3 Healthy & High Protein Meal Prep Recipes (That Actually Taste Amazing!)

Say hello to your new favourite meal prep! Balancing nutrition and flavour can be a challenge, but these three recipes by @mirandabrady make it deliciously simple. 

The Choc PB Protein Rice Krispies offer a satisfying snack rich in protein and healthy fats from peanut butter, supporting muscle repair and satiety. The Lemon & Blueberry Baked Oats provide a fibre rich breakfast option, with oats known for their cholesterol lowering properties and blueberries offering antioxidants that support heart health and cognitive function. For dinner, the One Pan Chicken Fajita Traybake delivers lean protein from chicken and a variety of vitamins from colourful capsicums and onions, all in a convenient, low fat preparation. Together, these meals support muscle maintenance, heart health and overall wellbeing, making healthy eating both enjoyable and sustainable.

Two of these recipes include Nu Harvest’s THRIVE Plant Protein. THRIVE is so much more than just a protein powder. It’s a functional wellness formula crafted with a powerful blend of superfoods, essential minerals and adaptogenic ingredients to support sustained energy, muscle recovery & digestive health - making these recipes as nutritious as they are delicious!

Here's what’s inside:

• Psyllium Husk - a gut loving source of fibre to support digestion and blood sugar regulation
• Organic Maca Powder - for sustained energy, endurance and a natural mood boost
• Siberian Ginseng - to help your body adapt to stress and support immune health
• Magnesium - essential for energy production, muscle function, and recovery
• Digestive Enzymes - to support better nutrient breakdown and absorption
• Zinc - a key mineral that supports immunity, cell repair, and over 100 enzymatic functions in the body.

THRIVE is vegan, gluten free, and free from refined sugars and artificial ingredients. With its smooth Vanilla Pancake Batter flavour, it blends effortlessly into baking - making it the ideal way to enjoy a sweet treat that’s both satisfying and genuinely nourishing.

Why you'll love these recipes

• Quick & easy: all three recipes are designed with busy schedules in mind - minimal prep, simple steps, and easy cleanup make them perfect for everyday life.
• High in protein: from THRIVE Plant Protein to Greek yogurt and chicken, each recipe is packed with protein to keep you full and support muscle recovery.
• Balanced nutrition: whether it's healthy fats from avocado and nuts, fibre rich oats, or antioxidant packed blueberries, you're getting a variety of nutrients in every bite.
• Deliciously satisfying: these meals prove that healthy eating doesn’t mean boring - think gooey chocolate treats, yummy baked oats and sizzling fajitas that hit the spot.

Choc Peanut Butter Rice Crispies

These no bake bars are a perfect snack! Made with natural peanut butter, they deliver a solid boost of plant based protein and healthy fats to help keep you full and support muscle recovery. THRIVE Plant Protein amps up the protein content even further while providing lots of added benefits, making them a great option after a workout or as an energising snack. With around 11 grams of protein per serve, they’re a simple and tasty way to power through your day.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (120g)
• 1/2 cup rice malt syrup or honey (120g)
• 3 cups rice crisps (100g)
• 1/4 cup Vanilla Pancake Batter or Chocolate THRIVE Plant Protein (30g)
• 100g chocolate, melted

Here’s How To Make It

1. Mix the peanut butter and rice malt syrup together in a bowl (add 1/2 tbs melted coconut oil if the peanut butter isn’t runny or microwave for 30 seconds if needed so it’s easier to mix).
2. Add the rice crisps and protein powder, mix until well combined.
3. Spread the mixture into a lined container/brownie tin and press down with a spatula.
4. Heat the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments until melted. Pour on top, optional to sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
5. Place in the fridge or freezer for at least an hour to set. Slice into 12 squares.

Serves 12: 165 cals, P 11.1g, 16.5g, F 7.8g 

Lemon & Blueberry Baked Oats

Start your morning with this delicious breakfast. Oats are a fantastic source of soluble fibre, which aids in digestion and helps maintain steady blood sugar levels. Blueberries bring a burst of antioxidants, supporting heart health and cognitive function. The addition of Vanilla Pancake Batter THRIVE Plant Protein and Greek yogurt elevates the protein content, promoting muscle maintenance and prolonged satiety. A hint of lemon zest not only adds a refreshing flavour but also provides vitamin C, enhancing iron absorption and immune support.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 ½ cups milk of choice
• 2 cups oats
• 1/4 cup Vanilla Pancake Batter THRIVE Plant Protein (30g) 
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup flaked almonds
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt, to serve 

Here’s How To Make It

1. Mash the bananas in an oven proof baking dish.
2. Mix in the maple syrup, milk, lemon juice & zest, oats, protein powder and baking powder.
3. Fold in 1/2 the blueberries then top with remaining blueberries and almonds.
4. Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes or until golden and set.
5. Cool slightly, then divide into 4 portions and top with yoghurt. Serve cold or warm.

Serves 4, 356 cals, P 21.6g, C 47.2g, F 9.8g

 

One Pan Chicken Fajita Traybake

Weeknight dinner doesn’t get much easier (or tastier!) than this one-pan wonder. Lean chicken, colourful capsicum and red onion are tossed with fajita seasoning and roasted to perfection, creating a high protein, veggie packed meal with minimal fuss. Served with creamy Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, and warm tortillas, it offers a balanced mix of protein, fibre and healthy fats. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that fits seamlessly into your weekly rotation.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, sliced
• 3 capsicums, sliced
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 1 packet fajita seasoning
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt (240g)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 12 mini flour or corn tortillas, warmed
• Fresh coriander, optional

Here’s How To Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. 
2. Add the chicken, capsicum and red onion to a large baking tray. Drizzle over olive oil and fajita seasoning, toss well to coat.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway or until chicken is cooked through and browned. 
4. Mix the yoghurt, lime juice, honey together. Season with chili & lime salt to taste.
5. Mash the avocado in a bowl, season with chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
6. Warm the tortillas then top with lime & honey yoghurt, avocado and coriander to serve. 

Serves 4, 474 cals, P 40.1g, C 52g, F 12.9g

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