43 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes

While meat-based proteins are packed with key nutrients, there are just as many important reasons to eat your plant-based proteins too.

Where do you find vegetarian-friendly proteins on the Paleo diet? There are many, including nuts, seeds, nut or seed butters, leafy greens, veggie-based protein powders, coconut and more. With such a variety of proteins, naturally there’s a veritable cornucopia of ways to eat them.

We’ve tackled some of the many ways you can get your protein from non-meat sources. From protein-packed, no-bake donuts to vibrant green protein smoothies to egg salads and more, here are 43 high-protein, vegetarian recipes.

Raspberry Almond Butter Oats

Both chia seeds and almond butter are excellent sources of protein; enjoy them together in this dreamy, creamy Paleo overnight “oats.”

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Raspberry Almond Butter Oats

Buffin Protein Muffins

Use a vegetarian-friendly protein powder to make these “buffins,” a surprisingly protein-packed muffin.

Recipe: Livin Paleo | Buffin Protein Muffins

Easy Baked Avocado and Egg

There’s no breakfast (or lunch!) more simple and filling than this two-ingredient, baked avocado and egg.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Easy Baked Avocado and Egg

Little Green Goddess Soup

Filled with protein and greens, this little green soup packs a mighty nutritional punch.

Recipe: The Little Green Spoon | Little Green Goddess Soup

Vanilla Blueberry Protein Smoothie Bowl

Delicious and beautiful, this protein-packed smoothie bowl makes for a colorful start to your morning.

Recipe: Wild Blend | Vanilla Blueberry Protein Smoothie Bowl

Chia Seeds Breakfast Bowl

If you could eat a protein-packed rainbow, this is what it would look and taste like.

Recipe: Framed Recipes | Chia Seeds Breakfast Bowl

Protein-Packed Monster Breakfast Cookies

Not only do these cookies contain multiple sources of protein like coconut, SunButter, flax and hemp seeds, but they’re allergen-friendly because they’re grain- and egg-free.

Recipe: Allergy-Free Alaska | Protein-Packed Monster Breakfast Cookies

Egg, Spinach and Mushroom Skillet

Simple, hearty and filled with protein, so you can feel comfortably full. Enjoy the umami flavor added by mushrooms.

Recipe: Manila Spoon | Egg, Spinach and Mushroom Skillet

Dreamy Almond Butter Chia Pudding

Almonds and chia seeds come together for a protein powerhouse for a breakfast or snack.

Recipe: The Almond Eater | Dreamy Almond Butter Chia Pudding

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

These muffins get double the veggie-friendly protein from vanilla protein powder and an extra egg.

Recipe: Live Health Easy | Pumpkin Protein Muffins

No-Bake Paleo Chocolate Protein Bars

No-bake chocolatey bars make the perfect pre- or post-workout indulgence—sans guilt!

Recipe: Christina Canters | No-Bake Paleo Chocolate Protein Bars

Paleo Breakfast Bread

Almond butter and eggs form the protein base for this breakfast treat. Slather the bread with even more almond butter for a protein-packed start to your day.

Recipe: Watch Fit | Paleo Breakfast Bread

Mango, Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Protein-packed spinach joins avocado and mango for a tropical, sustaining smoothie enjoyed any time of the day.

Recipe: Paleo Leap | Mango, Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

Enjoy this seasonal-inspired treat for a protein boost at the midday slump.

Recipe: Sprouted Routes | Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

Sweet Potato Paleo Muffins

Shredded coconut, almond flour, eggs and walnuts all help to create a nicely-rounded protein base for these veggie and fruit muffins.

Recipe: Not Your Standard | Sweet Potato Paleo Muffins

Paleo Creamed Spinach

This Paleo-friendly creamed spinach makes for the perfect cozy side dish.

Recipe: The Sophisticated Caveman | Paleo Creamed Spinach

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

Dress up your banana bread with super-rich dark chocolate. A healthy dose of almond butter rounds out the protein content of this bread.

Recipe: Bakerita | Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

Overnight Paleo Porridge

This hearty faux oatmeal is packed with flaxseed and chia seeds and can be topped with more nuts for extra protein.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Palate | Overnight Paleo Porridge

Healthy Chocolate Banana Shake

Almond butter and almond milk are half the ingredients in this simple, 4-ingredient shake; be sure to use a Paleo-friendly almond milk when whipping yours up at home.

Recipe: A Beautiful Mess | Healthy Chocolate Banana Shake

Avocado Spinach Dip

Enjoy the protein boost of spinach in this deliciously creamy, nutrition-packed dip.

Recipe: The Healthy Foodie | Avocado Spinach Dip

Chia Berry Paleo Parfait

Chia seeds are an excellent veggie-friendly source of protein—enjoy them in this parfait, complete with Paleo granola.

Recipe: Paleo Foodies | Chia Berry Paleo Parfait

Paleo Maple-Nut Porridge with Banana

Coconut and nuts make for a protein-packed base to this breakfast porridge, while bananas and other ingredients help to make it a balanced, sustaining meal.

Recipe: Tessa the Domestic Diva | Paleo Maple-Nut Porridge with Banana

Grain-Free Granola Bars

There are no less than five protein-packed sources of crunch and flavor in these granola bars. Yum!

Recipe: Preppy Paleo | Grain-Free Granola Bars

Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Onions

This simple, protein-filled spinach and onion sauté works as the perfect side dish to, well, most anything.

Recipe: Paleo Leap | Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Onions

Paleo Rainbow Smoothie

This rainbow work of art boasts a healthy dose of spinach. Add protein powder for even more sustaining goodness.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Rainbow Smoothie

Spinach Avocado Pesto

The best part about this protein-filled pesto is that it can coat more protein-packed foods. Try it as a dressing for a spinach salad or folded into scrambled eggs.

Recipe: Adventures in Partaking | Spinach Avocado Pesto

Golden Turmeric Energy Bites

Not only do you get the sustaining protein punch from protein powder and almond butter in these no-bake bites, but you get the healing qualities of turmeric, too.