Protein for breakfast

[ErinBird]

I'm what feels like 90 weeks pregnant (closer to 30 though) and find that I do best with a lower carb/higher protein breakfast. I just have far more energy throughout the day and feel much better that way.

I've been eating quiche for breakfast (did I mention that I need to eat ASAP in the morning?). Feta, eggs, spinach, etc over a whole wheat crust. Works well except I have a sensitivity to eggs and over the last few weeks have found that they are just not sitting well with me anymore when eaten daily.

I can't eat soy in large volumes. What foods can I make in advance that would provide a similar balance in the morning? I'm out of ideas!

[425lisamarie]

I eat dinner leftovers often. I need lots of protein asap in the morning also. I keep a lot of ground turkey cooked up and just eat a bowl of that with a small portion of oatmeal. I also make turkey meatloaf with oats and some veggies and it makes a good breakfast because i just hack off a piece

[greeny]

I've been enjoying oatmeal with a big spoonful of natural peanut butter mixed in, and a handful of chopped raw almonds mixed in too. And fresh fruit on top. Too many carbs?

[lil_earthmomma]

What about green smoothies? With greek yogurt for protein and healthy fats?

Peanut butter toast? I like dipping a banana in peanut butter!

Chicken salad? Ham? Bacon? You could make breakfast style burritos with hashbrowns, meat of choice, salsa, sour cream, cheese, green onion, peppers etc. and Bake them in a dish, and then just re heat in the mornings?

[NoraB]

When I was pg w/ DS, peanut butter and nuts really helped. It kept me from getting nausea through the day. I often just had a big spoonful of pb. It was a treat for me b/c I looooooove pb. LOL.

[Pookietooth]

How about duck eggs, or do they bother you too? I find that eating duck eggs, but not every day, is easier on my system than chicken eggs.
You could try sausage or canned salmon.
I'm interested in other ideas as well, as I also need high protein and can't eat soy (can't eat peanuts or cow yogurt or cheese either -- migraine triggers).

[katiesk]

cottage cheese with fruit?

[Ola_]

I've heard you can mix cooked (ahead of time) quinoa with some fruit for a quick breakfast. I believe quinoa is pretty high in protein too.

Something like this perhaps: http://culinography.wordpress.com/20...of-all-grains/

[tolovemercy]

breakfast meatballs!

http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipe?id.3151

you can use milled flax seeds + water as an egg replacement. hth!

[mama_al]

How about quinoa porridge? My family loves quinoa, which is high in protein, tasty, and versatile. We haven't yet tried quinoa for breakfast, but I've gotten some breakfast recipes online just by googling it. I need to eat high-protein due to hormone issues, and quinoa is my protein of choice. (Just be sure to rinse it well, or else it will be bitter!)

[organicmidwestmama]

bacon:
i know, its supposedly so bad for you but actually the bacon i bought recently at whole foods (their brand) says on the package that it has 7 grams of protien per peice, and personally i like about 3 peices so that would be a nice 21 grams of protein to start your day off right. i realize it isnt technically a make ahead item but really frying some bacon in a pan is not that bad, and if you want it could be done the night before and eaten cold. also i love fried lacinato kale with bacon.

if you arent dairy intolerant id suggest a big bowl of whole milk yogurt or even better as pp mentioned, whole milk greek-style yogurt (basically yogurt that has been strained so its higher in fat and nutrients, lower in water/whey) with chopped almonds, raisins and maple syrup.

[mamadelbosque]

I usually just have a pint of raw milk with protein powder and a piece of toast or english muffin with jam... Or I make a HUGE batch of waffles every now and then (tommorrow night I'm doing waffles for dinner, for example - I'm way to out of it in the mornings to make much of anything...), and freeze them. Then I can just warm them up in the toaster (or micrwave, or oven, or on the stovetop...however you like) and have yummy wholewheat waffles with butter & syrup/jam/whatever Or I like to have granola & yogurt... or blueberries & yogurt

[samy23]

I'd try the chopped fruit topped with some yoghurt, or maybe add quinoa aswell? Not sure how much protein is in yoghurt though.

[organicmidwestmama]

Originally Posted by samy23

I'd try the chopped fruit topped with some yoghurt, or maybe add quinoa aswell? Not sure how much protein is in yoghurt though.

its pretty high, about 8 grams per cup.

[GreenSmoothie mama]

Originally Posted by lil_earthmomma

What about green smoothies?

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To increase protein content put in chia seed, spirulina. Also try oatmeal with chia seeds.

[Chamomile Girl]

I eat a big bowl of homemade granola with whole milk yogurt. My granola is mostly oats and nuts. Mmmm...

[lrlittle]

Peanut butter and banana smoothies. I feel the best with I start out with one of those in the morning.

[AngelBee]

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[peypeymama]

cottage cheese with sunflower seeds and cinnamon sprinkled on top :