Protein packed breakfast ideas

steph1278
steph1278 Posts: 483 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am trying to up my protein intake and need some ideas for breakfast that don't include eggs. I get terrible stomach cramps after eating them so I stay away. Fire away!

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  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Steak
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    6oz 0% Greek yogurt with i serving Kashi Go lean cereal mixed in. Add fruit if you like. Should be 35-40g protein and around 300 cals if I remember correctly. Fruit adds 50-100 cals depending on what it is. It's my afternoon snack today but should work for breakfast.
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    whole grain toast with peanut butter or cream cheese
    Oatmeal with peanut butter or protein powder
    Greek yogurt
    Cottage cheese
    Quinoa
    don't limit yourself to just breakfast items, nothing wrong with chicken or fish or whatever you like
    I make protein pancakes. Make a bunch at a time for a quick reheat, it's oatmeal(I grind it in food processor so it's like a flour), egg whites, cottage cheese, ground flax seed and a little canola oil(I'm thinking of trying coconut oil next time) then flavor it with a some kind of sweetener and spices like cinnamon. I love to spread peanut butter on it, so filling and full of protein.
  • DaBossLady24
    DaBossLady24 Posts: 556 Member
    always looking for new ideas... greek yogurt smoothies get old after a while!
  • Michelle81285
    Michelle81285 Posts: 107
    Shakes with protein powder in them. I sometimes will take frozen bananas & Strawberries, some spinach, coconut or almond milk and a scoop of protein powder and blend away!
  • freezingmoon
    freezingmoon Posts: 33
    sprouted wheat cinnamon raisin bagel - you can find it in the frozen health food section. has 9g protein. i put almond butter on mine!
  • AlayshaJ
    AlayshaJ Posts: 703 Member
    Salmon and avocado on an english muffin, steak, protein powder in coffee or oatmeal, Chia pudding with protein powder....
  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    Have a Kiefer yogurt drink and 2 eggs. About 300calories and a 25ish grams of protein!
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    Salmon and avocado on an english muffin

    This sounds delicious.
  • johncole90
    johncole90 Posts: 23
    Is it the yolks that upset your stomach? If its just that try egg whites. Low in calories and high in protein.
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    I just made these muffins for the first time last night. They are pretty good and great for taking to work with me.

    http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/personal-sized-baked-oatmeal-with-individual-toppings-gluten-free-diabetic-friendly/
  • happpyhappyjoyjoy
    happpyhappyjoyjoy Posts: 44 Member
    I eat imitation crab meat. I put it in my grits along with green onions and tomatoes. It's fat free and yummy- if you like grits.
  • steph1278
    steph1278 Posts: 483 Member
    Is it the yolks that upset your stomach? If its just that try egg whites. Low in calories and high in protein.


    I think it is both because I have tried getting egg white breakfast sandwiches before and still have stomach issues. I can eat them if they are used in baked goods, but not scrambled, hardboiled, deviled, etc.
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    Protein shake with fresh fruit and oatmeal flakes in it
  • myers091909
    myers091909 Posts: 1 Member
    Try cottage cheese. The fat free or light Kraft brand. I try and mix it with a sugar free apple sauce or fresh fruit and it's not nearly as bad.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Dashingdish.com is a great recipe blog with some high protein muffins. The recipes I have tried so far have been great, like the Peanut butter & jelly protein bars.
  • steph1278
    steph1278 Posts: 483 Member
    You all have some good suggestions for me to try. Thank you.
  • 75Juniper
    75Juniper Posts: 376
    I've just started doing protein shakes. I use a scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1 c. skim milk, and 1 tsp. instant coffee. I shake in a canister with a couple of ice cubes and drink up. It's so good!
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    Leftover meat and veggies from last night's dinner! Or cook up a kind of stir fry with whatever meat and veggies you like.
  • kent4j
    kent4j Posts: 391 Member
    Thanks for that site, Dashing.com, lots of good stuff there!
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    Jimmy Dean Turkey sausage 2 patties = 120 calories & 13g protein
  • dusty8907
    dusty8907 Posts: 350 Member
    ham
    bacon
    protein shake (wouldn't use milk in breakfast shake)
  • SouthernArt77
    SouthernArt77 Posts: 223 Member
    I make protein pancakes. Make a bunch at a time for a quick reheat, it's oatmeal(I grind it in food processor so it's like a flour), egg whites, cottage cheese, ground flax seed and a little canola oil(I'm thinking of trying coconut oil next time) then flavor it with a some kind of sweetener and spices like cinnamon. I love to spread peanut butter on it, so filling and full of protein.
    These sound really good! Can you give the amounts you use for each ingredient? I'd love to try them!
  • steph1278
    steph1278 Posts: 483 Member
    That's for the recommendation of Dashing Dish. Those recipes look awesome. I made one of the protein shakes last night and also a batch of protein pumpkin muffins. Can't wait to try out more of the recipes. And thanks to everyone else for their suggestions as well.
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    I make protein pancakes. Make a bunch at a time for a quick reheat, it's oatmeal(I grind it in food processor so it's like a flour), egg whites, cottage cheese, ground flax seed and a little canola oil(I'm thinking of trying coconut oil next time) then flavor it with a some kind of sweetener and spices like cinnamon. I love to spread peanut butter on it, so filling and full of protein.
    These sound really good! Can you give the amounts you use for each ingredient? I'd love to try them!

    It basically is something like this for 4 pancakes(sometimes I wing it and add more dry or wet ingredients as I see necessary)
    2 cups oats
    2 eggs or 6 egg whites
    1 cup cottage cheese
    2 T ground flaxseeds
    1 T canola oil
    Sweeteners get switched up, stevia if I'm watching calories more, or 4 tsp of sucanat or evaporated cane juice, then I sprinkle some cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice in it.

    Use a good amount of pam or butter to cook in, or add more oil to the batter cuz they will want to stick a little.

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