Eating enough protein does not have to mean bland chicken and plain rice, and it definitely does not mean giving up gluten free comfort food. I have been adding more protein to our meals around here for months now, and along the way I built up quite a collection of gluten free recipes that happen to be packed with protein too.
From breakfast to dinner to snacks, these are the recipes I make on repeat because they are easy, filling, and taste good enough that nobody at my table even notices they are eating "healthy."
This roundup includes 40+ gluten free recipes organized by category so you can find exactly what you are looking for. Whether that is a quick breakfast before a busy morning, a hearty dinner the whole family will eat, or a protein packed snack to keep in the fridge.
Each recipe is gluten free, made with simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store, and includes the protein content so you know exactly what you are getting.
Bookmark this page and come back to it whenever you need a little inspiration for your next high protein meal.
Breakfast
Mornings are busy, so these gluten free breakfasts are designed to keep you full and fueled without a lot of effort. From overnight oats and chia pudding to breakfast cookies and casseroles, every recipe here gets you started with a solid dose of protein.
High Protein Mocha Overnight Oats
These High Protein Mocha Overnight Oats are the ultimate make ahead breakfast for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and coffee first thing in the morning. Gluten free quick oats are stirred together with Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, espresso powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chia seeds, then left to chill overnight so breakfast is ready and waiting for you when you wake up.
Gluten Free High Protein Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
These gluten free high protein lemon blueberry pancakes are about to become your new favorite weekend breakfast. Fluffy, golden, and bursting with fresh lemon and blueberry flavor in every single bite, these pancakes are made with full fat cottage cheese blended right into the batter for a protein boost that you would never know was there. The cottage cheese completely disappears into the batter and gives these pancakes an incredibly moist and tender texture while adding a significant amount of protein to every stack.
Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding
This Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you have your life completely together. Creamy lemon chia pudding made with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest is layered with a warm homemade blueberry sauce that is sweet, tangy, and so easy to make on the stovetop.
Gluten Free Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This easy recipe for gluten free tater tot breakfast casserole is perfect for any meal! This cheesy hotdish is made with eggs and bacon. I love to serve this loaded quiche for dinner, brunch or breakfast.
Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
This easy breakfast recipe for gluten free biscuits and gravy casserole uses sausage gravy and buttermilk biscuits. This gluten free breakfast casserole is baked and comes out of the oven ready to serve. The white gravy is made without cornstarch while still being creamy and delicious!
High Protein Vanilla Iced Espresso
This High Protein Vanilla Iced Espresso has become part of my daily morning routine and I look forward to it every single day. It takes about 5 minutes to pull together, it tastes creamy and delicious, and it actually keeps me full well into the morning which is something a regular iced coffee definitely does not do.
Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding
This healthy recipe for overnight apple pie chia pudding is perfect for breakfast! It is a gluten free and dairy free recipe made with chia seeds, cinnamon, applesauce and almond milk. This apple cinnamon chia seed pudding can be made ahead and is a great quick snack.
Vanilla Chai Protein Smoothie
This Vanilla Chai Protein Smoothie is the creamy, spiced, high protein drink you are going to want to make every single day. It comes together in minutes, tastes like a chai latte in smoothie form, and is packed with enough protein to keep you full and satisfied whether you are having it for breakfast, as a midday snack, or a quick lunch on the go.
Gluten Free Scotch Eggs with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This easy recipe for oven baked gluten free scotch eggs with honey mustard dipping sauce is made with boiled eggs, sausage and gluten free bread crumbs. The scotch eggs are delicious on their own, but the special sauce makes them even better. I used turkey sausage for mine, but you could also use pork sausage for a rich treat.
Gluten Free Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
These healthy gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies are made with zucchini and chia seeds. This on-the-go breakfast recipe is lightly sweetened and packed with protein. These easy double chocolate cookies are a great idea for kids and lunches.
Chicken and Turkey
Chicken is one of the easiest ways to add protein to any meal, and these gluten free recipes prove it can be anything but boring. From crispy air fryer favorites to creamy skillet dinners, this lineup covers every craving.
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
These gluten free air fryer BBQ chicken thighs are about to become your new weeknight dinner staple. Boneless skinless chicken thighs get coated in a rich and smoky homemade BBQ sauce made from scratch with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, gluten free Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and a perfectly balanced blend of spices, then air fried until tender, juicy, and caramelized to perfection.
Air Fryer Chicken Bites
These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are an easy, quick way to make juicy, bite size chicken using boneless chicken breast in the air fryer. This air fryer chicken bites recipe delivers tender chicken with a perfectly cooked outside, making it a go to air fryer chicken recipe for busy weeknights.
One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken
This One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken is the kind of quick and easy weeknight dinner you'll keep on repeat. Juicy pan seared chicken breast simmers in a rich, flavorful creamy garlic sauce, all made in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs are an easy, flavorful dinner that comes together quickly. The chicken cooks beautifully in the air fryer, creating juicy air fryer chicken thighs with a lightly crisp outside and tender inside.
Gluten Free Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Gluten Free Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are a fantastic option for those busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen. Ready in just 10 minutes, these breaded chicken cutlets offer a satisfying crunch while keeping the chicken juicy inside.
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are the kind of recipe that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special without any extra effort. The homemade honey mustard sauce is made with dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar and it coats every juicy air fryer chicken thigh in the most delicious sweet and tangy flavor.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are about to become your new favorite weeknight dinner! A homemade teriyaki sauce made with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce gives you all of that classic sweet and savory teriyaki flavor in a completely gluten free and soy free version that is so much better than any bottled sauce you have ever tried.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Turkey Breast
This air fryer turkey boneless breast recipe is a healthy way to enjoy the best turkey dinner! The recipe is gluten free and easy to make. You can have a large boneless turkey breast on the table for dinner fast.
Low Carb Air Fryer Turkey Sandwich
This gluten free and low carb air fryer turkey sandwich recipe is perfect for an easy lunch. It makes a grilled turkey and cheese sandwich in minutes that is perfectly crisp on the outside and melted on the inside. I love these hot sandwiches with a bowl of soup.
Beef
These hearty gluten free beef recipes are packed with protein and big on flavor. Whether you are firing up the air fryer, slow cooker, or oven, this lineup makes it easy to put a satisfying beef dinner on the table.
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf
This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker meatloaf is a great way to use hamburger. It makes a healthy dinner option in your crockpot. I love a simple meal using ground beef! This is the best gluten free meatloaf I've had.
Gluten Free Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
This easy recipe for gluten free salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is made with ground beef. It's a simple homemade meal that is low carb and keto friendly. This gravy recipe is also perfect served with mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner.
Slow Cooker Steak and Mushrooms
This slow cooker steak and mushrooms is one of those set it and forget it crockpot recipes that makes weeknight dinners so much easier. I love that you can throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hot, tender, flavorful meal that is completely gluten free, dairy free, and keto friendly. No canned soup required!
Oven Baked Marinated Steak Kabobs
This easy recipe for oven baked marinated steak kabobs makes a quick dinner that can be prepped ahead. I like to use beef steak and lots of veggies on each skewer. I marinade the steak at least two hours and then alternate steak and vegetables on each kebab.
Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites
These Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites are one of those recipes that sounds fancy but is genuinely one of the easiest things I make in my air fryer. Sirloin steak cut into one inch cubes gets tossed with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper and then air fries at 400 degrees.
Gluten Free Cowboy Baked Beans
These gluten free cowboy baked beans are the kind of recipe that makes everyone at the table go back for seconds. Ground beef, crispy bacon, four types of beans, and a rich smoky BBQ sauce all come together in one dutch oven and bake into the most hearty and satisfying dish you will ever make. The combination of butter beans, navy beans, kidney beans, and pork and beans gives every bite a different texture and the bold sauce made with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and BBQ sauce is sweet, tangy, and absolutely irresistible.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Fajitas
These Gluten Free Air Fryer Fajitas are one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because they are ready in just 27 minutes, require almost no cleanup, and taste so good that my family requests them constantly. Steak strips with red, orange, and yellow bell peppers and onion get tossed in a homemade fajita seasoning of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano and then air fried at 390 degrees for 12 minutes.
Pork
Pork is a flavorful and protein rich option that works just as well for a quick weeknight dinner as it does for meal prep. These gluten free pork recipes make the most of the slow cooker, air fryer, and oven.
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Bites
These Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Bites are the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Juicy, tender chunks of pork tenderloin in the air fryer cook up perfectly golden on the outside while staying moist and flavorful inside.
Slow Cooker Hawaiin Pork Tenderloin
This easy recipe for slow cooker Hawaiin pork tenderloin only has three ingredients! You simply add the pork, barbecue sauce and pineapple chunks to your crockpot. It is the best main dish and goes great over rice or with veggies.
Pork Tenderloin with Prune Sauce
This easy recipe for pork tenderloin with prune sauce is baked in the oven. The simple sauce uses dried plums and balsamic vinegar for a tangy and sweet taste. This healthy, boneless meat is perfect for dinner!
Meatballs
Meatballs are the ultimate make ahead protein, and these gluten free slow cooker recipes make them even easier. From classic to barbecue to a sweet and tangy cranberry version, there is a meatball recipe here for every occasion.
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker barbecue meatballs are perfect for an appetizer or a meal. These homemade meatballs are made with ground beef and a brown sugar bbq sauce. It's so simple to use your crockpot to slow cook the best gluten-free meatballs recipe.
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Hawaiin Meatballs
This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker Hawaiin meatballs is perfect for barbecues! The meatballs are made with ground beef, bbq sauce, and pineapple in your crockpot. They are sweet, tangy and perfect served over rice or as an appetizer.
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker cranberry meatballs is a perfect holiday appetizer! They are cooked in your crockpot for 2-4 hours on low and then ready to serve hot. I used ground beef, but you could easily use turkey for these tangy meatballs with cranberries and chili sauce.
Gluten Free Swedish Style Meatballs
This gluten free swedish style meatballs recipe is easy to make and the sauce is delicious! The recipe uses ground beef along with allspice and nutmeg to give the meatballs their flavor. They are delicious with pasta or for low carb serve them on their own or with cauliflower rice.
Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatballs
This easy recipe for gluten free slow cooker meatballs is homemade with marinara sauce. They are simple to put into your crock pot for a party or dinner. This healthy recipe makes meatballs from scratch that can be served over pasta or eaten with a toothpick. I think this is the best recipe for gluten free meatballs!
Soups
A warm bowl of soup is one of the easiest ways to pack in protein, and these gluten free recipes are made for busy days. Each one comes together with simple ingredients and your Instant Pot or slow cooker doing most of the work.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Navy Bean Soup
This easy recipe for instant pot vegetarian navy bean soup is the perfect cozy meal! This healthy white bean soup is made with dried beans. It's the perfect comfort food for meals on a cold day.
Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup
This healthy, gluten free beef and vegetable soup in made in the Instant Pot. This is the best recipe for a quick and hearty meal! Using frozen vegetables it's easy and inexpensive to make this soup.
Gluten Free Instant Pot Italian Style Pasta and Bean Soup
This recipe for gluten free instant pot Italian style pasta and bean soup is a traditional Italian recipe made gluten free. This hearty vegetable soup is packed with white beans, kale and Italian turkey sausage. My take on pasta e Fagioli is made quickly in the instant pot for a delicious meal.
Gluten Free Instant Pot Pizza Soup
This simple recipe for gluten free instant pot pizza soup is low carb and delicious. The recipe uses ground beef, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese for a quick weeknight meal. It's easy to have a dinner loaded with meat and vegetables that the whole family will love.
Salads and Side Dishes
These gluten free salads and side dishes are proof that high protein does not mean boring. From classic favorites to creamy potluck staples, each one is hearty enough to stand on its own or round out any meal.
The Best Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
This easy old fashioned chicken salad is the classic creamy chicken salad recipe you are going to want to keep on hand all week long. Tender shredded chicken breast, crisp celery, and finely diced green onion get tossed in a simple homemade mayo dressing seasoned with white vinegar, dried dill, and dried tarragon for a rich and flavorful chicken salad that tastes like something your grandmother used to make. Made without grapes and completely gluten free, keto, and low carb friendly, this is the kind of easy make ahead lunch recipe that works for everything from gluten free sandwiches and wraps to lettuce cups, salad bowls, and gluten free crackers.
Gluten Free High Protein Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
This High Protein Gluten Free Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is the pasta salad I bring to every summer gathering and it is always the first bowl to be scraped clean. Gluten free chickpea elbow pasta is tossed with chopped hard boiled eggs, finely diced red onion, and a creamy deviled egg inspired dressing made with both mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for the richest and most satisfying pasta salad you will ever make.
High Protein Potato Salad
This high protein potato salad is the ultimate make ahead BBQ side dish that is as satisfying as it is delicious. Tender baby potatoes, chopped hard boiled eggs, crisp celery, finely diced dill pickles, sweet yellow onion, and creamy cannellini beans are all tossed in a rich and tangy Greek yogurt dressing seasoned with dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and dill pickle seasoning for a potato salad that is packed with protein and so much more interesting than the standard mayo version.
High Protein Ranch Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This High Protein Ranch Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is the side dish you will want to bring to every summer gathering this season. Fresh broccoli and cauliflower are tossed with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, red onion, and sunflower seeds, then coated in a creamy homemade ranch dressing made with plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk powder.
Snacks and Dips
When hunger strikes between meals, these gluten free snacks and dips have you covered. From crunchy roasted nuts to creamy dips, every recipe here is packed with protein and easy to keep on hand for whenever you need a quick bite.
Gluten Free Easy Homemade Garlic Hummus
This recipe for gluten free easy homemade garlic hummus makes the best snack! The recipe uses garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), olive oil, tahini and lemon juice. These ingredients give the hummus dip a creamy texture with a delicious flavor. I like to serve my homemade hummus with crackers and fresh veggies.
Creamy Sausage Bean Dip
This easy recipe for creamy sausage bean dip is perfect to serve warm at parties. It is made with cream cheese, sausage and pinto beans. This cheesy dip is easy to make ahead and then put in the oven right before serving with tortilla chips.
High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Dip is one of those recipes that I cannot believe I waited so long to make and once you try it you are going to feel the same way. It is incredibly creamy, packed with fresh chive and garlic flavor, and comes together in just 5 minutes in your blender or food processor with simple everyday ingredients.
Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans
These Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans are the recipe that converted me into a true believer in what a can of pinto beans can become. Two cans of pinto beans are transformed into a warm, creamy, and deeply flavorful dip or side dish that is ready in just 20 minutes. One can is pureed smooth with chicken stock to create a silky base, the second stays whole for texture, and the whole thing is seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin before being baked under a generous blanket of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until golden and bubbling.
Air Fryer Savory Herb Roasted Nuts
These air fryer savory herb roasted nuts are healthy and easy to make! If you are looking for a low carb, paleo or whole30 snack these are the best. They are gluten free and super simple to make.
Air Fryer Sweet and Salty Roasted Cashew Nuts
This delicious recipe for air fryer sweet and salty roasted cashew nuts is super easy to make. This snack is quicker to make in the air fryer and has a perfect maple and salty flavor.
Air Fryer Spicy Roasted Peanuts
This easy recipe for air fryer spicy roasted peanuts is the perfect snack! These air fried peanuts are a healthy snack idea that is crunchy and salty. They are great for a low carb or keto diet. I love making homemade roasted nuts in the air fryer for a delicious snack option.
Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Roasted Cashews
This air fried salt and pepper cashew recipe makes a healthy version of the nuts you would buy in the store. It's quick and easy to make a batch in the air fryer to have a homemade snack.
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