The Protein Chef

Latest Meals

High Protein Burger Bowls with Sauce

427 cals

High Protein Tzatziki Dip or Sauce

190 cals

Latest Treats

Chocolate Protein Banana Bread

211 cals

Derek Howes is a personal trainer and chef with over a decade of experience in the gym and kitchen. Derek, who is also known as The Protein Chef on his blog and YouTube channel shows his viewers every week that food doesn’t need to be boring or repetitive, it’s all about balance, moderation, and having the knowledge to change things up.

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Try these

Easy Protein Cheesecake with a Crust

183 cals

Chocolate Microwave Protein Cheesecake

362 cals

Stuffed Low Carb Brownies

144 cals

Does Cooking Protein Powder Destroy or Denature it?

If you’ve ever wondered if cooking with protein powder destroys or denatures it, is safe, or have needed another reason to make protein cheesecake more apart of your life then you’ve come to the right place!

Understanding How to Lose Weight

I think it’s safe to say everyone at some point has complained about trying to lose weight, how they can’t lose weight, or that they just don’t know how to lose it. We’ve all heard about the latest and greatest diets popping up every other month that claim to do what most people have trouble doing…losing that unwanted weight.

Fresh Content

Protein Peanut Butter Fudge

We’re back with a super easy no bake high protein dessert recipe, that recipe? A delicious Protein Peanut Butter Fudge made with 6 simple ingredients...

Chocolate Protein Banana Bread

Our Protein Banana Bread has been a staple on this site for over a decade…which means it’s finally time for an upgrade! This Chocolate Protein...

High Protein Burger Bowls with Sauce

Grill season is here, but we’re leaving the grill (for now) and doing things a little differently this time. We're taking the burgers and turning...

Baked Protein Oatmeal Cups

Are you tired of protein oatmeal? Yeah, me neither but here’s a brand new way to eat your rolled oats that’s equally as quick to...

healthy snacks

High Protein Tzatziki Dip or Sauce

We’re back with another quick, simple recipe that's also a healthier spin on one of my favorite dips! This High Protein Tzatziki Dip is packed...

Easy Dry Roasted Edamame

It's time to level up our high protein snack game with a homemade edition of one of my favorite healthy snacks, Easy Dry Roasted Edamame!...

Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Cottage cheese recipes are back again and we’re starting them with a high protein twist on a classic, mashed potatoes made with cottage cheese! This...

Random Cheap & Easy Recipes

Latest Meals

High Protein Burger Bowls with Sauce

High Protein Tzatziki Dip or Sauce

Latest Treats

Protein Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Protein Banana Bread

Try these

Easy Protein Cheesecake with a Crust

Chocolate Microwave Protein Cheesecake

Stuffed Low Carb Brownies

Does Cooking Protein Powder Destroy or Denature it?

Understanding How to Lose Weight

Fresh Content

Protein Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Protein Banana Bread

High Protein Burger Bowls with Sauce

Baked Protein Oatmeal Cups

Meal Prep

Healthy Beef and Broccoli

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Baked Sriracha Salsa Chicken

Easy Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

Read these

The How To Count Calories & Macros For Beginners Guide

How To SAVE MONEY On Groceries Without Coupons

Understanding How to Lose Weight

How To Portion Out Your Recipes and Create Serving Sizes

How To Read A Nutrition Label For Diet Success

healthy snacks

High Protein Tzatziki Dip or Sauce

Easy Dry Roasted Edamame

Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Low Carb Breakfast Egg Burrito

No Bake M&M Protein Cheesecakes

Protein Shamrock Pancakes

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

Low Calorie Protein Mousse

Protein Pumpkin Crepes with Filling

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