Nutrition
High-Protein Recipes
Every recipe here is built around the specific nutritional challenge of GLP-1 therapy: high protein in a small volume, easy on a sensitive stomach, and quick to prepare when appetite is low.
Why every recipe prioritizes protein
Research shows up to 38% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications can be muscle if protein intake is inadequate. Hitting 0.7–1.0g per pound of goal bodyweight daily is the primary dietary lever to prevent that. Each recipe shows protein per serving front and center.
Breakfast
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl
40g of protein in under 5 minutes. No cooking, no nausea triggers. The perfect GLP-1 breakfast when appetite is low but your body needs fuel.
40g
protein
380
cal
22g
carbs
8g
fat
Egg White & Veggie Scramble
A fast, high-volume protein breakfast that's light on fat and easy on digestion. 30g protein, ready in 8 minutes.
30g
protein
220
cal
12g
carbs
5g
fat
Overnight High-Protein Oats
Prep in 5 minutes the night before, grab from the fridge in the morning. 34g protein, perfectly portable, and the cold temperature often helps with morning nausea.
34g
protein
390
cal
42g
carbs
7g
fat
Lunch
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
A lunch that's filling but doesn't weigh you down. Ground turkey with an Asian-inspired sauce in crisp lettuce cups — 38g protein per serving, eats like a full meal.
38g
protein
340
cal
16g
carbs
12g
fat
White Bean & Shredded Chicken Soup
A warm, filling soup with 45g protein per bowl. Soft textures throughout — ideal when solid food is unappealing. Makes 4 servings for easy meal prep.
45g
protein
380
cal
28g
carbs
8g
fat
Tuna & Avocado Cucumber Boats
A no-cook lunch you can eat in under 10 minutes. Canned tuna mixed with avocado — no mayo, 32g protein — served in cucumber halves for a genuinely satisfying small meal.
32g
protein
290
cal
8g
carbs
13g
fat
Dinner
Chicken & Ricotta Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tender ground chicken and creamy ricotta baked in bell pepper halves. Soft texture is easy on a small stomach, and each half delivers 28g of protein.
56g
protein
420
cal
18g
carbs
14g
fat
Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
A light, protein-forward dinner that won't sit heavy in a GLP-1 stomach. Shrimp digest quickly, zucchini noodles add volume without the carb load of pasta.
46g
protein
310
cal
14g
carbs
10g
fat
Baked Salmon & Cucumber Rice Bowl
Simple baked salmon over a small portion of rice with cooling cucumber and a miso-ginger drizzle. 42g protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s, and genuinely easy to eat on a small stomach.
42g
protein
480
cal
32g
carbs
16g
fat
General GLP-1 Cooking Tips
- →Eat protein first at every meal. Fill remaining capacity with vegetables, then carbs.
- →Cold and room-temperature foods are generally easier to tolerate than hot foods when nausea is present.
- →Soft textures (scrambled eggs, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fish) digest more easily than chewy or fibrous foods.
- →Avoid eating within 3 hours of bedtime — GLP-1 slowed emptying increases reflux risk when lying down.
- →Meal prep is your best tool. When appetite is suppressed and energy is low, the decision to cook is often the barrier — remove it.
- →Drink between meals, not with them. Liquid fills your limited stomach capacity and dilutes digestive enzymes.
