Starting your day with a healthy meal can set you up for success for the rest of the day. Enjoy a breakfast that packs in protein, as well as fiber and healthy fats. This type of balanced meal can keep you full for longer and help keep blood sugar balanced. Here are five high-protein breakfast ideas to power up your mornings.
Tacos aren’t just for dinner! Mix them up with your favorite vegetables, or top with fresh salsa and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 6 min
Serving size: 2 tacos
Calories: 396 | total fat: 23 g | saturated fat: 5 g | sodium: 179 mg | cholesterol: 372 mg | total carbs: 34 g | fiber: 8 g | sugars: 5 g | protein: 18 g | potassium: 743 mg
This comforting bowl of oatmeal gets its protein with the help of egg whites. Whisking in liquid egg whites while the oatmeal cooks gives it a light and fluffy texture and an extra dose of protein.
Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min
Serving size: 1 bowl
Calories: 371 | total fat: 12 g | saturated fat: 1 g | sodium: 169 mg | cholesterol: 2 mg | total carbs: 43 g | fiber: 5 g | sugars: 13 g | protein: 20 g | potassium: 451 mg
This savory cottage cheese bowl is a quick, no-cook option. Perfect to pack for an on-the-go breakfast.
Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min
Serving size: 1 bowl
Calories: 181 | total fat: 7 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 78 mg | cholesterol: 15 mg | total carbs: 10 g | fiber: 1 g | sugars: 7 g | protein: 22 g | potassium: 342 mg
Have your coffee and breakfast all in one. Prep ahead by chilling leftover coffee in the refrigerator for the next day.
Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min
Serving size: 1 smoothie
Calories: 263 | total fat: 4 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 139 mg | cholesterol: 51 mg | total carbs: 37 g | fiber: 4 g | sugars: 23 g | protein: 24 g | potassium: 920 mg
Dessert for breakfast? Fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and chopped peanuts and granola give this that ice cream shop feel, but full of nutrition.
Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min
Serving size: 1 banana split
Calories: 290 | total fat: 5 g | saturated fat: 1 g | sodium: 94 mg | cholesterol: 3 mg | total carbs: 45 g | fiber: 6 g | sugars: 25 g | protein: 20 g | potassium: 531 mg
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