High Protein Recipes

Crispy Tempeh Sweet Potato Toasts with a Creamy Butter Bean Dip

June 3, 2026

This vibrant, protein-packed dinner is healthy, satisfying, and seriously delicious. Creamy butter bean dip is layered with roasted sweet potato toasts, fresh salad greens, pickled onion, avocado and crispy tamari tempeh for the perfect mix of flavours and textures. Packed with plant-based protein, fibre, and goodness, it’s the kind of meal that leaves you feeling…

Gado-Gado (Indonesian Peanut Sauce Salad)

May 5, 2026

Gado-gado is one of those recipes that instantly transports me back to Bali. I learned to make it on my first solo trip there, and it’s stayed with me ever since. It’s a traditional Indonesian salad made with blanched vegetables, crispy tempeh, tofu, and a rich, creamy peanut sauce that brings everything together. What I love…

Roasted Butternut Rigatoni with Creamy Miso Sauce and Pistachio Pesto

April 22, 2026

A cosy autumn pasta that’s all about flavour and texture. Think caramelised butternut pumpkin, a creamy silken tofu and miso sauce, and a bright pistachio herb drizzle to bring it all together. I used Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil the whole way through, from roasting to finishing, which really shows how versatile it is as…

Creamy Blue Spirulina Protein Smoothie

April 9, 2026

This is the protein smoothie that currently has me in a chokehold. Blended with banana, mango, creamy coconut yoghurt, flaxseed meal and plant-based vanilla protein, it delivers a smooth, tropical flavour whilst providing a boost of protein, fibre, and healthy fats. Eye-catching, delicious and perfect for post-workout recovery or an energising meal on the go.

High Protein Pesto Gnocchi Tray Bake

March 22, 2026

This crispy roasted gnocchi bake is one of those effortless, throw-it-all-on-a-tray meals that tastes far more impressive than the work involved. Gnocchi roasts alongside eggplant, broccoli, capsicum, and seitan until golden and caramelised, while pesto is stirred through at the end to keep it bright and fresh. Each serving packs around 46 g of plant-based protein and 11…

Tray Bake Peanut Ramen

February 26, 2026

This tray bake peanut ramen is seriously easy, all you need is one tray! The broth is mixed directly in the baking dish, then the noodles, seitan, edamame, and vegetables are piled on top and baked. No extra pots, no messy pans and no stress. It is creamy, spicy, and packed with flavour, with about 39 grams of protein…

Cherry Ripe Yoghurt Chia Cups

February 15, 2026

This Cherry Ripe inspired yoghurt chia cup is creamy, chocolatey and packed with feel good fuel. Made with coconut yoghurt, vanilla protein powder and chia seeds, it delivers approximately 25 to 27 grams of protein per serve, making it a satisfying and balanced breakfast or snack. Finished with a dark chocolate crackle layer, it’s the perfect…

High-Protein Pesto Pasta

February 11, 2026

This creamy high-protein pesto pasta proves comfort food and protein goals can absolutely coexist! Made with tofu, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, soy milk, and edamame beans, this plant-based pesto is rich, savoury, and smooth without tasting “protein-y.” Tossed through regular pasta, it delivers around 42 grams of protein and 15 grams of fibre per serving, making…

Energising Maple Beet Toast

January 28, 2026

This Maple Beet Toast is a high-protein, energising recipe with 25g of protein per serve. Roasted beets support blood flow during movement, while iron-rich chickpeas and tofu help transport oxygen throughout the body, making it a great option for active days. Naturally sweetened with pure Canadian maple syrup and balanced with savoury flavours, this toast delivers steady…

Spiced Whipped Tofu Dip

January 19, 2026

This creamy spiced tofu dip is a protein-rich, plant-based centrepiece that works just as well on a mezze platter as it does spread onto toast, tucked into wraps or used as a salad base. Made with tofu, tahini and nutritional yeast, the full bowl delivers around 84 g of protein, making it both satisfying and nourishing.…