6 High Protein Breakfast Recipes Without Eggs
Are you an individual who is pressed for time in the morning? Are you looking for an easy, high protein breakfast fix without being late for work? It’s tough to find ways to be creative without burning eggs or scraping pans early in the morning.
High protein breakfasts can be easy with minor variations of your favorite foods! Breakfast is not always about eggs and oatmeal--there are plenty of ways to incorporate other healthy foods to start your morning!
Here are 6 of my personal favorite breakfast recipes that won't leave you bored or relying on eggs. Diversity in the kitchen will keep your diet varied in vitamins and minerals. Not to mention it will keep you from getting bored of the same meals day in and day out.
*These macro's are in relation to the products I personally use--please adjust as needed for your own products*
High Protein Berry Smoothie
2 Scoops of Whey Protein (2g Fat, 6g Carbs, 50g Protein) (adjust macros to your own protein!!)
6 ice Cubes
1 cup of Almond Milk (3g Fat, 1g Carb, 1g Protein)
½ cup of strawberries (12g Carbs, 1g Protein)
Total:
Calories ~ 329 Calories
Protein ~52g Protein
Carbs ~ 19g
Fat ~ 5g
Simply combine in a magic bullet or blender with 1 cup of almond milk as a base. Throw in the strawberries, ice, and whey protein on top and let it mix for a minute. Once the berries and ice are crushed up you will get a thick and delicious on-the-go smoothie.
Peanut Butter, Honey, and Banana Shake:
1 Scoop Whey Protein (1g Fat, 3g Carbs, 25g Protein)
2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter (16g Fat, 7g Carbs, 8g Protein)
1 Large Banana (25g Carbs, 1g Protein)
1 Cup Almond Milk (3g Fat, 1g Carb, 1g Protein)
1 Tablespoon Honey (12g Carbs)
Total:
Calories ~ 515
Protein ~ 36g
Carbs ~ 48g
Fat ~ 20g
Combine in a magic bullet or blender with 1 cup of almond milk as a base. Add honey, peanut butter, a diced up banana, and top with a scoop of whey protein. Mix for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!
Overnight Oatmeal
1 Scoop Whey Protein (1g Fat, 3g Carbs, 25g Protein)
1 Cup Oatmeal (6g Fat, 54g Carbs, 10g Protein)
1 Cup Almond Milk (3g Fat, 1g Carbs, 1g Protein)
1 Cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt (0g Fat, 12g carbs, 24g Protein)
Total:
Calories ~ 610
Protein ~ 60g
Carbs ~ 70g
Fat ~ 10g
Take a bowl and measure out 1 cup of oatmeal with a kitchen scale or measuring cup. Add whey protein, then top with milk and yogurt. Combine with a spoon and allow it to sit for 6-8 hours or overnight. This will thicken and make a delicious protein pudding!
Whey Protein Parfait
1 Scoop Whey Protein (1g Fat, 3g Carbs, 25g Protein)
1 Cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt (0g Fat, 12g Carbs, 24g Protein)
1 Cup Granola (6g Fat, 50g Carbs, 6g Protein)
1 Cup Mixed Berries (0g Fat, 25g Carbs, 3g Protein)
Total:
Calories ~ 655
Protein ~58g
Carbs ~90g
Fat ~ 7g
Mix up the whey protein and Greek yogurt in a separate bowl to make a pudding. Use half of that mixture as a base for your parfait, then add half the granola and berries. Top the granola and berry layer with the other half of the pudding, and then add the remaining granola & berries. This will be a layered parfait that is delicious and quick to make!
Beef Breakfast Scramble
6oz 95/5 Ground Beef (12g Fat, 0g Carbs, 40g Protein)
3oz Bush’s Baked Beans (3g Fat, 30g Carbs, 6g Protein)
1 Slice Fat Free Cheese (0g Fat, 3g Carbs, 5g Protein)
4oz White Potato (0g Fat, 24g Carbs, 4g Protein)
Total:
Calories ~ 585
Protein ~ 55g
Carbs ~57g
Fat ~ 15g
Cook Ground beef in a skillet and set aside. Weigh out on a food scale to desired amount and place in a Tupperware container. Boil potatoes in water for 10 minutes or cook in microwave on high power for 4-5 minutes until completed. Set aside and weigh on food scale to desired amount.
Open can of beans weigh out on scale and set aside. Re-heat beans, potatoes, and beef and pre-heat a skillet to medium heat. Coat the skillet with cooking spray and toss in ingredients. Saute for a minute or two until scramble is warmed up and plate. Toss slice of cheese on top and allow it to bind dish together as it melts.
Tuna Breakfast Wrap
1-6.4oz Chunk Light Tuna Pack (1.5g Fat, 0g Carbs, 39g Protein)
3oz Diced Up Tomato (0g Fat, 3g Carbs, 0g Protein)
1 Slice Fat Free Cheese (0g Fat, 3g Carbs, 5g Protein)
1 Whole Wheat Wrap (3g Fat, 35g Carbs, 5g Protein)
1 Tablespoon Low-Fat Mayonnaise (1g Fat, 2g Carbs, 0g Protein)
Totals:
Calories ~420
Protein ~ 49g
Carbs ~43g
Fat ~5.5g
Combine Tuna pack with mayo in a bowl and set aside. Dice up a tomato into small chunks and mix into bowl as well to make a small tuna salad. Take a whole-wheat wrap and spread tuna salad onto the base. Place the cheese on top and roll the wrap over. Fold the sides up to prevent anything from spilling out the sides.
