High Protein Breakfast Ideas

[TulipMama]

Quite a few of us are focusing on eating a high protein / complex carb breakfast, and I thought it would be great to have a thread to list breakfast options!

[tempus vernum]

I am so pitiful that I made a chart of how much protein things contain :O

I figured out that if I have
1 C of oatmeal (6 g protein)
2 T peanut butter (9 g protein)
2 T walnuts (2 g protein)
2 T ground flax seed (2 g protein)

that makes 19g of protein so I am pretty good with that.

I also figured out if I have
2 slices toast (4 g each = 8 g protein)
2 T peanut butter each (9 g each = 18 g protein)
I have 26 g protein so that is even better

And if I have
1 C quinoa with butter it's 22 g protein

I also have wierd ideas about what's tasty so I figured out my squash/garbanzo bean dip is about
8 g protein per serving
If I have two open pieces of toast with 2 servings dip I'll have 24 g protein

Not quite as high I as need but better than I was and I am trying to build slowly.

:O :O can you see I am overanalyzing this. It's hard cuz I don't like meat and I don't do dairy so I have nuts, seeds, grains and eggs left. Well, I can only eat so many eggs so. . . . .

Here's a website with protein grams if you don't have them on cans/jars/packages http://www.nutritiondata.com/

[hey mommy]

:popcorn

just want to make sure I remember about this.. :)

[something glorious]

i eat an egg wrap every morning on the way to the gym....DH makes them for me, but the "approximate" ingredients are:

1 egg
1-2 Tbsp organic salsa
1-2 Tbsp shredded cheddar
wrapped in an organic whole wheat tortilla

yummy good, and a great start to my morning :mrgreen

ps- tulipmama, i keep wanting to post something telling you that i :heart your new avie!

[Lady TS]

:popcorn

SonshineMama--could you post your squash/garbanzo bean dip(and could I make it work with sweet potatoes, do you think?)?

[beccafromlalaland]

:popcorn How much protien is in popcorn anyway?

I'm eating spinach dip right off my finger...too bad the finger doesn't count towards my protien.

[Marsha]

a little turkey sausage instead of cheese and teh breakfast wrap is about what I eat. Failing that, two boiled eggs, one piece of whole grain/whole wheat toast w/some peanut butter.
It will keep me until about one pm which is good cause I can feed the girls, nurse Ri and get her down to her nap without snapping (much) or feeling like I will faint, which happens if I just eat oatmeal and walnuts or something. I must need high, high protein.

[hey mommy]

:popcorn How much protien is in popcorn anyway?


I was wondering that last night while I was eating popcorn..lol

[The Tickle Momster]

How about these pancakes:

6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat.)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes. They are really yummy, taste almost like sourdough.

[Embracing Grace]

:yum

we just eat eggs in their various states- boiled, devilled, boiled and chopped up with butter, salt, and pepper (with whole wheat toast), scrambled, fried, etc... sometimes ds will eat yogurt and cottage cheese too.

[mamahammer]

Mmmm...The egg wrap is going to be my new breakfast. I love breakfast tacos and never think to make them :doh Some eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese and salsa wrapped in a tortilla...mmmm...

[SamsMama]

:popcorn

I'm always starving an hour after breakfast. The egg wrap sounds great, but I don't know if I could do salsa in the morning.

[abbiroads]

oatmeal with raisens and nuts is what I have been eating.

[SamsMama]

oatmeal with raisens and nuts is what I have been eating.


What kind of oatmeal do you use? Do you make it with water or milk? Any sweetener? Can it be done in the microwave?

[Marsha]

How about these pancakes:

6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat.)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes. They are really yummy, taste almost like sourdough.


That sounds awesome!! I think it's something my four year old would go for, I have a hard, hard time getting her to eat protein in the morning and she crashes and yo-yos all day long if she doesn't! How many does that make?

[The Tickle Momster]

How about these pancakes:

6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat.)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes. They are really yummy, taste almost like sourdough.


That sounds awesome!! I think it's something my four year old would go for, I have a hard, hard time getting her to eat protein in the morning and she crashes and yo-yos all day long if she doesn't! How many does that make?



It makes a ton. If my kids arent' acting hungry, I cut the recipe in half. It's not a hard & fast recipe. If you're a little short on cottage cheese, (or whatever) it's ok. The frst time I made them, I couldn't make them fast enough! My kids love them!

[tempus vernum]

Squash Dip

Roast squash at 350 until done – 2 C into blender or processor
Can garbanzo beans or 2 C
1 t cumin, mustard, coriander
2 T olive oil
½ t salt
½ t black pepper
2 T lemon juice (1 T first, more to flavor
½ t thyme to 1 T (to taste)

blend together – add more salt and pepper if needed

[abbiroads]

oatmeal with raisens and nuts is what I have been eating.


What kind of oatmeal do you use? Do you make it with water or milk? Any sweetener? Can it be done in the microwave?
I buy instant organic oatmeal in bulk at the health food store. I put some in a bowl with brown sugar and maybe some cinnamon. Add boiling water and I like to cover it, though dh doesn't.

We stopped buying cold cereal b/c of the expense but we needed something that was just as fast and easy. DH makes his and ds1's and a little later I reheat the water and make some for me and ds2.

[greenemama]

this is a great thread and needs to be a sticky! :poke

[something glorious]

just FTR- the eggs, cheese and salsa all get scrambled up together....so it's all mixed in and piping hot.

mmmm....yummy. can't wait for the morning :giggle

[Punkie]

Some of our old faves:

Peanut butter/banana/soy milk smoothie (with flaxseed oil, if desired)
Breakfast wraps with egg, cheese, avocado, black beans, and salsa
Sweet potatoes and apples baked with lots of nuts and honey
Homemade peanut butter granola bars w/ a glass of soy milk (we use a variation of this recipe (http://lainesletters.com/recipe/granolabars.html)
Eggs and a morning glory muffin (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Morning-Glory-Muffins-I/Detail.aspx)
Oatmeal with walnuts and flaxseed oil

[herbalwriter]

Morningstar Farms sausage patties with scrambled eggs and fruit
Whole wheat toast with eggs and fruit or low-sugar jam
Whole grain pancakes/waffles with sausage
Cheese omlettes and cold cereal
Cold cereal with rice milk/organic cow's milk combo and banana; cheese cubes
OAtmeal with maple syrup and sausage/nitrite-free bacon
Fried potatoes, plain yogurt, applesauce (this isn't that high protein but it's darn tasty)


I have a low blood sugar boy and I am a low blood sugar woman, so we try to do as much complex carb and protein as we can each morning. :) This is a *great* thread. :rockon

[momaich]

Hi gang! I just wanted to add on that I fix non instant rolled oats the same way I fix instant oatmeal. It works out fine. Add some rice syrup and whatever else you like. We add peanut butter sometimes but usually just sweetener and my son loves whipped cream on it. I still add butter and honey to mine.
btw I don't know for sure that rolled oats are more nutritous than instant, I'm just guessing they are. I usually buy barley flakes as well and mix them with our oats

[beccafromlalaland]

instant is just flatter and more broken up than Rolled.

[doubleblessings]

:popcorn

We do a lot of breakfast burittos or scrambled eggs, but I don't want eggs every morning and so I need new ideas. (I am tempted to have something sweet and bad for me if I get tired of the eggs.)

[cklewis]

DH calls this Egg McFunky

It's basically an egg mcmuffin without the bread. Canadian bacon, fried egg, slice of cheese. Lots of pepper. It's really yummy.

C

[beccafromlalaland]

Egg Sandwhich 18gms of protien (according to fitday)

1 egg white
1 whole egg
1/2 whole wheat Pita
1 slice American cheese

break the yoke on the whole egg and put the egg white on top (or vise versa) cook until desired doneness (I cook this on a saucer in the microwave because it comes out just the right thickness and size for a sandwich) Top with cheese (and mustard :yum) and sandwich it in your pita. YUM :yum

[momaich]

instant is just flatter and more broken up than Rolled.

Thanks! In my mind I guessed it was precooked or freeze dried or something.

[Blue Savannah]

How about these pancakes:

6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat.)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes. They are really yummy, taste almost like sourdough.


We have made these pancakes every day this week! We absolutely love them. I use ground flax for the flour and we've been adding in a little maple syrup. I've been making them for dd and myself, so we use 1/3 the original recipe. That makes 4-5 pancakes. We have it with a fruit smoothie. I'd say it's pretty much a perfect breakfast. Thank you so much for this recipe!!

[beccafromlalaland]

I caught a snipit of Martha Stewart yesterday. She had a Dr. on talking about ways to get in High Protien Breakfast.

Apparently Martha eats fish for breakfast. :shrug They also suggested chicken quesadilla's, ricotta cheese, and greek yogurt.

[The Tickle Momster]

Kristin, I'm glad you like them! I never thought of ground flax. I use whole wheat. I have some barley "flour" left from my baby food making days, wonder if that would work? :think

[Embracing Grace]

I just got this recipe off of the Mothering newsletter:

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1/4 cup diced apples
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Milk
Maple Syrup

In a saucepan add quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add apples and cinnamon; cover and simmer until water is absorbed (about 10 more minutes). Serve with milk and sweeten to taste with maple syrup.



Ds LOVES anything with quinoa.

Here's the link:
http://www.mothering.com/sections/recipes/quinoa-breakfast-cereal.html

[Blue Savannah]

I have some barley "flour" left from my baby food making days, wonder if that would work? :think


I started the first day with mostly wheat flour, and increased the flax a little more each day. I couldn't tell any difference except that I thought they were a little thicker (thus, the maple syrup). I think barley flour would work well.

I made them yesterday for dh who DOES. NOT. LIKE. PANCAKES. He thought they were really good--more like a crepe, he said.

Thanks again for a quick and healthy recipe. :yum

[momaich]

--more like a crepe, he said.
That's what I thought too. Any ideas for thickening them? I didn't add any rising agents but thought I might try that next time.

[Jillian]

Great thread! Punkie, this is probably a stupid question, but how do you make the sweet potatoes and apples? Bake the apples and sw potatoes first, then mix the rest in? It sounds so good, if we didn't have gymnastics in half an hour, I'd make it this morning! Definately tomorrow, though! :P~

[Punkie]

Let me see if I can find the recipe that was originally posted... OK, here (http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/mb/index.php/topic,14346.0.html) :grin

[Jillian]

Mmmmm...can't wait for breakfast tomorrow! :mrgreen

Thanks!

[Mollycurls]

I'm doing High Protein at breakfast too (can't make it through the morning if I don't :))

Here's a recipe for high protein oatmeal porridge that everybody here just loves, loves, loves!

11/2 Cups Water
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 1/2 Cups of Oats (Instant or Original)
1/2 Cup Raisins (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 TBSP Vanilla
3 Eggs


Pour water and milk into pot, bring to a boil and add oats, raisins,salt and cinnamon. Cook until desired consistency (make sure it doesn't get really gloppy though :)) Remove from heat and add vanilla and eggs that have previously been broken into a small dish. Wisk the eggs into the oatmeal really quickly so that they don't scramble and leave large chunks of egg. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey and milk if desired.

This is nice and custardy and oh soooo good! :yum

[Blue Savannah]

Here's a recipe for high protein oatmeal porridge that everybody here just loves, loves, loves!


A question: does it reheat well? It sounds good--maybe we will try it next week. I am picking one thing for breakfast for the week, and we're still stuck on the pancakes!

A high protein breakfast has made all the difference in my dd's behavior. I'm amazed.

[Mollycurls]

Hi Blue Savannah, I'm not sure if it reheats well as I've never had to do it. It would be similar to saving regular cooked cereals...not as good as the morning you make them :)

[raquel]

Hi!

Something I've been doing lately is BAKED Oatmeal which is yummy. I'm really not a fan of custard textured oatmeal at all....it's like slime to me. :shifty

Anyway, the baked oatmeal is pretty easy to make and even though I'm the only one eating it I make up a batch and leave the leftovers in the fridge just reheating a bowlful each morning as needed in the microwave (although I'm sure that if you put it in the oven with foil over the top just removing the foil in the last 5 min you could reheat it that way too.

Ingredients:

1/2 c oil (I've used veg oil and coconut oil)
1/2 c sugar or natural sweetener
2 eggs (could add more for extra protein)
3 cups oats (I've only used rolled oats but instant would be okay too)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt (opt)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (opt)
1 cup milk

Mix all together and dump into baking pan. Bake for 20-30 min at 375F. Then enjoy with milk and syrup or brown sugar if you need/want more sweetness.

One other modification I've experimented with is to add shredded coconut (about 1/4 cup) to the batch when I used coconut oil. It gave it a lovely tropical flavour. I did have to increase the amount of milk though as it thickened it up a lot.

[Blue Savannah]

[quote] Any ideas for thickening them? I didn't add any rising agents but thought I might try that next time.


Ours were coming out so thick after I started adding in the flax that I started thinning them with maple syrup so they would cook evernly. I am mixing in a Vitamix--I wonder if that whips the eggs so much that they really puff up?

We really do like them thin. I would tend to think there might not be enough wheat for a rising agent to work well, but I'm not much of a cook. Hopefully someone else will have some input.

[momaich]

Thanks for the flax tip! Is a Vitamix a juicer? I was mixing them in my blender on puree, I think. I was trying to decide if more mixing would make them fluffier or less mixing. Most pancake and quick bread recipes like only a little mixing, but this is different. I will experiment of course- just thought I'd see if someone with more experience could shorten my lesson time. :giggle

[beccafromlalaland]

You can Whip the egg whites until fluffy and then fold them into everything else that would make them fluffy :-)

[Jillian]

I had the baked apples and sweet potatoes this morning and it was SO yummy! The kids thought we were having desert for breakfast! :giggle (Which, admittedly has happened before. :shifty )

There's a little bit left, so I think I'll have some for a snack tonight! :mrgreen

Oh, just wondering though...where does the high protein come from? :scratch

[Punkie]

Mine is very nutty. I'm not sure about the original recipe. You could enter it into one of the recipe programs and it'd give you the nutritional info.

[herbalwriter]

Here's another high protein bkfst. idea.

Bread Spornge (yes, Spornge)

Cube a slice or two of ww bread (this is how i use up the "heels" of bread or other dry scraps)
Saute in Earth Balance or butter until lightly browned
Stir in 2 eggs (I use 1 egg per slice of bread, roughly)
Stir until eggs are cooked

Ds likes this with ketchup. :mrgreen

[fourbygrace]

:popcorn

Don't want to lose this thread as I was just pondering this question this morning.

[StumblinMama]

This is a link to Alton Brown's home made protein bars. Once we get done moving, I plan on making a bunch of these to go in the freezer. When I saw him make these on TV he gave the breakdown of protein, fat, etc. But I don't see it included in the recipe.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_31336,00.html?rsrc=search

[Mollycurls]

Thanks for that link Maggie's Mom. Those look very good. Can't wait to try it. :)

[heidisue]

How about these pancakes:

6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat.)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes. They are really yummy, taste almost like sourdough.


great idea! i'll have to try that.

[Mother of Sons]

Am I the only one who likes chicken for breakfast?

I like to keep a cooked diced chicken breast in the fridge and then in the morning I heat it in a pan with a frozen black bean mix (black beans, tomatoes, onions and corn) It's pretty good and really filling.

I also like to make diced chicken with veggies. Usually zucchini, peppers and onions. Also tomato, mushroom and brocolli. Very filling with potatoes and cheese too.

Also, homemade Sausage biscuits. 1 ww english muffin, 1 cooked sausage patty, 1 cooked egg and 1 slice of cheese. You can make them in advance and keep them in the freezer. Takes one minute in the micro and they are ready to eat. Super yum. I haven't gotten to have one in ages though :(

[heidisue]

Am I the only one who likes chicken for breakfast?

I like to keep a cooked diced chicken breast in the fridge and then in the morning I heat it in a pan with a frozen black bean mix (black beans, tomatoes, onions and corn) It's pretty good and really filling.

I also like to make diced chicken with veggies. Usually zucchini, peppers and onions. Also tomato, mushroom and brocolli. Very filling with potatoes and cheese too.

Also, homemade Sausage biscuits. 1 ww english muffin, 1 cooked sausage patty, 1 cooked egg and 1 slice of cheese. You can make them in advance and keep them in the freezer. Takes one minute in the micro and they are ready to eat. Super yum. I haven't gotten to have one in ages though :(


sounds like my guys. they like it when i make "mcmuffins" ala mcdonalds. :blush

and your first suggestion's making me hungry. :yum

[BKMommy]

I just started reading "Potatoes Not Prozac" so I am still on the food journal part of my journey. This question is for everyone who is eating a high protein breakfast... Exactly how does your day go and how do you feel if you skip the protein in the morning? Just wondering cuz all I had this morningwas cereal and I feel HORIBBLE!!!!! :no2

[herbalwriter]

I can tell you, ds gets much more moody and difficult when he doesn't have the protein - and not just for breakfast. As for myself, I just feel "empty" inside and ready for lunch by 10:45 AM! Then I feel like a wet noodle. :blah And then I crave sugar b/c I need energy.

I have heard that's a good book.

[BKMommy]

Where do find quinoa and flax seed at the grocery store. What else is it with?

[herbalwriter]

Quinoa should be in with the grains, rice and such, and flaxseed in with flour. (That's how it is in our grocery anyway ;).) Does your store have a "natural" section? Ours does, and I find both items there. :)

[BKMommy]

Thanks so much. I have really been wanting to get it but I never have time to look around for it. Always spending half the time in the store messing with my baby girl. Hopefully I can find it pretty fast when I go in there next time.

[herbalwriter]

:yes It is *so* hard to concentrate when you are with your little one...even a laid-back little one. I have gotten home and been like :doh because I got the wrong kind of corn meal or something, or because I forgot some item. :rolleyes

[doubleblessings]

This is a link to Alton Brown's home made protein bars. Once we get done moving, I plan on making a bunch of these to go in the freezer. When I saw him make these on TV he gave the breakdown of protein, fat, etc. But I don't see it included in the recipe.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_31336,00.html?rsrc=search


You can read a transcript of the show here. (BTW- I have broken the link because a friend of ours does this site and I didn't really want it showing up for him to come read my posts :O)
http:// goodeatsfanpage.com/Season9/energy_bar/power_trip_trans.htm
It does tell the info:
Just look at these numbers. We've got 154.01 kilocalories or calories, we've got 21.08 grams of carbohydrates, 8.41 grams of protein, 4.79 grams of fat, 2.14 grams of fiber, a measly 91.92 milligrams of sodium, and 17.7 milligrams of cholesterol.

[bananacake]

I wanted to add some suggestions :)

Kashi Go Lean cereal has 13 grams of protein and 10 grams fiber per cup. I actually measure it out because more than 10 grams of fiber would be too much of a colon blow :) Since it's only 140 calories, I add another type of cereal (I like Weetabix lately), so that generally adds a couple more grams of protein. Add 1 cup of cow or soy milk, and you're up to 22-23 grams of protein.

Another easy way to add protein is to have high-protein snacks with your breakfast. Sometimes, I add 1/2 cup of cottage cheese to my breakfast or have it for snack, with 1/4 cup of soy nuts. The cottage cheese has 14 grams of protein and the soy nuts have 11-14, plus 8 grams of fiber. That's 25-28 more grams of protein right there.

Another good option for breakfast is eggs and toast. I buy Ezekiel bread. It's made from sprouted grains (not flour), and is high in fiber and protein. The average slice has 80 calories, with 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. I actually prefer the sesame version, but couldn't find a picture. The raisin version is really good too, especially with peanut butter. I get cage-free eggs with Omega fats. 6 grams of protein per egg, plus lots of healthy fats. So with 2 eggs and 2 slices of toast, we're up to 20 grams of protein. I sometimes supplement with egg whites, 6 grams of protein per 1/4 cup. That's 26 grams of protein. Add a couple veggie sausage links to that, and you add 9 grams of protein (we're up to 35!).

Adding a serving of dairy helps. Other good high-protein snacks include yogurt (10-13 grams of protein per cup), cheese sticks or slices of cheese (protein varies, usually around 8 grams per ounce), or a glass of milk (also usually around 8 grams per ounce).

Smoothies make a good breakfast as well.

To summarize:

Cereal
1 cup Kashi Go Lean cereal: 13 grams of protein
1/2 cup mueslix or other cereal: 2-4 grams of protein
1 cup of cow or soy milk: 8 grams of protein
Total: 24 grams of protein


Milk, Cottage Cheese, Soy Nuts and Fruit
1/2 cup of cottage cheese: 14 grams of protein
1/4 cup of soy nuts: 11-14 grams of protein
Piece of fruit: negligible protein
1 cup of cow or soy milk: 8 grams of protein
Total: 33-36 grams of protein


Eggs, Toast and Veggie Sausage
2 slices Ezekiel bread: 8 grams of protein
2 cage-free eggs with Omega fats: 12 grams of protein
1/4 cup egg whites: 6 grams of protein
2 Morningstar veggie sausage links: 9 grams of protein
Total: 35 grams of protein


Smoothies
1 cup yogurt: 10-13 grams of protein
1/2 cup of cow or soy milk: 4 grams of protein
1 scoop Trader Joe's Soy Protein: 12 grams of protein
1 cup frozen fruit: negligible protein
Total: 26-29 grams of protein


Yummy!

[herbalwriter]

Now *that's* a post! :jawdrop How thorough you are mama! :rockon

[bananacake]

Now *that's* a post! :jawdrop How thorough you are mama! :rockon


LOL! I already had it typed up before a friend who is hoping to get pregnant and struggling to get protein :) So all I needed to be was edit it for this forum.

[herbalwriter]

Ah yes, the pregnancy high protein diet! I remember it well.

TOday we had breakfast pizza (recipe for 2):

Beat 3 eggs with a generous pinch of kosher salt, pour into measuring cup (it should be 3/4 cup). Pour half of mixture into preheated 6 inch pan (I use cast iron) and cover; steam for 2 minutes. Then remove cover and add topping of your choice - we did nitrite-free deli ham and cheese for ds; low fat cheese and fresh tomatoes for me. Place cast iron skillet (uncovered) under broiler for 2 minutes to melt cheese and/or brown ham. Remove onto plate and cut into 4ths. Repeat for other "pizza."

If you don't have a skillet that goes under the broiler, you can just cover it again and steam it for another 2 minutes. Ds just likes the ham kind of crisped. :yum

[bananacake]

This is medium protein - without added syrup or butter, it's 30% fat, 30% protein, and 40% carbs (in terms of caloric spread).

Whole Wheat Pancakes
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup soy protein powder (I use Trader Joe's - it's 100% soy, no added sugar)
1/2 wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1.5 cups milk (I used 1% & soy)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil.

Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients - lightly mix, it can have lumps. Cook on a griddle. Very healthy!

[milkdud]

Lots of good ideas! Thanks. :yes

[Myrtle]

can't read now, but must come back :)

[doubleblessings]

Made the high protein pancakes again today.
6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (we used 1/4 flour and 1/4 ground flax)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes.

We hadn't had them in a long time since DS was dairy free. We love them.
DH added garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese to his. It was good.

Thanks again The Tickle Momster.

[rstump]

I have spent the last few days coming up with 10 basic breakfast for myself that have "enough" protein for me on the PNP plan. Still working on Step 1 and just starting Step 2.

So far I have typed up 2. I will post the rest when I get it finished.

Option #1 : Fruit Smoothie/English Muffin
1 ½ C Greek Yogurt = 27g
4 Tbs Raw Protein = 18 g
10 Whole Frozen Strawberries
2 Tbs Raw Honey
1/2 Sprouted Raisin Eng Muffin
w/ 1tsp butter = 6g
Protein = 35/41g

Option #2: Eggs/English Muffin/Smoothie
2 Scrambled Eggs = 12g
1 oz Cheddar Cheese = 7g
½ Protein Smoothie (see above)= 13g
1 Sprouted Raisin Eng Muffin = 6g
1 Tbs Butter
Protein= 32/38g

There are 2 numbers for the protein. The first in all the dense protein but doesn't include the protein in the "brown" complex carb. That is a rule in the PNP that you don't double dip. Meaning you don't count the protein in your brown as a part of your "enough" protein. So I listed it both because it just depends on how you are counting and what you need.

[Maggirayne]

:cup

[delightedmama]

How about these pancakes:

6 eggs
1.5 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup flour (I use whole wheat.)

Blend in blender then cook like normal pancakes. They are really yummy, taste almost like sourdough.

Any ideas whether I could sub (thick, homemade, natural) yogurt for the cottage cheese? Especially when the yogurt doesn't get eaten and starts to SMELL like cottage cheese :O

Also, does anyone have one of those all-purpose (can switch out fruits/nuts/even chocolate chips to make tons of types) muffin recipes that's healthy? We like our with lots of oats but don't have oat bran to make this one which I otherwise actually have access to all of the ingredients for!: http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/healthy-basic-oatmeal-muffins-42126