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Tips for adding protein to breakfast.

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  • patty1138
    patty1138 Posts: 196 Member
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  • TamiSH2
    TamiSH2 Posts: 43 Member
    1 cup greek yogurt
    1 serving cooked oatmeal
    1 scoop any flavor protein powder
    1- 2 cups berries
    3 handfuls spinach
    1/2 cup water
    blend in a blender 300 - 400 calories depending on the protein powder used and amount of berries. you've got every food group in it and about 52 g of protein again depending on the protein powder you use.
  • CEHayes73
    CEHayes73 Posts: 221 Member
    Thanks, everyonne. Some really great Ideas here. I'm adding protein to breakfast specifically to regulate my blood sugar through the morning, since I'm a type 2 diabetic. I was previously diabetic during pregnancy, and I loaded on the nuts and seeds because I needed the extra calories to grow a person:wink: How much protein is there in almond, or soy milk? Maybe switching to that might help. Also recommendations for protein powders?
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    Fat free cottage cheese has 30 grams of protein per cup at 160 calories. Mix in 1Tbsp sliced almonds and 1Tbsp smucker's sugar free preserves, and it's more a treat than breakfast.

    Fage yogurt has 23 grams per cup. Mix in 1 scoop of protein powder, Vanilla is my choice, and it's 35 grams of protein that tastes like cake frosting. And it's 230-280 calories total.

    I don't eat oatmeal anymore unless it has protein powder in it. Usually chocolate. Makes me feel like I'm eating a mushy, delicious cookie. But it's generally only 16 grams protein with 1 scoop powder and the higher protein oat. And close to 300 calories.
  • joy5877
    joy5877 Posts: 168 Member
    Egg beaters and turkey sausage!!!
  • Dawnhasajeep
    Dawnhasajeep Posts: 180 Member
    I make a big batch of scrambled eggs up on Sunday night to eat during the week. 3 white 1 whole egg a day. Just scramble up a week’s worth and reheat. Add some veggies and they taste great.
  • Ezzie
    Ezzie Posts: 665 Member
    Love my coffee in the am, throw in 1/2 a protein shake and I have a yummy latte. Premier Protein drinks, from Sam's 30 gr of protein per box, so I get 15 easy, quick, and relatively cheap and 80 calories. You could also use it on cereal.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    I like a tablespoon of peanut butter stirred into my oatmeal. The combination of protein, fat, and whole grain really satisfies!
  • CEHayes73
    CEHayes73 Posts: 221 Member
    Love my coffee in the am, throw in 1/2 a protein shake and I have a yummy latte. Premier Protein drinks, from Sam's 30 gr of protein per box, so I get 15 easy, quick, and relatively cheap and 80 calories. You could also use it on cereal.

    Thanks, love the idea of protein coffee!
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    sorry... egg whites added WITH the oatmeal... as in, next to them. Sorry!
  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member
    I'm a fan of prepping cupcake size frittatas on Sunday to reheat through the week.
    But I'm going to try some of these other ideas. Yum!
  • saltedcaramel86
    saltedcaramel86 Posts: 238 Member
    I had the same issue, so started boiling off a few eggs at a time and just keeping them in the fridge (in a container) so I can grab one in the morning. Voila, instant and good source of protein :)
  • ridofthegoodies
    ridofthegoodies Posts: 38 Member
    Also recommendations for protein powders?

    I like Designer Whey and order a gigantic container (4.4 lb/65 servings) on Amazon < $50 - cheapest I could find.
    - Designer Whey - Protein Powder Strawberry, 1 scoop: Calories 100|Carbs 3|Sugar 2|Fiber 0|Fat 2|Protein 18|Chol 60|Calcium 20

    Active Performance Complex tastes better, but I can only find it at my Co-op, so I am not sure if its available near you.
    - APC - 100% Whey Protein Shake - Vanilla 1 scoop: Calories 110|Carbs 4|Sugar 3|Fiber 0|Fat 2|Protein 20|Chol 55|Calcium 13
    sorry... egg whites added WITH the oatmeal... as in, next to them. Sorry!

    LOL. Thanks for the clarification. I am intrigued by Steel Cut Oat "Loaf" - may have to experiment...
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I use Genuine Health proteins+ for my protein powder.. I love it because it only is 110 cals, 1.8 carbs and 25g of protein for 2 scoops, it's from my town (Toronto), no weird ingredients/gluten free and has a money back guarantee - no questions asked. It comes in Berry, Vanilla and Chocolate and is sweetened with Stevia. Can't go wrong.
  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    I make a big batch of scrambled eggs up on Sunday night to eat during the week. 3 white 1 whole egg a day. Just scramble up a week’s worth and reheat. Add some veggies and they taste great.


    I do the same thing. Add some onion, and a bell pepper,
    and some bacon. Reheat in the microwave, wrap it up in
    a tortilla shell with a slice of Swiss, (+salsa) and it's good
    to go!
  • KitKB
    KitKB Posts: 45 Member

    Mini quiche cups (any ingredients you would put in an omelette - mix together, bake in a muffin tin @ 350 about 20 minutes) you can make these on a Sunday and have 2-3 per serving a couple of times per week.


    Great idea! How do you store them/heat them back up?
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