My go-to high-protein Walmart staples for busy weeks. These are the budget-friendly items I keep stocked all month long for quick meals, meal prep, and staying on track without overthinking it. All affordable, all easy to grab, and all actually used ...
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Protein Basics
HIGH-PROTEIN SNACKS
GRAB-AND-GO PROTEIN OPTIONS
HIGH-PROTEIN FREEZER STAPLES
PANTRY STAPLES FOR PROTEIN MEALS
PROTEIN ADD-INS / BOOSTS
Protein Basics
These defrost so fast and if I bake them I can put them in frozen with no issues.
Great Value All Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 8 lb (Frozen)
This brand tastes the best to me and I love how easily this cooks up. A great budget option for lean protein.
A great option to have in the pantry for quick grab and go lunches or for adding more protein to a salad.
Great Value Chunk Chicken Breast, 12.5 oz, Can, (2 Pack)
So flavorful and a great lean protein source.
Marketside Applewood Smoked Bacon Fresh Seasoned Pork Loin Filet, 1.4-1.9 lbs., 21g of Protein per 4 oz Serving
HIGH-PROTEIN SNACKS
A great tasting, high protein snack that is so easy to toss into my lunch bag and eat on the go.
Oikos Triple Zero Strawberry and Mixed Berry 0g Added Sugar Fat Free Greek Yogurt, 5.3 oz, 6 Count
I love the flavor of this vanilla Chobani. Its great in a smoothie or in a bowl with granola.
Chobani Zero Sugar Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla 32 oz Tub
I was skeptical at first but I'm a fan! I only drink these sparingly because of the cost. However, they're great in a pinch.
(4 pack) Core Power Protein Shake with 26g Protein by fairlife Milk, Chocolate, 14 fl oz
If you've read my blog you know how much I love to add cottage cheese to things to up the protein. Especially in the morning when I front load my protein intake.
Great Value 2% Milkfat Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, 24 oz Tub (Refrigerated)
This is a permanent staple in our house. I have one at least once a day.
Great Value Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese, 24 oz Bag, 24 Count
I don't buy these often but I they come in clutch when I can't bulk make eggs on Sunday.
Great Value Hard Boiled Eggs, 9.31 oz, 6 Count
GRAB-AND-GO PROTEIN OPTIONS
These are perfect for when you just need lean protein on the go.
Freshness Guaranteed Traditional Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, 16 oz, 18g of Protein, No Artificial Ingredients, Gluten Free (Refrigerated)
Wrap this around some cheese and spring mix and call it a protein wrap!
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Sliced Turkey Breast Deli Lunch Meat Family Size, 16 oz Package
I love that all you have to do is quickly heat this up and it's ready to serve up.
Hillshire Farm Turkey Smoked Sausage Rope, 13 oz (Refrigerated)
