Meal Plan · 7 min read

High-Protein Meal Prep: 5 Meals in 1 Hour

Simple, efficient, high-protein. Batch cook a full week of meals in under an hour — with macros for every meal.

5 complete meals
~165g protein total
1-hour workflow
Full grocery list
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Grocery Base

Everything you need — one shopping trip

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Proteins

Chicken breast (2 lbs)
Ground turkey (1 lb)
Eggs (1 dozen)
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Carbs & Grains

Rice or quinoa (2 cups dry)
Oats
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Vegetables

Broccoli
Spinach
Bell peppers
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Dairy & Other

Greek yogurt (32 oz)
Olive oil
Spices of choice
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The 5 Meals

Macros included for each

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Meal 1: Chicken, Rice & Broccoli

40g protein500 cal

The classic high-protein staple. Season chicken with garlic, paprika, and olive oil. Roast at 400°F for 22 minutes.

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Meal 2: Turkey Stir Fry

35g protein450 cal

Cook ground turkey with peppers and spinach in a hot pan. Season with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

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Meal 3: Egg & Veg Scramble

30g protein350 cal

Scramble 4 eggs with spinach, peppers, and any leftover vegetables. Quick, versatile, and endlessly customizable.

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Meal 4: Greek Yogurt Bowl

25g protein300 cal

Layer Greek yogurt with berries, a drizzle of honey, and granola. Works as breakfast, snack, or light meal.

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Meal 5: Protein Salad

35g protein400 cal

Sliced chicken or canned tuna over mixed greens with olive oil and lemon. Add quinoa for extra carbs.

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1-Hour Workflow

Parallel cooking = maximum efficiency

⏱️0:00Start rice or quinoa cooking
🔥0:05Season and put chicken in oven (400°F, 22 min)
🍳0:10Brown ground turkey in pan
🔪0:20Chop all vegetables
🥘0:30Pull chicken, add veggies to turkey pan
🥣0:45Scramble eggs, assemble yogurt bowls
📦0:55Portion everything into containers
1:00Done — 5 meals ready for the week

Pick a Sunday, Make It Happen

One hour of prep eliminates 5 days of "what should I eat?" decisions. Your future self will thank you.