5 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes

Cheesy Cast-Iron Skillet Scrambled Eggs


Cheese and eggs taste great together and may help combat osteoporosis. The reason: calcium in cheese is more easily absorbed into the body with the addition of vitamin D-rich eggs.
 This recipe calls for fresh goat cheese and a few chives snipped on top. Have it ready in under 15 minutes!

Frittata With Ricotta and Mixed Greens


Next time you have guests over wow them with this. Protein, healthy fats, and greens make this delicious, low-calorie frittata as healthy as it is delicious. Dark, leafy greens like kale, Swiss chard, or mustard greens are about 30 calories a serving and among the healthiest foods you can put on your plate, with loads of vitamins A, C, and K, plus fiber. Don't skimp on the fresh herbs called for in this recipe; they deliver a healthy dose of antioxidants along with flavor.

 

Scrambled Eggs with Chilies


These spicy eggs are like sunshine on a plate. They cook up in 4 minutes, pack nearly 20 grams of protein and a measly 6 grams of carbs, and the hot chiles are natural fat-burners and mood boosters. This recipe calls for using two large eggs plus egg whites, but you can swap that ratio if you are watching your saturated fat and cholesterol.


Bacon and Jalapeno Egg Sandwich


This crispy, meaty breakfast sandwich was inspired by the classic McMuffin, but it's so much better for you! Our version calls for organic eggs, a whole-grain English muffin, reduced-fat cheese, and a metabolism-boosting jalapeno pepper. Low-fat, high-protein turkey bacon makes it hearty enough to keep you full and satisfied all day.


Mini Smoked-Salmon Frittatas


Possibly the healthiest and most delicious brunch recipe ever created, these mini frittatas pack 17 grams of protein each, almost no carbs, and loads of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, thanks to the smoked salmon. They cook up in less than 30 minutes, so why not make them this weekend?

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