Cheap high-protein recipes
26 simple recipes built around the best-value supermarket protein, costed per serve from today's prices.
Breakfast
30 gprotein a serve
Banana protein smoothie
$1.82 a serve3 minVegetarian19 gprotein a serve
Eggs & white bean shakshuka
$1.20 a serve20 minVegetarian16 gprotein a serve
Protein overnight oats
$1.06 a serve5 minVegetarian29 gprotein a serve
High-protein yoghurt bowl
$2.23 a serve3 minVegetarian22 gprotein a serve
Eggs & cottage cheese scramble
$1.81 a serve8 minVegetarian21 gprotein a serve
Cottage cheese & oat pancakes
$1.92 a serve15 minVegetarianLunch
43 gprotein a serve
Tuna, bean & lemon salad
$2.04 a serve10 min14 gprotein a serve
Black bean & cheese quesadillas
$0.67 a serve15 min29 gprotein a serve
Sardines & white beans on toast
$1.88 a serve8 min21 gprotein a serve
Chicken & chickpea salad
$1.54 a serve10 min19 gprotein a serve
Turkey (or chicken) & cheese wrap
$1.40 a serve5 min27 gprotein a serve
Salmon & four-bean rice bowl
$2.63 a serve10 min20 gprotein a serve
Crispy tempeh & edamame rice bowl
$1.92 a serve20 minVeganDinner
17 gprotein a serve
Red lentil dahl
$0.24 a serve30 minVegan18 gprotein a serve
Lentil & bean vegan chilli
$0.54 a serve40 minVegan32 gprotein a serve
Tofu & edamame stir-fry
$1.39 a serve20 minVegan31 gprotein a serve
Tuna & cheese pasta bake
$1.43 a serve35 min24 gprotein a serve
Chicken or turkey san choy bow
$1.69 a serve20 min27 gprotein a serve
Chicken (or turkey) & lentil bolognese
$1.98 a serve30 min32 gprotein a serve
Lean beef & kidney bean chilli
$2.71 a serve35 min23 gprotein a serve
Beef & lentil cottage pie
$2.18 a serve50 min30 gprotein a serve
Salmon fillet & chickpea tray bake
$3.40 a serve30 minSnack
13 gprotein a serve
Salted edamame snack bowl
$0.70 a serve5 minVegan9 gprotein a serve
Crispy roast chickpeas
$0.51 a serve35 minVegan17 gprotein a serve
Boiled eggs & cheese snack box
$1.13 a serve12 min21 gprotein a serve
Tuna & cottage cheese dip
$1.48 a serve5 minVegetarian & vegan
17 gprotein a serve
Red lentil dahl
$0.24 a serve30 minVegan18 gprotein a serve
Lentil & bean vegan chilli
$0.54 a serve40 minVegan32 gprotein a serve
Tofu & edamame stir-fry
$1.39 a serve20 minVegan13 gprotein a serve
Salted edamame snack bowl
$0.70 a serve5 minVegan9 gprotein a serve
Crispy roast chickpeas
$0.51 a serve35 minVegan30 gprotein a serve
Banana protein smoothie
$1.82 a serve3 minVegetarian19 gprotein a serve
Eggs & white bean shakshuka
$1.20 a serve20 minVegetarian16 gprotein a serve
Protein overnight oats
$1.06 a serve5 minVegetarian29 gprotein a serve
High-protein yoghurt bowl
$2.23 a serve3 minVegetarian22 gprotein a serve
Eggs & cottage cheese scramble
$1.81 a serve8 minVegetarian21 gprotein a serve
Cottage cheese & oat pancakes
$1.92 a serve15 minVegetarian20 gprotein a serve
Crispy tempeh & edamame rice bowl
$1.92 a serve20 minVeganQuestions
What's the cheapest high-protein recipe here?
Red lentil dahl: about 17 g protein for $0.24 of protein ingredients per serve, at prices checked 22 October 2026.
How are recipe costs worked out?
For each protein ingredient we take the cheapest matching product we track (per gram as eaten: drained weight for tins, edible portion for eggs) and cost the portion as its share of the shelf price. Pantry items like oil, spices, vegetables and rice aren't costed.
Costs cover the protein ingredients only. General information, not a meal plan.