For me, breakfast is something I look forward to everyday. I love eggs, pancakes, cereal, yogurt, granola…you name it, I probably love it! But of course with that comes an slippery slope for potential unhealthy choices. Muffins, donuts, syrup - the list can go on.
Most days, I like to focus on enjoying a healthy breakfast to start my day right, but having a two kids at home and an early start to the day, I’m also about speed and convenience.
Another great reason as to why I love breakfast so much - it’s one of the easiest meals to make. Not to mention it can be cheap and healthy!
Check out these four healthy, protein packed breakfast meals under 300 calories for your quick mornings!
1.) Protein Pancakes
This has been my go to now for a while and has quickly became my kids favorite too. I might be addicted to the Kodiak Chocolate Chip Pancakes.
Ingredients
Kodiak Pancake Mix
3/8 cup of egg whites
1/8 cup of skim milk
Directions
1. Heat a pan over a low flame and spray with non-stick spray.
2. Pour into pan and allow batter to bubble.
3. Flip pancake and let sit for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from pan and enjoy!
I usually double the recipe myself. This is a go-to post workout breakfast meal for me.
Nutrition:
250cals, 24g Protein, 30g Carbs, 3g Fat
2.) Egg Whites & Chicken Sausage (Low Carb option)
This one is super easy. I like the chicken sausage from Sam's Club. I always buy the mozzarella and roasted garlic flavor as they have less fat.
Ingredients
1 chicken sausage
1/2 Cup 100% Egg Whites
Directions
1. Toss one sausage in the microwave or on the stove top and cook according to package instructions.
2. Heat a pan over a low flame and spray with non-stick spray.
3. Add egg whites and cook with a spatula, moving the eggs continuously until they have reached your preferred consistency.
4. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
223cals, 29g protein, 5g Carbs, 9g Fat
3. Egg White Omelet
I am all about having a tasty omelet for breakfast. The best part is that it can be tasty and still super healthy. This recipe is super simple but yet still has some flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup of egg whites
A handful of spinach
1/4 cup diced tomato
Directions
1. Heat a pan over a low flame and spray with non-stick spray.
2. Add spinach and tomato to the pan and stir continuously until the tomatoes have released some the water and the spinach has shrunk.
3. Add egg whites to the pan and continuously move the eggs until they have reached your preferred consistency.
Nutrition:
170 Cals, 28g protein, 7g Carbs, 0g Fat
4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake
I am a huge fan of protein shakes for breakfast. They can be tailored towards whatever flavor you are feeling for the day.
When I feel like I need something fruity, I like to go with an orange creamsicle shake with orange juice and vanilla protein. A banana strawberry is always a good to of mine as well, but lately I have been crushing a chocolate peanut butter breakfast shake so I will go with that today.
Ingredients
1 scoop of level-1first phorm
1 TBSP powdered peanut butter
1/4 cup of oats
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup ice
Directions
Blend and enjoy!
Nutrition:
285 Cals, 34.5g Protein, 29g Carbs, 5g Fat
-Written by Skaz Gecaj