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It can be tempting to reach for processed, packaged foods for breakfast when you’re short on time on the way into the office. But with a little planning, you can make delicious protein-packed breakfasts. 

Try these recipes below featuring up to 27 grams of protein per serving for less than 375 calories.

Protein-Packed Breakfast BurritosIngredients8 large eggs2 tablespoons (30 ml) 2% milk1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic1 red bell pepper, minced1/2 red onion, minced4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispySalt and …

Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos

Ingredients

8 large eggs

2 tablespoons (30 ml) 2% milk

1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic

1 red bell pepper, minced

1/2 red onion, minced

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy

Salt and pepper

4 multigrain flatbreads

1/2 cup (60 grams) shredded Mexican blend cheese

Calories: 371
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrate: 21g
Protein: 27g

Mango-Pineapple Yogurt BowlIngredients1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes1 cup (245 grams) plain low-fat yogurt¼ cup (45 grams) diced pineapple, fresh or frozen¼ cup (40 grams) diced mango, fresh or frozen2 tablespoons toasted walnut piecesCalor…

Mango-Pineapple Yogurt Bowl

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

1 cup (245 grams) plain low-fat yogurt

¼ cup (45 grams) diced pineapple, fresh or frozen

¼ cup (40 grams) diced mango, fresh or frozen

2 tablespoons toasted walnut pieces

Calories: 334
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrate: 38g
Protein: 16g

Cold Brew Mocha SmoothieIngredients310ml cold brew coffee, frozen into cubes1/2 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk2 medjool dates, pitted1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractAdd in a …

Cold Brew Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients

310ml cold brew coffee, frozen into cubes

1/2 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk

2 medjool dates, pitted

1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add in a scoop of whey/vegan protein powder for an extra 20-25g of protein

Calories: 154
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Protein: 9g (Add whey/vegan powder = 29-35g protein)

Signing off,

Brandon