Start your day off right!

If you feel hungry in the mornings, choosing the RIGHT breakfast for your body (and your goals) is important!

Check out 6 of my favorite healthy, filling breakfast ideas that are high in protein without adding tons of extra calories:

1. Greek Yogurt Parfait - Choose regular or low-fat greek yogurt, and top it with berries and a tablespoon of granola. Be aware that flavored greek yogurts add extra calories and/or sugar, so try to choose plain yogurt. The berries will add flavor!

2. Protein smoothie - Blend your favorite fruits and veggies with a protein powder and liquid base (almond milk, coconut milk, skim milk, coconut water, etc.) and enjoy a smoothie! The options for flavors are ENDLESS! Meal Prep tip: Pre-portion all ingredients ahead of time in sandwich bags in your fridge/freezer to make it even easier to make on busy weekday mornings!

3. Egg Scramble or Egg Cups - Scramble up a few eggs with veggies each morning, OR google a recipe for “healthy egg cups” and make the egg cups on the weekend to help you meal prep for weekday mornings.

4. Cottage cheese with berries or fruit - A cup of cottage cheese contains 24 grams of protein for only 160 calories! Top it with your favorite berries, pineapple, melon, or other fruit to add extra flavor to your breakfast!

5. Protein Pancakes - For any sweet breakfast lovers out there, protein pancakes are a great way to indulge in a sweeter breakfast while staying full for a longer period of time! Try googling your favorite flavor - you might be surprised what you find! There are some great recipes out there for pumpkin protein pancakes, birthday cake protein pancakes, and chocolate protein pancakes. Plus, this is another breakfast option that you can make ahead-of-time and simply microwave on busy weekday mornings. Remember to be mindful how much syrup or butter you’re using on top of your pancakes.

6. Protein Oatmeal - Adding protein powder to your favorite oatmeal is an easy way to stay full and satisfied until lunch time. Another option for adding more protein includes preparing your oatmeal in a high-protein milk like Fairlife milk.

Which of these options are you most excited to try?