7 High Protein Breakfast Recipes That Will Fill You Up

Have you ever wondered whether a high protein diet is for you? Well, as far as a high protein diet is concerned, it is not everyone’s cup of tea, but a high protein breakfast will definitely be a plus. Apart from the fact that a high protein breakfast will keep you energized and pumped up for the full day, it will also maintain a balance in your body that is very important to keep a check on the health indices. Research states that women require anywhere from 50-55 grams of protein per day while men require anywhere from 60-65 grams of protein in a day. In a high protein diet, the protein intake usually crosses these limits.

It is to be noted that you can lose weight by following a high protein diet. This is because a high protein diet includes a whole range of vegetables, fruits, legumes etc. that do more good to your body by providing the adequate nutrition while reducing the amount of unhealthy carbs. It has to be supplemented with physical exercise, but nevertheless, weight loss is a possibility. Some people might say that a high protein diet contains meat that can result in consuming a higher number of carbs.

But there are two points to remember when it comes to carbs and fat. Firstly good carbs and bad carbs are different, and hence you need to choose what you eat and secondly, a high protein diet is flexible. It gives you the option of choosing what you consume. In case weight loss is what you are looking for, then you must choose food that complements that goal.

For all those who are not sure about following the full protein diet plan, we bring to you a few high protein breakfast recipes that will help you feel full and energized throughout the day.

Also, read 10 High Protein Snacks That Are Portable And Healthy.

If this works for you, you can jump into a full-fledged high protein diet plan too. So let us get started.

Recipe #1

Kale and Mango Smoothie

Instructions:

Blend 1 cup of kale leaves, 1 cup of frozen mango, half cup of Greek yogurt, half cup of unsweetened almond milk and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in a mixer. Blend it till it is smooth. Put it in the fridge for a while and enjoy.

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Recipe #2

Peanut Butter and Tofu Smoothie

Instructions:

Blend 1-cup milk, half a cup of tofu, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a mixer. Blend it till it is smooth. Put it in the fridge for a while and enjoy.

Recipe #3

Egg Muffins

Instructions:

Spray some cooking spray on a muffin tin and preheat the oven. Whisk 6 large eggs and a quarter cup of milk together. Add some salt and pepper to it. Dice 1 red bell pepper and slice 1 cup of spinach. Add the bell pepper, spinach and 1 oz. of cheddar cheese to the whisked egg mixture. Mix them well and pour this mix in the muffin cups. Do not fill it up to the brim. Bake for about 25 minutes and make sure that it is not runny. Serve warm.

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Recipe #4

Chia Pudding with Berries

Instructions:

Mix 3/4th cups of strawberries with 3/4th cup of raspberries, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 cups of milk in a blender. Add half a cup of chia seeds to it. Pour it in a flask and put it in the fridge for a while. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe #5

Nuts and French Toast

Instructions:

Mix 4 eggs, 2 tablespoon of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl. Slice bread into long strips and dip it in the mix. Then, coat it with a groundnut mix. Put it on a pan and cook it until the egg seems set. You can choose to add a tablespoon of butter to the pan as well. Take it off the flame and serve.

Recipe #6

Porridge with Berries

Instructions:

Put 6 tablespoons of porridge and 400 ml of water in a pan and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Take it off the flame, add about 30 ml of Greek yogurt and mix. In another pan, cook 200 grams of blueberry with 1 teaspoon of honey. Let it poach. Put the porridge into separate bowls and top it off with some more Greek yogurt and blueberry mix. Enjoy.

Recipe #7

Sprout Salad

Instructions:

Take about 1 cup of sprouted moong dal and mix it with 1 finely chopped onion, 1 finely chopped tomato, 1/2 cup chopped cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 1 finely chopped chili, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, some fresh coriander and salt to taste. This is very easy to make and you can put it in the fridge for a while before serving. It makes for a very refreshing breakfast and is easy to prepare.