3 High Protein Breakfasts with 20+ Grams of Protein

Starting the day with a well-balanced, protein-rich breakfast has many important health benefits such as curbing appetite, sustaining energy and helping to maintain hormone and blood sugar levels.

Luckily for fans of Jones Dairy Farm, we produce an array of great tasting, high quality meat products that help meet your daily protein needs. From All Natural Sausage and Meatballs to naturally smoked Dry Aged Bacon, Ham, Canadian Bacon, and Braunschweiger too, Jones has the products your family will love for breakfast or any time of day.

Lisa Caras, 7^th generation Jones family member and Marketing Director, is a big proponent of eating a high protein breakfast and believes maintaining good eating habits in the morning can help set the tone for the day. However, with a full-time job, two young children and an active lifestyle, she also understands it must be quick and simple to prepare.

Lisa offers three of her favorite high-protein breakfasts ideas, each with only three ingredients but boast 20+ grams of protein.

1. Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese and Chicken Sausage

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup 4% cottage cheese
• 3 Jones Chicken Sausage Links

Preparation: Mix eggs with cottage cheese in a bowl and then scramble mixture until eggs are cooked through. Heat chicken sausage according to package instructions. Serve hot.

Nutritional Breakdown:

• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 19g
• Carbs: 4g
• Calories: 285

2. Canadian Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Preparation: Toast English muffin. Fry egg using non-stick cooking spray and warm Canadian bacon until heated through, about 30 seconds per side. Assemble sandwich and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 English muffin
• 3 slices of Jones Canadian Bacon
• 1 egg, fried

Nutritional Breakdown:

• Protein: 23g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 28g
• Calories: 270

3. Turkey Sausage, Greek Yogurt with Honey

Ingredients:

• 4 Jones Turkey Sausage Links
• 1 serving plain Greek yogurt of choice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation: Heat turkey sausage links per package instructions. Serve with a side of plain Greek yogurt drizzled with honey.

Nutritional Breakdown:

• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 4.5g
• Carbs: 24g
• Calories: 245

Incorporating protein into your breakfast routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. These three recipes are not only quick and easy but also delicious and packed with the protein to start your day off right. Whether you’re a parent juggling a busy schedule or looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, these breakfast ideas are sure to keep you satisfied and energized until your next meal.

For more delicious protein-packed breakfast recipes, such as this make ahead breakfast sandwich, visit the Jones recipe section.