You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to eat well. Whether it’s a breakfast scramble, noodle bowl or a lighter take on classic egg salad, we’ve got plenty of creative recipes in 20 minutes or less that are high in satiating protein. Here are 11 great options to get started and boost your weight loss goals:
1.20-MINUTE SESTY SHRIMP SALAD WRAPS| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 179; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 1g; Monounsaturated fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 138mg; Sodium: 545 mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 17g
2.GRATED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SESAME CHICKEN STRIPS| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 361; Total fat: 18g; Saturated fat: 3g; Monounsaturated fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 477 g; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary fiber: 6g; Sugar: 9 g; Protein: 34g
3.BLUEBERRY MORNING CAKE| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 329; Total fat: 15g; Saturated fat: 2g; Monounsaturated fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 292mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary fiber: 6g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 6g
4.CHICKEN AND AVOCADO ZUCCHINI NOODLE BOWL| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 340; Total fat: 16g; Saturated fat: 3g; Monounsaturated fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 110mg; Sodium: 736mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary fiber: 5g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 40g
5.CACAO NIB & ALMOND GREEN SMOOTHIE SOLE| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 385; Total fat: 17g; Saturated fat: 3g; Monounsaturated fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 71mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary fiber 9g; Sugar: 19 g; Protein: 22g
6. EGG SALAD PROVENCAL IN SALAD WRAPS| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 162; Total fat: 12g; Saturated fat: 3g; Monounsaturated fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 308g; Sodium: 339 g; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 10g
7.Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal| MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 294; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 2g; Monounsaturated fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 197mg; Carbohydrate: 50g; Dietary fiber: 6g; Sugar: 15 g; Protein: 11g
8. QUICK BLACK BEAN CHILI OVER LIME COUSCOUS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 434; Total fat: 2g; Saturated fat: 0g; Monounsaturated fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 793mg; Carbohydrate: 84g; Dietary fiber: 19g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 20g
9. AVOCADO & EGG LUNCH TACOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 358; Total fat: 22g; Saturated fat: 4g; Monounsaturated fat: 13g; Polyunsaturated fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 103mg; Sodium: 235mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 15g
10. GREEN MANGO KALE PROTEIN SHAKE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 386; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 1g; Monounsaturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 186mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary fiber: 7g; Sugar: 29 g; Protein: 42g
11. HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST QUESADILLA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 385; Total fat: 17g; Saturated fat: 7g; Monounsaturated fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 235mg; Sodium: 777 mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary fiber: 8g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 24g
Originally published March 2020; Updated January 2026
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