A common problem people encounter when they’re watching their calorie intake is not getting enough protein.

This is why it’s important to find easy,high-protein, low-calorierecipes you enjoy.

Breakfast

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Want a high-protein fish but tired of tuna salad?

Sweet and Spicy Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This smoked salmon sandwich is a tasty way to get a ton of protein for less than 3oo calories.

Get our recipe for ourSmoked Salmon Sandwich.

For an added 4 grams of protein, try ourhomemade cranberry orange granola.

Smoked salmon sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Throw on some of your favorite fruit,and you’ll have a protein-rich treat for only 330 calories.

Get our recipe forGreek Yogurt Parfaits.

Get our recipe forProtein-Packed Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

Vegetarian yogurt parfait

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forBreakfast Tacos with Bacon and Spinach.

Get our recipe forLight and Fluffy Banana Pancakes.

Get our recipe forTurkey-Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash.

Healthy blueberry pancakes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Enjoy with chimichurri sauce for a meal you’ll be thinking about the rest of the day.

Get our recipe forHearty Steak and Eggs with Chimichurri.

Sunrise Sandwich

After tasting this breakfast sandwich, you’ll want to eat it every day.

Breakfast tacos with bacon and spinach

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forSunrise Sandwich.

These ingredients also provide about 16 grams of vegetarian-friendly proteinall for only 330 calories.

Get our recipe forBlack Bean Omelets.

Healthy banana pancakes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forBreakfast Pizzas.

Get our recipe forItalian Hash.

Get our recipe forKeto Breakfast Sandwich.

turkey sweet potato breakfast hash in cast iron skillet

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Get our recipe forSalmon Scrambled Eggs.

Enjoy it by itself or pair it with rice.

Get our recipe forBeef Stir-Fry.

Crispy ham omelette with cheese and mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forChicken Burger.

That certainly beats the deep-fried version you’d get at your favorite restaurant chain.

Get our recipe forBuffalo Wings.

Paleo steak & eggs with chimichurri

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Chicken Scaloppine

Combining chicken breast and prosciutto gives you plenty of proteinall for only 280 calories.

Serve with a side salad or enjoy with some rice and veggies.

Get our recipe forChicken Scaloppine.

Sunrise sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forChimichurri Scallops.

Get our recipe forPrime Rib.

Get our recipe forSausage and Mushroom Frittata.

Black bean omelet

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forBloody Mary Skirt Steak.

Get our recipe forFlank Steak and Vegetables.

Get our recipe forSeared Swordfish.

Healthy breakfast pizzas

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Keto-Friendly BBQ Pork

BBQ pork doesn’t have to be calorie-dense and heavy in added sugars.

This healthier alternative recipe is only 385 calories but provides an impressive 40 grams of protein per serving.

Get our recipe forKeto BBQ Pork.

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Paleo sweet and spicy beef

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Chicken burger with sundried tomato aolia

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy fiery buffalo wings

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Paleo chicken scaloppine

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Paleo scallops with chimichurri

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Low calorie prime rib with italian herb sausage

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Paleo sausage frittata with mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy bloody mary skirt steak

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

grilled flank steak veggie pockets wasabi macadamia aioli

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seared ginger cumin swordfish with blueberry avocado salsa

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keto shredded pork shoulder in a white bowl

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