High-protein recipes are perfect for workdays.
They are filling enough to keep you energized throughout the day. I will disclose my top 11 work lunch recipes in this article.
Beyond the high protein, each of these meals is make-ahead friendly, which saves you time and energy.
Read on to find out more.
1) Pad Thai Quinoa Bowl By Allrecipes
Quinoa is high in protein. Adding it to the ingredients’ list takes this dish to a whole new level. It also introduces a nutty flavor to the mix, which makes every mouthful satisfying and exciting.
2)Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta and Tomatoes By Eating Well
This is another of my favorite meal prep lunch ideas. This grain bowl features a lot of healthy and refreshing ingredients. It is packed with tons of refreshing flavor and plant-based protein.
3)Tortellini Salad By Simplyrecipes
Rumor has it that this salad tastes better the next day. So, it perfectly qualifies as a make-ahead-friendly meal. This is a light, but incredibly filling meal.
4)Salmon Teriyaki Bowls By Allrecipes
With just 5 ingredients, you can whip up this classic treat for lunch. It is light and high in protein to keep you full throughout the day.
5)Dill Pickle Chicken Salad By Two Peas and Their Pod
Shredded chicken boosts the protein in this salad. With this in your lunch box, you wouldn’t stop craving the first bite all morning.
6)Tuna Salad By Inspired Taste
You can use this salad for sandwiches (which fits perfectly as a lunch box meal), or snacks. It is incredibly flavorful, quick to whip up, and high in protein (>20g).
7)Buffalo Chicken Salad By Wholesome Yum
Buffalo chicken salad is a delicious and satisfying meal prep lunch idea for work. It combines veggies and chicken for a spicy-flavored, no-cook delicacy.
8)BBQ Chicken Salad By Lil Luna
BBQ chicken salad promises to load you up with enough protein to keep you full and energized all day. Additionally, its incredible flavor will fill your mouth with yummy goodness.
9)Quinoa and Black Bean Burger By The Spruce Eats
Whether you are a vegan or non-vegan, this burger is a total BANGER. It tastes so good that you won’t mind what ingredient was used.
10)Chicken Rice Bowls By Whitney Bond
This is an asian-inspired recipe. I can’t get enough of this meal – especially when I eat it for lunch. It satisfies me, fills my body with enough protein, and leaves me full till night, or sometimes the next day.
11)Chicken and Cheddar Lettuce Wraps By Eating Well
Chicken and cheddar lettuce wraps are tasty. Each bite feels like the perfect afternoon treat. It is also easy to whip up and can be made ahead.
These high-protein meal prep lunches prove that eating well at work doesn’t have to be complicated or boring.
Try a few, rotate your favorites, and let me know which recipe becomes your go-to lunch, I’d love to hear!
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