High Protein Breakfast Foods

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because we are literally breaking the fast from the night before. To get the most bang for your buck, try adding some protein to the meal.

Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein, with 6 grams per whole egg. If cholesterol or fat is a concern, limit your consumption or consume two egg whites in place of one whole egg.

Dairy

Most milk products are high in protein and there are several low-fat and non-fat options available. A single serving of non-fat cottage cheese has 16 grams of protein.

Nuts

Nut butters are great on whole-wheat toast. The protein content varies, but peanut and soy nut butter both have the most at 4 grams of protein per serving.

Soy Products

There are several soy products on the market, including soy milk and breakfast cereals with soy protein added. A serving of protein-enriched cereal with unsweetened vanilla soy milk provides up to 20 grams of protein.

Fish

Fish is rich in protein and healthy fats, and lox with bagels is a great alternative to the usual breakfast sandwich. Smoked salmon (lox) has 16 grams of protein per serving.

Traditional Breakfast Meats

Bacon, sausage and ham are all great but, for a lower-fat alternative, try Canadian bacon. It satisfies the salt craving and a single serving has about 12 grams of protein.