Showing posts with label Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes. Show all posts

7 High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes




Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day.


But if you are eating the wrong foods first thing in the morning, you could be setting yourself up for food failure later on in the day.

 And if you are someone who exercises in the morning, it is even more important that you eat the right breakfast and provide your body with what it needs to get you through your workout. This means eating lots of protein while minimizing some of the carbs (save them for after your workout when you really need them). Here are seven delicious high-protein, low-carbohydrate breakfast recipes to try.


High Protein, Low Carb Breakfast Recipes/ Pumpkin Pie Yogurt + Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts/

Nothing says protein like a cup of non-fat, Greek yogurt. By adding pumpkin flavoring and cinnamon roasted walnuts, you can enhance the nutritional value of your morning yogurt even more

High Protein, Low Carb Breakfast Recipes/Skinny Crustless Quiche/
 Quiche is even better without the crust and it has even more protein. This is a perfect breakfast to make and store to reheat through your week. Bake on Sunday and eat throughout Saturday. Delicious!

.High Protein, Low Carb Breakfast Recipes/ Low-Carb Coconut Pancakes/

A few tips about working with coconut flour. It’s incredibly absorbent and will soak up any liquid you add to it. These pancakes are on the thick side for that reason, but if you want something thinner just add more milk or even water.

High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes Maple Glazed Turkey Sausage
 Yes, you can have meat for breakfast. Turkey is a high-protein, low-carb food that is perfect when paired with vegetables. If you are one to reach for the bacon or sausage in the morning,
 you must try this Maple Glazed Turkey Sausage.

High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes/ Green Monster Smoothie/
Why not drink your breakfast rather than eat it—especially if you are in a hurry?! While the spinach give this guy its color, all the flavor comes straight from the banana and almond milk, making this a creamy, flavorful and super nutrient-dense breakfast, high in healthy carbs!

High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes/Skinny Avocado Egg Scramble/
It’s hard not to feel rushed at some point in the morning. Sometimes you rarely have time to grab a cereal bar, let alone cook a meal. With that in mind, here is a quick recipe that is perfect for breakfast or brunch and has a high protein count and fab flavor

High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes/ Skinny Greek Omelet/
Omelets may have the reputation of being one of the easiest and healthiest meals to make. This Skinny Greek Omelet has the traditional flavor of a Greek dish and provides you with protein to keep you going throughout your morning.












High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes Maple Glazed Turkey Sausage




Yes, you can have meat for breakfast. Turkey is a high-protein, low-carb food that is perfect when paired with vegetables. If you are one to reach for the bacon or sausage in the morning, you must try this Maple Glazed Turkey Sausage.



Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Yield: 7 servings

Serving size: 3 links

Ingredients

2 packages Banquet Brown N Serve Turkey Sausage Links
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup sugar-free maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions


Add frozen turkey sausage links to a medium size skillet and heat over medium heat.

Add 4 Tbsp water to turkey sausage links and cook for 1-2 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Pour syrup over turkey sausage in skillet and continue browning sausage for an additional 3-5 minutes, making sure to cook sausage evenly on all sides.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information



Per Serving (3 links):

Calories: 170

Fat: 8g

Carbohydrates: 10g

Fiber: 0g

Protein: 15g

Sugars: 7g

Sodium: 624mg

Vitamin A: 0%

Vitamin C: 0%

Calcium: 3%

Iron: 6%

WWP+: 5 points
source:https://www.skinnymom.com/

High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes/ Green Monster Smoothie/




Why not drink your breakfast rather than eat it—especially if you are in a hurry?! While the spinach give this guy its color, all the flavor comes straight from the banana and almond milk, making this a creamy, flavorful and super nutrient-dense breakfast, high in healthy carbs! We love this recipe!

This smoothie is the perfect way to start your day! This Green Monster Smoothie, is adapted from Oh She Glows, and it is seriously so yummy! Don’t let the name make you nervous, this monster is made of vitamins and nutrients that will help with digestion and scare off all those nasty toxins your body is carrying around! While the spinach gives this guy its color, all the flavor comes straight from the banana and almond milk, making this a creamy, flavorful and super nutrient-dense breakfast!



For another tasty smoothie packed with beneficial greens and fruity flavors, check out our Pomegranate Blueberry Powerhouse Smoothie. It’s equally amazing!


Recipe: Green Monster Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: None

Yield: 1 serving

Serving size: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 small banana, frozen
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
8-10 ice cubes
Instructions

Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.


Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (1 smoothie)

Calories: 312

Calories from fat: 96

Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Sodium: 378mg

Carbohydrates: 36g

Fiber: 10g

Sugar: 17g

Protein: 26g

SmartPoints: 9

High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes/Skinny Avocado Egg Scramble/




 It’s hard not to feel rushed at some point in the morning. Sometimes you rarely have time to grab a cereal bar, let alone cook a meal. With that in mind, here is a quick recipe that is perfect for breakfast or brunch and has a high protein count and fab flavor



Skinny Avocado Egg Scramble
Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 8-10 minutes

Yield: 1 servings

Serving size: 1 scramble


Ingredients

1 egg
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon Sargento® Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese
½ avocado, chopped (about ½ cup)
½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the peppers and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until soft.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg whites, salt, chili powder and black pepper.
Pour over the cooked peppers, and scramble together until nearly cooked.
Add the avocado and cheese, stir together until the cheese melts, and transfer to a plate.
Serve with a side of salsa and enjoy!



Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (1 scramble)

Calories: 321

Calories from fat: 203

Fat: 23g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 180mg

Sodium: 530mg

Carbohydrates: 14g

Fiber: 8g

Sugar: 4g

Protein: 18g

WWP+: 8

SmartPoints: 10
source: https://www.skinnymom.com