Protein Made Simple

Protein isn’t optional—it’s a vital nutrient for busy people, and these 100 satisfying recipes simplify your journey to a healthier you.

A certified holistic nutritionist, entrepreneur, and mom of two, Meredith Youngson believes protein isn’t just a clinical macro to track—it’s the crucial nutrient for busy multitaskers and their families to live a healthier and happier life. Hitting your goals is easier than ever with this collection of 100 high-protein recipes that will boost your energy, stabilize your blood sugar and mood, curb your cravings, and build your strength.

Protein Made Simple contains easy-to-prep hunger-crushing meals, each with 20 to 40 grams of protein and made with real foods. 

• Power up with Cottage Cheese Blender Pancakes or Chicken Chorizo Breakfast Quesadillas to start your day. 
• For lunch, try Chili Crisp Salmon Bowl with Smashed Cucumber Salad for a substantial boost. 
• Refuel with Chocolate Protein Pots de Crème or Creamy Collagen London Fog. 
• For dinner, enjoy Herby Feta Beef Kofta with Pomegranate Crunch Salad or Pickle-Brined Chicken Schnitzel with Braised Cabbage to stay satiated until morning.

Throughout, you’ll also find healthy strategies like how to build a protein-packed pantry, eat mindfully, sleep better, and sustain a movement practice. With both science-backed recipes and practical tips for lasting change, Protein Made Simple shows you how small shifts in cooking and eating can transform the way you—and your loved ones—feel every day.

• "The recipes in Protein Made Simple strike the perfect balance of delicious, nutritious, and realistic for busy weeknights. Meredith's personal journey in embracing protein is so relatable, and these delicious recipes make the vital nutrient the star of every dish (with fiber playing a strong supporting role). Her creative high-protein twists on familiar flavors, snapped me right out of my recent dinner prep rut!” 
  Jillian Mariani, Founder of Niyama Wellness
• “We all know we need to eat more protein, but sometimes it feels like a horrible, uninspired job. Meredith proves protein-forward meals don’t just mean boring, bland dishes on repeat. Her satisfying recipes are bursting with flavor and designed to steady blood sugar, keeping mood and energy stable.”
  Tamara Green, CNP and author of The Living Kitchen
• "Meredith’s recipes are the ones that are bookmarked and stained from repeated use. Every dish in this collection places protein at center stage and is beautifully rounded out with a vibrant rainbow of whole-food ingredients.”
  Cara Tegler, holistic nutritionist and recipe developer