hot mom high protein dinners
It’s giving: protein goals met, dinner stress canceled, and zero time wasted.
All of my kitchen faves from Amazon
Each one is:
High in protein
Macro-friendly
Easy enough for a weeknight
Approved by your inner hot mom who’s doing it all
Let’s get into it 👇
Lightened-Up Chicken Pad Thai
A cozy, takeout-fakeout dish that’s lightened up but still full of flavor. Packed with protein and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Higher Protein Lemon Pasta
Serves 4
Macros: 25g protein / 38g carbs / 9g fat
Ingredients:
8 oz Banza pasta
1 tbsp salted butter
1/2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp minced garlic
Salt & pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Fairlife ultra-filtered milk
Juice + zest of 1 lemon
1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese, blended
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 cups steamed cauliflower
Parsley for topping
Instructions:
Cook pasta. Blend cottage cheese until smooth. In a pan, melt butter and add flour to make a quick roux. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Add milk and cottage cheese, then let it thicken. Stir in parmesan until smooth, then add cauliflower and cooked pasta. Heat through and serve with parsley and grilled chicken if you want more protein.
Fiesta Lime Taco Bowls
Serves 4
Macros: 39g protein / 37g carbs / 6g fat (384 cals)
Ingredients:
12 oz thawed shrimp
1 packet Siete taco seasoning
2 cups jasmine rice
4 cups shredded romaine
8 tbsp salsa or pico
1 cup frozen corn (microwaveable)
4 tbsp reduced-fat feta
1/3 cup lowfat cottage cheese, blended
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 lime
Instructions:
Cook shrimp with 3/4 of the taco seasoning. Prepare rice and corn. Make sauce by mixing the blended cottage cheese with the rest of the seasoning. In each bowl: lettuce, 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 cup corn, shrimp, salsa, 1 tbsp feta, sauce drizzle, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Sticky Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
Makes 21 meatballs
Macros per meatball: 5g protein / 3g carbs / 2g fat
Meatballs:
16 oz ground turkey
1/3 cup panko
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 egg
Sauce:
1/3 cup G Hughes sugar-free teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup hoisin
1/8 cup soy sauce
Drizzle of honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
To serve:
4–6 meatballs
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 cup steamed broccoli
Instructions:
Mix and form meatballs. Bake at 400°F for 18 mins. In a pan, mix all sauce ingredients and cook until thickened. Add cooked meatballs and simmer. Serve over rice and broccoli.
Lightened-Up Lasagna Soup
Macros (no toppings): 37g protein / 39g carbs / 11g fat
Ingredients:
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 white onion, diced
1 tbsp garlic
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup blended cottage cheese
32 oz chicken broth
6 oz lasagna noodles, broken
2 handfuls spinach
Basil, parmesan, pepper
Instructions:
Cook turkey, then add onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir in cottage cheese. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender. Stir in spinach. Top with basil, parmesan, and pepper.
Spicy Shrimp Power Bowl
Quick, spicy, and high-protein. Perfect for a fast lunch or dinner.
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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage & Veggies
One pan, minimal cleanup, and full of flavor. A go-to when you don’t feel like cooking.
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Spicy Salmon Roll Bowl
All your favorite sushi roll flavors in a high-protein bowl. Think spicy salmon, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy drizzle on top.
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Street Corn Taco Bowls
A summer-y, flavor-packed bowl with chicken, corn, and a creamy sauce made with blended cottage cheese.
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High Protein Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients:
18 oz cheese ravioli
1 jar (about 24 oz) Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce
2 cups cottage cheese (@goodculture for extra protein!!)
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean) — seasoned with:
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a skillet, cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned and cooked through (about 7-8 minutes). Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Boil your ravioli according to directions. Drain and set aside!
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese and ricotta cheese (optional to blend for smoothness).
In another bowl, combine marinara sauce and cooked turkey until evenly mixed.
Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Assemble the layers:
Layer 1: Half of the ravioli (spread evenly on the bottom)
Layer 2: Half of the turkey and sauce mixture
Layer 3: Half of the cottage cheese + ricotta mixture (spread gently)
Layer 4: 2 cup fresh spinach (spread evenly on top)
Repeat layers: remaining ravioli, remaining turkey/sauce, and remaining cottage/ricotta mixture.
Top the final layer with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.
Optional Toppings:
Red pepper flakes
Fresh basil or parsley
Macros (Estimated, per serving — 6 servings):
Calories: ~545
Protein: ~37g
Carbs: ~33g
Fat: ~27g
One Pot Hamburger Helper
A nostalgic classic made better. Lean ground turkey, high-protein pasta, and one pot to clean = weeknight win.
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Hot Mom Tips for the Week 💁♀️
Double up: Make extra to freeze or reheat.
Shortcut smart: Microwavable rice + steamable veggies = time saved.
Macros made easy: Cottage cheese, lean proteins, and smart swaps do the heavy lifting.
You’ve got dinners planned, protein goals hit, and your sanity intact. Hot mom status: unlocked.
