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08/09/2026

🍔 Big Mac, But Make It a Bowl — 420 calories, 38g protein

All the Big Mac flavor. None of the bun. 10 minutes, one pan.

Ingredients:
• 8 oz lean ground beef (93/7)
• 3 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3 dill pickles, diced
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar
• 1 tsp each: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
• Sauce: ½ cup Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp ketchup + 1 tsp mustard + 1 tbsp relish
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:
1️⃣ Sear the beef hard, breaking it into crumbles
2️⃣ Season with paprika, garlic + onion powder
3️⃣ Whisk the Greek yogurt special sauce
4️⃣ Layer lettuce, then hot beef
5️⃣ Top with pickles, tomatoes, cheddar
6️⃣ Zigzag the sauce + sesame seeds. Done.

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08/08/2026

🫓 COTTAGE CHEESE FLATBREAD — 310 cal, 35g protein!

Two ingredients. That's the whole dough. 🤯

Ingredients:
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp Italian herbs + pinch of salt
• Filling: 4 oz shredded chicken (or anything you love)

Steps:
1️⃣ Blend cottage cheese + eggs until silky smooth
2️⃣ Pour onto a parchment-lined pan, spread THIN
3️⃣ Season generously
4️⃣ Bake 35 min at 350°F until golden
5️⃣ Peel off, load with filling, roll & pan-press
6️⃣ Slice and enjoy 🔥

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08/08/2026

Crunchwrap, But Healthy 🌯🔥
380 calories • 34g protein

Ingredients:
• 1 large flour tortilla (low-carb, ~90 cal)
• 120g grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 1 small corn tostada
• 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt + 1 tsp taco seasoning
• ¼ cup shredded lettuce
• ¼ cup diced tomato
• 30g light shredded cheese

Steps:

1.
Sear seasoned chicken strips until golden.
2.
Mix Greek yogurt with taco seasoning.
3.
Spread sauce on the tortilla, place the tostada in the center.
4.
Layer chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato.
5.
Fold edges inward into a tight hexagon.
6.
Toast seam-side down until golden. Slice & CRUNCH.
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07/15/2026

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe

Pizza night just got a protein-packed upgrade with this easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl.

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
¼ cup marinara sauce
¼ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
12 turkey pepperoni slices
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp chopped basil (optional)

Method

Add cottage cheese to a bowl.
Top with marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, and seasonings.
Bake at 400°F for 6 minutes until bubbly.
Garnish with basil and enjoy.

Servings: 1
Total Time: 11 minutes

Estimated Nutrition: 332 calories • 35g protein • 2g fiber

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07/14/2026

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites | High-Protein Dinner

Sweet, savory, and packed with protein—these Honey Garlic Chicken Bites come together fast for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

12 oz chicken breast, cubed
1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sliced green onions

Method

Season and cook the chicken until golden.
Mix the sauce ingredients.
Pour into the skillet and stir until glossy.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Servings: 2
Total Time: 18 minutes

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving): 298 calories • 34g protein • 0.5g fiber

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07/13/2026

Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats | 30g Protein Breakfast

Cheesecake flavor meets a simple, protein-packed breakfast you'll want to meal prep all week.

Ingredients

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
⅓ cup 2% milk
1 tbsp light cream cheese
1 tsp chia seeds
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp honey
½ cup diced strawberries
1 tbsp crushed graham crackers

Method

Mix oats, yogurt, milk, cream cheese, chia seeds, vanilla, and honey.
Fold in half the strawberries.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Top with remaining strawberries and graham crackers before serving.

Servings: 1
Total Time: 10 minutes prep + overnight chill

Estimated Nutrition: 318 calories • 30g protein • 7g fiber

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07/13/2026

Creamy, crispy, and packed with protein—this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wrap makes an easy lunch you'll want on repeat.

Ingredients

High-protein tortilla
Cooked chicken breast
Plain Greek yogurt
Parmesan
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Parsley

Method

Mix the sauce.
Spread onto the tortilla.
Add chicken and veggies.
Roll tightly.
Toast until golden.
Slice and enjoy.

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Estimated Nutrition: 338 calories • 36g protein • 8g fiber

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07/11/2026