Protein for Breakfast

Teeladog
Teeladog Posts: 157 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
I need to get some more protein in my diet...particularly at breakfast. I don't like eggs - can't stand the smell or texture. Any suggestions? Generally I eat low fat vanilla yogurt with low fat almond granola mixed in but I need to change things up a bit.

All ideas (except eggs!) are appreciated. Thanks!
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  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    interested in ideas, particularly ones that are good "on the go" or at work.
  • kerriBB37
    kerriBB37 Posts: 967 Member
    Every day for breakfast I have a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a cup of OJ and a half of banana all blended together in my magic bullet with a handful of ice! It is soooo yummy! It's about 21 g protein and 27 or so of carbs.
  • Kanzaki3
    Kanzaki3 Posts: 656 Member
    I workout in the morning. After working out, I make sure I have lots of protein. All I usually have is a cup of milk and whey protein. 1 scoop for 26g of protein or 2 scoops for 52g of protein. My activity level for the day determines how many scoops.
  • LWatson43
    LWatson43 Posts: 65 Member
    Kerri it sounds good how many calories is the drink?
  • mommiedawn
    mommiedawn Posts: 53 Member
    check out greek yogurt, there are many and some are better choices so check the labels.....best choices are quite expensive but worth it...
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    Greek yogurt, oatmeal or cereal can be good and if you add some protein powder they can be very good.

    Protein shakes also great, just make sure they have 25 or more grams of protein or not really a protein drink.

    Best of luck!
  • arotella
    arotella Posts: 98 Member
    Protein shakes are good and easy! Here, I posted this status earlier about some the recipes I've been trying. I usually mix my protein powder with Vanilla Almond Breeze, only 40 calorie for 8oz:

    I have been experimenting with protein shakes and found that adding a LITTLE bit of peppermint extract to a regular chocolate mix gives a whole new flavor! Today I added pineapple chunks and coconut extract to make a pina colada type drink and it is delicious!! Just the little changes that make a huge difference! I get bored easily! :)
  • 512cheangela
    512cheangela Posts: 133
    I hear the protein powder I use - Garden of Life Raw Protein - mixes into yogurt well without changing the taste/texture too much. It's only 80 calories and packs 18g protein.
  • ikittyy
    ikittyy Posts: 1
    if you like yogurt try Chobani greek yogurt. It has twice the amount of protein of any other yogurt and it tastes great too!
  • llovegrove
    llovegrove Posts: 94 Member
    Greek Yogurt has a lot of protein, a lot of times I will make me instant oatmeal and put a scoop of my Whey protein in with it, or I will make me a Shakeology shake.
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    I also use whey protein powder as my go-to protein boost in the morning...I use silk light and 1 scoop of cookies and cream whey powder with a spoonful of instant coffee for a real morning treat with a little pick-me-up....I believe it has 27 grams of protein but still very low in carbs...
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    Greek yogurt or protein shakes would be the easiest and fastest ways to add it in. You could get the Bear Naked peak protein granola and add that into some greek yogurt. That will be packed with protein.
  • beverlyl64
    beverlyl64 Posts: 381
    I personally love Chocolate Shakeology w/lite vanilla almond milk and frozen strawberries. Check out my diary for protein and calorie count. Completely satisfies my chocolate craving as well.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Greek yoghurt with blueberries? I have that after running.
  • Driagnor
    Driagnor Posts: 323 Member
    Oats are always a good basis - mix it up with some fruit. Yoghurt is good, and things like shredded wheat with skim milk also has quite a lot of protein. If you are finding it difficult, there's also the option of getting some protein powder and having that with some milk.
  • tah04
    tah04 Posts: 2
    I've started eating a piece of low calorie whole wheat toast with a little bit of peanut butter for breakfast and that seems to hold me.
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    Since you don't like the texture/taste of eggs - adding some liquid egg whites to your protein shake may help and you can mask the taste with fruit/protein powder etc.
  • ktshealth
    ktshealth Posts: 21
    :smile: Every morning I use Jilliam Michaels Whey Protein Powder (1 scoop), 1 cup of non sweetened Almond Milk, 1 cup of frozen strawberries, and one banana and put it in the blender. It's great and keeps me filled up until lunch time.
  • Colleenbow
    Colleenbow Posts: 2
    Fat Free Greek Yougurt (individual servings come in vanilla, blueberry, strawberry) Organics section of Store 140 cals 15g protein
    Trim Cottage Cheese (add crushed almonds, and fresh fruit) 90 cals 15g protein
    ThinkThin Peanut Butter Gluten free Protien Bar (Organics section of Store// other flavors**meal replacement) 240 cals 20g protein

    All of these have a SIGNIFICANT amount of protein and are low in calories
    some protien powders can cause females to bulk up, I do not use powder because of this!

    =] Hope this helps
  • AvocadoLover
    AvocadoLover Posts: 2
    I agree with everyone else on suggesting smoothies, My favorite morning smoothie recipe: 1.5 frozen bananas, 1 cup almond milk, 1 scoop organic raw protein powder, 1 tbsp carob powder, pinch of salt and vanilla. Blend for a creamy delicious treat and great way to start the day.
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I try to get around 30g of protein in the morning. I eat a combination of:

    Breakfast sausage
    Whole Wheat english muffins with peanut butter
    Protein shakes
    Greek yogurt
    oatmeal
    Zone Perfect bars
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    Switch to Greek yogurt. I like the FAGE total 0% yogurt. Then add your own fruit ad toppings. Greek yogurt has more protein than regular and is really filling. I also love almond butter, dip fruit such a as apples into it. I add it to a protein shake.
  • lunatletica
    lunatletica Posts: 25
    other options could be toast with lean cold meats ( turkey or chicken breast); toast with a almond butter (measure it because while a healthy option it has more calories that lean meats); high fiber cereal with a cup of milk and berries; fruit with cottage cheese; smoothie with almond milk, half banana, frozen berries, protein powder and some version of high fiber powder.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    I eat a tuna melt. I use the starkist lite/low sodium tuna, half of a natures own sandwich thin and mozzerralla no skim/low moisture cheese and Mrs. Dash lime seasoning.

    170 calories, 25 grams of protein, 13 carbs
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Substitute Kashi Go Lean Crunch for your granola - many Kashi cereals are quite high in protien & fiber. Add a tablespoon of nuts - the good fat will help keep you full too.

    Oatmeal with peanut butter mixed in is great.

    I've never been a smoothie person - I guess I need to chew my breakfast
  • lauraleerotch
    lauraleerotch Posts: 1
    I know you said you want to get away from yogurt but ... you can make a fruit smoothie with fresh spinach(can't taste the spinach). Google the fruits you like and choose the ones with the most protein. I would suggest to always put a banana in your smoothie, for some reason it always tastes better!
    I've had to learn to choose the healther way of EVERYTHING in order to stay the weight I'm happy at. If I can do it, so can you!!
    Have fun finding new healthy things that you like!
  • kate2004rock
    kate2004rock Posts: 223 Member
    Bump! - Love to see more answers.

    I love eggs, but always interested in mixing it up. I'm feeling the need to invest in a blender...
  • ShrinkingNinja
    ShrinkingNinja Posts: 460 Member
    I need to get some more protein in my diet...particularly at breakfast. I don't like eggs - can't stand the smell or texture. Any suggestions? Generally I eat low fat vanilla yogurt with low fat almond granola mixed in but I need to change things up a bit.

    All ideas (except eggs!) are appreciated. Thanks!

    Try this...

    Instead of vanilla yogurt get the plain, nonfat yogurt. Mix with your granola and some vanilla whey protein powder. It is really good.... Plus you'll up your protein and lower your fat intake.

    I usually put two scoops of whey in my yogurt no matter how much yogurt I have.
  • katt742
    katt742 Posts: 196 Member
    Oatmeal has some protein. Add some nuts to it....whole wheat toast with Peanut Butter...Kashi Go Lean cereal has a high amount of protein!
  • Angela_MA
    Angela_MA Posts: 260
    try greek yogurt. I eat Fage and it has 23g a serving. Chobani is good too and that has about 17g of protein per serving ( I but the large tubes and measure serving sizes out vs individual sizes). I add in blueberries for flavor or if I do not have fresh fruit I put in sugar free jams.
    Also original Kashi has a ton of protein in it. I eat Kashi go lean crunch and that has 9g of protein.
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