Increasing protein; especially at breakfast.

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  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    I have a 3 & 5 year old. I cook steel cut oats in the crockpot overnight (you can google this or find a recipe on Pinterest). I add chia/hemp seeds (for a little extra protein) to my cooked oatmeal. I usually cook them in water, but you can add milk for extra protein.

    Like others have said, I also boil a dozen eggs and keep them in the fridge to grab-and-go.

    The kids love cottage cheese in the morning too. Another quick go-to is nitrate-free chicken sausage. Just heat and eat.
  • janupshaw
    janupshaw Posts: 205 Member
    I always have turkey sausage links in the freezer; just pop them in the microwave for a minute. I think 3 links has 8 g of protein.
  • ashleycde
    ashleycde Posts: 622 Member
    Greek yogurt would be my first thought. I eat Liberté lactose-free Greek yogurt which has 18g of protein per 3/4 cup.
  • shinkalork
    shinkalork Posts: 815 Member
    greek yogurt ...eggs..... oatmeal with protein powder.... Peanut butter.
  • firewalking
    firewalking Posts: 335 Member
    I have the same issue because I prefer oatmeal for breakfast...BUT I have started adding egg whites (boiled or scrambled). It really makes a difference! I have also enjoyed the Smart Ones breakfast sandwich (turkey sausage).
  • Karabobarra
    Karabobarra Posts: 782 Member
    Back bacon, Lean sausages, meat balls, eggs, protein pancakes (made from oats, eggs, milk)

    hmmmm I've never thought of meatballs as a breakfast food but what a great idea. ...totally portable too!
  • Karabobarra
    Karabobarra Posts: 782 Member
    I'm addicted to Piller's breakfast ham. I love it more than bacon!


    blasphemy!!!
  • stephv38
    stephv38 Posts: 203 Member
    I would just add that I recently discovered that a smoothie can be made the night before and keeps pretty well in fridge till morning! I like spinach, greek yogurt, banana, scoop of vanilla protein powder...
  • Jeanne130LBS
    Jeanne130LBS Posts: 50 Member
    I am with Seabee on this one. I love Dannon Light and fit Greek yogurt. 80 calories, 0 fat, 12 grams of protein and loads of yummy flavors. Several berry flavors, peach, blueberry etc and even caramel macchiato. I am amazed how it satisfies me till lunch time.:flowerforyou: also try PB2 powdered peanut butter. You mix 2 tbs with 1 tbs water, keep in refrig. it has 45 calories instead of 200 and has lots of protein, and 2 grams of fat instead of 16. only ingredient is dried peanuts, a little sugar and salt. Good luck
  • tiffamo
    tiffamo Posts: 1
    I generally add vanilla protein powder to my oatmeal. and I have an awesome meal replacement shake I use when i'm really crunched for time.
  • aleggett321
    aleggett321 Posts: 186 Member
    A boiled egg. You can cook them advance. You can even peel them in advance and store them in the fridge in a bowl of water.

    Trader Joes and Costco both sell hard boiled eggs that are already peeled and ready to eat. Protein can't get much easier!
  • RamonaFr
    RamonaFr Posts: 112
    I like to eat leftover protein from dinner the night before -- throw a couple of cooked chicken legs or pork chops or meatballs into the refrigerator after dinner and eat them for breakfast. Yummmm.

    I also like Belvita breakfast biscuits -- I don't know how much protein they have, but they taste good, are convenient and I don't get hungry for about 4 hours after eating them.
  • averytds
    averytds Posts: 64 Member
    Don't let the kids see you making them or they might not eat them, but my kids love what we call Turkey Eggs.

    I line 12 muffin tins with strips of turkey bacon. I grate up a yellow squash (approx 140g), mix with 3 eggs (approx 150g) and 4 servings of egg whites. You could just use whole eggs for all, but since I eat them too, I like the higher protein/lower calorie content I get with partial egg whites. I put about 1/4c in each tin and top with spinach leaves (eliminate if it'll put the kids off) and sometimes shredded cheese. Bake IDK, 350 for about 15-20 minutes. I'm usually making pancakes or something and just shove them in and take them out whenever I'm done with the other stuff. They keep great in the fridge for quick reheating. I have to hide any leftovers or they won't stick around.

    Also try swapping out any white flour with whole wheat or the new Ultragrain white flour in your pancakes, muffins, etc.
  • Satiable
    Satiable Posts: 121
    ...it needs to be easy, preferably able to add to cereal.
    Custard! Seriously. Make a whole-egg custard ahead of time. Replace half of the milk you pour on your oats/cereal with this.* I usually don't bother adding honey to the custard, since most cereals are too sweet already.

    http://www.kidspot.com.au/best-recipes/Easy-recipes+15/Egg-custard-recipe+3042.htm

    Nutritionally it's the equivalent of adding a raw egg to the cereal bowl, but without the slippery-slimy consequences when you eat it.

    *Note - add it to the oats AFTER cooking, not before, or you'll over-cook the custard and end up with teeny tiny lumps of egg all through your breakfast. Blech.
  • starrylioness
    starrylioness Posts: 543 Member
    I've just started using protein powder in milk. Simple and easy as well as fast! I get the chocolate flavored one and it's really good! 25g protein in the one I get!
  • HeyNikkita
    HeyNikkita Posts: 147 Member
    +1 Scrambled eggs and bacon - cut off the rind and you cut out lots of the fat in the bacon.

    WHAT'S THE POINT OF BACON THEN?!
  • nebakanessa
    nebakanessa Posts: 11
    I stir an egg into my oatmeal as it is cooking, (stir quickly). It makes the oatmeal creamier too. (then I add banana, frozen raspberries, sliced almonds)

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