Just because it’s the holidays, doesn’t mean you can’t hit your protein goals! Check out these 25 high protein recipes that are perfect for Holiday Potlucks and Family Gatherings!
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High Protein Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
OK, so the Peanut butter chocolate cheesecake was my favorite thing ever, until I created this Triple Chocolate High Protein Vegan Cheesecake! It's 28 % protein and has 7 grams of fiber per serving, and is so easy to make! The filling is incredibly smooth and creamy and works great with the chocolate TVP crust!
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High Protein 7-Layer Taco Dip
I don't know about your family, but mine always had a version of a taco dip at pretty much any family get-together! This High Protein Vegan 7-Layer Taco Dip is perfect for potlucks or family gatherings and is so easy to make! It's 30% protein and 9 grams of fiber! It can be enjoyed with tortilla chips or on a warmed tortilla!
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High Protein “Bacon” Mac & Cheese
I took this to work the other day and I got "Wow, you brought bacon mac & cheese" for lunch?! So anyways, the point is, people can't tell this one is vegan! And it tastes incredible! This one is 31% protein and 9 g of fiber! The "bacon" part is made with TVP and the creamy cheese sauce is from extra firm silken tofu!
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Vegan Crab Rangoon Dip
If you like the taste of Crab Rangoon, you have got to try this dip! It's a cold dip that is packed with protein (it's literally 50% protein!!) and tons of flavor. It is pretty shocking how much it tastes like Crab Rangoon! This would be great to take to a Potluck, Family Gathering or just eat for a snack. It's super quick and easy to make as well!
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High Protein Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are perfect for a dinner party, potluck or family gathering and are so easy to make! These stuffed mushrooms are actually high protein (37%) and surprisingly filling because they also have 11 grams of fiber per serving!
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High Protein “Bacon” Scalloped Potatoes
These scalloped potatoes taste like junk food, in the best possible way! These would be perfect for a potluck, holiday gathering or just a random dinner! They are surprisingly 30% protein and 12.5 grams of fiber per serving!
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High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake
You know how some people put a recipe on their gravestone? THIS WOULD BE MINE! This High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake is 41% protein, which sounds insane. It's so good though that I would eat it even if it had no protein so it's just a bonus! This is an incredibly easy recipe to make; great for beginners! It makes 8 servings and would make a perfect pre or post-workout snack or dessert (also low-key, I will definitely be eating this for breakfast).
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8
High Protein Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
This sausage gravy is thick and hearty and is great scooped on top of biscuits. Great for a cold Christmas morning breakfast with family!
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High Protein Vegan Broccoli Salad
A high protein, vegan spin on the classic Broccoli Salad! It's creamy, salty, savory, sweet, smokey – it's got everything to make it strangely addictive! Easy to make and perfect for potlucks and BBQs!
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High Protein Stuffing
This high protein vegan stuffing recipe is going to blow your mind! We use TVP instead of bread in this stuffing recipe and while it still tastes like a classic fall stuffing, it's actually 49% protein. This is perfect for a holiday gathering or a potluck!
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High Protein Mushroom Gravy
Looking for a vegan gravy to slather all over mashed potatoes or whatever else you dream up? Check out this high protein mushroom gravy recipe. It's 52% protein, and is so good that you'll want to put it on everything!
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High Protein Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Looking for the Twice Baked Potato vibe, but don't feel like messing around with potato skins or waiting for the potatoes to bake in the oven for like forever? Check out this casserole, which has the exact same flavor but is way quicker to put together! Great for holiday gatherings and potlucks!
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High Protein Mac & Cheese
This High Protein Vegan Mac and Cheese has a silken tofu and nutritional yeast sauce, and is topped with TVP breadcrumbs!
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High Protein Twice Baked Potatoes
OMG!!! These Twice Baked Potatoes are amazing!!! And the best part – they are 25% protein, so you can meet your fitness goals while eating glorious potatoes! Take these to your next Potluck or Family Gathering and get ready for lots of compliments!
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High Protein Scalloped Potatoes
Take this high protein scalloped potato dish to your next Potluck or Family Gathering so you have a great answer when your random coworkers and relatives ask you where you get your protein! It’s a cozy, creamy dish that can be eaten as an entire meal or as a side to the main dish. Because of the extra firm silken tofu, it comes in at 25% protein (on a calorie basis)!
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High Protein Sweet Potato Gratin
This is a spin on scalloped potatoes; we’re using sweet potatoes instead! Because of the extra firm silken tofu, we end up at 25% protein!
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High Protein Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This high protein Spinach and Artichoke Dip is so delicious!! Instead of mayonnaise and fat that is normally used to make this dip, this uses silken tofu!
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High Protein Green Bean Casserole
This is not your ordinary Green Bean Casserole – this one delivers 39% protein! The macro magic comes from the Extra Firm Silken Tofu that is used to make the “condensed mushroom soup” that is typically used in this recipe. It’s really easy to make, tastes great, and the macros are good enough that you can enjoy the classic crispy onions on top!
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Vegan High Protein Shepherd’s Pie
This High Protein Vegan Shepherd's Pie is perfect for meal prepping or bringing to a potluck or family gathering! It's super easy to make and full of nutritious and filling vegetables and TVP (textured vegetable protein)! It's 31% protein and 12 grams of fiber per serving. A great warming meal for the colder seasons!
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High Protein Butternut Squash Lasagna
This Protein Butternut Squash Lasagna does take awhile to make, but in my opinion, it's totally worth it! Great for meal prepping!
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High Protein Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry
This Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry is amazingly 33% protein, because we used TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) as a substitute for rice (which would normally be used). It’s such a good Fall dish, easy to make and hard to screw up. It’s great for meal prep because it makes 4 servings!
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High Protein Tofu Scramble
Tofu Scramble is a classic for a reason – it’s high in protein (40%), super easy to make and very versatile. You can add literally any veggies you want and it will still taste awesome!
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Chocolate and Vanilla Pudding Pie
Are you looking for a silky, creamy holiday pudding pie this season? Look no further! This one is amazing and easy to make. It is also 20% protein which is pretty unheard of for any pie!
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