Here are three healthy, high-protein breakfast options to start your day
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. However, it is also a meal that people often skip. Skipping breakfast or eating an unhealthy breakfast can bring down your energy levels and reduce productivity. If you want to get the most out of your morning meal, keep blood sugar levels stable and stay full for hours, make sure you consume a lot of protein in your breakfast.
What are the benefits of a high protein breakfast? Protein takes longer to digest and therefore makes you feel more satiated.
- According to a 2015 study, a high protein breakfast may promote weight loss.
- Adding protein to your breakfast may also help you regulate blood sugar levels.
- High protein breakfast may help keep you energetic throughout the day. It slows down the absorption of glucose in your blood and makes sure that you have sustained energy.
- According to a 2012 study, an increase in dietary protein may boost muscle and strength during resistance training. It may also help increase muscle mass.
What are some high protein breakfast ideas?
From scrambled eggs to moringa oatmeal, here are some of the best high protein breakfast ideas for you to try.
Scrambled eggs with spinach, tomatoes and moringa
This delicious high protein breakfast will keep you supercharged all day long. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, with a single large egg containing 6 grams of it. They also contain all the essential amino acids. Spinach packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C and K, folic acid, iron and calcium. Moringa strengthens bones and regulates blood sugar levels.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tomatoes, halved
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 4 tablespoon yogurt
- 2 tablespoon moringa powder
- ⅓ cup basil, chopped
- 1 ½ cup spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
- Beat whole eggs with yogurt, moringa powder, three tablespoons of water, salt, pepper and basil.
- Heat one teaspoon of oil in a non-stick pan. To this, add tomatoes and cook them over medium heat. Once they are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate.
- Next, add spinach to the pan and let it wilt. Keep stirring occasionally. Transfer the spinach to the serving plate.
- Heat the rest of the oil and pour in the egg mixture. Stir every now and then until scrambled and just set.
- Transfer the eggs onto the spinach and tomatoes.
Protein pancakes
Is there a better way to start your day than with a plate of pancakes? Our protein-packed pancakes are quick and healthy, and perfect for a late weekend morning. These pancakes will boost your energy levels and keep you full for hours into the day.
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoon moringa powder
- 1 large very ripe banana
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation:
- Set a skillet on medium to low heat and let it heat for 2-3 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk all ingredients together.
- Pour into small circles onto the heated pan.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until each side has turned golden brown.
- Top it with maple syrup or honey and serve it hot.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great way to start the day, it keeps you satiated, and moringa gives you a quick boost of energy. Moringa is also a complete protein and a powerhouse of antioxidants. This super healthy, high protein breakfast recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is super delicious!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 4 cups almond milk
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoon moringa powder
- 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Preparation:
- In a pan, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
- Let this mixture cook over low to medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until the oats have softened.
- Turn off the heat and add moringa powder, pistachios, almonds and coconut to the mixture.
- Stir and serve this high protein breakfast.
Eating a high protein breakfast will keep you energetic throughout the day. Try our delicious and protein-packed breakfast recipes and feel the difference yourself.
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