Protein for breakfast

tree5981
tree5981 Posts: 18 Member
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Hey everyone!

In the morning I typically just eat a breakfast bar of some sort because its quick and easy. However I am usually starving an hour or two later because its basically just sugar in those things anyway. So I was wondering if anyone had any good quick breakfast ideas that are high in protein. I was thinking of just boiling some eggs because they are quick and easy to grab the next day, but I can see that gettting a little boring. Thanks for your input :bigsmile:
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  • tifanico
    tifanico Posts: 16 Member
    I eat a lot of eggs. I eat them in different ways, hard boiled, scrambled with some tomatoes and ham. I also just got a whey protein powder and did a protein shake today It was really good :)
    I also love sausages. You can make a sandwich with whole grain bread, ham and eggs.
  • shivles
    shivles Posts: 468 Member
    Eggs and bacon! If you're pushed for time do a protein shake with a scoop of porridge oats :)
  • GhostPack
    GhostPack Posts: 197 Member
    Eggs almost everyday. Today - scrambled with onion and bell pepper. Yum.
  • skonly
    skonly Posts: 371
    I usually eat one or two boiled eggs in the morning and throw almond milk and fruits in a blender to make a smoothie. Keeps me full til lunch.

    Oh, if you like boiled eggs make a weeks worth at a time. I boil at least a dozen together because my dogs get one each too.
  • aimee_1410
    aimee_1410 Posts: 19
    Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and tomatoes!

    Or a smoothie with protein powder
  • megziejo
    megziejo Posts: 47 Member
    You can make scramble egg muffins. Whisk together eggs/ egg whites some veggies, mushrooms, spinach, onions, peppers, toss in some bacon or turkey bacon chopped. Pour into muffin tin and bake at 350 for 10-15 min I think? Can't remember the time it's been awhile but you can tell by looking when the eggs are cooked. Then store in a ziplock bag and just zap them in the microwave to warm them up. Slap between a sandwich thin or English muffin and your ready to eat on the run!
  • Gloria_Torres
    Gloria_Torres Posts: 19 Member
    Boiled eggs can be yummy. Add a couple of slices of "whole grain" toast (lightly buttered), or with some jam or peanut butter along with a glass of o.j. or with a cup of fruit. Dont forget your coffee! :)
  • skonly
    skonly Posts: 371
    You can make scramble egg muffins. Whisk together eggs/ egg whites some veggies, mushrooms, spinach, onions, peppers, toss in some bacon or turkey bacon chopped. Pour into muffin tin and bake at 350 for 10-15 min I think? Can't remember the time it's been awhile but you can tell by looking when the eggs are cooked. Then store in a ziplock bag and just zap them in the microwave to warm them up. Slap between a sandwich thin or English muffin and your ready to eat on the run!

    That sounds like a good way to add extra veggies in for the day.
  • BeantownSooner
    BeantownSooner Posts: 254
    1c of 1% Cottage Cheese has ~28g of protein and is quick enough to go along with 1c of fresh fruit
  • jonthetrain
    jonthetrain Posts: 8 Member
    5 egg whites, 2 yolks, 1/4 pt milk and half a cup of oats mixed up makes 2 oatmeal pancakes. i like mine with honey.
  • rladd6421
    rladd6421 Posts: 455
    i eat alot of eggs but if you're in a hurry and can't make them you could try eating quest protein bars, they are filling and have very little sugar and alot of protein. I would suggest the strawberry cheesecake one for a first try.
  • beansprouts
    beansprouts Posts: 410 Member
    A boiled egg, an apple and a glass of milk...and I'm good to go!
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    Anything besides eggs or some meat product in the morning for protein? I'm not a vegetarian, but sometimes I get tired of eggs, bacon, sausage and the like. I realize the importance of protein in the morning.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Love the eggs.

    But for variety, I also like cottage cheese - piled on top of a good seeded bread, toasted and smeared with marmite.

    Or Greek yoghurt - mixed with berries and a tablespoon of flaxseed.

    Or a slice of ham and some tomatoes.

    Or smoked fish. (Salmon, trout, mackerel. High in good fats)
  • Balsam1951
    Balsam1951 Posts: 34
    I used to skip breakfast, but my nutritionist said that is a no no. I've got early state diabete's and she told me breakfast is important for balancing my blood sugar. I have a one scoop whey protein in 1% low fat milk first thing after I get up. I have my coffee and I make sure I get 45 grams of carbs. I have found that I am not starving all day like I used to. And I have a 18 gram snack between meals.

    I love having scrambled eggs or an egg omlette when I have the ambition to cook something n the morning. For those of you on the run a protein shake in the morning really helps and it smooths out your blood sugar so your not starving.
  • alsmomma
    alsmomma Posts: 34 Member
    I've found the best thing for me is a protein shake made with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (more protein) and 1/2 cup water and some ice. The protein powder alone is 25 grams and I'm full until lunch (I eat at 6:30). For something different this morning I ate a bowl of Raisin Bran with almond milk...I was still hungry so I ate a serving a deli turkey to get my protein in. I want to try the spinach and cottage cheese quiche I've seen on here but so far I haven't had time.
  • tree5981
    tree5981 Posts: 18 Member
    You all have given me some great ideas thank you! I have boiled eggs today for the rest of the week as some of you have suggested. And now I have some great new ways to eat eggs in the morning so i don't get bored. Thanks again!
  • giantsr1
    giantsr1 Posts: 45 Member
    I mix 7 chopped almonds with Yoplait coconut greek yogurt. I was never a fan of yogurt but love this combo. 153 calories and 10 grams protein. Yum!!
  • SASSYnCHICago
    SASSYnCHICago Posts: 98 Member
    Peanut butter granola, or toast is a great source of protein.
  • MummaSue
    MummaSue Posts: 242 Member
    Low fat, low carb protein shake made with light soya milk, and with it maybe some greek yogurt and fruit with a sprinkling of oatbran, is a quick and easy breakfast that I find filling and quite sustaining - although I'm not a "breakfast person" so tend to eat it later in the morning (10am onwards)
  • Nutrition1st
    Nutrition1st Posts: 216 Member
    When I'm in a rush, I take 2 scoups of some midgrade whey protein (@ 50g and low in calories) + frozen strawberrys, pineapples, blueberries and a banana. Put it in the blender and BAM!!!
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 273 Member
    You might also want to look into some high protein cold cereal. Kashi makes several kinds, and I believe Special K comes in a higher protein version too. The milk (cow's, soy, almond) will add a bit more protein. You can also add some chopped nuts (but measure--nuts are high in calories).
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    I eat only protein and vegetables for breakfast - normally I would just make an extra portion when I cook dinner the previous night to take to work.

    I also cook a whole heap of chicken up and then freeze it in one portion size containers that I can take to work for breakfast or lunch.

    Eggs - again I cook up a batch of hard boiled eggs for a quick on the run protein fix (or quickly make scrambled eggs - I add some vegetables like spinach and chopped mushrooms)

    Before I did Paleo I would also always have a tub of cottage cheese at work in the fridge for when I needed a protein fix.
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
    http://www.theyummylife.com/8_muesli_flavors

    I don't know if this is high protein enough for you, but I make variations of this alot in the summer and love it.

    It's basically rolled oats, yogurt, milk, (chia seeds if you want), and fruit. YUMMY!!! It has fiber and protein to help you stay full until lunch.
  • rosela
    rosela Posts: 2 Member
    I buy premeir protien shakes and bars at costco. they have 30 gm of protein and only 160 cal. and they taste good.
    They are lower gram of sugar.
  • today6212
    today6212 Posts: 86 Member
    I put yogurt in ice cube trays. Throw 2 or 3 in the blender with a banana, blueberries or cherries whatever we have, a scoop of peanut butter(i never met a protein powder i liked) and few ice cubes and water. its quick and filling.
  • GmasDolly
    GmasDolly Posts: 8 Member
    This recipe sounds awesome. TY for posting it.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I usually make a batch of baked oatmeal on the weekends. It has oatmeal, peanut butter, and milk, and some brown sugar, then I add Nutiva's hemp protein powder with fiber. It keeps me feeling full for about three hours if I drink water with it, or all the way until lunch time if I drink an 8 oz glass of milk with it. You can do a Google search for baked oatmeal recipes to find one that suits your taste. I spend about an hour between baking, cooling, cutting, and bagging, then I don't have to worry about breakfast all week.
  • snelljones
    snelljones Posts: 1
    Fage Greek yogurt is very high in protein. I like to sweeten mine with artificial sweetener or honey and top with low fat granola. It's also a great way to add protein to a fruit smoothie.
  • DonC77
    DonC77 Posts: 92 Member
    I usually make a batch of baked oatmeal on the weekends. It has oatmeal, peanut butter, and milk, and some brown sugar, then I add Nutiva's hemp protein powder with fiber. It keeps me feeling full for about three hours if I drink water with it, or all the way until lunch time if I drink an 8 oz glass of milk with it. You can do a Google search for baked oatmeal recipes to find one that suits your taste. I spend about an hour between baking, cooling, cutting, and bagging, then I don't have to worry about breakfast all week.

    Sounds good,, I have a bowl of oatmeal with planters healty nut mix, half scoop of protein powder, splash of milk and out the door, takes all of about 2 minutes to make. eat a banana walking out to the car and away I go.

    I am going to check out the baked oatmeal, thanks for posting it.

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