what's your favorite high-protein low-calorie breakfast?

trsttg

It seems that I can't eat enough food in the morning to hold me over until lunch. I'm eating 500-600 calories in the morning and I'm still not full. It doesn't help that I run around constantly at work in the morning.

I've tried bran muffins with carrots and blueberries. I've tried greek yogurt with fruit.

I know I need to incorporate eggs, but I'd love some suggestions that aren't eggs. Thank you!

weightliftingdiva

Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and a glass of milk is my favorite.

michelleberhart

Switch it up every day! I find when I have different breakfasts, I don't get as hungry... probably because I'm not bored with it. My favs are egg white omelets with oatmeal on the side and protein pancakes. Also, healthy fats like nuts and avocado always make me feel fuller longer

larrodarro

I've added Greek yogurt and pumpkin seeds to my usual Kashi cereal, granola, flax seed meal, protein powder and milk. They are both low calorie and high protein.

Here are a few breakfast ideas.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1251741-what-s-for-breakfast

DebTavares

two breakfast sausages - 14 g of protein, and one slice of gluten free bread

itsbasschick

i make an omelette with 1 serving frozen hash browns (about 70 calories worth), 3 to 4 egg beaters, red bell peppers and either 2 tsp parmesan cheese or 1 slice reduced fat sharp cheddar. i cook them together, then top with pepper and enjoy

mtruitt01

toasted cheese sandwich with tomato
peanut butter and banana sandwich

have a snack midmorning.

BLTA

love8383

non fat greek yogurt with fresh strawberries, granola and almonds

MinMin97

Cottage cheese (I love knudsen full-fat) 22g protein!!!
a slice or two of Trader Joe's sprouted rye bread (low in carbs, high in protein--6g per slice!!)
And my fav chopped salad to eat with the cottage cheese. Use a food processor to whip up a batch, it stores in the fridge so well:
Cabbage, onion, cilantro. Stir in a grated carrot or two, plenty of fresh lemon juice, and store in a big ziploc bag.

Kelli0453

Cottage cheese with half an avocado mixed in, and some fruit on the side

Sarahsteve7kids

Skip the carbs and have a steak! I throw one on the grill almost every day! Okay I have some carbs with it, mushrooms and onions!!

RedArizona5

Cottage cheese (I love knudsen full-fat) 22g protein!!!
a slice or two of Trader Joe's sprouted rye bread (low in carbs, high in protein--6g per slice!!)
And my fav chopped salad to eat with the cottage cheese. Use a food processor to whip up a batch, it stores in the fridge so well:
Cabbage, onion, cilantro. Stir in a grated carrot or two, plenty of fresh lemon juice, and store in a big ziploc bag.

Sounds amazing!!!!
I like my cage free brown eggs with spices and cheddar cheese with a slice of wheat bread:)Organic ginger root raw and braggs apple cider vinegar 2tbsp!The latter is every day the former is when I workout or have time:)

PaulaKac

a cup of cottage cheese and a cup of fresh strawberries

Naley2322

3/4 cup egg beaters = 18 grams protein - 90 calories

+ veggies ( kale, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms)

yc4king

I get up, strap on my runners and run 5k, then eat 3 scrambled eggs, have a shower, and head to work. I might feel a little hungry by around 11 but nothing major. Sometimes I have 1/3 cup of oatmeal instead of the eggs (1/3 pre-cooked with 2tsp brown sugar)

Part of losing weight is learning how to deal with being a little hungry. Hunger doesn't mean you need to immediately eat (something I had to practice).

5-600 calories is way more than I ever eat for breakfast, and I doubt you're doing more than 5k for work in the morning. My advice is teach yourself how to be OK with being hungry.

JoeMO

I like Fiber one bars chocolate and oats - gives me a chocolate fix, high in fiber (don't overdo them)
Nature Valley Protein Bars, another chocolate fix- not the best source of protein but filling to me
Premium Protein Bars - another chocolate ish fix and a lot higher in calories than the other two, but also pretty filling for me

These are all easy on the go type snacks

Eat one of these as a mid meal depending on your breakfast and lunch times around 9 to 10 if your morning schedule allows it. With my size I might have one of the others around 3. Good luck Joe

laura_happy

This isn't highest in protein, but I like oatmeal lately with a little brown sugar and berries. I feel like the oatmeal is really filling. I then snack on some almonds around 10:30. I hope you find some suggestions you like!

clarej14

Every Sunday I make a batch of egg muffins to eat during the week (for breakfast and the occasional bfast for dinner night). They make for a super fast and easy, high protein breakfast. They are kind of like mini quiches. You can eat them cold or zap them for a minute to heat them up. I based them on this recipe originally (but now I add whatever I have on hand/in the mood for): http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/10/egg-muffins-revisited-again.html

I like to add turkey sausage, cheese, any veggies I have around. Broccoli, spinach, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes are some of my favs.

I also really like cottage cheese as a breakfast option. I eat it with anything from salsa or pineapple to leftover veggies or chicken/meat.

my_2_cents

I get up, strap on my runners and run 5k, then eat 3 scrambled eggs, have a shower, and head to work. I might feel a little hungry by around 11 but nothing major. Sometimes I have 1/3 cup of oatmeal instead of the eggs (1/3 pre-cooked with 2tsp brown sugar)

Part of losing weight is learning how to deal with being a little hungry. Hunger doesn't mean you need to immediately eat (something I had to practice).

5-600 calories is way more than I ever eat for breakfast, and I doubt you're doing more than 5k for work in the morning. My advice is teach yourself how to be OK with being hungry.

I am very rarely hungry, and have been at a 1000 calorie deficit daily for three months now. I also don't always choose foods that most people consider filling, I still drink pepsi a few days a week etc. I don't think we need to be hungry to lose weight at a sustainable pace.

One thing I have learned is that hunger is often a craving for a specific food, not true hunger. Do yourself a favour, if there's a food you're craving, but denying yourself, then just eat it. Log the calories and move on. If its low calorie enough, eat it every day until you don't crave it anymore. As long as you stick to your calorie goals and make reasonably healthy food choices, you'll still lose weight. Eating pizza, drinking soda etc are not going to derail you in any measurable way.

I was not one to eat breakfast very often prior to tracking my food. I've since learned that the body doesn't burn calories very well in the evening, and the earlier in the day you eat your big calories, especially carbs, the better your body can burn them off. If you're hungry in the mornings, then eat until you're not hungry, log everything. If you do this, you might just find that a smaller lunch and supper are what your body prefers and all of your calorie goals can still be met while meeting the needs your body is telling you about with the hunger triggers.

ingasmile2

Morning Star Chipotle Black Bean Burger 190 calories 17 grams of protein
Thomas Apple Pie English Muffin 160 calories 4 grams of protein
Market Pantry Cinnamon/Brown sugar cream cheese 70 calories 1 gram of protein

sometimes I will have cottage cheese instead of english muffin/cream cheese
sometimes I have bacon and eggs

I usually average at least 20 grams of protein and around 400 calories

Inga

Mangopickle

Latte made with Kroger carbmaster vanilla skim milk and 4 slice of hormel precooked bacon. 16 g of protein and 130 calories

SnuggleSmacks

I love breakfast sandwiches made with French toast and Canadian bacon and egg and cheese with a little sugar free syrup.

Also, breakfast pie: Take a pie crust and break eggs into it, but don't break the yolks. Leave them whole. Sprinkle in cheese and crumbled bacon (or sausage) and whatever veggies you want (onion, pepper, tomato, asparagus, broccoli, etc.) and seasoning (herbs, garlic, etc.) and cover with puff pastry or another crust. Bake until the eggs are set. It's kinda like a quiche but a lot less work.

Outwardlycalm

Everybody's talking about eating. What are you drinking? Try a full glass of water or better yet 8 oz of grapefruit juice.

yc4king

I think you missed my point, which was simply that sometimes it is OK to be hungry. It's not an instantaneous signal requiring you to go shove food in your face until you aren't hungry any more..... That's how many of us got overweight in the first place.

Being hungry is OK.

myfitnesspale3

Pork rinds and cheese wrapped in bacon

Evybean

I don't cook, so the easier the better. 1 scoop of body fortress protein whey powder, eliminates the hunger. Pure protein bars can do the same. These can be meal replacements or good snacks to tide you over. I also like steamed in the bag long green beans and then I add a few cranberries to the bowl. When I get hungry during the day, a bag of edamame are great! I eat them like popcorn with 18g of protein.

my_2_cents

I think you missed my point, which was simply that sometimes it is OK to be hungry. It's not an instantaneous signal requiring you to go shove food in your face until you aren't hungry any more..... That's how many of us got overweight in the first place.

Being hungry is OK.

Maybe I misread it. Hungry is ok, good to eat before you're too hungry, but you're correct, hungry is not an emergency.

I don't think we have to be hungry to lose weight though.

elsiesnow

This sounds great, thank you for the link. I've got something new to try now.

sheepysaccount

My favorite is bacon and eggs. Though you could look into cooked chicken breast as a filling protein.

upasanaD

Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and a glass of milk is my favorite.

Mine is exactly same. No time for other experiments on weekdays. But on weekends i prefer whole wheat toast with cheese slice, Omelet and milk

PaliDNAnge

Try Icelandic yogurt. It has more protein per ounce than Greek yogurt. The only two brands I'm aware of are Siggi's (15g/5.3oz; 80cal for plain) and Smari (20g/6oz; 100cal for plain). I've found Siggi's at Whole Foods and Target. Smari is only available at Whole Foods. With some berries and granola, you've got 18-24g of protein at less than 350 calories.

If you want meat, maybe Canadian bacon or smoked salmon.