What Are Some High-Protein Breakfast Foods?
- Fried. Boiled. Baked. Sunny-side up. Scrambled. Eggs can be prepared in many ways. They can be eaten alone or used as a base for adding other foods. An easy, quick egg dish is the Italian omelet known as the frittata. Scramble the eggs with any leftover vegetables or meat in a frying pan and finish it off by baking it in the oven.
- Like eggs, oatmeal is a wonderful foundation staple. Whether you prefer steel-cut oats or instant, add fresh fruits such as bananas, berries and even seasonal fruits like mango and pineapple to incorporate fiber. Sprinkling cinnamon or a bit of maple syrup adds a sweet factor. Bake oatmeal raisin muffins over the weekend to provide you a quick to-go meal for the entire week.
- Milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and soft cheeses such as mozzarella and brie are loaded with protein. However, it is important to eat them without any additives and sugar. Instead of buying yogurts with sugary "fruits" on the bottom, purchase fat-free plain yogurts and add fresh fruits. A medium between cottage cheese and plain yogurt is the Greek-style yogurt, which has a delicious dessertlike, thick consistency.
- Take the leftover steak or chicken breast from the night before and warm it up for breakfast. Cereal may be a staple breakfast food in America ,but not in other countries all over the world. The Brits eat steak, beans and eggs. The Japanese eat rice, fish and miso soup. And in Mexico, they add pork to huevos rancheros. Even a 6-oz. can of tuna fish contains a whopping 40 g of protein. Tuna fish with Swiss cheese on a 100 percent whole grain English muffin can be toasted in minutes in the morning.
- Throw everything in a blender and make a smoothie. Not only is this a time saver, but it's a fantastic way to get creative. An ideal smoothie contains the following: fruits (fresh or frozen) and liquid (milk or soy milk). Adding creamy peanut butter or almond butter will give a wonderful thickness to the drink. Feel free to add protein powder or grounded flaxseeds or other essential vitamins that may be lacking in your daily diet.
- There are many options for prepackaged breakfast foods, but read the labels. Most, however convenient, contain a surprising amount of fat, sodium and sugar. Instead, spend a weekend preparing ahead and make your own prepacked breakfast foods which are not only easy but healthier and cheaper in the long run.