ cup pistachios
D: Pan Seared Fish with Olive Chimichurri with Lemon Parsley Foil-Packet Potatoes and String Beans with Garlic and Oil
Total Calories: 1,255* Protein: 100g
SATURDAY (3/29)
B: Crustless Sausage and Spinach Quiche and an orange
L: Roast Beef Sandwich with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan (recipe x 4) and Creamy Cucumber Salad
D: DINNER OUT
Total Calories: 678* Protein: 53.5g
SUNDAY (3/30)
B: Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl (recipe x 4)
L: Air Fryer Chicken Breasts and Warm Salad with Artichoke Hearts Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella (recipe x 4)
D: Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce with Air Fryer Radishes and Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta (½ recipe)
Total Calories: 1,164* Protein: 101.5g
*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
- 4 medium oranges
- 1 (12-ounce) container fresh strawberries
- 1 (6-ounce) container fresh berries (your choice)
- 1 small PLUS 1 medium lime
- 3 medium PLUS 1 large lemon
- 4 medium (6-ounce) Hass avocados
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 small bell pepper (your choice, for Breakfast Scramble)
- 1 small jalapeño (optional, for Guacamole)
- 2 pounds baby gold or red potatoes
- 1 pound string beans
- 1 pound radishes
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 small bunch celery
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 2 large heads garlic
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 small bag baby carrots
- 2 medium bunches scallions (you need about 14)
- 1 large bag slaw mix (such cabbage with carrots or broccoli slaw)
- 1 (12-ounce) clamshell/bag baby spinach
- 1 (12-ounce) clamshell/bag baby arugula
- 1 (5-ounce) clamshell/bag mixed greens
- ¾ pound Romaine hearts (or 1 large head Romaine lettuce)
- 1 small head Romaine or Bibb lettuce
- 1 small bunch/container fresh dill
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 medium bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1 medium tomato (optional, for Guacamole)
- 1 small PLUS 2 medium red onions
- 1 small yellow onion
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 pound 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 pounds 93% lean ground chicken
- 2 pounds (5) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 links (8 ½ ounces total) sweet Italian turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 small package diced pancetta (if buying from the deli, you need 1 ounce)
- ¾ pound fresh deli or cooked roast beef
- 1 pound peeled and deveined, tail-off jumbo shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds (4) white fish fillets (such as branzino, red snapper, halibut, cod, etc.)
- 1 ½ pounds (4) bone-in pork chops
Condiments and Spices
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Canola oil
- Avocado oil spray
- Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
- Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
- Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
- Adobo seasoning salt
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Oregano
- Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- Nutmeg
- Mayonnaise
- Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- Red wine vinegar
- Onion powder
- Dried parsley
- Balsamic vinegar
- Reduced sodium soy sauce*
- Unseasoned rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Sweet chili sauce
- Chili crunch (such as S & B)
- Sriracha sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Dijon mustard
- Mirin or dry sherry
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
- 1 18-pack large eggs
- 1 bottle/jar light blue cheese dressing (or ingredients to make your own. Optional, for Buffalo Chicken Wraps)
- 1 (1-pound) container extra-firm tofu
- 1 small package egg roll wrappers
- 1 small box butter
- 1 (8-ounce) container half and half
- 1 (8-ounce) container 2% milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container almond, oat, or milk of your choice
- 1 (6-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 (6-ounce) container plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 medium wedge fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16-ounce) container low fat cottage cheese (I love Good Culture)
- 1 (8-ounce) log or ball fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 small block or bag shredded light Havarti or cheddar cheese
Grains*
- 1 (10-ounce) baguette or French bread
- 1 medium bag tortilla chips
- 1 small package corn tortillas (you need 8)
- 1 small package dry brown rice (or 2 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 small package dry white rice (or 4 cups pre-cooked)
- 1 package whole wheat spaghetti
Canned and Jarred
- 1 (4-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (25-ounce) jar tomato basil pomodoro sauce (or your favorite marinara)
- 1 small jar/container salsa (can buy fresh refrigerated, if desired)
- 1 small jar sundried tomatoes in oil
- 1 medium jar roasted red pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts
- 1 medium jar capers
- 1 small jar pitted green olives
- 1 small jar/can anchovy fillets
- 1 (6-ounce) can wild albacore tuna in water
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 (14-ounce) can/carton chicken stock or broth
- 1 small jar peanut butter
Frozen
- 1 small package shelled edamame
- 1 large bag frozen blueberries (you need almost 3 cups)
- 1 large bag frozen sliced strawberries (you need almost 3 cups)
Misc. Dry Goods
- 1 small package slivered almonds (if buying from bulk bin, you need 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 1 small package shelled roasted pistachios (if buying from bulk bin, you need ½ cup)
- Monk fruit sweetener, honey, maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
- 1 small package vanilla protein powder
- Chia seeds (optional, for Smoothie Bowl)
Non-Food Items
*You can buy gluten free, if desired