Description
Fuel your mornings with these high-protein egg breakfast ideas, perfect for both summer and winter. From savory scrambles to warm winter hashes and make-ahead muffins, these satisfying recipes help you stay full, energized, and healthy.
Ingredients
- Classic Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese: 2 eggs, 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese, salt and pepper, 1 tsp olive oil or butter, optional: chives, spinach
- Veggie-Packed Egg Muffins: 6 eggs, 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 1/2 cup chopped spinach, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Avocado & Egg Toast with Smoked Salmon: 1 slice whole grain bread, 1 egg, 1/2 avocado, 2 slices smoked salmon, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper
- Winter Egg & Sweet Potato Hash: 2 eggs, 1 medium sweet potato, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 onion, 1/2 tsp cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, pepper
- Egg White & Spinach Wrap: 3 egg whites, 1/2 cup fresh spinach, 1 tbsp feta cheese, 1 whole wheat wrap, salt, black pepper
- Baked Egg & Quinoa Bowl: 2 eggs, 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup roasted squash/zucchini, 1 tbsp tahini or Greek yogurt, pumpkin seeds, parsley
- High-Protein Egg Pancakes: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup oats, pinch of cinnamon or salt
- Shakshuka: 4 eggs, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 onion, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 tsp cumin, paprika, chili flakes, optional: feta
Instructions
- Scrambled Eggs: Whisk eggs and cottage cheese. Cook in oil until just set. Season and top with herbs.
- Egg Muffins: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix all ingredients. Fill muffin tin and bake 18–20 mins.
- Avocado Toast: Toast bread. Smash avocado with lemon, top with salmon and egg.
- Sweet Potato Hash: Cook potato and onion until golden. Add beans and spices. Top with fried or poached egg.
- Spinach Wrap: Cook egg whites and spinach. Add feta, season, and roll in wrap.
- Quinoa Bowl: Warm quinoa and veggies. Top with baked egg, drizzle tahini. Garnish with seeds and herbs.
- Egg Pancakes: Blend ingredients. Cook like pancakes. Top with berries or avocado.
- Shakshuka: Sauté onion and garlic. Add spices, tomatoes. Simmer 10 mins. Add eggs, cover, cook until set. Serve with toast.
Notes
For make-ahead ease, prep muffins, boiled eggs, or custard-style sauces in advance. Tailor each recipe to seasonal produce—light and fresh in summer, warm and hearty in winter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Various
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 recipe serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: egg breakfast, high protein, meal prep, healthy breakfast, winter breakfast, summer breakfast