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8 High Protein
8 High Protein
A protein-packed breakfast can satisfy your appetite and help you eat healthier all day long.
Here’s how to make your favorite morning meals more nutritious and more filling.
By Diana Kelly
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Basic breakfast: Egg and cheese on a roll
High-protein idea: Choose a breakfast burrito with beans, or try this easy recipe from
HuffingtonPost.com for 25 grams of protein in your morning meal from the eggs and
beans. Fill a corn tortilla with two scrambled eggs, 1/4 cup diced sautéed onions, and 1/4
cup of black beans. Then top with a tablespoon of pico de gallo (or more to taste).
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Basic breakfast: Banana on the run
High-protein idea: Nothing beats a banana for grab-and-go portability, but add a protein-
rich dairy source, like a single-serving cup of cottage cheese, and you’ll add a whopping 28
grams of protein to your morning meal. Cottage cheese is also a good way to sneak in some
calcium and vitamin A.