My Go To High Protein Breakfast (4 years running)

For over 4 years I have been eating nearly the same breakfast every single day.

While I change up some of the extra ingredients, the framework nearly always stays the same. Because it is just that good- both in what it does for my body and how it makes me feel ✨

I love variety. I love changing things up, trying new things, and experimenting with different recipes. So I shocked myself when I realized that I have been eating nearly the same thing for breakfast for nearly FOUR YEARS.

Don’t get me wrong- it hasn’t been every single day. But probably a conservative 95% of days.

‘Cause sometimes what you’ve got going is just that good.

Why I Love my Breakfast

For a long time, I considered a quad shot latte “breakfast”. Now, i just think about coffee before a filling breakfast and feel jittery. But since prioritizing a filling, nutrient-dense, and protein packed breakfast, there is no turning back.

Here are some of my priorities when it comes to breakfast (and why I keep going back to my fave):

• Keeps me full - I usually will do a mid morning snack, but I typically have busy mornings. That means I want something that will give me sustainable energy and leave me feeling satiated.

• Prioritize protein- Not only does protein help with feeling satiated, but it also helps with balancing your blood sugar and reducing sugar cravings later in the day.

• Easy- I have two small babies, am breastfeeding, work outside of the home, and also have my own business. So all my meals need to be easy. No long crazy recipes, or complicated steps. Just simple and nourishing.

• Tasty- and despite all the other requirements, this one is my personal fave. I want to enjoy my food. Yes, I have the mindset that food is nourishment first. But I also don’t want to choke something down that I really dislike. And every single day, I look forward to breakfast.

My Go To Breakfast Framework

With all that out of the way, what’s my fave go to breakfast?

3 eggs, cottage cheese, and toast, followed by coffee with cream and collagen (and occasionally a splash of maple syrup)

That’s it.

Probably pretty anti-climatic but here is the secret that keeps me loving it for years on end— I always switch things up a little bit.

Sometimes I add some yellowbird sriracha on top.

Or maybe some feta cheese.

Or a handful of spinach in my eggs.

Or maybe theyre over easy, and the next day they are scrambled.

Got some other veggies on hand? I’ll throw those in too.

Or if i’m feeling really fancy, i’ll sprout some of my own seeds to throw on top!

Make a fancy toast with avocado.

Literally, the variations are limitless. But the framework remains pretty much the same.

My Breakfast Macros

If I don’t switch anything up, I have a nutrient dense meal that is packed with protein. It leaves me feeling full for hours and I have the energy to go about my day feeling good! Here are the macros that that breakfast provides my body:

• CARBS: 42 grams (from the sourdough and maple syrup)

• FAT: 19 grams (from the egg yolk, cottage cheese, and half and half)

• PROTEIN: 48 grams (from the eggs, collagen, and cottage cheese)

This equals out to over 500 calories— just in breakfast alone! Don’t be afraid to eat. Especially if you are in a season with a lot of energy expenditure (i.e. working out a lot, staying busy an active, pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive). All of these things require energy!

Some Other Breakfast Ideas

If you are not a fan of eggs, or maybe you like more variety, there are so many other great ways to get protein into your breakfast. Here are some other great ideas to support your health!

• greek yogurt bowl

• breakfast scramble with veggies and sausage

• protein smoothie

• frittata

• homemade breakfast burrito

• protein pancakes

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• Whole 30 Breakfast Ideas

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