HIgh Protein Recipes — Recipe

MUFFIN-TIN OMELETS WITH BROCCOLI, HAM & CHEDDAR

Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich muffin-tin eggs with the classic combo of ham, Cheddar cheese and broccoli to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings.   MAKES 6 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 8 large eggs ½ cup reduced-fat milk ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¾ cup chopped ham ¾ cup chopped broccoli 6 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh chives METHODSTEP 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. STEP 2 Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl. STEP 3 Liberally coat...

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BLUEBERRY-ALMOND OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST

Pick your favorite table-worthy baking dish for this healthy French toast recipe--the breakfast casserole goes straight from the oven to the table. Serve with pure maple syrup.   MAKES 10 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 9 HOUR 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound whole-grain bread, diced (1-inch pieces) 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen 8 large eggs 3 ½ cups reduced-fat milk ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup sliced almonds METHODSTEP 1 Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Toss bread and blueberries in...

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BROCCOLI & PARMESAN CHEESE OMELET

This high-protein breakfast recipe features broccoli and cheese folded into a light and fluffy omelet.   MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped broccoli 1 shallot, finely chopped ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 slice sprouted-grain bread, toasted METHODSTEP 1 Whisk eggs and egg whites together in a small bowl; place near the stove. STEP 2 Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and shallot; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour the eggs into the...

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RICOTTA & YOGURT PARFAIT

Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning.    MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ¾ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup part-skim ricotta ½ teaspoon lemon zest ¼ cup raspberries 1 tablespoon slivered almonds 1 teaspoon chia seeds METHODSTEP 1 Combine yogurt, ricotta and lemon zest in a bowl. Top with raspberries, almonds and chia seeds.   Nutrition Value  272 Kcal, 9.6g fat, 3.4g saturated fat, 5.1g fiber, 21.5g protein, 25.7g carbs  

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