09/22/2025
High Protein Breakfast Ideas (good for morning or evening!)
Whether its hot or cold, here are some ideas to add variety and flavor to "breakfast" like foods but don't forget that you can have breakfast for dinner if that works for you!
Keys for success:
- tiny chopped & sauteed veggies (onions, peppers, mushroom, broccoli, etc)
- cooked ground sausage, turkey, tofu, etc.
- whisked eggs with/without cottage cheese for added PROTEIN
- chopped/dried herbs (garlic herb mix, cilantro, sage, basil, oregano)
- add greek yogurt or cottage cheese VS sour cream or milk/cream in your eggs/soups
- you can always add in unflavored protein/collage powder but focus more on WHOLE foods once you're past the first few months
REMEMBER: protein comes in lots of sources besides animal. Don't forget dairy, nuts/seeds, beans, and soy based vegan options.
Goal Protein: 60g if under 3mths post op. Focus on 80g+ after that to help with satisfaction and muscle maintenance/building. Muscle = metabolism and protein is the fuel along with strength training.
Egg bites are a perfect, protein-rich snack to have on hand for busy mornings Blending eggs with cottage cheese and shredded cheese, dividing the mixture among muffin cups and baking in a water bath result in a soft, delicate texture For the right consistency, use a blender to combine all the ingred...
