8 High-Protein Recipes for Easter

Protein: ~25g per serving

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs + 2 egg whites
• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup diced bell peppers and spinach
• Salt, pepper, olive oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies in olive oil for 2–3 mins.
2. Whisk eggs and egg whites together, and pour over veggies.
3. Stir in cottage cheese as the eggs begin to cook.
4. Cook until set. Season and serve.

Protein: ~8g per 2 halves

Why it's great: A leaner, protein-packed take on a classic.

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 oz smoked salmon (finely chopped)
• Chives, paprika, salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Halve eggs, remove yolks, and mix with yogurt, mustard, and seasonings.
2. Spoon or pipe the mixture back in.
3. Top with smoked salmon and chives.

Protein: ~30g per chop

Why it's great: A traditional Easter centerpiece with a protein boost.

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb chops
• Garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Rub chops with herbs, garlic, and olive oil.
2. Sear in a hot pan 2–3 mins per side, then finish in oven at 400°F for ~8 mins.
3. Rest before serving.

Protein: ~25g per slice

Why it's great: Easy to make ahead, works for brunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
• ½ cup asparagus, diced
• ½ cup zucchini or peas
• ¼ cup feta cheese
• Salt, pepper, herbs

Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies briefly.
2. Whisk eggs, fold in chicken, veggies, and feta.
3. Pour into a greased baking dish or skillet.
4. Bake at 375°F for ~25 mins.

Protein: ~20g per serving

Why it's great: Sweet and festive, but packed with protein.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup oat flour
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup grated carrot
• ¼ tsp cinnamon, nutmeg
• Splash of almond milk

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients until batter forms.
2. Cook pancakes on a non-stick pan until golden.
3. Top with Greek yogurt, walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Protein: ~40g per serving

Why it's great: Elegant enough for Easter dinner, packed with lean protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• ½ cup ricotta
• ½ cup spinach (cooked & chopped)
• Garlic, lemon zest, salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice a pocket in each breast.
2. Mix ricotta, spinach, and seasonings. Stuff into chicken.
3. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 mins.

Protein: ~30g

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• ½ block firm tofu (cubed)
• 1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers or whatever veggies you have on hand!)
• Soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic

Instructions:

1. Pan-fry tofu until golden. Set aside.
2. Scramble eggs in the same pan.
3. Add veggies and tofu back in, stir-fry with soy sauce and garlic.
4. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Protein: ~22g per serving

Ingredients:

• 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp mustard
• ½ celery stalk (diced)
• Salt, pepper, paprika

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Serve on whole-grain bread, in a lettuce wrap, or with crackers.

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