High Protein Breakfast Bowls (Printable Version)
Customizable morning bowls featuring scrambled eggs, fresh vegetables, and protein toppings for a filling breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced (or turkey sausage, optional)
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
→ Grains (optional)
08 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
→ Toppings
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet; cook for another 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
03 - In a bowl, whisk eggs with cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with vegetables. Gently scramble until eggs are just set, then remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice (if using) into four serving bowls. Top each with the scrambled egg mixture and diced chicken breast or turkey sausage.
06 - Arrange avocado slices on top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. Add crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately with additional black pepper to taste.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Youll feel satisfied for hours without that mid-morning energy crash
- The texture combination of creamy eggs and fresh vegetables makes breakfast feel indulgent
02 -
- Overcooking the eggs makes them rubbery so pull them when they still look slightly underdone
- Cottage cheese might seem strange but it disappears into the eggs and makes them incredibly creamy
03 -
- Warm your serving bowls before assembling to keep everything hot longer
- Season each layer as you build the bowl for better overall flavor distribution