Lots of Protein, Little Time

PJChick730
PJChick730 Posts: 56
in Food and Nutrition
Im trying to start my day with a good amount of protein first thing in the morning. Last week I had a hard boiled egg each day which wasn't bad but I feel like I was forcing myself to eat them.

Today I tried 2 scrambled eggs in the microwave with a little bit of Frank's Red Hot (only cause I heard that boosts metabolism) but that didnt sit well in my stomach.

So basically I need some suggestions for high protein and preferably low(ish) calories that can be made fast as I am always rushing in the morning.

Im thinking of getting some protein powder and making shakes in the morning but would like some opinions first.
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  • bangersnmash90
    bangersnmash90 Posts: 78 Member
    bump for info :)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    How about a fried egg on toast? Sprinkle a little cheese on it and add some hot mustard. Yum - one of my favorite 5 minute breakfasts.
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    Greek yogurt
  • Pipergirl2
    Pipergirl2 Posts: 25
    If I'm not eating scrambled eggs with brocolli I will eat a greek yogurt with some cinnamon and, or granola in it. Taste good and keeps me pretty satisfied until my mid morning snack.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Im trying to start my day with a good amount of protein first thing in the morning. Last week I had a hard boiled egg each day which wasn't bad but I feel like I was forcing myself to eat them.

    Today I tried 2 scrambled eggs in the microwave with a little bit of Frank's Red Hot (only cause I heard that boosts metabolism) but that didnt sit well in my stomach.

    So basically I need some suggestions for high protein and preferably low(ish) calories that can be made fast as I am always rushing in the morning.

    Im thinking of getting some protein powder and making shakes in the morning but would like some opinions first.

    Turkey Pepperoni, Greek Yogurt, Light String Cheese, cottage cheese, and etc.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    cottage cheese,
    Greek yogurt
    light cheese
    milk
    Bacon,
    sausage
    ham
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GKEK7G/ref=s9_simh_gw_p325_d3_g325_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1E0V1J5WCA1DEWWVYTRD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

    I LOVE this stuff!
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    My staple breakfast is an egg on a bagel. Takes a couple of minutes, and according to MFP, is about 350 cals, 25 grams of protein.
  • LinzCurlyQ
    LinzCurlyQ Posts: 94 Member
    I drink a protein shake for my protein in the morning
  • KySny82
    KySny82 Posts: 97 Member
    GNC Amplified Wheybolic 60 protein shake is only 93 calories per scoop, 0 fat, & 20 grams of protein. I just bought the chocolate and thought it was pretty tasty; it comes in other flavors as well. The bag actually recommends 3 scoops, but the woman at GNC told me to only use one scoop as I don't want to bulk up, just want my muscles to recover more quickly and rev up my metabolism.
  • angelapolite
    angelapolite Posts: 249
    I like my protein shakes and the morning, and I usually have some oatmeal and a piece of fruit. For mid morning snack, I have some tuna with low fat mayo and green onions. I try to have some protein with every meal.
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    Greek yogurt
  • Emancipated_Tai
    Emancipated_Tai Posts: 751 Member
    For breakfast I usually eat fish or chicken breast. I also make an omlet with 2 egg whites, one whole egg, chicken sasuage and throw in some veggies. That alone is 49g of protien. I average about 120g all day & that is without protien powder or bars. Feel free to look at my diary for suggestions.

    Good luck!
  • Taylerr88
    Taylerr88 Posts: 320 Member
    either a shake or homemade protein bars
  • luztrella
    luztrella Posts: 12 Member
    I would try tofu, it has more protein than beef per equal calorie count and you can cook it a million different ways. You can prepare many meals on one day and then just heat and serve. Be sure to get the non-gmo tofu.
  • amysuespears
    amysuespears Posts: 127
    I've made plain oatmeal and added chocolate or vanilla protein powder to it (after it's cooked) with a little splenda. That's pretty yummy. Also, shakes work great. I have had a EAS 100% vanilla whey protein shake (low sugar/carbs) or the Morning Berry Atkins shake and then eat a piece of wheat toast or a piece of fruit so I can have something in my stomach. My favorite smoothie is a mango smoothie... it's easy:

    1 scoop eas 100% vanilla whey protein
    1/2 cup frozen mango (you can use any frozen fruit.... strawberries work great too!)
    1/2 lowfat vanilla yogurt
    a little fat free milk to thin it out if necessary

    Mix in a blender and serve. You don't need ice because the fruit is frozen. It's absolutely delicious!
  • Dnsnyder
    Dnsnyder Posts: 263 Member
    Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. I mix mine with fresh fruit (ex: sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced banana, sliced apple, dried cranberries, raisins, etc.) and a crunchy whole grain cereal (like Kashi GoLean Crunch). =)
  • joeygirl84
    joeygirl84 Posts: 224 Member
    I prefer protein from
    - Baked chicken
    - Plain Yogurt with some peanut mixed in
    - Almonds
    - Whey protein powder, I use one that's 100 cal a scoop and I have with a snack before I work out
    - Weight Watchers cheese sticks are only 50 cal and 9 gr of pro!
    - Eat some tuna! or herring if you do fish :)
    - Slice cucumber or whatever veggie you like and have it with Weight Watchers cream cheese. I am not on weight watchers
    but it's calorie wise and the garden veggie flavor tastes great!. Has a good amount of pro too!

    There are plenty more things. If I have egg its usually only the white... it's actually one of the last things I eat to get protein.

    All the best!
  • angelapolite
    angelapolite Posts: 249
    I've made plain oatmeal and added chocolate or vanilla protein powder to it (after it's cooked) with a little splenda. That's pretty yummy. Also, shakes work great. I have had a EAS 100% vanilla whey protein shake (low sugar/carbs) or the Morning Berry Atkins shake and then eat a piece of wheat toast or a piece of fruit so I can have something in my stomach. My favorite smoothie is a mango smoothie... it's easy:

    1 scoop eas 100% vanilla whey protein
    1/2 cup frozen mango (you can use any frozen fruit.... strawberries work great too!)
    1/2 lowfat vanilla yogurt
    a little fat free milk to thin it out if necessary

    Mix in a blender and serve. You don't need ice because the fruit is frozen. It's absolutely delicious!

    I've done chocolate protein power in cream of wheat, YUMMY!
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I've started doing a protein shake made with 1 scoop vanilla whey, and 1 cup almond milk. It's delicious, and clocks in at 170 cals, and 17 grams protein.

    It's delicious and quick!
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Steak
  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    Im trying to start my day with a good amount of protein first thing in the morning. Last week I had a hard boiled egg each day which wasn't bad but I feel like I was forcing myself to eat them.

    Today I tried 2 scrambled eggs in the microwave with a little bit of Frank's Red Hot (only cause I heard that boosts metabolism) but that didnt sit well in my stomach.

    So basically I need some suggestions for high protein and preferably low(ish) calories that can be made fast as I am always rushing in the morning.

    Im thinking of getting some protein powder and making shakes in the morning but would like some opinions first.

    I have trouble eating in the morning too. It's an important meal, but it takes me an hour or two before I get really hungry. What I do instead of force-feed myself is mix cappuccino flavored whey protein in with a cup of coffee. It's quick, tastes great, and has high protein and low cals.
  • Indy_Cent
    Indy_Cent Posts: 45
    *sigh*
    I must really be getting old, or be in love, or something, to let this opportunity pass by...
    *hangs head in shame*
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    My breakfast this morning was: 1cup strawberry halves, 1cup greek yogurt, 1 scoop protein powder, and a half cup of milk. 51g of protein for all of it.
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    I love scrambled eggs with sliced avacado and salsa on top
  • g19guy
    g19guy Posts: 1
    Here's what you do. Go get one of those little microwave egg cookers. Put in two whole large eggs. Take the yolks out with a spoon (that's all your fat and cholesterol right there). Nuke for 1 minute. Serve on a 110-cal wheat bagel or 2 pieces of wheat toast with a slice of reduced fat cheese and maybe a slice of low fat ham or turkey. Delicious.
  • union410
    union410 Posts: 32
    My wife and I are strapped for time in the morning as well so here's what we do.

    1 Banana
    1 scoop of protein powder
    1 cup of fat free milk
    1/2 cup of Kashi cereal

    All in a blender. And we drink the shakes on the way to work. It comes out to 380 calories but 37g of protein and 55g of good carbs. Only 4g of fat. Fills us up for a few hours. Good luck.
  • srgregory
    srgregory Posts: 2
    Herbalife shakes. They will give you about 24 grams of protein and the different receipes gives a varity. I went from 260 lbs to 200 lbs in 4 1/2 months (https://www.facebook.com/#!/ScottsNewLifestyle) using Herbalife products. Your body can only obsorb about 27 grams of protein per meal, so anything over that is simply a waste. I have a shake and tea every morning and every lunch.
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I ate this for dinner the other night but there is no reason it could not be for breakfast as well. Scramble 1 whole egg and a few egg whites. Add in some diced leftover chicken breast and cheese. So freakin good. Ate it with some skim milk and it was loads of protein. Took maybe 5 minutes to make.
  • savlyon
    savlyon Posts: 474 Member
    I like this quick breakfast:

    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    8 oz water
    baby spinach
    frozen blueberries

    Blend together and enjoy!

    My daughter saw me making it and said, Ewww, you are putting lettuce in your smoothie? The next day, she said, Oh, you are putting lettuce in your smoothie? I want some!

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