The best ways to incorporate protein into your breakfast They say that breakfast is the…
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The best ways to incorporate protein into your breakfast
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether or not this is true, it certainly helps give you energy for the busy day ahead. Protein is an incredibly important part of our diets, but this is easy to forget sometimes.
Thankfully, you don’t need to worry about great ideas to incorporate protein into your breakfast any longer! Take a look through the following gallery to find some fantastic suggestions.
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Eggs Benedict
While ham and bacon should be eaten in moderation, they are both good sources of protein, as, of course, are the eggs that go with them in this classic recipe.
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Humus and falafel
Both humus and falafel consist mainly of chickpeas and are, therefore, fantastic sources of protein.
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Smoothies
Some fruits are a great source of both protein and fiber. For an extra dash of protein, add a small amount of protein powder to your morning smoothie.
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Avocado and eggs on toast
Avocado on toast has become a hugely popular breakfast. Adding eggs to it can only make it better!
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Sweet potato toast
For a healthy breakfast which includes a lot of protein, try baked sweet potato toast with roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, goat cheese, and avocado.
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Salad
Who says you can’t have salad for breakfast? Some chicken, avocados, eggs, spinach, and lentils is a very healthy way to start the day.
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Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel
This classic sandwich is often thought of as a lunch, but it doesn’t need to be! It makes an ideal breakfast, and is full of protein.
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Chia seed pudding
If you are looking for a breakfast with a huge amount of protein, look no further than chia seed pudding. Add some fruit to make it even healthier!
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Yogurt parfait
An exceptionally healthy way to start the day, just combine natural yogurt with fruit and cereal.
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Mackerel pâté
For a quick, healthy breakfast that’s full of protein, try mackerel pâté on toast. Both great tasting and very good for you, it’s an ideal way to start the day.
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Tuna and potato pancakes
Pancakes are a breakfast staple. This variant on traditional pancakes provides a great source of protein from the tuna.
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Shakshuka
This Middle Eastern dish is centuries-old, and consists of eggs, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices.
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Kedgeree
This classic breakfast recipe combines rice, smoked haddock, eggs, butter, and curry powder. It’s a healthy and balanced way to start the day.
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Eggs Royale
A slightly healthier version of the classic Eggs Benedict, Eggs Royale replaces the ham or bacon with smoked salmon, which is full of protein.
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Steak and eggs
It’s always advisable to keep your red meat intake within sensible limits. However, an occasional breakfast of steak and eggs is a great source of protein.
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Gruyère and goat cheese quiche
In terms of protein, both gruyère and goat cheese are both great sources. And, of course, the quiche is made with protein-rich eggs.
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Menemen
This traditional Turkish breakfast consists of eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and spices. It can also contain sucuk, a spiced beef sausage, and is usually served with bread.
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Congee
China’s answer to porridge, Congee can also include meat, eggs, and fish, which are all great sources of protein.
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Frittata
Making a frittata for breakfast is a great way to incorporate protein into your diet, and especially healthy if you include a lot of vegetables.
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Breakfast egg muffins
A classic start to the day, you can include a variety of ingredients in egg muffins.
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English breakfast
Definitely not the way to start every day, but once a week or so is okay. The eggs, bacon, beans, and sausages are all full of protein.
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Eggs Florentine
Naturally, eggs are a great source of protein, but so is spinach! This is an exceptionally healthy way to start the day.
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Cottage cheese
As far as sources of protein go, cottage cheese is a great example. Serve on some crispbread for a light breakfast.
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Omelet with beans
An omelet is good enough by itself, but why not make it even healthier by having some beans on the side as well?
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Quinoa
A great breakfast ingredient, quinoa can be combined with fruit to make for a very healthy start to the day.
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Avocado and salmon on toast
Add a bit of protein to your typical avocado on toast by including some smoked salmon!
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Egg, bacon, and cheese muffin
Again, not something that you should consume every day, but, on occasion, this is a very good source of protein.
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Peanut butter on toast
Nuts are a great source of protein, and this is a fun way to eat them! A very simple, fast, and efficient breakfast.
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Ful medames
This Arabic dish consists of fava beans cooked with chili, garlic, onion, lemon juice, and cumin. Fava beans are very high in protein.
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Scrambled tofu
Even though eggs are a fantastic source of protein, why not shake things up a bit? Replace eggs with tofu, and cook with tomatoes and mushrooms.
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