hot mom high protein dinners

Written By Brittany Voges

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.
Get the full recipe here

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

Comfort food with a macro-friendly twist. This cheesy bake uses ground turkey, cottage cheese, and protein ravioli to keep you full and on track.
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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.

Brittany Voges
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