Easy High Protein Breakfast Bowls (Printer-friendly)

Hearty bowls with scrambled eggs, vegetables, and protein-packed toppings for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced (or turkey sausage, optional)

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Grains

08 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice

→ Toppings

09 - 1 avocado, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
02 - Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet; cook for another 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
03 - In a bowl, whisk eggs with cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Gently scramble until eggs are just set, then remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice (if using) into four serving bowls. Top each with the scrambled egg mixture and diced chicken breast or turkey sausage.
06 - Arrange avocado slices on top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. Add crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately with additional black pepper to taste.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You will feel genuinely satisfied for hours instead of reaching for snacks by 10 AM
  • The combination of warm eggs and fresh toppings makes every bite interesting
  • You can prep components in advance and assemble in under 5 minutes on busy mornings
02 -
  • Overcooking the eggs makes them rubbery and they will lose that incredible fluffy texture from the cottage cheese
  • Prepping vegetables the night before cuts assembly time to under 5 minutes on rushed mornings
  • The cottage cheese might look curdled in the eggs but that is exactly what creates the fluffy texture
03 -
  • Whisk the cottage cheese thoroughly so it disappears into the eggs rather than leaving white chunks
  • Use a well seasoned cast iron or nonstick pan to avoid sticking without adding excess oil

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