Are you looking for ideas of what to eat for breakfast that includes high protein? Do you want a simple guide so that eating healthy for breakfast can be quick and easy? Listed below I share my 5 favorite high protein meals to start your day. Not only are they packed with nutrients you need, they taste great!
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So if you struggle to hit your daily protein targets, these delicious breakfast options can easily assist you. I hope you enjoy!
High Protein Instant Steel Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 45 grams of Quaker Oats Steel Cut – Quick 3-Minute Oats
- 170 grams of water
- 1 scoop of Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1 tablespoon of sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of Splenda
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Directions
- Combine oatmeal and water in a bowl and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes
- After the oatmeal has cooked, remove it from the microwave and add the remaining ingredients; chocolate protein, syrup, Splenda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly stir the mixture for 30 seconds or until thoroughly mixed.
- (Optional) Top with your favorite fruit.
- Nutrition facts – (1) scoop of protein powder has around 28 gm of protein)
Scrambled Eggs and Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 whole egg
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables
- (Optional) – salt to taste
- (Optional) – hot sauce
Directions
- Spray skillet with olive oil
- At medium heat, add eggs to the skillet
- Allow eggs to cook for a few minutes, then add in the vegetables
- Once vegetables are no longer frozen (about 10 minutes), remove them from the heat and plate
- TIP – I like to use hot sauce instead of plain salt. Note – One teaspoon of Texas Pete hot sauce has 115mg of sodium, while 1/2 teaspoon of salt has 1150 mg of sodium
Butterball Turkey Sausage Links and Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 3 sausage links (one serving size)
- 3 whole eggs
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place eggs in water and cook for 8 minutes
- Place 3 sausage links in the microwave and cook for 1 minute
- Plate and serve
- Nutrition – 3 links (110 calories, 420 mg sodium, 11 gm protein, 7 gm fat)
- Nutrition – 3 whole eggs (231 calories, 16 gm fat, 19 protein)
Greek Yogurt with Fruit and Granola
Ingredients
- Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt (3/4 cup or 170 grams)
- Torani Sugar-Free French Vanilla Syrup – 1 tablespoon
- Splenda – 1/2 teaspoon
- Strawberries or Blueberries – 1/4 cup
- Granola – 2 tablespoons
Directions
- Combine yogurt, Splenda, and syrup. Mix thoroughly for 30 seconds
- Top with your favorite fruit. I prefer strawberries or blueberries
- Sprinkle with granola
- Nutrition facts – Yogurt (90 calories, 0 fat, 5 gm carbs, 18 gm protein)
Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon creamy or extra chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 medium banana fresh or frozen
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 scoop chocolate whey chocolate protein powder
- 1 handful (or about 5) of ice cubes
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a blender
- Be sure to slice up the banana before placing it in the blender
- Depending on your blender, mix for 15 – 30 seconds
- Nutrition facts – (1) scoop of protein powder has around 28 gm of protein)
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Claudia Faucher is a full-time fitness training expert and lifestyle blogger. She is also been a certified Les Mills BodyPump instructor for the past 5 years and a fitness instructor for over 20 years. Claudia is a personal trainer and creates fitness training programs for seniors and people of all ages. She likes to use her skills and experiences to help others on their fitness journeys.
