❄️ Cozy Up This Winter ❄️: 5 High-Protein Meals to Keep You Warm and Strong!

Winter is here, and it’s time to fuel up with meals that warm your soul and boost your energy.

These 5 high-protein recipes are perfect for cozy nights and meal-prep days. Pin it now and start cooking up the ultimate winter comfort foods! ❄️

BEEF AND LENTIL STEW

Ingredients (Serves 4):

Protein: ~42g per serving Calories: ~485 kcal per serving

• Beef chuck (500g, diced): 110g protein, 880 kcal

• Lentils (200g, dry): 52g protein, 680 kcal

• Carrots (2, diced): 2g protein, 50 kcal

• Celery (2 stalks, diced): 1g protein, 10 kcal

• Onion (1, diced): 1g protein, 44 kcal

• Garlic (2 cloves, minced): 0.5g protein, 10 kcal

• Beef stock (1 liter): 4g protein, 40 kcal

• Tomato paste (2 tbsp): 2g protein, 30 kcal

• Olive oil (2 tbsp): 0g protein, 240 kcal

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour & 15 minutes

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown beef cubes, and set aside.

2. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.

3. Add tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, then return beef to the pot.

4. Stir in lentils and beef stock. Simmer for 1 hour or until lentils and beef are tender.

SALMON & BROCOLI BAKE

Ingredients (Serves 4):

Protein: ~35g per serving Calories: ~380 kcal per serving

• Salmon fillets (500g): 102g protein, 950 kcal

• Broccoli (300g, florets): 8g protein, 100 kcal

• Greek yogurt (150g, plain, low-fat): 15g protein, 90 kcal

• Parmesan cheese (50g, grated): 18g protein, 190 kcal

• Lemon juice (1 tbsp): 0g protein, 4 kcal

• Breadcrumbs (50g): 5g protein, 180 kcal

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

2. Steam broccoli until tender and layer in a baking dish.

3. Place salmon fillets over broccoli.

4. Mix yogurt, Parmesan, and lemon juice; spread over salmon.

5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and bake for 20 minutes until golden.

TURKEY CHILI

Ingredients (Serves 4):

Protein: ~34g per serving Calories: ~345 kcal per serving

• Ground turkey (500g): 115g protein, 840 kcal

• Kidney beans (200g, canned): 14g protein, 200 kcal

• Tomato puree (400g): 6g protein, 120 kcal

• Bell peppers (2, diced): 2g protein, 40 kcal

• Onion (1, diced): 1g protein, 44 kcal

• Garlic (2 cloves, minced): 0.5g protein, 10 kcal

• Olive oil (1 tbsp): 0g protein, 120 kcal

• Chili powder (1 tsp): 0g protein, 5 kcal

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, cook turkey until browned.

2. Add onions, garlic, and peppers, cook until soft.

3. Stir in tomato puree, kidney beans, and chili powder.

4. Simmer for 20 minutes.

CHICKEN AND QUINOA SOUP

Ingredients (Serves 4):

Protein: ~27g per serving Calories: ~280 kcal per serving

• Chicken breast (400g, diced): 88g protein, 600 kcal

• Quinoa (100g, dry): 14g protein, 368 kcal

• Carrots (2, diced): 2g protein, 50 kcal

• Celery (2 stalks, diced): 1g protein, 10 kcal

• Onion (1, diced): 1g protein, 44 kcal

• Chicken stock (1 liter): 4g protein, 40 kcal

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook chicken until browned.

2. Add vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.

3. Add chicken stock and quinoa. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients (Serves 6):

Protein: ~25g per serving Calories: ~450 kcal per serving

• Pork shoulder (1kg): 150g protein, 2400 kcal

• BBQ sauce (100g): 2g protein, 250 kcal

• Onion (1, sliced): 1g protein, 44 kcal

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 hours (slow cooker on low)

Instructions:

1. Place pork and onion in a slow cooker, pour BBQ sauce over the top.

2. Cook on low for 8 hours. Shred pork with two forks.

Winter doesn’t have to be all about hibernation! It’s the perfect time to fuel up and feel your best. These 5 high-protein meals are more than just recipes; they’re an invitation to savor the season while staying strong and satisfied.

Whether you’re a meal-prep pro or a one-pot wonder kind of cook, there’s something here to warm your heart and fill your plate.

Save these recipes, share them with your fellow winter warriors, and don’t forget to pin your favorites to your Pinterest board. After all, winter may be cold, but your kitchen is about to heat up with flavor, fun, and protein-packed goodness. Let the cooking (and the eating) begin!