These 15 high-protein spring recipes will keep you going 'til summer

The sun is finally coming out (kind of), plants are starting to bloom, and it seems like spring is finally beginning. All throughout the cold winter months, we turned to high-protein recipes time and time again to keep us full and cozy, but protein goals don’t end with the nicer weather, and neither do our high-protein recipes! We’ve got plenty of protein-packed meals perfect for spring, with tons of seasonal produce and bright, fresh flavors. I gathered 15 of our favorite high-protein spring recipes to help you to keep hitting your goals as the weather changes.

You know what's always in season and easy to pack full of protein? Bowls! We've got plenty of them, and several are perfect for the spring season. Check out our heavy-hitting peanut chicken protein bowls, Greek power bowls, and Greek salad cottage cheese bowl. The bowls don't stop there. We've got plenty of protein-packed bowls of pasta, like our one-pot shrimp primavera, cottage cheese Alfredo, and high-protein creamy chicken & gnocchi.

This spring, it's easier than ever to hit your protein goals, thanks to these 15 fresh and hearty recipes.

Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls

We've created countless bowls that we love, but when we're craving a high-protein chicken dinner (or packed lunch), we turn to this peanut chicken bowl. With a homemade peanut dressing, sliced chicken, sweet potato, spinach, and avocado, this healthy dinner is one we love.

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

Thinly sliced beef, melty cheese, onions, and peppers are all tucked into a blanched cabbage wrap for —what’s not to love? They’re everything you love about the OG Philly cheesesteak, without the bread.

One-Pot Shrimp Primavera

A pasta that's full of veggies AND high-protein? Sign us up! This easy one-pot pasta comes together quickly and gets your daily veggies in. We use some of our favorite spring veggies for primavera, but use what you have!

Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts the perfect meat for stuffing with delicious things. Here, a springy mix of asparagus, fresh mozz, and sun-dried tomatoes wakes up this weekday workhorse in a recipe that’s quick enough for Tuesday night, but special enough for a weekend dinner party.

Seitan Lomo Saltado

If you've never tried lomo saltado before, then let us convince you—this is your sign. While this dish is typically made using beef, we found this recipe to be the perfect opportunity to sub in seitan to create a delicious, fully satisfying vegan meal

Greek Power Bowls

This grain bowl is not only packed with protein, but it’s endlessly versatile. It starts with a brown rice or quinoa base, then layers in chicken breasts, Greek-inspired fresh veggies, feta, and a simple, fresh dressing that ties everything together.

Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is an easy, beloved pasta dish, but with all that cream and cheese, it isn’t exactly a dietician’s dream. We decided to make a version with less fat and more protein. This classic creamy sauce already had a place in our hearts, but adding cottage cheese and spinach took the love to new heights.

High-Protein Chicken Parm Pizza

This high-protein chicken Parm pizza, made with a baked ground chicken crust, becomes golden and filled with flavor, perfect for topping with marinara and melty mozzarella.

Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowls

Chickpeas are our current obsession, so when we set out to create this vegetarian dinner (that's perfect for meal prep), we knew we had to combine them with our other obsession: peanut sauce. Put them together, and you've got paradise for dinner.

Goddess Bowls

Green goddess anything gets us excited, which led us to create these filling, veggie-packed goddess bowls. An easy chicken dinner or healthy make-ahead lunch, these bowls combine nutritious powerhouses—brown rice, avocado, roasted asparagus, and sweet cherry tomatoes—with a creamy, herby dressing that beats out the pre-packaged stuff any day.

Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowl

Packed with protein, nutrient-rich vegetables, and healthy fats (not to mention a whole lot of flavor), these Mediterranean bowls are the perfect breakfast, lunch, or satisfying snack.

Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner

This chicken shawarma sheet-pan dinner is the perfect meal for those nights when you just need something easy yet satisfying. Strips of chicken thigh are marinated in Greek yogurt, cumin, coriander, and paprika, roasted on a sheet pan with red onion, then topped with a bright cucumber-tomato salad and plenty of herby tahini yogurt dressing.

Nicoise Salad

A classic French dish, Niçoise salad is a composed salad—similar to the American Cobb—that we can’t help but reach for in the spring and summer months. It’s got everything: briny flavors, hits of umami, jammy eggs, hearty potatoes, and fresh veggies

High-Protein Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

Loaded with bacon and spinach in a garlic herb sauce, this one-pan dinner is sure to become your go-to weeknight meal. It's packed with plenty of protein, pillowy gnocchi, and an ultra-creamy sauce.

Chicken Club Egg White Wrap

Made with just two ingredients (plus a little salt), these protein-packed wraps are perfect for stuffing with whatever you desire. The chicken club is not required, but highly encouraged.