Here are 3 high protein diet recipes for gaining weight, along with the steps for making each one.
These recipes are adapted from the web search results, so you can check the original sources for more details.
1. Strawberry S'Mores Crepes with Chocolate Almond Butter
This delicious breakfast is high in protein from eggs, cottage cheese, and almond butter. It also provides healthy fats and carbs from the nuts, strawberries, and marshmallows.
- To make the crepes, blend 4 eggs, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute. Repeat with the remaining batter to make about 8 crepes.
- To make the chocolate almond butter, melt 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each one, until smooth.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of almond butter and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- To assemble the crepes, spread about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate almond butter over each crepe. Top with sliced strawberries and mini marshmallows. Fold or roll up the crepes and enjoy!
2. Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
This hearty casserole is packed with protein from eggs and sausage, as well as fiber and antioxidants from sweet potatoes and kale. It's easy to make ahead and reheat for a quick breakfast.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Peel and dice 2 large sweet potatoes and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and microwave for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound of ground turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain the excess fat and transfer to a large bowl.
- In the same skillet, add 2 teaspoons of oil and sauté 1 chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add 4 cups of chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Add the kale mixture to the sausage bowl and toss to combine.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 12 eggs, 1/4 cup of milk, salt, pepper, and dried oregano to taste.
- To assemble the casserole, spread the sweet potato chunks evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over them. Spoon the sausage and kale mixture over the cheese layer. Pour the egg mixture over everything and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
3. High Protein Overnight Oats
This simple no-cook recipe is perfect for busy mornings or post-workout snacks. You can customize it with your favorite toppings and flavors. It's high in protein from oats, milk, yogurt, and protein powder.
- In a large bowl or jar, combine 2 cups of rolled oats, 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, 2 cups of milk (dairy or plant-based), 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until everything is well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats again and add more milk if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Divide into 4 servings and top with your choice of fruits, nuts, seeds, nut butter, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, granola, etc.
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