Easy ways to get protein in breakfast???

SurfyFriend
SurfyFriend Posts: 362 Member
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I've heard of egg white omelets, beans on toast, nut butter on toast, eggs on toast..
But for some reason I always end up having oats with a scoop of protein powder and berries on top. Probably because I'm half-asleep at 5:45am and just do what I know. I don't want to eat powder every day though! Its not real food.
What do you like to make that is hassle-free and hits the protein macro? :)

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  • SurfyFriend
    SurfyFriend Posts: 362 Member
    Found lots of threads on this topic and will divert my attention in that direction for now, but feel free if you want to share your ideas anyway XD
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Scrambled eggs actually reheat really well, so you can cook them the night before and heat them in the microwave in the morning. I'm not sure that would work with just egg whites, though...

    Also, Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • anemoneprose
    anemoneprose Posts: 1,805 Member
    1/2 cup cottage cheese = 15 grams protein
  • jeremy_jj13
    jeremy_jj13 Posts: 29
    KASHI GO LEAN BREAKFAST CRUMBLE..MIX IT WITH SOME FRUIT AND YOGURT...SOOOOOOO BOMB
  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    Hard boiled eggs. Cook them the night before and grab a couple in the morning. Coupled with a piece of fruit and maybe a piece of bread, they will stay with you for a while.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    Vanilla or chocolate protein pancakes. :) Haven't tried them yet but I bet they're delish. I love my protein powder.

    http://oxygenmag.com/Community/Blogs/Oxygens-Staff-Blog/Vanilla-Protein-Pancakes.aspx
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    Last night I made protein powder brownies and I hadnt imagined they could be so delicious. You can make them the night before and grap a piece to work with you in the morning.

    2 scoops of whey protein powder (chocolate flavor is better)
    1 egg (whole) or more. (I used 1 whole egg)
    A handful of chestnuts/pecans or whatever you have at home
    1-2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa
    Sugar substitute (maple syrup-honey-stevia etc. ) if you want it extra sweet. I didnt add any though.
    1tsp baking soda
    Vanilla
    1 cup of milk of your choice (almond/cow etc.)

    Mix them all in a blender. Pour the mixture on a cake pan lined with non stick baking sheet.

    Bake for 20 mins at 350 F

    Makes 4 biggggg squares. Approxiamately 100-150 cal each.
  • radeema
    radeema Posts: 161 Member
    bump
  • SurfyFriend
    SurfyFriend Posts: 362 Member
    Good ideas everyone! Thanks for the recipes, hard boiled eggs, scrambles eggs, protein pancakes, yoghurt... mmm brownies recipe what a great way to make it. Have to try it out :):)
    Yes, cook it at the same time as diner then have ready for the morning, sounds good!
  • 0145528
    0145528 Posts: 25
    Egg White Omelette -

    Chop up bell pepper (any color), tomato, etc the night before.

    In the morning mix in a bowl, the veggies + black pepper and any other spices you may want, as egg whites are rather bland, I use paprika or cayenne pepper. Add egg whites, and cook in the microwave until done, for my portions, usually 3 minutes.
  • LeighAnna115
    LeighAnna115 Posts: 149
    1/2 cup cottage cheese = 15 grams protein

    I eat this every day. Mix with berries, walnuts, cinnamon, whatever floats your boat. There's tons of variety with cottage cheese and its great for protein intake
  • oneworkoutatatime
    oneworkoutatatime Posts: 312
    I eat A 16 oz of Chaboni for breakfast most mornings..
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    "breakfast" in bed ought to do it
  • Mustangsally1000
    Mustangsally1000 Posts: 854 Member
    cottage cheese is really high in sodium however....
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    Plain greek yougurt with your favorite flavored protein mixed in. I also add in fresh fruit for sweetness as needed.
  • Marc713
    Marc713 Posts: 328 Member
    Greek plain yogurt, 1 scoop of protein powder (I LOVE Syntha 6 by BSN, the chocolate is great and mixes well without lumps), and add some fruit & raw almonds. Depending on how big you want your smoothie will depend on the protein, but between the yogurt, almonds and powder, you will have at least around 42g if you use about 10 almonds and a single serve of yogurt.

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