We’ve talked about breakfast before, and how it’s contested as the most important meal of the day (even if a lot of people choose to skip it) after all, it charges up our bodies and allows us to have enough energy to start off our day. But it’s not just about eating breakfast, you also should eat breakfast that is high in protein, as they also help in revitalising our bodies.
As mentioned in a previous article, eating protein will cause a lot of amino acids to enter the brain which causes alertness. Thus, why not start the day off right with a higher protein breakfast?
Soy Milk Vanilla Shake
Smoothies and shakes can be a great source of protein to start off the day, and this one is no different, offering 17g of protein. Don’t worry if you’re a vegan or lactose intolerant as this shake uses tofu and soy milk as its base; the soy milk gives it a nice creamy taste that, when combined with the blended tofu, makes it taste like Greek Yogurt if anything. Soft tofu is also higher in protein than most other types of tofu, so it’s one you should go with if you need a quick fix. Nonetheless, this is not recommended for those who are elderly as well as those with hormonal issues as soy is high in phytoestrogen.
Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes
If it comes to breakfast, you can’t go wrong with pancakes! And nothing is quite as tasty as buttermilk pancakes. You’ll love these pancakes if you’re looking for a vegan breakfast though, aside from using vegan eggs, they are also low in calories when compared to their standard brethren plus they also offer 4g of protein to boot. These pancakes are sweet on their own too, so you can afford to leave out more fattening stuff like maple syrup and just put some berries on them for good measure.
Egg in an Avocado
Of course, if you don’t mind eating eggs then there’s always the perfect egg in an avocado. This meal is low in fat and offers a lot of fibre and while also giving you a nice omega-3 intake that is also necessary for your health. This combination also provides quite an extensive protein intake at 15.2g. It’s also fast and easy to make, and sure to give you that energy boost in the morning without a sugar low.
Banana-Oat Protein Balls
These round balls of goodness work not just as a quick breakfast, they also make for great post-workout snacks that anyone would love to eat. They’re kind of easy to make too and are only 41 calories per ball, meaning you can eat a few without worrying too much about overeating. Not just that, you can also customise them as you want, whether it’d be using gluten-free oats or making them with whatever types of nuts you want, these healthy banana-based treats are sure to wake you up.
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Protein Bars
We’re not done with oats just yet! And how could we when they’re such a great source of protein, making them perfect for this article. For this entry, we’re going to be focusing on a gluten-free method of preparing the classical protein bars which can save your skin when you’re tired after a taxing run or are in a rush to work.
These bars offer a great mix of chewy nuts and sweet fruits to provide a total of 17g of protein and low in added sugar. Much healthier than store bought muesli bars for sure.
Blueberry Barley Bake
Milkshakes, pancakes and oats are great but what if you want to have some good old whole grains without having to resort to eating cereal? Well, that’s what this bake is for. This whole-grain bake is not only high in fibre thanks to the blueberries but is also naturally sweet, it also offers 10.5g of protein, and low on calories.
Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
Yeah, you’re probably wondering what a chocolate milkshake is even doing here, after all, they’re not exactly what you think of when you think of healthy eating. Make no mistake however, much like our first milkshake, this one uses tofu as its base, thus it is high in protein (a whopping 22g) and low on calories while still filling you up as it also contains 10g of fibre. So don’t feel bad and give it a go.
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