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🔥 Break Through Plateaus: High-Protein Keto Recipes for Weight Loss
Have you hit a frustrating keto weight loss plateau? You’re not alone. After a few weeks or months of progress, your body may adapt to your calorie or carb intake—slowing down your results.
The good news? A strategic shift to high-protein keto recipes can make a big difference.
Increasing protein can help:
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Boost metabolism
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Preserve muscle mass
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Increase satiety (feel fuller longer)
Here are 5 easy, high-protein keto recipes that are low in carbs, big on flavor, and designed to help you break through plateaus naturally.
1. 🍳 Turkey Egg White Breakfast Scramble
Ingredients:
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3 egg whites
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1 whole egg
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½ cup ground turkey (lean)
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¼ cup spinach
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper
Instructions:
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Sauté ground turkey in olive oil until fully cooked.
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Add spinach and let it wilt.
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Pour in whisked eggs and scramble until done.
Nutrition (per serving):
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Carbs: 2g
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Protein: 32g
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Fat: 14g
✅ Great way to start your day with lean protein and greens.
2. 🐟 Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
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1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
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Salt, pepper, lemon juice
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½ avocado (diced)
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2 tbsp chopped tomato
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1 tbsp chopped onion
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1 tsp olive oil
Instructions:
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Season salmon and grill for 8–10 minutes.
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Mix salsa ingredients separately.
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Top salmon with avocado salsa.
Nutrition (per serving):
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Carbs: 4g
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Protein: 27g
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Fat: 21g
✅ High in omega-3s, great for heart and fat metabolism.
3. 🥩 Beef & Zucchini Skillet
Ingredients:
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150g lean ground beef
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1 small zucchini, sliced
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt, pepper
Instructions:
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Brown beef in a skillet.
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Add zucchini and seasoning.
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Cook until tender and browned.
Nutrition (per serving):
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Carbs: 3g
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Protein: 26g
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Fat: 19g
✅ Quick lunch or dinner loaded with protein and fiber.
4. 🧀 Cottage Cheese & Chia Bowl (Savory)
Ingredients:
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½ cup full-fat cottage cheese
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1 tsp chia seeds
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½ boiled egg, chopped
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Sprinkle of paprika or black pepper
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
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Chill before serving (optional).
Nutrition:
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Carbs: 4g
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Protein: 20g
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Fat: 9g
✅ Excellent as a snack or light meal to keep hunger away.
5. 🥗 Keto Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
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1 cup shredded grilled chicken breast
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2 tbsp keto-friendly Caesar dressing
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1 tbsp parmesan cheese
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3 romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions:
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Mix chicken, dressing, and cheese.
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Spoon into lettuce leaves and serve.
Nutrition (per 3 wraps):
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Carbs: 2g
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Protein: 29g
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Fat: 17g
✅ Fast meal with crunch and classic Caesar flavor—no croutons needed.
✅ Final Tips for Beating a Keto Plateau
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🥩 Focus on lean proteins: chicken breast, egg whites, turkey
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🥬 Combine protein with low-carb vegetables to stay full longer
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💧 Hydrate and balance electrolytes (plateaus often relate to water retention)
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🏋️♀️ Incorporate resistance training to preserve muscle mass
Breaking a plateau isn’t about eating less—it’s about eating smarter.
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