Breakfast is widely accepted as the most important meal of the day and yet it is funny that when you ask someone if they have their breakfast before leaving for work, the answer is almost always a ‘No!'. Missing the most important meal forces your body to use up its reserves which increases hunger and you end up eating more during the next meal. Doing this on a regular basis leaves your body with no resistance and your immune system takes a serious hit.
Breakfast is the fuel that charges you up and keeps you going for the rest of the day. After the night-long hibernation mode that the body stays in, your morning meal is like a launch button that supplies energy to your system and keeps you pepped up for the day ahead. Take out five minutes every morning to prepare a healthy breakfast and feel the difference yourself.
Here are ten high protein breakfast ideas for you to try:
1. Egg Parantha
Give your regular parantha a high protein twist by adding eggs. You can either prepare an egg bhurji and use it as a filling for your parantha or crack an egg on the frying pan and place the flatbread atop.
2. Apple Chia Seeds Smoothie
By far the easiest and the quickest of them all, apple Chia Seeds Smoothie is a great way to get your protein fill for breakfast. Blend some apples, creamy yogurt, chia seeds, and peanut butter to make this delicious concoction.
3. Oats idli/uttapam
If making regular idlis or uttapam is a task for you, then try to prepare these South Indian dishes with oats. Not only are oats healthy and rich in protein but also very easy to cook! You can turn your breakfast into a treat with this wholesome superfood!
4. Moong dal chilla
A moong dal chilla is a pure protein, and you can spruce it up with paneer and greens for added nutrition. Moreover, moong dal chilla is low in calories which will help you lose weight effectively. It is said that this chilla is lighter and more nutritious than besan ka chilla. Pair it with a glassful of buttermilk and stay energized for the rest of the day. This desi breakfast option is easy-to-make, quick, and delicious too!
5. Poha
Poha is loaded with healthy carbohydrates and proteins and is super low in calories. One bowl of cooked poha has around 250 calories, along with a number of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants too. The addition of curry leaves makes it even healthier. So if you are watching your weight, make sure you do not add peanuts to it. Enjoy the delicious poha, while giving your body the right kind of nutrition.
6. Mocha banana protein smoothie bowl
Calling all coffee lovers for this one — and smoothie bowl lovers while we’re at it. Smoothie bowls are light, flavorful, and easy to whip up in a time crunch, as well as a great way to get your protein. The protein in this bowl of goodness comes from chia seeds and your choice of protein powder along with your favorite nuts or nut butter, seeds, and fruits on top.
7. Overnight Oats
If you are going to be in a hurry the next morning, overnight oats will come to your rescue. Combine the oats and plain or flavored protein powder, then add water or unsweetened nut milk. Stir until well combined. Let the oats soak in the fridge until the morning, then top with berries, pumpkin seeds, or nut butter for an extra boost of protein. Yeah, that simple!
8. Peanut Butter-Banana Pancake
Yep, a stack of pancakes can actually pack in the protein. Fifteen grams of protein from peanut butter, combined with the fiber and nutrients from bananas, ensure that you'll feel full until lunch. For an extra boost of protein, skip the syrup and serve with yogurt and chopped nuts, plus extra bananas and honey.
9. Egg and Cheese Sandwich
This breakfast staple packs in 19 grams of protein per serving—and it’s actually pretty easy to make at home. I especially like these morning sandwiches because they’re easy to make ahead and just reheat in the morning. They even freeze up to three weeks, meaning you can make a batch of these portable, protein-powered sandwiches well in advance.
10. Breakfast Burrito
All you really need are eggs and whole-grain or corn tortillas, and anything else you add is up to you. From beans for a boost of protein to any vegetables you happen to have, including “tomatoes, spinach, peppers, onions, and sliced avocados, all these can go in your burrito.
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