healthy high protein dinner recipes for short girlies (under 15 minutes, 30+ grams protein!)
1️⃣ Bruschetta Bowl
ingredients: 3 oz chicken thighs cooked, 2 cups arugula, 1/2 cup sliced grape tomatoes, 1/3 cup mozzarella pearls, olive oil spray, balsamic glaze, salt & pepper, 1 tbsp minced basil, 1/3 chopped tomato
protein: 40g
2️⃣ Air Fryer Fruity Chicken Skewers
ingredients: 4 oz chicken breast cubed, 3 pineapple pieces, 3 apple pieces, 2 red pepper pieces, 3 onion pieces, marinated with olive oil spray, 1/2 tsp ginger, chili powder & salt. 1/4cup quinoa for side
protein: 40g
3️⃣ Easy Turkey Taco Chili
ingredients: (4-5 servings) 1lb lean ground turkey cooked @siete taco seasoning, 1 zucchini sliced, 1 can black beans, 1 can sweet corn, 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes, chicken broth. mix together and let simmer. top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 1/3 cup non fat greek yogurt, 1/4 sliced avocado, 5 smashed tortilla chips
protein: 35g
4️⃣ Meatball Macro Bowl
ingredients: 4-5 Trader Joe’s chicken meatballs, 1/2 cup broccoli, tbsp green onion sliced, 1/2 cup cucumber slices, 1/3 cup cooked rice, 1/3 cup edamame, 1/3 cup sliced carrots, sesame seeds, chili flakes
protein: 30g
5️⃣ Low Calorie Beef Tacos
ingredients: 3 oz lean ground beef cooked, 1/3 cup nonfat greek yogurt, 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup Mexican shredded cheese, 3 jicama wraps
protein: 30g
my petite clients often make the mistake of eating smaller portions and trying to restrict calories to lose fat😩
this will leave you tired, hungry, and bingeing later