High Protein Breakfast Ideas

Written By Jessica Murgueytio

The Importance of Breakfast: Fueling Your Day & Setting Your Mind Right

I have always and will always be a promoter of starting the day with a great breakfast!

Having breakfast helps with meeting nutritional needs especially protein which is challenging to consume in adequate amounts if a main meal is skipped. I always recommend starting the day with a high protein, high fiber breakfast which helps keep you fuller throughout the day and keeps your blood sugar and energy levels stable throughout the morning. I would recommend avoiding a breakfast that only contains carbohydrates (like cereal with milk) since this can elevate your blood sugar and tends to promote more snacking and higher sugar cravings. I have listed some of my favorite breakfast options below. I hope this helps you rethink your breakfast plans and has you prioritizing your first meal of the day!

THE CHICKEN & THE EGG OMELET

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of liquid egg whites

  • 1 Egg

  • 2oz of cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast

  • 1 cup of fresh spinach

  • 1oz of feta

  • 1 cup of blueberries & strawberries

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick olive oil spray. Scramble egg in with the egg whites and set aside. Add spinach to the pan and stir around to allow it to wilt. They add chicken and heat through. Add egg/ egg whites on top and sprinkle with feta. Cook through as a scramble or omelet and add a side of fresh berries.

Nutrition: 350kcals, 16g of carbs, 4g of fiber, 12g of fat and 42g of Protein

LOADED AVO TOAST

Ingredients:

  • 1 slice of sourdough bread

  • 2 Hard Boiled Eggs, plus an additional two egg whites

  • 2oz of smoked salmon

  • ½ small avocado (or ¼ of medium- large avocado)

  • Fresh parsley

Smear the avocado on sourdough toast. Then layer lox, sliced hard boiled eggs and top with fresh parsley. I also add tomato or pickled onions! 

Nutrition: 407kcals, 24g of carbs, 4g of fiber, 18.5g of fat, 33g of Protein

HIGH PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of Califia Farms Coconut Milk

  • ⅓ cup of Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt

  • 1 serving of Vanilla whey Protein Powder

  • 1Tbs of Peanut butter

  • ½ cup of frozen cauliflower (you will not even taste this)

  • ¾ cup of frozen strawberries 

Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth!

Nutrition: 359kcals, 22g of carbohydrates, 5g of fiber, 14g of fat and 37g of Protein

Jessica Murgueytio
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