20 GLP-1 Recipes That Make Mealtime Easier

Several people in my life are taking GLP-1 medications, and as a certified health coach, I wanted to make meal planning a little easier. That’s what inspired my GLP-1 meal plan and this collection of simple, delicious GLP-1 friendly recipes. I put them together for my loved ones—and you—to help take some of the guesswork out of eating healthy. Plus, these are meals you can feed your kids, too!

Why I’m Sharing These GLP-1 Meal Ideas

It can be stressful to figure out what to make for dinner—but also how to eat healthier while meeting your family’s needs, all while taking a life-changing medication. I care about helping you find ways to eat well that work in your everyday life, including the many phases that you go through. There’s a lot of information out there on GLP-1 meals, so I wanted to cut through the noise and offer simple, easy recipes that everyone can eat!

I chose each recipe to ensure these high protein meals give you balanced nutrition!

GLP-1 Lunch Ideas

1. Healthy High Protein Chicken Salad

This chicken salad recipe is loaded with tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and juicy grapes, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that keeps things light but is completely satisfying. With 30+ grams of protein per serving and easy prep, this one is great for stretching out over a week.

2. Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Cottage cheese flatbread is a great alternative to naan or pita flatbread and absolutely packed with protein and has barely any carbs. It’s low carb, and perfect for anyone on a GLP-1 diet.

3. BBQ Chicken Salad

Smoky, sweet barbecue sauce turns shredded chicken salad into a high protein favorite. It’s delicious by itself, on a bed of lettuce, or on a bun for a make-ahead barbecue lunch sandwich! I love that it’s versatile, so you can eat this based on what works for you.

4. Mexican Chicken Soup

I think it’s important to interweave a bunch of flavors into GLP1 eating, and this one-pot Mexican chicken soup takes rotisserie chicken and turns it into a flavorful soup that’s anything but boring! Plus, it’s so easy to make, and kids and adults love it.

5. Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Ground turkey and a variety of pantry seasonings turn into juicy, delicious turkey burgers, which are all done in the air fryer, making these extra healthy. Drop the bun if you want a more lower carb meal, and stick to cheese, lettuce, and tomato as toppings.

6. Tuna Ceviche

Get on board with this: Ahi tuna is marinated in fresh lime juice with red onion, jalapeño, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro. It’s a light lunch that won’t leave you feeling heavy or sluggish for the rest of your day.

7. Chili’s Southwest Chicken Soup

Chicken breasts, healthy seasonings, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips make up this delicious copycat soup recipe. All done in one pot, you get all the taste and nutrition you need!

8. 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This is a fave recipe in my house, and it’s completely hands-off and made with only 3(!) store-bought ingredients. Plus, it’s perfect in salads, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and burritos. A highly versatile recipe that’s great for GLP-1 meal prep!

GLP-1 Dinner Ideas

9. Air Fryer Salmon

With a brown sugar crust, this incredibly easy salmon recipe is cooked perfectly in the air fryer with very little effort. It’s nutritious and simply delicious. Serve with steamed or roasted veggies, and you’ve got a full meal.

10. Whole30 Marry Me Chicken

One of our most popular recipes, and for good reason! Tender chicken breasts are covered in a rich dairy-free cream sauce with sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. All without dairy, so it’s extra healthy, yet readers say it’s incredibly tasty and satisfying.

11. Jerk Salmon With Mango Salsa

With homemade jerk seasoning and mango salsa, this light yet high protein meal is so flavorful but quick to make (done in 20 minutes), and keeps the GLP-1 rotation from being boring and tasteless!

12. Black Pepper Chicken

So simple to execute, combine tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a savory, rich sauce in only 20 minutes, and all using one skillet! Serve this recipe with rice or noodles, whatever you fancy!

13. Teriyaki Shrimp

A quick recipe, this teriyaki shrimp comes together in less than 20 minutes and tastes like your favorite take-out dish, but with real homemade ingredients! Tastes super delciious over a bed of fluffy Jasmine rice.

14. Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Another awesome one pan recipe, take home the classic taste without worrying about wayward ingredients. It’s got the chicken breast, the cheeses, and savory seasonings all seared and melted into gooey, tasy goodness. Eat without guilt!

15. Salmon Piccata

Lemony, buttery, and topped with capers and fresh parsley, this skillet salmon is melt-in-your-mouth and amazing with roasted veggies or rice. And it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish!

16. Chicken Pomodoro

Tender chicken breast cutlets, cherry tomatoes, and seasonings all simmer in chicken broth to create a flavorful dinner that’s sooo yummy (and healthy). You can whip this chicken dish up in 20 minutes easily!

17. Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken

A perfect copycat for the classic herb crusted chicken at Texas Roadhouse! Cooked on the stove or on the grill, this simple recipe gives you deliciously flavorful, juicy chicken cutlets in almost no time at all.

18. Keto Orange Chicken

 An incredibly healthy version of this classic recipe, enjoy crispy, pan-fried chicken in a light breading, smothered with a sweet orange glaze made with erythritol (not sugar). Dare I say it’s better than takeout? Oh, I will.

19. Turkey Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is easy, healthy and uses a lower fat meat that’s still high in protein. Tender bell peppers are filled with ground turkey, rice, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese, then baked until perfectly tender.

20. Texas Roadhouse Chili

Chili is so hearty, filling, and perfect to get balanced nutrition. This recipe is teeming with lean ground beef, kidney beans, and all the chili spices, and it’s all topped with onion and cheddar cheese. Enjoy this one!

I really hope these recipes help with being able to maintain a level of equilibrium in your meals and choices. Enjoy them!