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You know the drill – breakfast provides the mind and body with fuel to fire you up for the day ahead. Plus, it’s another opportunity to pack in that extra protein. In the hectic morning rush, however, it’s easy to let this meal slide. But be warned, without it you’re effectively running on an empty tank – literally!
To make life easier, we’ve dished out a few banginghigh protein breakfast ideasthat can be eaten on-the-go, or when you roll into work.
WHY IS A HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST IMPORTANT?
So, you're thinking 'is a high protein breakfast really good for me?'... well, of course it is. Protien is an essential macronutrient that plays various important roles in the body, including the structure, function, and regulation of the body's organs and tissue.
Breakfast foods that are rich in protein also take longer to digest. This gives your body a feeling of satiety, meaning you're less likely to overeat and reach for the biscuit tin at 11 am. Research also shows that eating your biggest mean in the morning may also curb your appetite throughout the day.
For those who are training regularly, you also need to eat roughly around 1.5g protein per kg of body weight to support muscle repair and growth –something much easier to achieve if you're packing in protein with every meal.
WHAT IS A HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST?
Let's be honest, the average person probably doesn't want chicken or steak for breakfast. Thankfully, they don't need to, as there are loads of high protein breakfast foods that can bulk up your morning meal, like:
- Eggs
- Whole wheat bread
- Peanut butter
- Greek yoghurt
- Oats
QUICK & EASY HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST IDEAS
Now, let's get into the good stuff! Below are some quick and easy high protein breakfast ideas that you can smash out at home in an instant.
CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY BAGEL
Ingredients
1 Bagel
20g Grenade Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Protein Spread
1/2 Grenade White Chocolate Cookie Protein Bar
50g Strawberries
Method
1)Slice the bagel in half and toast
2)Melt the Protein Spread in the microwave for 30 seconds and spread on your bagel once toasted (Save 5g for the drizzle)
3)Take your Protein Bar and chop in half, then slice into 8 segments
4)Cut your strawberries into slices and place them evenly on your bagel with theProtein Bar pieces
5)Add the remainingProtein Spreadand enjoy!
426 Calories | 60g Carbs | 11g Fat | 23g Protein
PROTEIN OATS
Ingredients
60g Oats
1 Grenade Fudge Brownie ProteinShake
1/2 Grenade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ProteinBar
1/2 serving of Grenade White Chocolate Cookie ProteinSpread
5g Chocolate Chips
Method
1)Add the oats andProteinShaketo a microwaveable bowl and heat for 2:30 (Amount of Shake and cook time will depend on consistency. Heat for longer for thicker oats)
2)Once finished, chop up yourProtein Barinto smaller pieces and place it on top of the oats
3)Measure out yourProtein Spreadof your choice and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then drizzle over your oats
4)Lastly, add in the chocolate chips and enjoy!
609 Calories | 60g Carbs | 21g Fat | 45g Protein
PROTEIN PANCAKES
Ingredients
35g Grenade Hydra 6Protein Powder
1 Egg
1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
150ml Milk
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Banana
1/2 Grenade Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel ProteinBar
16g Grenade Hazel Nutter ProteinSpread
24g Powdered Peanut Butter
Method
1)Sieve theProtein Powder, sugar and baking powder into a jug and mix the ingredients thoroughly
2)Mix the milk and egg in separate container and then add to the dry mix until a batter mix forms
3)Heat a frying pan over a medium heat, line the pan with low calorie spray and pour in the pancake mix
4)Cook the pancake until air holes begin to show on the surface, flip and then move to your plate. Repeat until all the mixture is used
5)Spread a layer of peanut butter on each pancake and place chopped banana slices on top. Do this until all the pancakes are used
6)Take yourProtein Barand chop into slices to place on top
7)Lastly, melt yourProtein Spreadin the microwave for 30 seconds and drizzle on top and enjoy!
697 Calories | 68g Carbs | 20g Fat | 56g Protein
BERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients
200g Berries
1/2 Banana (blended)
1/2 Grenade Blueberry Muffin Reload Protein Oat Bar
10g Grenade Hazel Nutter ProteinSpread
35g Grenade Hydra 6Strawberry Siege Protein Powder
Method
1)Blend the frozen berries and banana until smooth and slowly add in theProtein Powder to create the right consistency (making it thick enough so the toppings don’t sink!)
2)Empty the blender into a bowl and add the sliced banana,Protein Oat Barand more fruit if desired!
3)Finally, take 10g of theProtein Spreadand microwave for 30 seconds until melted, then drizzle across the top and enjoy!
456 Calories | 59g Carbs | 13g Fat | 27g Protein
PROTEIN YOGURT AND FRUIT
Ingredients
250g Natural Yoghurt
2 scoops of Defend BCAA(any flavour)
1 Pineapple Ring
20g Grapes
25g Banana
1/2 Blueberry Muffin Reload Protein Oat Bar
2g Desiccated Coconut
Method
1)Add your yoghurt andDefend BCAAinto a bowl and mix until all the powder dissolves
2)Take your fruit and cut the banana and grapes into slices and then cut1/2 Protein OatBarinto small chunks
3)Place the pineapple ring in the centre and arrange the fruit and flapjack around it
4)Finally, take thedesiccated coconut and sprinkle on top and enjoy!
340 Calories | 40g Carbs | 5g Fat | 23g Protein
Now you know the benefits of a high protein breakfast, make sure to give these a go and let us know how you get on over on @grenadeofficial!
