Best protein options for breakfast

Pooh973
Pooh973 Posts: 62 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have a hard time getting enough protein in my day. What breakfast options are best to provide the optimum protein amount? Suggestions please...thanks!

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  • Idaharris
    Idaharris Posts: 8 Member
    Eggs are a great option for breakfast! Cheese and Greek yogurt are also pretty good options
  • momar23
    momar23 Posts: 292 Member
    Greek yogurt is a good one. Eggs, oatmeal with some protein powder mixed in. Cottage cheese
  • Muzzoozal
    Muzzoozal Posts: 33 Member
    doesn't have to be traditional breakfast - quinoa has protein, fish, chicken, etc
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    My breakfasts are usually high in fiber and low in protein, but sometimes I add eggs.

    If you eat meat, that's obviously nice and high. :)
  • catattack2
    catattack2 Posts: 4 Member
    protein shakes for me
    :)
  • williamwj2014
    williamwj2014 Posts: 750 Member
    edited July 2015
    eggs, tuna, protein shake (Whey protein, just not from walmart) Jennie-O mild uncooked Turkey sausage is amazing and is 220 calories 12g Fat, 28g protein for a 4 oz serving. Great for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
  • the_great_unknown
    the_great_unknown Posts: 194 Member
    I like to make a breakfast banana split with cottage cheese, a banana, and some low sugar strawberry preserves. I'm not usually in the mood for eggs.
  • Xcsn
    Xcsn Posts: 11 Member
    Pooh973 wrote: »
    I have a hard time getting enough protein in my day. What breakfast options are best to provide the optimum protein amount? Suggestions please...thanks!

    Eggs are overrated, Greek yogurt is great low calorie/ high protein. Dannon light and fit contains 80 calories and 12g of protein. You can't beat that.
  • KenziesFrenzies
    KenziesFrenzies Posts: 1,014 Member
    I do the Fage 0% Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, it's my favorite breakfast protein source.

    You have to be really careful with yogurt, especially the fruit-flavored ones, because they'll be just packed with sugar. I sweeten my yogurt like a teeny drizzle of honey (because plain greek yogurt is pretty tart), add blueberries and low-fat low-sugar granola in the mornings. Keeps me full until lunch! :)
  • J383
    J383 Posts: 4,574 Member
    I use Oikos Triple Zero yogurt (22g protein) with fresh fruits/veggies, organic chia seeds (4g fiber, 3g protein, 2.5g omega3) and unsweet almond milk for my morning smoothie. It keeps me full until Lunch as well. I am usually over my daily protein intake. Sometimes I will go for 2 eggs and cottage cheese with fresh fruit. Depends on time. Also make sure your snacks are protein rich. I grab a handful of raw nuts if I feel hungry in between meals.
  • Brimixed
    Brimixed Posts: 186 Member
    eggs and bacon! mmmm!
  • Wrecka31
    Wrecka31 Posts: 15 Member
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    eggs, tuna, protein shake (Whey protein, just not from walmart) Jennie-O mild uncooked Turkey sausage is amazing and is 220 calories 12g Fat, 28g protein for a 4 oz serving. Great for breakfast/lunch/dinner.

    I've always wondered if the whey protein from walmart was good or not...I buy from a local vitamin shop but was curious....
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    6 Egg Frittatta with Feta, Tomato, Onion, Pepper, Spinach (45-50 grams protein).

    Fage 2% or Full Fat Yogurt with a drizzle of Honey (20 g protein).

    Proats, or Protein Oats (15-20 grams protein).

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