Working Girl: Easy High-Protein for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks

Being a corporate 9-5 girlie means you need meals that are simple, tasty and packed with protein to keep you fueled throughout the day. Here’s a simple, practical, and delicious guide to high-protein meals throughout the day for the busy working girl – whether you’re commuting to the office or working from home.

Breakfast: Kickstart Your Day

1. Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl

What You Need: Greek yogurt mixed with a scoop of your favourite protein powder (my current favourite is MyProtein’s vegan vanilla protein). topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries.

Why It’s Great: Quick, easy and packed with protein to keep you full till lunch time!

2. Homemade Breakfast Oak Cookies

What You Need: Rolled oats (optional to blend), protein powder, mashed banana, and a handful of dark chocolate chips. Bake and grab one on your way out the door to the office!

Why It’s Great: Perfectly paired with a cuppa tea, and ideal for those morning you’re running late.

3. Turkey Rashers & Eggs

What You Need: Turkey Rashers, and eggs, cooked to however you like.

Why It’s Great: Go – to when working from home – a high protein meal that’s ready in minutes.

Lunch: Quick & Tasty

1. Tuna Bagel Thin with Pesto

What You Need: Canned tuna mixed with red onion, sweetcorn, reduced fat mayo. spread on a pesto-layered bagel thin, and topped with melted cheese from the airfryer.

Why It’s Great: Joe and the Juice inspired – Delicious and indulgent, but still packed with protein and simple during your work from home lunch breaks!

2. Tuna Baked Potato

What You Need: A fluffy baked potato which you can put in the airfryer, topped with tuna, reduced fat mayo and cheese. (Cheesy Beans could also work)

Why It’s Great: Simple comfort food that’s easy to prep and perfect for busy work days.

3. Chicken Sausages, Rice and Veg

What You Need: Chicken Heck Sausages, with a packet of rice and tenderstem broccoli.

Why It’s Great: A classic meal that’s easy to prep and sure to keep you full until dinnertime.

Snacks: Fuel Between Meals

1. Homemade Protein Bars

What You Need: Oats, protein powder, peanut butter, a tablespoon of honey, chia seeds and melt some dark chocolate on top for some added sweetness. Shape into bars and keep in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go snack.

Why It’s Great: A cheap alternative to buying protein bars from the supermarket!

2. Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter & Honey

What You Need: Spread a thin later of peanut butter over whole grain rice cakes. Drizzle honey for some sweetness.

Why It’s Great: A sweet healthy pre-gym snack!

Why This Works for a Working Girl

These meals and snacks are quick to prepare, easy to pack, and full of protein to keep you going throughout the day. Whether you’re heading into an office, working from home, or balancing gym sessions in between, these options are simple and effective.

Bonus Tips:

• Buy a flavoured protein powder which is versatile and can be combining in multiple recipes such as vanilla, chocolate or banana.
• Clear whey is the best thing to ever exist! A refreshing, easy to drink full of protein that comes in some amazing flavours like raspberry mojito! I prioritise my protein powder for any bakes/recipes whilst clear whey is my go-to drink option.
• Make your own protein bars! Although the protein bars in every supermarket aren’t awful to buy, these can be high in sugar and expensive! You most likely have all the ingredients at home so make them yourself!
• Invest in a good airfryer – it’s a lifesaver for quick, healthy recipes.

What are your go-to high protein meals for a busy workday? Share your ideas – I’d love to swap tips!

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