Easy High Protein Breakfast Bowls (Print version)

Hearty bowls with eggs, vegetables, and protein for a satisfying morning meal.

# What goes in:

→ 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 (optional)

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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper, sautéing 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. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
04 - Gently scramble until eggs are just set. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice (if using) into four bowls. Top each with the scrambled egg mixture and diced chicken breast or turkey sausage.
06 - Arrange avocado slices on each bowl and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. Top with crumbled feta if desired.
07 - Serve immediately, offering extra black pepper for individual seasoning.

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • You get 31 grams of protein without drinking another chalky shake
  • The cottage cheese trick makes the eggs incredibly fluffy and creamy
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is basically nonexistent
02 -
  • The eggs keep cooking in the hot pan even after you remove them from heat, so pull them early
  • Cottage cheese might look weird in the mixture but it melts into the eggs beautifully
  • Prepping all the vegetables the night before cuts morning time literally in half
03 -
  • Whisk the cottage cheese thoroughly so it does not stay in large clumps
  • Use a well seasoned cast iron or nonstick pan to prevent sticking without excess oil

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