When we want to eat more filling protein at breakfast, most of us usually default to eggs. But some mornings are just too crazy for breaking out a frying pan and spatula (and who wants to do all those extra dishes?!). Luckily, eggs aren’t the end-all be-all of high protein breakfasts. Start your day with one of these easy, satisfying meals instead.
#1: Peanut Butter–Banana Shake
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes / SERVES 1
In blender, combine 1 cup fat-free milk, 1 sliced ripe banana, and 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter. Blend until smooth.
#2: Overnight Barley Bowl
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes + chilling time / SERVES 1
Stir together ¾ cup plain yogurt and ½ c uncooked barley. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To serve, sprinkle with 1 Tbsp coconut flakes and ½ cup halved cherries.
#3: Strawberries and Cream
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes / SERVES 1
Combine ¼ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup rolled oats, and 1 Tbsp honey and stir well. Garnish with ¼ cup sliced strawberries.
#4: Beet-Ricotta Smoothie
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes / SERVES 2
Place ¾ cup water; ¾ cup orange juice; ¾ cup ricotta cheese; 2 med beets, trimmed and chopped; 1½ cups frozen strawberries; ¼ cup walnuts; 1″ piece fresh ginger, peeled; and ½ tsp cinnamon in blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute.
#5: Savory Chickpea-Red Pepper Yogurt
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes / SERVES 1
Sprinkle yogurt with ⅛ tsp each cayenne and cumin. Add ¼ cup jarred roasted red peppers, sliced thin, and ¼ cup premade roasted chickpeas.