It's really crucial to start the day with a meal that has a lot of protein and is balanced. It offers you the energy you need to get things done in the morning and can help keep you from overeating and desiring food later in the day. You usually think of eggs and some kind of meat when you think of a breakfast that is high in protein. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, tofu, and tempeh are just a few of the many other high-protein foods you can eat. I have put up more than 30 breakfast recipes that offer at least 15 grams of protein in each dish.
What makes protein so important?
You know how much I stress how important protein is if you've been reading the site for a long. I try to make sure that every meal and snack has a good amount of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. But why? Protein helps keep your blood sugar stable and makes you feel full for longer. It assists with weight loss (or weight control), satisfies cravings, and does a lot of other vital things in the body, like fixing muscles. The mainstream media might say that protein is just vital for bodybuilders and athletes, but I'm here to tell you that it's important for everyone!
1. Breakfast burrito for vegans
Girl to girl, you have to try these breakfast burritos. You won't even know the difference between this tofu scramble and eggs. Add tasty things like avocados, roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, and jalapeños to make breakfast the best part of your day.
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2. Protein bars cooked at home
Why spend $5 on a protein bar that is probably full of things you can't even say? You can make your own that tastes far better. You might feel like you're cheating by eating dessert for breakfast with the chocolate on top, but you're not—this dessert is full of protein and has no added sugar.
3. Oats with blueberries and lemon overnight
Overnight oats are a great way to get breakfast ready the night before. They are adored by health-conscious women and breakfast lovers both. Just get the ingredients ready the night before, put them in the fridge, and they'll be ready to eat when you wake up. The chia seeds and protein powder in this recipe make it high in protein, and it tastes like a fancy dessert.
4. Vegan Protein Shake with Chocolate and Peanut Butter
I promise you won't miss your eggs once you try this easy, tasty high-protein smoothie that tastes like a milkshake but is filled of nutrition instead of sweets. You know how every breakfast is another chance to make your life more romantic? That's why we suggest dripping the additional peanut butter on top.
5. Bowl of Cottage Cheese
This year, cottage cheese was the food that went viral, and with good reason: it's high in protein (and has all the required amino acids, making it a complete protein), has live cultures that help intestinal health, and is full of B vitamins, calcium, and other nutrients like selenium. Cottage cheese is a simple and flexible breakfast food. Add berries, granola, and honey to the top for a breakfast strong in protein.
6. Breakfast tacos with vegan chorizo
Good news for morning taco lovers: you don't need eggs to make them tasty or high in protein. These tacos have a lot of protein because of this delectable tofu blend that feels fluffy and good enough to replace your scrambled eggs or chorizo. Tip: Make these on Sunday and then heat them up for morning tacos all week.
7. A protein bowl with sweet potato hash
If you like savory breakfasts and the plant-based ones don't fill you up, we have egg-free options for you as well. This tasty sweet potato hash features chicken sausages for protein and vegetables for phytonutrients and fiber.
8. Chia pudding with protein
I think people are missing out on chia seed pudding. Chia seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. And if you let them soak in your milk of choice, they transform into a rich pudding that you can use as a base for all your favorite toppings.
9. Breakfast patties made with maple blueberry turkey sausage
What could be better than sweet maple syrup, tangy blueberries, and savory sausage? Believe me, you'll want to make twice as much since you'll eat it all so fast. You may also make a lot of it ahead of time and eat it all week. You may eat them alone or add them to your favorite breakfast bowl or sandwich as the protein.
10. Simple No-Bake Protein Balls
We have a simple grab-and-go alternative for you if you don't want to sit down and eat breakfast. You may eat it on your way to work or throughout the day. You can make this meal ahead of time, and it only has four ingredients. It also has a lot of protein.
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