Description
This high-protein breakfast for weight loss features eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and chia—offering over 35g of protein to keep you full and energized all morning.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 slice whole grain or protein bread
1 tbsp natural peanut butter or avocado
Optional: turkey bacon or sausage
Instructions
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, beat lightly with a fork.
2. Heat a nonstick skillet and scramble the eggs until set. Set aside.
3. Spread peanut butter or avocado over the toast.
4. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt and chia seeds. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
5. Serve eggs with toast, yogurt, and cottage cheese on the side.
6. Add turkey bacon or sausage if desired for extra protein.
Notes
You can swap peanut butter for almond butter or hummus.
Meal-prep the eggs and toast the bread ahead for faster mornings.
For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and double the yogurt or cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American