Though mornings are great for sleeping in, the idea of make and having a yummy breakfast never fails to wake us up. No matter if it’s because you’ve been hitting the gym and bulking up or just want to indulge a little, here are some delicious high protein breakfast that aren’t eggs you can whip up in no time to kick start any day!
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#1 Almond Butter Blueberry Waffles
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INGREDIENTS
- ⅔ cup natural creamy almond butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ banana, mashed
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil, melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (only if your almond butter isn’t salted)
- ⅔ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Preheat waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together almond butter, eggs, banana, almond extract, coconut oil and almond milk until well combined and there aren’t any large lumps.
- Stir in coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix until well combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Spoon batter into waffle iron and cook until steam stops and waffles are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside. Repeat with remaining batter. Recipe makes about 3 belgian waffles.
These almond butter-based waffles are naturally sweet from the banana so extra points for your health! We know the ingredients list might look a bit intimidating but the end result is totally worth it. Just think about sinking your teeth into those crispy yet fluffy waffles.
#2 Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
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- ¼ cup almonds
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup raspberries (or your berry of choice)
- Dash of cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine ingredients into a bowl and you’ve got yourself a tasty cottage cheese breakfast bowl
If you love cheese, this is for you. This simple breakfast bowl is packed with protein and it’s so easy to prepare! Technically all you need to do is to go get the ingredients and put everything together.
#3 Peanut Butter Protein Bars
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup honey
- 1½ cups quick oats (not instant)
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line a 9×9-inch or 7×11-in pan with parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and honey on high for 30 seconds. Stir.
- Place bowl back in the microwave and heat for another 30 seconds. Stir again.
- Mix in the oats and protein powder until combined. Immediately spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. Remove from the fridge and cut into 12 bars. Cover and store on the counter at room temperature for up to 1 week.
I can have peanut butter sandwich everyday and not get sick of it. If you’re like me, you might want to try something different like these peanut butter protein bars. Best part is that they can be stored for up to a week, so you’d be sure that you can have your daily dose of peanut butter.
#4 Vanilla Muesli Bowl
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 bottle protein vanilla milk
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon honey
- fresh raspberries
- fresh blackberries
- ½ banana
- toasted almonds, chopped
- raw chocolate, chopped
- cacao nibs
- toasted coconut
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put the oats in a bowl and add ½ cup of the protein milk, and honey. Stir to blend.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to soften.
- Top with the fruits, nuts, coconut, and chocolate, and serve cold, with extra protein milk.
We love it that we get to eat chocolate for breakfast and not feel guilty about it! Another thing about this recipe is that you can prep it the night before, leave it in the fridge and have it all ready the next day.
#5 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 large banana (about 1/3 – 1/2 cup, mashed)
- 2 eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place a medium skillet over medium heat on the stove. Let it heat up while you prepare the pancakes. It’s ready when water dropped into the pan sizzles.
- Mash the banana well with a couple of forks. Add the eggs, baking powder, and protein powder – whisk until well combined.
- Spray the skillet with nonstick cooking spray before adding in 2-3 tablespoons of the pancake mixture
- Let the pancakes cook for 25-30 seconds before flipping and letting the other side cook for the same amount of time.
- Remove to a plate and serve with nut butter, sugar-free syrup, butter, fruit, or whatever you’d like!
How can we forget about pancakes when we’re talking about breakfast! This pancake is a super quick and healthy breakfast, you can always play around with the flavours like adding cinnamon or vanilla extract. They come out with almost a crêpe texture and they’re also super low on calories. Thumbs up!
Give these recipes a go and let us know how it went by tagging us @TeenageMagazine on Instagram! If you’re also trying to lose some weight, try to avoid these fruits that are high in carbs and sugar!
