Welcome to Protein Meal Prep: Part 1!

With my wedding just a few months away, I’m focusing on fueling my body with the right nutrients to feel my best on the big day. One of my main goals is hitting at least 100g of protein every day, and meal prepping has been a game changer in helping me stay on track. Each week, I’ll be sharing the recipes I “protein meal prep” to make sure I’m staying fueled, without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re also prepping for an event or just looking for simple ways to get more protein into your routine, this series is for you! Let’s get started with the first batch of meals!

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Protein Egg Bites

With super busy mornings, prepping breakfast has become my biggest priority, and egg bites are my GO-TO each week! There are endless combinations so they never get old. Plus, I’m a savory breakfast lover so these are perfect to satisfy my cravings and give me the protein I need to start the day.

Makes: about 12 egg bites | Protein: ~10g per egg bite

Ingredients:

• 7 eggs
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 10 links Trader Joe’s Breakfast Chicken Maple Sausage, diced
• Bell pepper, diced
• Spinach, diced
• Feta cheese
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a muffin tin.
2. Into a blender, combine the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
3. Evenly distribute the egg mix in the muffin tin, only filling each opening about halfway up. Add some bell pepper, spinach and chicken sausage to each.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
5. Let cool, transfer to a storage container and store in the fridge for an easy breakfast or snack.

Protein Overnight Oats

If you love a sweet but healthy, protein-packed breakfast, this one is for you!! The ingredients below are for one serving, so feel free to double, triple or quadruple the recipe based on how many you need for the week!

Makes: 1 serving | Protein: ~25g per serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp hemp seeds
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp greek yogurt
• 1 scoop collagen
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Maple syrup (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a container and mix well. Set in the fridge overnight and enjoy as an easy, on-the-go breakfast!

Meal Prep Snack Packs

Perfect for a protein snack or even a super quick lunch on busy days!! Again, the ingredients below are for 1 serving so make sure to adjust it based on how many packs you want to make.

Makes: 1 Snack Pack | Protein: ~29g per snack pack

Ingredients:

• 1 serving deli turkey or chicken
• 1 oz gruyere cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• 1 serving crackers (I used Simple Mills)
• 2-3 strawberries

Directions:

1. Into a container, add the deli meat, cheese and strawberries. Store in the fridge.
2. In a separate ziplock bag, store the crackers (these cannot go into the fridge or they will get soggy)!
3. Enjoy as an easy snack or lunch throughout the week.

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Looking for more high-protein recipes? Here are a few of my favorites!

• Taco Stuffed Peppers
• Gochujang Chicken Caesar
• High-Protein Chicken Salad