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High Protein Breakfast with a Twist

Start your day with simple, high protein, and nutrient dense breakfast that fuel your body and keep you feeling your best. These recipes are designed for busy moms who need quick, wholesome options that don't sacrifice flavor or nutrition. From easy -meal prep ideas to kid - friendly favorites, every recipe focuses on clean ingredients, healthy fats, and quality proteins to give you lasting energy. Whether you have five minutes or a little extra time these breakfast will help you start the day feeling strong, nourished, and ready to take on whatever motherhood brings.

Steak & Eggs with Chili Crunch

Sliced steak with two sunny-side-up eggs and tater tots garnished with parsley in a skillet.

This high protein, nutrient dense breakfast with a bold kick from Trader Joe's chili onion crunch is perfect for fueling your day with clean whole ingredients.

1 small grass-fed steak

1 tbsp ghee or butter

2 eggs

1/2 avocado (sliced)

1 tbsp Trader Joe's chili onion crunch

sea salt & black pepper (to taste)

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

fresh cilantro or chives (chopped, I prefer chives)

lime wedge (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the steak: Season the steak generously with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tbsp ghee/butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes or until reaches your preferred doneness. Remove from the heat and let rest.

Cook the Eggs: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium low and add a little more ghee/butter if needed. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook until your liking.

Assemble your plate: Slice the steak against the grain and plate it alongside the eggs. Arrange sliced avocado on top of your eggs then drizzle with chili onion crunch. Garnish with cilantro/chives and a squeeze of lime if using.

Berry Cottage Cheese Crunch Bowl

Bowl of granola with yogurt and blueberries on a cloth, with a jar of granola and a cup of tea nearby.

A quick, high-protein, delicious breakfast with a fun crunchy twist

Ingredients:

1 cup full fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

2-3 strips crispy bacon (chopped)

1 tbsp creamy almond butter

1/4 cup grain free granola

1/2 tbsp of raw honey

pinch of sea salt & pinch of cinnamon

Assemble the bowl: Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl, swirl almond butter on top, then top with fresh berries and crunchy granola, drizzle with honey sprinkle with sea salt, cinnamon, and crispy bacon. Enjoy!

Cheesy Beef & Sweet Potato Hash

Skillet with sweet potato hash, ground meat, fried egg, avocado slices, jalapeño, and cilantro.

A hearty, high protein, one pan breakfast packed with flavor and easy to make for the whole family

INGREDIENTS

1 lb grass fed ground beef or bison

1 large sweet potato (diced)

1 small red onion (diced)

1 bell pepper (diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar or goat cheese (kids prefer cheddar)

1/2 cup green onions (chopped)

1 tbsp butter or ghee

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the sweet potatoes: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter or ghee, then toss in the diced sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.

Brown the beef: Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the pan add the ground beef to the empty side and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, until mostly browned.

Add veggies and seasoning: Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the veggies are soft and everything is well combined.

Melt the cheese & Serve: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top cover the pan for two minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with green onions. Serve it, and enjoy.

Optional Toppings: Avocado slices , jalapeños, cilantro, fried egg or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.