High Protein Meal Prep Recipes: Mango Protein Cake, Protein Mac + Cheese, Beef Stew

Breakfast

Delicious and Healthy Recipes to Kickstart Your Day: Mango Protein Cake, Scrambled Eggs with Sweet Potatoes, Mac and Cheese with Ground Turkey and Ground Chicken, and Beef Stew with Riced Cauliflower

Mango Protein Cake

Start your day off with a burst of tropical flavors and a healthy dose of protein. This mango protein cake is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to fuel your morning!

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
¾ cups protein powder
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 cups milk (or water)
¼ cup olive oil
2 eggs
1 bag frozen mango (thawed)
¼ cup chia seeds
cooking spray

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray container of choice with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, mix in flour, protein powder and baking powder. Stir until combined.

3. Mix in milk, olive oil and eggs, being careful to not over mix. Stir in thawed mango and chia seeds.

4. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Enjoy!

Scrambled Eggs with Sweet Potatoes

This hearty and nutritious breakfast combines protein-rich eggs with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, creating a delightful flavor combination that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ bag shredded kale
18 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook until they are tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add shredded kale and sauté.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty side.
4. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked to your desired consistency.
5. Stir the sweet potatoes and scrambled eggs together. Enjoy!

Lunch

Protein Mac and Cheese

Enjoy a healthier version of the classic mac and cheese by adding lean ground turkey and ground chicken for a protein boost, along with nutritious veggies like frozen peas and shredded kale.

Ingredients:
1 box macaroni or your favorite pasta
½ lb lean ground turkey
½ lb lean ground chicken
1 bag frozen peas
½ bag shredded kale
2 cups Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar cheese (shredded)
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the macaroni or pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey and ground chicken until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the frozen peas and shredded kale to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Combine mac+ cheese with turkey/chicken/veggie mixture. Stir together until well incorporated.
8. Enjoy!

Dinner

Beef Stew

Ingredients:
1 package of beef stew meat
1 package frozen peas
2 large onions, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
1 head of garlic, finely dices
1 carton cherry tomatoes
1 can no-salt added diced tomatoes
1 package of beef bone broth
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Sauté onions, celery, carrots and salt + pepper on medium heat until browned. Add in garlic, and beef being careful to not burn garlic.
2. Add in cherry tomatoes, can of diced tomatoes and bone broth.
3. Simmer on low for 50 minutes OR in a pressure cooker on High for 30 minutes.
4. Enjoy!