300-Calorie High-Protein Mac & Cheese (28g Protein)

Craving mac and cheese without blowing your calories? This ultra-creamy high-protein version packs 28g of protein for only 300 calories—comfort food that actually fits your goals.

Ingredients (1 Serving)

55 g elbow macaroni (preferably high-protein pasta if available)
½ scoop High Whey Vanilla Cake
⅓ cup shredded light cheddar cheese
2 tbsp lactose-free Greek yogurt (or dairy-free high-protein yogurt alternative)
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional, for extra cheesy flavor)
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking spray or ½ tsp butter (optional)

Approximate Macros:
Calories: ~300
Protein: ~28g

Preparation

1. Cook the pasta

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.

Reserve 2–3 tbsp of pasta water, then drain.

2. Make the cheese sauce

In the same pot over low heat, add almond milk and shredded cheddar.

Stir until melted and smooth.

Add Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

In a small bowl, mix the protein powder with 1–2 tbsp warm pasta water first to prevent clumping, then stir it into the sauce.

3. Combine

Add the cooked pasta back into the pot.

Mix everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy cheese sauce.

If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water for a smoother consistency.

4. Serve

Serve immediately and top with cracked black pepper or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor.

This high-protein mac and cheese proves you don’t have to give up comfort food to stay on track. Creamy, cheesy, and surprisingly filling, it delivers 28g of protein in only 300 calories, making it a perfect option for post-workout meals, quick lunches, or satisfying cravings without the guilt.