Quick answer
How much protein makes a meal high-protein?
As a guide we count at least 20 g of protein per serving — enough to fill you up and support your muscles. Every recipe shows its nutrition, so you can keep track.
High-protein
Protein is the foundation, whether you're building muscle or want to stay full longer. Find high-protein meals — meat, fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy — from quick lunches to post-workout food. Tasty, filling, and with numbers that add up.
Best recipes
Yeasted blueberry buns with curd cheese and crumble
Apricot kolaches with curd cheese and almond crumble
Savory asparagus tart with bacon and yogurt
Club sandwich with chicken, cheese and fries
Easter jidáše with honey and lemon zest
Crema catalana with orange zest and cinnamon
Soft honey gingerbread cookies that never go hard
Pumpkin soup with crispy bacon
Apple, spinach and caramelized onion quesadilla
Plum ricotta cake with almonds
Burrata with grilled nectarines and pistachios
Light and airy génoise sponge cake
Honey chicken drumsticks with pumpkin ragout
Simple chocolate cake
Pita bread with meatballs and vegetables
Baked pancakes with fruit and cream cheese
Tartlets with light ricotta and curd cheese cream
Zucchini stuffed with ground meat
Sesame-crusted salmon with fragrant coriander
Savory bundt cake with ham and cheese (and more)
Mussels in white wine aren't just a summer dish
Baked brussels sprouts with walnuts
Santa maria four-cheese quesadilla
Two-tone mascarpone dessert
Frequently asked questions
How much protein do I need per day?
Roughly 0.8–1 g per kilo of body weight, or 1.4–2 g if you train regularly. Spread it across the day's meals — your body puts it to better use than one giant serving.
Which foods have the most protein?
Chicken and turkey, fish, eggs, quark and Greek yogurt, legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans), and tofu. Combine them and the protein adds up fast.
How do I get enough protein without meat?
Eggs, quark, Greek yogurt, legumes, tofu, or tempeh. Pair legumes with a grain — lentils with rice, say — and you've got complete protein without any meat.
Do I need protein right after a workout?
Leave the stopwatch alone. What counts is your total daily intake — a protein-rich meal within a couple of hours of training is plenty.
Are these meals good for weight loss?
Yes. Protein keeps you full, so you snack less between meals. Pick lean sources and lighter cooking and you've got food that helps you stay in shape.