Ideas for quick high protein breakfast

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  • violetness
    violetness Posts: 131 Member
    I love this very versatile pinto bean dip - you can put it in a tortilla or have it with flatbread or crackers or just on its own..

    Ingredients

    1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
    1 clove garlic
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 tablespoon dried parsley
    1 teaspoon dried dill weed
    1 tablespoon butter, softened
    1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

    Directions

    In a blender or food processor, blend the pinto beans, cottage cheese, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dill, butter, and seasoned salt until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

    I got it here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pinto-bean-spread/detail.aspx

    I cook the pinto beans overnight in my crock pot with beef broth.
  • bloodguilt
    bloodguilt Posts: 126
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  • Lost_Mermaid
    Lost_Mermaid Posts: 136
    Cooked quinoa, top it with spinach, tomato; crack two eggs on top and sprinkle it with some black pepper and throw it in the oven until the eggs bake! It's one of my favorite easy go-to meals actually!

    BUMP!
  • idauria
    idauria Posts: 1,037 Member
    Another fan of protein shakes here. I have one every day for breakfast. One scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbs peanut butter, a handful of spinach, ice. It comes in under 300 cals and keeps me full until lunch. It's the only thing that does that. All other breakfasts leave me hungry after a couple of hours and leave me hunting for a snack.
  • Jeff0416
    Jeff0416 Posts: 14 Member
    I eat egg whites from (2) boiled eggs and (2 slices) of Canadian bacon every morning. I will boil a dozen omega-3 eggs on Sunday so they will be ready for a quick breakfast every morning during the week.
  • TeenaMarina
    TeenaMarina Posts: 420 Member
    Bump is so the post is back up to the top of the list. :)

    I always have a protein shake for breakfast, I'm doing Body By Vi so I use almond milk, 2 scoops of my protein shake mix, and then in the morning I usually just add 1 tsp instant coffee and some ice, blend it up and I have a 125 calorie iced latte. I think you could do the same thing with any kind of protein powder though, and add in whatever you'd like. Today I'm having almond milk, shake mix, 2 TBSP sugar free fat free pudding mix, 1/4 tsp mint extract and 4 ice cubes. 145 calories and it tastes like a milkshake!
    Sounds yummy; I had forgotten about adding instant coffee to my shakes! What does the pudding mix do?!
  • mattack
    mattack Posts: 137 Member
    I think this is the hardest thing to find on earth... egg whites and meat are the only options I know of... Protein bars are loaded with Carbs.

    Carbs arent so bad in the morning if they arent simple. Like Real Oatmeal the kind that comes in the tube.
    Take forever to digest and has tons of fiber and just the right amount of protein. If you really want to kick it up add a scoop of protein powder.

    The thought of eating tuna or just meat for breakfast isnt very appealing to me.
  • joysu
    joysu Posts: 71
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  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    I like GoLean cereal even on itsown but some ppl can't handle dry cereal!! some whole grain bread (I like orowheat healthnut) with peanut butter and banana is good...
  • Kincar
    Kincar Posts: 601 Member
    Marking for later.

    Everything I would have said has already been mentioned, but there are really good ideas here.
  • TeenaMarina
    TeenaMarina Posts: 420 Member
    I like GoLean cereal even on itsown but some ppl can't handle dry cereal!!
    Oh, boy, love eating it like this! It's like a bowl of candy or popcorn to me :)
  • eidmomma
    eidmomma Posts: 5
    you can also do 6 egg whites
    3 oz chicken breast diced
    1 1-2 ounces fat free parmesan cheese
    basil

    cook the chicken and dice it up and scramble with the rest,

    320 cal
    6 g fat
    49 g protein
    16 carbs
  • alb_photog
    alb_photog Posts: 110 Member
    I scramble eggs and a chopped up ham steak. I actually make 3 days worth at a time ( 9 eggs with 1 ham steak) and just reheat in the microwave.

    I also eat an Atkins Bar (like the chocolate PB crisp bar or cranberry bar) and an Atkins Shake.

    Both the eggs/ ham, and bar/ shake are Low-Carb and are 300ish calories. The Atkins stuff is made with soy.

    I've also seen a recipe where you can make a crustless "pizza" layering cheese and pepperoni in a pie pan, and then whisking 5 or so eggs and pouring over top. Bake til the eggs set.

    Kashi Go Lean Puffs is the LOWEST carb cereal at 8g a serving.
  • Seahawk27
    Seahawk27 Posts: 72
    Bump is so the post is back up to the top of the list. :)

    I always have a protein shake for breakfast, I'm doing Body By Vi so I use almond milk, 2 scoops of my protein shake mix, and then in the morning I usually just add 1 tsp instant coffee and some ice, blend it up and I have a 125 calorie iced latte. I think you could do the same thing with any kind of protein powder though, and add in whatever you'd like. Today I'm having almond milk, shake mix, 2 TBSP sugar free fat free pudding mix, 1/4 tsp mint extract and 4 ice cubes. 145 calories and it tastes like a milkshake!
    Sounds yummy; I had forgotten about adding instant coffee to my shakes! What does the pudding mix do?!

    It thickens it up, adds flavor and also makes it a little sweeter. I love it! Oh, and I used chocolate pudding today, but you can use whatever kind you like. :)
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    Bump...I need some ideas for breakfast...I usually just have coffee...


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  • paigedwatson
    paigedwatson Posts: 18
    I eat eggs almost every morning, but if I'm in a hurry I fix a protein shake! I use Jillian Michael's Chocolate Protein Shake with a tablespoon of Better'n Peanut Butter. I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk to cut the calories a little bit and add 3-4 ice cubes. But typically I eat 1 cup of egg beaters and turkey bacon with a piece of whole grain toast and PB.
  • KelliW_runner
    KelliW_runner Posts: 150 Member
    Eggs with smoked salmon. Gives the saltiness/smokiness of bacon but quicker/easier.
  • losingitlittlebylittle
    losingitlittlebylittle Posts: 15
    I make egg white "muffins" on Sundays so I have them all week. I basically clean out the produce bin and chop up whatever I have - usually peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onion, etc. Saute in a tiny bit of olive oil. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray. Divide the veggie mixture up between the muffin cups and pour in egg whites (I use the ones in the container). Sometimes I add chopped up cooked turkey bacon or veggie sausage, or even cooked ground turkey. They are pretty low cal (around 70 cals each) and definitely high in protein. I bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. Once they cool, I store in a ziploc bag or container in the fridge. Microwave for 1 minute to heat up in the morning. Hope this helps!
  • eig6
    eig6 Posts: 249 Member
    Try mexican chorizo in your scrambled eggs, it has a pretty different taste to most sausages. They have healthier options in some stores like safeway, made with ground turkey or soy. Even if you go for the traditional kind, you dont need much of it to add a good flavor to the eggs :)
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    what does bump mean?

    usually on forums it's used to bring a neglected question to the top for attention.

    On here it appears to be used mindlessly to push topics of interest to the top, even if they were just commented on 5 seconds earlier. Mental.
  • KimberlyB32
    KimberlyB32 Posts: 1
    I love jennie-o 93/7 ground turkey. cook 4oz of it up with some herbs (21g pro) wrap it up in a tumaros low carb salsa tortilla (11g carb, 5 g pro) with some onions/peppers and a wedge of laughing cow creamy swiss cheese (2g pro). I love this any time of the day. make the turkey ahead of time and you would have a very quick breakfast:) Best, Kimberly
  • ThisIsMe_sbd
    ThisIsMe_sbd Posts: 38 Member
    bump
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    NO DAIRY? :frown: :brokenheart: :cry: :sad:

    outside of bacon/eggs/dairy, and something is quick, I got nothing

    :huh:

    oh yeah, nuts!
  • tobafa
    tobafa Posts: 344 Member
    NO DAIRY? :frown: :brokenheart: :cry: :sad:

    outside of bacon/eggs/dairy, and something is quick, I got nothing

    :huh:

    oh yeah, nuts!

    I know... :frown: For the time-being no dairy and limited carbs....
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    Bump also puts it in your recent forum posts on your profile.
    So many people are "bumping" so they can refer back to the article by using that recent forum posts list instead of bookmarking.
  • kate_sunflower
    kate_sunflower Posts: 152 Member
    These are good ideas but if I'm not mistaken, what OP was looking for in the beginning, was high protein low carb... and a lot of these have a moderate level of carbs (maybe you could tell us what your daily allowance of carbs is??). It all depends on just how low carb you want to go. I know for me right now on my low carb diet things like fruit, yogurt, and bread are no-nos.

    Maybe be more specific OP?
  • carajo
    carajo Posts: 532 Member
    Chocolate whey protein powder,1.5 cups water, 3 frozen strawberries, tbsp. peanut butter, ice....blend and enjoy! Delicious!!
  • janf15
    janf15 Posts: 242 Member
    Greek yoghurt, almond butter, and a little berries

    I often drink a smoothie with avocado, goat milk protein (caprotein), and coconut milk
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    Scrambled firm tofu with nutritional yeast...DELICIOUS! With some veggies and greek yoghurt.
  • ironmanwannabe
    ironmanwannabe Posts: 81 Member
    Scramble 2 whole eggs with 2 egg whites for 191 calories. Add broiled salmon (I make this twice a week and there are usually leftovers) 3 oz adds 127 calories. Add half serving of feta cheese for the final 45 calories. Then I put spinach and tomatoes in - sometimes mushrooms. The total calories is just under 400 calories. Can remove one yolk or use less salmon to adjust calorie intake. Season as desired.

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