· Meal Prep · 1 min read
3 Cheap High-Protein Meal Prep Ideas Under $15 Total Yield
Mass produce your weekly macro targets on a strict budget. These three complete high-yield recipes keep your grocery receipts incredibly lean.
1. Mass-Batch Tuna Salad Wraps
- Cost Per Batch: $4.50 (Makes 3 Servings)
- Macros Per Serving: 36g Protein / 24g Carbs / 6g Fat
- Build: Combine 3 drained cans of skipjack tuna with 45g of low-fat Greek yogurt, mustard, and diced celery. Roll evenly into low-carb high-fiber tortillas.
2. The Budget Cottage Cheese Pasta Plate
- Cost Per Batch: $5.20 (Makes 4 Servings)
- Macros Per Serving: 32g Protein / 42g Carbs / 5g Fat
- Build: Blend 500g of low-fat cottage cheese with warm marinara sauce until completely smooth. Toss over 300g of high-protein lentil chickpea pasta noodles.
3. Shredded Salsa Chicken Bowls
- Cost Per Batch: $5.10 (Makes 3 Servings)
- Macros Per Serving: 45g Protein / 30g Carbs / 4g Fat
- Build: Place 600g of chicken breast inside a slow cooker or deep pot. Pour 1 jar of standard chunky tomato salsa over it. Simmer for 2 hours, shred with forks, and serve alongside canned black beans.
