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More protein at breakfast

christinepatrice
christinepatrice Posts: 5
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I seem to be lacking when it comes to having protein in my diet. However during lunch and dinner i can get it in there some but i would like to be able to have it balanced across all meals. Any suggestions on how to get protein in my diet at breakfast?

By the way: I don't eat eggs. :( so that as an option is out completely.

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  • tinsywinsy
    tinsywinsy Posts: 7
    turkey "bacon", vegetarian "bacon", baked beans, refried beans, mexe beans, mushrooms,

    ricotta pancakes: 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup wheat flour, 1/2 cup buckwheat flour (or another wheat-free flour), 1 egg, 300ml low fat milk
  • waxon81
    waxon81 Posts: 198 Member
    cottage cheese, turkey bacon (its a healthier alternative to pork)......
  • Tracey_Smith
    Tracey_Smith Posts: 199
    What about a protein shake, loads of protein and tasty :drinker:
  • Selyan
    Selyan Posts: 51
    Oatmeal, bread, milk :>
  • Hurricane_C
    Hurricane_C Posts: 806 Member
    Greek yogurt
  • GrahamBarwick
    GrahamBarwick Posts: 459
    boiled eggs??? protein shake maybe?
  • veggievixen79
    veggievixen79 Posts: 109 Member
    Skinny latte?

    Nuts on top of your oatmeal/cereal?
  • JeannieMSmith
    JeannieMSmith Posts: 1
    Protein shakes, Old fashioned peanut butter (where the ingredients are only peanuts and salt), spinach... I honestly get the most protein from shakes and egg whites - I scramble them with some spinach - tasty and full of protein
  • christinepatrice
    christinepatrice Posts: 5
    thanks for the ideas you guys... turkey bacon (yum!) i do eat but i can't on a daily basis. as far as oatmeal is concerned as long as i can have the flavored kinds i can do it.. something about plain oatmeal makes me gag. i have mixed nuts as a snack i have yet to eat so i assume they would help too if i actually consumed them.
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    Oatmeal made with skim or 1% milk! About 13-15g of protien!
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    thanks for the ideas you guys... turkey bacon (yum!) i do eat but i can't on a daily basis. as far as oatmeal is concerned as long as i can have the flavored kinds i can do it.. something about plain oatmeal makes me gag. i have mixed nuts as a snack i have yet to eat so i assume they would help too if i actually consumed them.

    I'm the same way. I like Quaker Maple And Brown Sugar oatmeal
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Have you got some sort of food aversion or extremely complicated allergy or something?
  • Ariana_75
    Ariana_75 Posts: 224
    How about protein pancakes? I make the batter ahead of time and leave it in the fridge...very quick to cook it up in the mornings and my kids love them!

    Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
    Calories: 64
    Fat: 1.3 grams
    Carbs: 9.5 grams
    Protein: 3.5 grams
    Sugar: 0 grams
    Ingredients:
    • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
    • 2 tbsp Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp allspice
    • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
    • 4 egg whites
    • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin
    • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Almond Breeze
    Directions:
    1. Preheat griddle to medium heat.
    2. Mix oat flour, Splenda, Truvia, or Ideal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg in a bowl.
    3. Wisk egg whites and pumpkin. Mix in Almond Breeze.
    4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together.
    5. Spray griddle with non-stick butter spray.
    6. Scoop batter with a 1/4 cup measuring cup onto griddle. Cook 3-5 minutes on a side.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Isn't that flavoured eggs?
  • christinepatrice
    christinepatrice Posts: 5
    no complicated allergies to food... just a really finicky eater.
  • Nana_Booboo
    Nana_Booboo Posts: 501 Member
    I've found a new breakfast recently that I absolutely love and it would a a touch of protein

    1/2 C. Old Fashion oats
    (Cooked thin)
    1/4 tsp vanilla
    sprinkle of cinnamon
    Stevia to taste
    and 2 tsp peanut butter
    top with a splash of Almond milk

    Peanut butter Oatmeal cookie in a bowl!!!!
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