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The Powered by Protein Cookbook: A Cookbook: Simple, Delicious, High-Protein Recipes
100 easy and delicious high-protein recipes to power your day from the creator behind lowcarbstateofmind
Jackie Hartlaub will be the first one to tell you she’s not a chef. Her food is not always fancy or pretentious. But it’s simply delicious, easy to make, and designed to get every meal of the day packed with protein.
For years, Jackie found herself struggling with her health, and unhappy with how she felt . . . until she decided to make some changes to be more successful in her career as an ironworker. She quietly tried a keto diet, which worked great . . . until she found such a restrictive way of eating to be unrealistic for her in the long term.
So she honed in on her cooking—making it delicious so she’ll keep craving it, and making it easy enough so she’ll keep doing it. She started sharing these recipes online, and now millions of followers log in to find hits like her Roasted Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, Sausages loaded with balsamic-glazed peppers, onions, and mozzarella, and her BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza (yes, the crust is chicken).
In her debut cookbook, you’ll find those hits and more than 85 all-new recipes, like easy Chorizo Egg Bakes, Beef Fried (Cauliflower) Rice with Yum Yum Sauce, and Sheet Pan Shrimp “Boil.” Whether you’re focused on building muscle mass, eating meals that keep you feeling satiated, or supporting your overall nutrition, it can be a challenge to reach your daily protein target. Power your day with these delectable, high-protein recipes that prove healthy eating can be both effortless and extraordinary.
Jackie Hartlaub will be the first one to tell you she’s not a chef. Her food is not always fancy or pretentious. But it’s simply delicious, easy to make, and designed to get every meal of the day packed with protein.
For years, Jackie found herself struggling with her health, and unhappy with how she felt . . . until she decided to make some changes to be more successful in her career as an ironworker. She quietly tried a keto diet, which worked great . . . until she found such a restrictive way of eating to be unrealistic for her in the long term.
So she honed in on her cooking—making it delicious so she’ll keep craving it, and making it easy enough so she’ll keep doing it. She started sharing these recipes online, and now millions of followers log in to find hits like her Roasted Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, Sausages loaded with balsamic-glazed peppers, onions, and mozzarella, and her BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza (yes, the crust is chicken).
In her debut cookbook, you’ll find those hits and more than 85 all-new recipes, like easy Chorizo Egg Bakes, Beef Fried (Cauliflower) Rice with Yum Yum Sauce, and Sheet Pan Shrimp “Boil.” Whether you’re focused on building muscle mass, eating meals that keep you feeling satiated, or supporting your overall nutrition, it can be a challenge to reach your daily protein target. Power your day with these delectable, high-protein recipes that prove healthy eating can be both effortless and extraordinary.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published November 4, 2025
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November 8, 2025
Jackie Hartlaub has made a name for herself online with her high protein dishes, and now she’s bringing her favorite recipes together in a new cookbook. The Powered by Protein Cookbook is based on Hartlaub’s health journey as she tried to find a diet that fit her lifestyle. She found that she had put on some pounds and was low energy, and she knew she wanted more to live her best life.
A friend tried a keto diet and had some success, so she tried it out as well. She found some success with it, but she found herself binging on carbs, so she knew the super-restrictive diet wouldn’t work for her. She started creating her own recipes that were packed with protein but balanced with carbs, and when she started posting videos of her recipes online, she found that others were excited about her ideas.
Now she’s collected over 80 of her best recipes, some new but some of her online favorites, and offers readers a chance to learn how to cook dishes that make protein the priority for each meal of the day. She offers recipes with eggs, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood. There are Breakfast Tostadas, Rosemary-Lemon Pepper Whole Roast Chicken, Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites, Pork Chile Verde Stew, and sides like Garlic Cauliflower Mash.
She does have some recipes that her fans have questioned, like the Sweet & Spicy Breakfast Sandwiches, basically turkey bacon, breakfast sausages, eggs, and cheese on an English muffin, with grape jelly. Or the BBQ Pizza where she makes the crust from ground chicken, egg, cottage cheese, and seasonings. And all of her recipes are meat (or seafood) forward. Even her Zucchini Lasagna has ground beef, as the zucchini is a substitute for the noodles. She uses broccoli instead of pasta in her Sheet-Pan Chicken Alfredo with Roasted Broccoli and uses peppers instead of bread for her Bell Pepper Turkey and Bacon “Sandwiches.”
Many of the recipes are simple to put together and can make a weeknight meal or a quick lunch easy and fast. There are photos of every dish, and most recipes are only a page long. They all come with the protein count per serving, so adding lots of protein to your diet is made easy with these recipes. But she does focus on meats instead of less expensive proteins like beans, lentils, or tofu. And she also uses Greek yogurt and cottage cheese a lot throughout to add more protein to these dishes, so those who are lactose intolerant may struggle with many of these recipes.
I do like the idea of a high-protein cookbook, and many of these recipes would be good incorporated into the meal plan of someone who is trying to add more protein to their diet. But I am disappointed that she talks in her introduction about how she struggled with the way the keto diet was so restrictive with carbs and now she seeks balance. But this cookbook has almost no breads, no pasta, no potatoes, and no fruit. The recipes for rice and mash are both cauliflower based. If this is how Hartlaub wants to cook and eat, that’s fine, but for me, it doesn’t feel balanced.
Clarkson Potter provided me with a free copy of The Powered by Protein Cookbook, with many thanks, but the opinions are my own.
A friend tried a keto diet and had some success, so she tried it out as well. She found some success with it, but she found herself binging on carbs, so she knew the super-restrictive diet wouldn’t work for her. She started creating her own recipes that were packed with protein but balanced with carbs, and when she started posting videos of her recipes online, she found that others were excited about her ideas.
Now she’s collected over 80 of her best recipes, some new but some of her online favorites, and offers readers a chance to learn how to cook dishes that make protein the priority for each meal of the day. She offers recipes with eggs, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood. There are Breakfast Tostadas, Rosemary-Lemon Pepper Whole Roast Chicken, Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites, Pork Chile Verde Stew, and sides like Garlic Cauliflower Mash.
She does have some recipes that her fans have questioned, like the Sweet & Spicy Breakfast Sandwiches, basically turkey bacon, breakfast sausages, eggs, and cheese on an English muffin, with grape jelly. Or the BBQ Pizza where she makes the crust from ground chicken, egg, cottage cheese, and seasonings. And all of her recipes are meat (or seafood) forward. Even her Zucchini Lasagna has ground beef, as the zucchini is a substitute for the noodles. She uses broccoli instead of pasta in her Sheet-Pan Chicken Alfredo with Roasted Broccoli and uses peppers instead of bread for her Bell Pepper Turkey and Bacon “Sandwiches.”
Many of the recipes are simple to put together and can make a weeknight meal or a quick lunch easy and fast. There are photos of every dish, and most recipes are only a page long. They all come with the protein count per serving, so adding lots of protein to your diet is made easy with these recipes. But she does focus on meats instead of less expensive proteins like beans, lentils, or tofu. And she also uses Greek yogurt and cottage cheese a lot throughout to add more protein to these dishes, so those who are lactose intolerant may struggle with many of these recipes.
I do like the idea of a high-protein cookbook, and many of these recipes would be good incorporated into the meal plan of someone who is trying to add more protein to their diet. But I am disappointed that she talks in her introduction about how she struggled with the way the keto diet was so restrictive with carbs and now she seeks balance. But this cookbook has almost no breads, no pasta, no potatoes, and no fruit. The recipes for rice and mash are both cauliflower based. If this is how Hartlaub wants to cook and eat, that’s fine, but for me, it doesn’t feel balanced.
Clarkson Potter provided me with a free copy of The Powered by Protein Cookbook, with many thanks, but the opinions are my own.
November 19, 2025
Protein! You can’t scroll without reading about it and how important it is in keeping muscle mass and feeling full. A protein-forward diet, in conjunction with one lower in simple carbs, is abuzz.
To be transparent, I was not familiar with this author before receiving a copy of the book from the publisher, so I’d like to say ‘thank you’ to Clarkson Potter for the introduction!
Having made several recipes that are very good, I see why Jackie’s contributions to the recipe and content consuming-world stand out. This is not a ‘let’s shine a light on an influencer’ book, it’s a book that gives reader-cooks a lot of new recipes.
The author notes in the introduction that her “...book isn’t for those seeking Michelin-star meals. It’s for the busy--and sometimes lacy-- home cook who wants easy, comforting meals that are protein-packed.” If that resonates with you, then I think you will really like this cookbook.
🍌 Banana Nut Chia Seed Pudding - easy to prep and so nice to have them at the ready as a breakfast. I found the consistency a more like a smoothie than a pudding, so next time I’ll add more chia seeds or some oats
🥞 Maple Cinnamon Pancakes - cottage cheese and oat based, these scratched the pancake itch without my usual feeling of a post-pancake carb crash
🍗 Miso-Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes (cover recipe!) great flavors and I made the full recipe for two of us, so the extras became a lunch! Note, I saved a portion of the glaze before brushing it on the chicken, and then used that as a dressing when the extras became a lunch salad
🥩 Classic Meatloaf - I have never been a fan of meatloaf, but my husband loves it, so I gave this recipe a try. I now count myself among meatloaf fans — as long as it’s this recipe with the balsamic caramelized onions in it!
Clarkson Potter provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own.
To be transparent, I was not familiar with this author before receiving a copy of the book from the publisher, so I’d like to say ‘thank you’ to Clarkson Potter for the introduction!
Having made several recipes that are very good, I see why Jackie’s contributions to the recipe and content consuming-world stand out. This is not a ‘let’s shine a light on an influencer’ book, it’s a book that gives reader-cooks a lot of new recipes.
The author notes in the introduction that her “...book isn’t for those seeking Michelin-star meals. It’s for the busy--and sometimes lacy-- home cook who wants easy, comforting meals that are protein-packed.” If that resonates with you, then I think you will really like this cookbook.
🍌 Banana Nut Chia Seed Pudding - easy to prep and so nice to have them at the ready as a breakfast. I found the consistency a more like a smoothie than a pudding, so next time I’ll add more chia seeds or some oats
🥞 Maple Cinnamon Pancakes - cottage cheese and oat based, these scratched the pancake itch without my usual feeling of a post-pancake carb crash
🍗 Miso-Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes (cover recipe!) great flavors and I made the full recipe for two of us, so the extras became a lunch! Note, I saved a portion of the glaze before brushing it on the chicken, and then used that as a dressing when the extras became a lunch salad
🥩 Classic Meatloaf - I have never been a fan of meatloaf, but my husband loves it, so I gave this recipe a try. I now count myself among meatloaf fans — as long as it’s this recipe with the balsamic caramelized onions in it!
Clarkson Potter provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own.
November 19, 2025
The Powered by Protein Cookbook
By Jackie Hartlaub
Hartlaub’s introduction explains her adventures in cooking, her struggles with weight, and how a period of carb restricted eating led her to more balanced, protein forward and carbohydrate mindful eating.
The Protein Powered Kitchen section is particularly helpful listing items for pantry and fridge and then equipment. I found her list had nothing that wouldn’t be found in a typical home or easily found in a local market.
The Chapters make menu planning easy:
Eggs and Dairy
Poultry
Beef
Seafood
Pork
Sides
While some of the recipes, such as “slow roasted dino ribs” are exclusively protein, others such as “miso-maple chicken with sweet potatoes “ feature carbs. So, while the cookbook emphasizes protein, it is not protein only. Shortcuts abound, - such as using jarred Rao’s tomato sauce in the Zucchini Lasagna.
All but a few of the recipes have photos. All have US measurements, servings number and nutritional information. Some have serving tips and all are made with easily available ingredients. The book lies completely flat when open and the pages look are sturdy and feel like they will hold up to kitchen happenings. Looks like a good student, working person or busy person cookbook and the recipes are family friendly.
Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own.
By Jackie Hartlaub
Hartlaub’s introduction explains her adventures in cooking, her struggles with weight, and how a period of carb restricted eating led her to more balanced, protein forward and carbohydrate mindful eating.
The Protein Powered Kitchen section is particularly helpful listing items for pantry and fridge and then equipment. I found her list had nothing that wouldn’t be found in a typical home or easily found in a local market.
The Chapters make menu planning easy:
Eggs and Dairy
Poultry
Beef
Seafood
Pork
Sides
While some of the recipes, such as “slow roasted dino ribs” are exclusively protein, others such as “miso-maple chicken with sweet potatoes “ feature carbs. So, while the cookbook emphasizes protein, it is not protein only. Shortcuts abound, - such as using jarred Rao’s tomato sauce in the Zucchini Lasagna.
All but a few of the recipes have photos. All have US measurements, servings number and nutritional information. Some have serving tips and all are made with easily available ingredients. The book lies completely flat when open and the pages look are sturdy and feel like they will hold up to kitchen happenings. Looks like a good student, working person or busy person cookbook and the recipes are family friendly.
Ten Speed Press provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own.
November 4, 2025
The Powered by Protein Cookbook is filled with sensible, nutrition-packed recipes. The emphasis is on getting a boost of protein while also incorporating a healthful balance of carbs. The majority of recipes are meat and seafood based. Many incorporate cheese, especially cottage cheese, as an additional source of protein. There are a handful of delicious side dishes that are all vegetarian friendly. I found many delicious and creative recipes within this book such a bbq chicken crust pizza in which the pizza crust was made of chicken and cottage cheese and a sandwich which uses a large bell pepper as the bread. This was so much better than a lettuce wrap. Recipes are unfussy and suited towards everyday meals. Meat eaters will love this. Clarkson Potter provided me with a free copy of this book; the opinions are my own.
December 4, 2025
2.5 stars
Another diet/lifestyle cookbook by a social media influencer with no nutritional education background. Another cookbook full of high protein and low carb recipes. No recipes are new or original. Too many recipes have cottage cheese. I do like that some recipes include bread, potatoes or rice. Each recipe does have a photo. If you’re a fan of the author, you might like her cookbook. Otherwise, you can find recipes of this caliber online or on TikTok.
Another diet/lifestyle cookbook by a social media influencer with no nutritional education background. Another cookbook full of high protein and low carb recipes. No recipes are new or original. Too many recipes have cottage cheese. I do like that some recipes include bread, potatoes or rice. Each recipe does have a photo. If you’re a fan of the author, you might like her cookbook. Otherwise, you can find recipes of this caliber online or on TikTok.
November 28, 2025
This is a great book for anyone looking to add more protein to their diet. The recipes are clear, easy, and delicious. The macros are a nice addition for anyone tracking their food or on a weight loss journey. I especially like the fish recipes. Clarkson Potter provided me with a complimentary copy of this book, but the opinions are all my own.
January 29, 2026
This is a timely cookbook focusing on protein based recipes. It’s nicely formatted with photos for each recipe, serving suggestions and tips. A bonus if you already use or like cottage cheese (not me)! This book was available through my local library; I recommend taking a look.
July 28, 2025
A great collection of protein-powered recipes for creating some new, simple, and yummy dishes.
January 24, 2026
easy to make recipes focused on protein. may look into it again as it was a library loan
February 16, 2026
Very nice recipes. Not many plant-based ones.
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