20 High Protein Low Fat Recipes You'll Love (2024)

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Need to eat more protein but have to stay away from fats? These high protein low fat meals are perfect for your needs.

The Atkins diet was known to help you lose more weight than the standard low-fat, high carb diet – at least in the short term. Because of the high protein content.

There is good news. Studies show that high protein diets that are low in fat are just as effective as the Atkins diet in helping you lose weight.

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1. Healthy Turkey Meatballs

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These meatballs are made with ground turkey. Which is low in fat and packed with protein. A 3 oz. serving provides more than 40% of your daily protein needs.

You’ll need to chop up your onions, garlic, and celery in a food processor. This one should do the trick. It’s also a low-calorie meal.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 183
  • Fats: 2.5g
  • Protein: 30.7g
  • Carbs: 12g
  • Fiber: 3.1g
  • Sugar: 2.9g

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2. Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

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For the meaty texture, you’ll be using seitan. A 3.0 oz serving provides more than 40% of your daily protein needs.

You can make seitan at home. You’ll need to stock up on some vital wheat gluten, which you can find here.

The nutritional yeast adds cheesiness. If you need to stock up on nutritional yeast, you can get some here.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 400
  • Fats: 4.8g
  • Protein: 49.5g
  • Carbs: 39.2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 6.4g

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3. Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders

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These baked chicken tenders are juicy, tender, and nicely seasoned.

The paprika adds sweetness, while the lemon juice adds some tang. Meanwhile, the whole grain mustard adds some heat, but nothing the kiddos can’t handle.

This recipe is also a high protein low carb dinner.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 195
  • Fats: 4.6g
  • Protein: 28.5g
  • Carbs: 3.5g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 2.1g

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4. Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

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The key to these bites being so low in fat is that you use an air fryer. If you don’t have one yet, there’s a great deal on this high quality one right now.

Check out more high protein vegetarian recipes like this.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 63
  • Fats: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbs: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 1g

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5. Best Ever Butter Chicken In The Slow Cooker

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This butter chicken is creamy, saucy, and packed with aromatic spices. The best part is that it contains only 5 grams of fat. So, you can eat it without feeling guilty.

If you don’t happen to have a slow cooker, here’s a pretty budget-friendly slow cooker.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 288
  • Fats: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Carbs: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 10g

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6. Zucchini Turkey Burger

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Regular burgers are loaded with fat. Just one hamburger can have more than 20 grams of fat. This turkey burger is thick, juicy, and packed with flavor.

What you’ll love most about this burger is that it contains only 1.5 grams of fat. That’s 80% less fat than beef burgers.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 85
  • Fats: 1.5g
  • Protein: 17.8g
  • Carbs: 0.1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g

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7. Zucchini Boat Turkey Tacos

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These turkey tacos are perfect. You have zucchini stuffed with nicely seasoned ground turkey and topped with Mexican cheese blend.

You’ll be using a lot of spices. So, get out those measuring spoons. I like these ones because they don’t rust or get stained.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 239
  • Fats: 7g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Carbs: 13g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 8g

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8. 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

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This chicken teriyaki tastes just as good as takeout. The chicken is sweet and salty, savory, and has a nice umami flavor.

And making it is pretty easy. Just dump your ingredients in a crockpot and go. Easy, peasy.

This could also be a nice high protein freezer meal.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 312
  • Fats: 6g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Carbs: 33g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 8g

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9. Skinny Chicken Fajita Soup

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This soup is hearty, comforting, and spicy. The fire-roasted tomatoes add a nice smokiness, while the fajita seasoning adds some heat.

Store leftovers in air-tight freezer-safe containers to prevent freezer burn. These containers here are leak-proof and sustainable.

Check out more high protein soup recipes like this!

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 220
  • Fats: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbs: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 3g

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10. Healthy Turkey Chili

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This chili is chunky, yummy, and tasty. And it’s packed with ground turkey, kidney beans, and corn.

It’s not only packed with protein but fiber as well. In fact, one serving provides a whopping 70% of your daily fiber needs. Fiber is not only great for your digestion but fills you up too.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 336
  • Fats: 3.7g
  • Protein: 31.8g
  • Carbs: 46.7g
  • Fiber: 17.5g
  • Sugar: 9.5g

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11. Southwest Shrimp & Black Bean Salad

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This salad is tangy and savory and packed with sweet corn, black beans, ripened tomatoes, and succulent shrimp.

Shrimp is a great low-fat source of protein. A 3.0 oz. serving of shrimp provides close to 40% of your daily protein needs, and provides virtually little fat.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 234
  • Fats: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbs: 33g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sugar: 0g

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12. Skinny Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts

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Chicken breasts are also great sources of low-fat protein. But, let’s face it- they can taste like cardboard. These chicken breasts taste like anything but cardboard. They’re tender, juicy, and delicious.

It takes only 20 minutes to make them too. So, they’re perfect for those busy weekday evenings. Serve with rice and a Garden salad.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 160
  • Fats: 2g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Carbs: 1g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 0g

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13. Low Fat Seasoned Tilapia

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This tilapia is perfectly seasoned and crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside.

Making it is pretty easy. Just brush some melted butter on your tilapia and season. Then place on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 188
  • Fats: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Carbs: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 1g

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14. Skinny Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad

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This tuna salad is as good to eat, as it is to look at. It’s spicy too; this ain’t your momma’s tuna salad.

The celery and carrots add some crunch, as well as some sweetness. They also freshen up the tuna salad. Serve in lettuce leaves.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 78
  • Fats: 2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Carbs: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g

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15. Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

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This chili is hearty, chunky, and filled with deliciousness. And it doesn’t skimp on nutrition, either. One serving provides 18 grams of protein.

In fact, it takes only 5 minutes to cook. That’s because you use an Instant Pot. there’s a good price on this Instant Pot here.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 420
  • Fats: 2.2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Carbs: 89g
  • Fiber: 18g
  • Sugar:

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16. Healthy Baked Lemon Garlic Cod

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This lemon garlic cod is baked in a lemon garlic butter sauce. It’s flaky, tender, and packed with flavor.

Besides being naturally low in fat, cod is an excellent source of phosphorus, which you need for healthy bones. It is also rich in selenium, a potent antioxidant.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 258
  • Fats: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbs: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 0g

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17. Low Fat Pesto Spaghetti Squash

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Love some Italian eats? This is for you. Now, your traditional pesto is yummy, but just one tablespoon provides 9 grams of fat.

To get the cheesy taste, you use fortified nutritional yeast, which adds extra protein as well as vitamin B12. If you need to stock up on some, you can get some here.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 112
  • Fats: 1.3g
  • Protein: 7.4g
  • Carbs: 20.5g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 0g

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18. Low Fat High Protein Taco Soup

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Now, one beef taco can contain as much as 9.0 grams of fat.

This taco soup has all the flavors of a taco, without all the fat. It has nicely browned meat, chili beans, corn, and kidney beans.

The green chiles add a nice heat. Meanwhile, the fire-roasted tomatoes add smokiness.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 305
  • Fats: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Carbs: 43g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Sugar: 7g

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19. Vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes

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You’ve got hearty, filling spicy lentil Sloppy Joes served on a bed of spaghetti squash. It’s definitely a much healthier alternative to regular Sloppy Joes.

Meanwhile, spaghetti squash is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C. So, it helps fight free radical damage.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 358
  • Fats: 3.1g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Carbs: 69.7g
  • Fiber: 13.7g
  • Sugar: 11.9g

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20. Lean Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini

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This turkey tetrazzini is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender morsels of turkey/chicken breast. And it won’t expand your waistline.

The key to it being low in fat is that you use evaporated skim milk instead of butter and cream for your sauce.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 237
  • Fats: 2.3g
  • Protein: 23.2g
  • Carbs: 30.2g
  • Fiber:
  • Sugar:

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20 High Protein Low Fat Recipes You'll Love

Trying to cut the fats but want to get enough protein? These High Protein Low Fat Meals will be a perfect addition to your menu!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 1. Healthy Turkey Meatballs
  • 2. Vegan Philly Cheesesteak
  • 3. Mustard Baked Chicken Tenders
  • 4. Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
  • 5. Best Ever Butter Chicken In The Slow Cooker
  • 6. Zucchini Turkey Burger
  • 7. Zucchini Boat Turkey Tacos
  • 8. 5- Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki
  • 9. Skinny Chicken Fajita Soup
  • 10. Healthy Turkey Chili
  • 11. Southwest Shrimp & Black Bean Salad
  • 12. Skinny Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
  • 13. Low Fat Seasoned Tilapia
  • 14. Skinny Buffalo Ranch Tuna Salad
  • 15. Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili
  • 16. Healthy Baked Lemon Garlic Cod
  • 17. Low Fat Pesto Spaghetti Squash
  • 18. Low Fat High Protein Taco Soup
  • 19. Vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
  • 20. Lean Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini

Instructions

  • Scroll up to get a bunch of easy, yummy, and delicious recipes. Don't be afraid to get creative with the ingredients, you might discover a flavor you didn't know you liked.

  • Get your shopping list going and make sure you've got all the ingredients.

  • Get cooking and make your next High Protein Low Fat Meal!

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20 High Protein Low Fat Recipes You'll Love (2024)

FAQs

What foods are highest in protein and lowest in fat? ›

Choose protein sources that are nutrient-rich and lower in saturated fat and calories, such as:
  • Lean meats.
  • Seafood.
  • Beans.
  • Soy.
  • Low-fat dairy.
  • Eggs.
  • Nuts and seeds.

Can you lose weight on a high-protein diet? ›

Several clinical trials have found that consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

What food has carbs and protein no fat? ›

Some foods that are high in protein and carbohydrates but low in fat include:
  • Quinoa.
  • Brown rice.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Lentils.
  • Chickpeas.
  • Black beans.
  • Oatmeal.
  • Greek yogurt.
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What are lean meats high in protein? ›

To avoid unhealthy saturated fat, opt for lean or low-fat meat options such as lean ground beef, pork loin, or skinless chicken breasts. Fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel are not only rich in protein but also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

What is a high protein food without fat? ›

Lean protein sources, like skinless chicken breast, low-fat Greek Yogurt, and lentils, are generally low in fat and calories and can help you boost your protein intake. Plus, these foods can help you meet your needs for other essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.

What is high in protein but not in fat? ›

Some of the best sources of lean proteins include low-fat and fat-free dairy, skinless poultry, grass-fed meat, game meat, and a few low-carb, plant-based foods.

Does protein burn belly fat? ›

Protein also raises your metabolic rate and helps you to retain muscle mass during weight loss ( 13 , 14 , 15 ). Many observational studies show that people who eat more protein tend to have less abdominal fat than those who eat a lower protein diet ( 16 , 17 , 18 ).

What foods help burn belly fat? ›

Studies indicate that a diet rich in high-protein foods, such as eggs, fish, seafood, legumes, nuts, meat, and dairy results in overall less abdominal fat, more satiety, and an increased metabolic function. Adding fiber-rich foods to meals is also key to keeping off belly fat.

What happens if I eat only protein for a week? ›

Protein adds a metabolic burden on your body, especially on the kidneys. A high protein intake for a long time can cause digestive, kidney, and bone disorders. People with a very active lifestyle can tolerate higher amounts of protein than those with a sedentary lifestyle.

What are low-fat high protein snacks? ›

Here are 30 protein-loaded snacks that are healthy and portable, so you can enjoy them even when you're on the go.
  • Jerky. Jerky is meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and dried. ...
  • Trail mix. ...
  • Turkey roll-ups. ...
  • Greek yogurt parfait. ...
  • Veggies and yogurt dip. ...
  • Tuna. ...
  • Hard-boiled eggs. ...
  • Peanut butter celery sticks.

What is the healthiest protein to eat? ›

Generally, poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) and a variety of seafood (fish, crustaceans, mollusks) are your best bet. Eggs can be a good choice, too.

What are the top 5 leanest meats? ›

Here are the top 5 lean meats for weight loss and muscle gains.
  • CHICKEN BREASTS. These are the easiest to get hold of and most familiar. ...
  • RABBIT. This used to be a common sight on British dinner tables but is less popular today despite being one of the leanest meats around. ...
  • VENISON. ...
  • PHEASANT. ...
  • OSTRICH.

What can I combine with potatoes for complete protein? ›

Mutual Supplementation for Protein

Potatoes plus Milk equal complete protein. Seeds (sunflower, sesame, tree nuts) + Legumes = complete protein. Bread (grain) + Seeds (sunflower, sesame, tree nuts) = complete protein. Grains (like wheat, oats, rice) + Legumes (like beans, peas, peanuts) = complete protein.

What veggies have the most protein? ›

Among the highest protein vegetables are chickpeas, corn, spinach, artichoke hearts, and edamame. To get all of the amino acids your body needs, aim to eat a variety of foods, such as legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables throughout the day. U.S. Department of Agriculture.

What are low-fat high-protein snacks? ›

Here are 30 protein-loaded snacks that are healthy and portable, so you can enjoy them even when you're on the go.
  • Jerky. Jerky is meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and dried. ...
  • Trail mix. ...
  • Turkey roll-ups. ...
  • Greek yogurt parfait. ...
  • Veggies and yogurt dip. ...
  • Tuna. ...
  • Hard-boiled eggs. ...
  • Peanut butter celery sticks.

What meat has the highest protein lowest fat? ›

  1. Turkey breast (skinless) More than just a Thanksgiving staple, turkey breast contains 114 calories, 23.6g protein, 1.5g total fat, and . ...
  2. Chicken breast (skinless, boneless) ...
  3. Beef liver. ...
  4. Pork (ground, 96% lean) ...
  5. Beef (sirloin tip side steak) ...
  6. Ground beef (95% lean) ...
  7. Pork (chop) ...
  8. Duck meat (skinless)

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