High Protein, Low Carb Breakfast Ideas

I usually do 2 low fat string cheeses or cottage cheese...

Ooohh, good topic. Unfortunately i can't answer it for you (sorry) but i'll be interested in any ideas suggested

How about Greek yogurt? I like Chobani fat-free Greek yogurt. I have a 6-oz container of strawberry in front of me. 140 calories, 14 g protein, 20% of your calcium.

Jinx!

Mmmm, yes! I love to mix 1/2 c Kashi Go Lean Crunch in with my yogurt!!! As someone else pointed out, it makes a great low-cal, high-protein combo.

If you're trying to stay ultra low carb (no grain), Wal-Mart now has frozen premade turkey sausage patties. The pork ones are great, but are very high in fat. The turkey ones are pretty good and healthier for you. Try them with a slice of cheese between two patties. Quick, easy to fix and easy to carry with you out the door.

I did Protein Power back in the late 90's, early 2000's... a lot like Atkins. Most of what's being suggested here wouldn't work on that diet. My husband is doing it again right now. I'm doing something closer to South Beach. Anyway, wanted to give you the background.

Here's another idea. I tried looking for the original, but couldn't find it. When I did it, I used psyllium husk fiber, and I don't recall there being an egg...

"Current" version on http://www.proteinpower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46

CREAM OF 'WHEAT' -- 21g protein, 6g ECC

Recipe By : provided by Laura\Tortoise from PPBBS
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 10 min.
Categories : eggs&dairy, vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
4 tbs heavy cream
1 egg
1 dash vanilla
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pkt Splenda (optional)

Mix and heat over med heat untill grainy. Gaelen's note...using half and
half instead of heavy cream will reduce fat to 27g.

Then add a little vanilla, cinamon, and fake sugar to taste

Variations:
"Chocolate Brownie": 1Tb Cocoa, 1/2 oz walnuts. Add 2.9ecc
"Maple/Pecan": Drizzle 1 tsp. SF Maple syrup on top and use 1/2 oz of Pecans.
Add 2.1ecc
"Apple/Cinnemon": 2 Tb applesauce on top, plus 1/2 oz walnuts. Note: I don't mix the
applesauce in as you loose the flavor, so I just put it on top. Add 5.2ecc
"Savory": Omit the sf sweetner and vanilla. Add a dash of your favorite herb blend to the mix.
I use Penzey's Fox Point. Add 1/2 oz. shredded Cheddar or Parmesan cheese to the top
before serving. Note: Like the applesauce, the cheddar flavor get's lost in the mix so I
add that to the top. Parmesan is a stronger flavor and can be mixed in. Add Ecc:1 Pro: 4

SF = Sugar Free. Penzey Spices can be ordered at: www.penzey.com

from the PPBBS files, via Laura/Tortoise

Per Serving : 487 Calories; 42g Fat (78.1% calories from fat); 21g Protein;
6g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 331mg Cholesterol; 181mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 7 Fat.


Let me see what I've got in my paper recipes... Okay, here we go:
1 scoop protein powder
2 T cream
2 T water
whisk together
add 1/2 c whole milk ricotta
1 T psyllium husk
flavor to taste - try a sprinkle of cinnamon, pat of butter and sweetener to taste.
Microwave until warm - not too hot or turns to "rubber" because the pysllium husk will makes it set up.

It's definitely a different texture, but very much like a hot cereal - which if you've been low carbing for a while, it's a welcome change of pace.

One of my favorite's...Muffin in a Mug....1/4 cup flax meal, 1 tsp. bking powder, 1 tsp sweetner, cinnamon to taste, 1 tbsp butter and 1 egg. Mix all in a coffee mug, microwave for 1 minute...MMMMMM...I have mine with cream cheese...peanut butter is also delish. Can find more info on the Atkins site.

I know your bored with eggs but a quiche with vegetables is awesome. I make it with egg beaters and use different vegetables, bake in a 9 x 11 dish, cut into 8 peices, package and freeze to bring to work. 2 minutes in the micro and it's done. I use different veggies in each and pick a different one everyday. I haven't gotten board yet. Add some spice with hot sauce while it cooks or so salsa afterwards. Spinach or broccoli are my favorite and don't forget the cheese! usueally swiss but cheddar is good also. Its only 130 calories, 5 carbs, 16 protiens...not bad.

I'm enjoying this thread.
I'm trying to find breakfast ideas with a lot of protein. During the week, I dont have time to make eggs.

I'd never be able to just eat cottage cheese or string cheese for breakfast. I'd be gnawling my arm off before lunch.

GiGi - Quiche is a great idea. You can mix so much stuff in there that it doesnt feel like you are eating eggs at all.

Hi, I'm new to low-carb and I have a quick question, how and when can cereal be low carb?? Can I still eat steel cut oats?? I usually have a serving of steel cut oats w/ 1/2 c no sugar added applesauce and 2 boiled eggs. I'd like to 1/2 my carbs and double my veggies.

Sorry, not having a blender is no excuse here. I got mine from the 2nd hand shop for 2 bucks. Trust me, its worth it. A new one is only 10 bucks and can whip up shakes without trouble.

Get a blender and breakfast becomes EASY. You will be very glad when you are drinking delicious shakes you make in 30 seconds flat.

Bump

Protein shake (get a cheap blender on craigslist, freecycle, or a yard sale).

Cottage cheese with fresh fruit (especially berries) and a tablespoon of ground flax seed

Greek yogurt (eat LESS of this than the cottage cheese as it is very calorie dense)

i'm in the same boat (well, i'm not lactose intolerant but i do hate cottage cheese). most of the high protein breakfasts have dairy items but there are some excellent products by vegetarian companies (my roomie is vegetarian) that have low cal, fairly low carb, and high protein options in the US. i'm sure the UK has similar items. also, the quick and easy microwavable sausage/turkey patties (suggested by another poster) is an excellent breakfast - i did that when i got bored of eggs.

it is definitely a good idea to get protein first thing in the morning!