High protein breakfast recipes are having a moment, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see everyone excited about adding healthier sources of protein to their morning meals! Protein is a critical macronutrient for healthy muscle function, focus and brain support, and healthier appetite levels all day. Research has also shown that eating more protein from whole, natural foods for breakfast supports healthier hormone levels, energy, and blood sugar levels all day long.
Gut health is also important to keep in mind during the early hours of the day. When we wake up from an overnight fast, our muscles are primed for protein; it’s one of the most critical nutrients our systems need early on. However, protein-rich foods also require more energy to digest, so opting for easy-to-digest choices can make all the difference in how you feel. That’s where Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese come in. Both are excellent sources of protein plus billions of live and active probiotics that support your digestive system. Kefir has also been shown to support a healthier metabolism and an enhanced microbiome that contributes to better absorption of nutrients, along with better blood sugar levels, which means it offers a double-dose of benefits from both protein and probiotics.
7 High Protein Breakfast Recipes Made with Lifeway
Try these seven easy, healthy high protein breakfast recipes made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese this week. You can meal prep many of these ahead of time if you have a busy schedule and rotate them through the weeks to choose ones that work for the season, what you have going on during the day, or food cravings that may come and go. No matter which one you choose, these protein-rich picks are win!
1. Easy Protein Banana Pancakes
Made without refined flour, these Easy Protein Banana Pancakes take the cake when it comes to benefits! They’re high in protein and made with just a handful of simple, natural ingredients that are simple to digest, many of which you may already have on hand. We used Lifeway Kefir in the batter which creates a tender pancake that works better than buttermilk since it’s higher in protein. These pancakes also quick to make and easy to freeze ahead of time if you want to meal prep them for weeks to come. Get the recipe here.
2. High Protein Coconut Blueberry Smoothie
This high protein smoothie is loaded with superfoods from top to bottom! Along with Lifeway Kefir, we included hemp seeds, wild blueberries (which have twice the antioxidants found in regular blueberries), maca root powder, cinnamon, and zucchini. It’s a smooth and silky smoothie that’s rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, and probiotics thanks to Lifeway Kefir. Blend up this smoothie recipe to enjoy the benefits all day long!
3. High Protein Breakfast Bowl with Farmer Cheese and Fruit
If you like to keep things simple during the early hours of the day, then look no further than this protein-rich recipe made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Our Farmer Cheese is the best replacement to cottage cheese since it’s richer in probiotics than cottage cheese (and even most yogurts!) per serving. It also contains 15 grams of complete protein in just 1/2 cup serving, so it’s easy to dip into a bowl, pile on your favorite fruits like berries and banana, add some nut butter, chia seeds or hemp seeds, and call it a meal. Try this recipe we made for starters and adapt it to make it your own.
4. Green Protein Smoothie
Our Green Protein Smoothie contains minimal ingredients but comes with multiple benefits you won’t want to miss! For starters, leafy greens are a great way to get the benefits of green veggies without hard to digest compared to other options. Second, Lifeway Kefir in this smoothie packs in plenty of protein and supports the digestion of all the nutrients found in greens. The healthy fats found in avocados also mean you absorb many of the nutrients found in the greens more easily. Get this green smoothie here to enjoy the gut-healthy green goodness.
5. High Protein Egg and Farmer Cheese Toast
If you love egg toast, then this High Protein Egg and Farmer Cheese Toast deserves a spot in your rotation. With soft-boiled eggs and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, this toast recipe is rich in protein to satisfy your hunger and keep it at bay for hours. It comes together quickly and has simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, plus, it’s rich in probiotics thanks to Lifeway Farmer Cheese so your tummy won’t take a hit from the extra protein either. You can even swap out the herbs we used from season to season to make different variations of it all year long. Get the recipe here!
6. Farmer Cheese Egg Muffins
Egg muffins have come back into the spotlight and we’re thrilled to see these protein-packed gems get the attention they deserve. But why stop at eggs when you can add more protein to your muffins with Lifeway Farmer Cheese? Our Farmer Cheese makes a great addition to egg recipes, especially egg muffins, since it makes the them richer in texture, higher in protein, and keeps them soft and tender thanks to the cultures found in Lifeway Farmer Cheese. We also packed in several veggies here to add fiber to the mix which sustains energy levels and supports digestion. Bake up these egg muffins to enjoy them all week long!
7. High Protein Breakfast Parfait
We love an easy breakfast parfait, but we skipped all the extra sugar found in most yogurt parfaits sold in stores or fast food joints, and instead, we amped up the nutrition with berries, protein from Lifeway Farmer Cheese, Lifeway Kefir, and vanilla protein powder. We used a low-sugar granola on top and a sprinkle of sliced almonds and some hemp seeds for even more protein, too. Blend this up today, layer it in a parfait glass, and enjoy! You can also meal prep this recipe ahead up to 3 days to make life easier.
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