Recipe for freezable protein breakfast?

think48
think48 Posts: 366 Member
edited September 22 in Recipes
I know this sounds weird. But I'm looking for something I can make a big batch of and then freeze individual portions to pull out and thaw for breakfast. Like banana bread - I slice the whole loaf and then freeze so I can just pull one slice out.

BUTTTT I want recipes with protein, not sugars and carbs like banana bread. Any ideas?

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  • ArchyJill
    ArchyJill Posts: 548 Member
    Smoothies? Cereal bars? In both cases you'd have to make your own to take control of the sugar. Would freezing omlets work I wonder?
  • MsElphaba
    MsElphaba Posts: 432 Member
    Got a recipe from someone on here for protein pancakes: 1/4 cup egg substitute, 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese. splash of vanilla, pinch of cinnamon. Blend in a blender or processor, makes one pancake. You can multiply it easy enough to make what you need for a week. Freeze and pop in toast or microwave as needed.
  • npryor100
    npryor100 Posts: 99 Member
    Try baking bran muffins with lots of nuts added. It can be good complex carbs and protein.

    Just don't bake too many or some might end up casualities of freezer burn :smile:
  • I bet you could make a healthier version of an egg muffin sandwich and freeze.....they do have them in the freezer section of the grocery stores (not healthy ones).....

    Hmmm.....I'm gonna have to try it for myself.....

    I'm thinking low cal english muffin, canadian bacon or turkey bacon, and cooked egg/egg beaters (omelet like)....assemble and freeze....microwave to heat....
  • CarlydogsMom
    CarlydogsMom Posts: 645 Member
    I've got it! Breakfast "cups" that are virtually zero, or very low, carb:

    Makes 6 "muffins"

    12 slices turkey bacon
    1.5 C. egg substitute
    Your veggies/cheese of choice

    Cook bacon until it's almost done but still pliable. In the muffin tin (spray with a bit of Pam), line each muffin cup with two slices of the bacon so the entire side of the muffin cup is lined with bacon. In a bowl, mix the egg substitute with basically anything you want: I've used spinach, but you can also use asparagus tips, broccoli, whatever. Stir in a bit of shredded cheese (I use fat-free feta crumbles). Pour into each cup, about 1/4 C of the mixture. Sprinkle more cheese on top. Bake at 350 for about a half hour. Let cool a bit, then freeze individually! I love these.

    Please note that the egg substitute RISES---I had a mess because I added more of the substitute than I should've. But they're great!
  • Try these pancakes they are very good and freeze with no problem. Hope this helps.

    Banana Bread Pancakes

    Higher in Protein & Fiber and lower in Fat and Carbs than regular pancakes!

    15 Minutes to Prepare and Cook

    Ingredients
    2 pouches - Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control, Banana Bread (or any type/flavor you like)
    1/2 cup - Egg Beaters (or 2 eggs)
    2/3 cup - Breakstone's Fat Free Cottage Cheese

    Directions
    Blend in blender and then cook in a non-stick skillet sprayed with Pam over medium-medium high heat. Makes 8 medium pancakes (about 6") Turn carefully because these pancakes are very tender. May need to cook longer than 'regular' pancakes.

    If not using flavored oatmeal you may wish to add a little cinnamon, sweetner and vanilla extract or other flavorings to taste. The nutritional information is based on using Egg Beaters, any substitutions will change the nutritional content.

    Number of Servings: 4

    Nutritional Info
    Servings Per Recipe: 4
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories: 126.2
    Total Fat: 1.5 g
    Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
    Sodium: 283.0 mg
    Total Carbs: 17.7 g
    Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
    Protein: 10.7 g
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    I've got it! Breakfast "cups" that are virtually zero, or very low, carb:

    Makes 6 "muffins"

    12 slices turkey bacon
    1.5 C. egg substitute
    Your veggies/cheese of choice

    Cook bacon until it's almost done but still pliable. In the muffin tin (spray with a bit of Pam), line each muffin cup with two slices of the bacon so the entire side of the muffin cup is lined with bacon. In a bowl, mix the egg substitute with basically anything you want: I've used spinach, but you can also use asparagus tips, broccoli, whatever. Stir in a bit of shredded cheese (I use fat-free feta crumbles). Pour into each cup, about 1/4 C of the mixture. Sprinkle more cheese on top. Bake at 350 for about a half hour. Let cool a bit, then freeze individually! I love these.

    Please note that the egg substitute RISES---I had a mess because I added more of the substitute than I should've. But they're great!

    YUM!! Thank you so much! I'm going to make them soon!
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    I bet you could make a healthier version of an egg muffin sandwich and freeze.....they do have them in the freezer section of the grocery stores (not healthy ones).....

    Hmmm.....I'm gonna have to try it for myself.....

    I'm thinking low cal english muffin, canadian bacon or turkey bacon, and cooked egg/egg beaters (omelet like)....assemble and freeze....microwave to heat....

    I had that same thought tonight - I was thinking about breakfast burrito. Egg, cheese, turkey sausage, and peppers, wrapped in a low fat tortilla. I wonder if they'd freeze well?
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    Try these pancakes they are very good and freeze with no problem. Hope this helps.

    Banana Bread Pancakes

    Higher in Protein & Fiber and lower in Fat and Carbs than regular pancakes!

    15 Minutes to Prepare and Cook

    Ingredients
    2 pouches - Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control, Banana Bread (or any type/flavor you like)
    1/2 cup - Egg Beaters (or 2 eggs)
    2/3 cup - Breakstone's Fat Free Cottage Cheese

    Directions
    Blend in blender and then cook in a non-stick skillet sprayed with Pam over medium-medium high heat. Makes 8 medium pancakes (about 6") Turn carefully because these pancakes are very tender. May need to cook longer than 'regular' pancakes.

    If not using flavored oatmeal you may wish to add a little cinnamon, sweetner and vanilla extract or other flavorings to taste. The nutritional information is based on using Egg Beaters, any substitutions will change the nutritional content.

    Number of Servings: 4

    Nutritional Info
    Servings Per Recipe: 4
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories: 126.2
    Total Fat: 1.5 g
    Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
    Sodium: 283.0 mg
    Total Carbs: 17.7 g
    Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
    Protein: 10.7 g

    Oh wow. I've never heard of anything like this. Sounds great! I will definitely try it. I have all the ingredients already.
  • i'm going to try the "muffins"
    thanks!
  • Diannerv
    Diannerv Posts: 195
    The protein pancake recipe is from Body for life cookbook, they are very good and yes they freeze. The second I have is a vegetable quiche and its protein also and very good and I would throw them in the freezer as well.

    Protein Pancakes:
    1/4 cup oats
    6 egg whites, or egg beaters
    3 scoop of a protein powder, I used a no carb one and used the recomeneded serving
    1 cp cottage cheese, fat free
    4 splenda packets
    cinnomon
    put all in blender, put eggs and cottage cheese in first, doesnt mix as well with oats stuck in the blender part. Blend till creamy, pour and cook like pancakes on griddle. The whole batch came to 26 gr. carbs 74gr protein, 2 gr. fat and 425 calories. Adjust where needed. I would eat 2 usually.

    Vegetable quiceh cups:
    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
    3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
    3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
    1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
    1/4 cup diced onions
    3 drops hot-pepper sauce (optional)

    Directions
    Step: 1 Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid.
    Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray.
    Combine the egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced fat cheeses may be used.
  • think48
    think48 Posts: 366 Member
    The protein pancake recipe is from Body for life cookbook, they are very good and yes they freeze. The second I have is a vegetable quiche and its protein also and very good and I would throw them in the freezer as well.

    Protein Pancakes:
    1/4 cup oats
    6 egg whites, or egg beaters
    3 scoop of a protein powder, I used a no carb one and used the recomeneded serving
    1 cp cottage cheese, fat free
    4 splenda packets
    cinnomon
    put all in blender, put eggs and cottage cheese in first, doesnt mix as well with oats stuck in the blender part. Blend till creamy, pour and cook like pancakes on griddle. The whole batch came to 26 gr. carbs 74gr protein, 2 gr. fat and 425 calories. Adjust where needed. I would eat 2 usually.

    Vegetable quiceh cups:
    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
    3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
    3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
    1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
    1/4 cup diced onions
    3 drops hot-pepper sauce (optional)

    Directions
    Step: 1 Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid.
    Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray.
    Combine the egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced fat cheeses may be used.

    Thank you! I think I'm going to make a stock of them this weekend. :)
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  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    bump just cause i'm interested!
  • I bet you could make a healthier version of an egg muffin sandwich and freeze.....they do have them in the freezer section of the grocery stores (not healthy ones).....

    Hmmm.....I'm gonna have to try it for myself.....

    I'm thinking low cal english muffin, canadian bacon or turkey bacon, and cooked egg/egg beaters (omelet like)....assemble and freeze....microwave to heat....

    I had that same thought tonight - I was thinking about breakfast burrito. Egg, cheese, turkey sausage, and peppers, wrapped in a low fat tortilla. I wonder if they'd freeze well?

    Maybe freeze just the mixture that you would put in the tortilla, microwave that, then add it to a tortilla. I just wonder if you froze the whole thing that when it cooks the tortilla might get soggy.
  • I have been having this same thought for weeks! Between getting the kid up and off to daycare and trying to throw myself together while packing the pump and breastfeeding, my breakfast usually gets pushed off for up to 6 hours some days! Which then of course leads to snacking! I'm gonna try the "egg cups" as well as the breakfast sandwichs and pancakes! Sounds like something my fiance would love to!
  • rnroadrunner
    rnroadrunner Posts: 402 Member
    The protein pancake recipe is from Body for life cookbook, they are very good and yes they freeze. The second I have is a vegetable quiche and its protein also and very good and I would throw them in the freezer as well.

    Protein Pancakes:
    1/4 cup oats
    6 egg whites, or egg beaters
    3 scoop of a protein powder, I used a no carb one and used the recomeneded serving
    1 cp cottage cheese, fat free
    4 splenda packets
    cinnomon
    put all in blender, put eggs and cottage cheese in first, doesnt mix as well with oats stuck in the blender part. Blend till creamy, pour and cook like pancakes on griddle. The whole batch came to 26 gr. carbs 74gr protein, 2 gr. fat and 425 calories. Adjust where needed. I would eat 2 usually.

    Vegetable quiceh cups:
    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
    3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
    3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
    1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
    1/4 cup diced onions
    3 drops hot-pepper sauce (optional)

    Directions
    Step: 1 Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid.
    Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray.
    Combine the egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, and spinach in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced fat cheeses may be used.

    Please, what is the nutritional info on the quiche? thanks sounds yummy
  • CuteMommy88
    CuteMommy88 Posts: 538 Member
    get some turkey sausage....its like a lot healthier than pork sausage and tastes just as good!!
  • Diannerv
    Diannerv Posts: 195
    To rnroadrunner, you know I am not sure what the nutritional content is, when I went back in my recipe file I had only got 6 cups with that original recipe and then I might have doubled it the next time. The only real calories would be maybe the spinach, eggs and cheese. Then just divide by how many muffin cups you got out of it. I know it was very low, you can probably add other things for variety. hhmmmm, I think I will make some tomaro. :)
  • jlsironen
    jlsironen Posts: 39 Member
    You can always put it under your recipes and it'll tell you the content :)
  • mmmmm bump.
  • liz827
    liz827 Posts: 193 Member
    Awesome! I'm always looking for easy to make breakfast items! I'll have to try the pancakes and the egg cups!
  • liz827
    liz827 Posts: 193 Member
    Awesome! I'm always looking for easy to make breakfast items! I'll have to try the pancakes and the egg cups!
  • kim0913
    kim0913 Posts: 51
    bump
  • Breakfast burritos freeze wonderfully!! I pull them out the night before and refrigerate then just microwave for 30-45 seconds in the morning!
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