10 Quick High Protein Recipes

The importance of a healthy breakfast couldn't be more emphasised. 

While potato chips, soda, and cookies may seem like a quick fix for hunger, but when you are close to your kitchen full of delicious and nourishing secrets, why look for shortcuts? 

Mindlessly eating junk food throughout the day may leave you feeling sluggish and even hungrier later. Rather than eating greasy, artificially sweetened food, choose something that will make you feel energised and alive such as high-protein snacks.

Make sure that your morning meal contains lots of protein. You will give yourself an extra rush of nutrients by eating protein first thing in the morning, which will keep you full, happy, and energised all day.

Here are some quick, easy, delicious, and healthy breakfast recipes to have a nutritious morning!

Table of Contents
1. Yoghurt and Granola
2. Energy Balls
3. Chia Pudding
4. Egg White Bites
5. Cauliflower Greens Mixed Sprouts Tikki
6. Quinoa and Paneer Healthy Salad
7. Soya Chilli Nuggets
8. Quinoa Paneer Patties
9. Spinach and Egg with Cheese Wraps
10. Mexican Bean Salad

1. Yoghurt and Granola

Yoghurt and granola is a healthy and quick breakfast that is a good source of calcium, protein and fibre. It provides good bacteria and improves your sleep quality. 

Top a bowl of Greek yoghurt with a tiny handful of granola berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder to strengthen the antioxidant qualities. 

To give some crunch, add some seeds like pumpkin seeds or nuts.

2. Energy Balls

These energy balls are simple & quick to prepare and nutritious enough to serve as breakfast. To give the balls a crunch, you can toast the oats.

Instruction

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and chocolate chips.
• It takes a little arm muscle to get the mixture to blend, and it may appear overly thick at first, but keep mixing, and it will come together.
• Use a tiny cookie scoop & mould the mixture into balls once it's all incorporated.
• Refrigerate or freeze in an airtight container.

3. Chia Pudding 

After Alia Bhatt posted this quick and nutritious meal online as part of her daily nutrition routine, it has become one of the most popular recipes. It is undoubtedly a fantastic snack choice high in protein and fibre.

Instructions

• Combine chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract (if using) in a bowl or mason jar. 
• If using a mason jar, cover it with the lid and shake it to blend the ingredients.
• Once the chia pudding mixture is thoroughly blended, leave it aside for 5 minutes, then stir or shake it again to break up any clumps of chia seeds, cover, and chill for 1-2 hours or overnight to set. 
• Chia pudding should be thick and not runny. If it's not thick enough, add another tablespoon of chia seeds, stir, and chill for another 30 minutes.

4. Egg White Bites

Normally, we consume egg white omelettes or muffins, but this egg white bite has replaced them and has emerged as the healthiest snack choice for all age groups.

Instructions

• Combine the egg whites and cottage cheese in a blender. Mixing the cottage cheese adds a creamy texture to the egg bits.

• Combine the spinach, green onions, salt, pepper, and spicy sauce in a mixing bowl (optional).

• Pour the egg mixture into silicone egg bite moulds, filling each cup about two-thirds full while ensuring that some mix-ins make it into each cup. Lids should be placed on the moulds.

• Place egg bite moulds on a trivet and arrange them as desired.

• Fill in the instant pot/pressure cooker with 1 cup of water. Place the trivet with the egg bite moulds and cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. Release the pressure manually and with caution.

5. Cauliflower Greens Mixed Sprouts Tikki

Iron-rich cauliflower greens can also become protein-rich if combined with sprouts and improve haemoglobin.

Instruction

• Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly in a large mixing basin.
• Make tikkis out of the mixture by dividing it into equal amounts.
• Heat the Tava, coat it with oil, and place the tikkis on it. Cook till brown, brushing the tikkis with oil as needed.
• Serve immediately

6. Quinoa and Paneer Healthy Salad

This recipe, which is filling as well as high in protein and fibre is quick and easy to prepare and helps with digestion disorders.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a grilled pan, saute the quinoa and other vegetables with salt for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients except the dressing.

To get a fresh taste, store the dressing in a small container and pour it over the salad right before eating.

7. Soya Chilli Nuggets

An excellent choice for vegans who are a fan of chilly paneer, these nuggets have a high protein and low carbohydrate content along with micronutrients.

 Recipe of chilli Soya Nuggets

• Combine the nuggets, salt, and garlic paste in a large mixing bowl.
• Heat the oil, then add the onions and stir-fry them over high heat until they're golden brown around the edges.
• Stir in the green chillies a few times before adding the remaining salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and nuggets.
• Stir-fry for a minute over high heat and serve with greens on the side.

8. Quinoa Paneer Patties:

There are many gluten-free grains; one of them is quinoa, which is also high in protein. Quinoa is simple, faster, and healthier to cook. These two components can quickly meet the daily requirements for calcium, fibre, and protein.

Instructions

• Grate paneer and prepare green masala by combining mint, coriander, roasted skinned peanuts, and green chillies.
• With water and salt, cook the quinoa in a pressure cooker or instant pot for 15 minutes
• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and season to taste.
• Make tikkis that are approximately 2" wide and 14" thick.
• Brush the tikkis lightly with oil or ghee and place them on a Tawa.
• Enjoy your lunch after cooking it for 2-3 minutes on each side!

9. Spinach and Egg with Cheese Wraps

It's so easy and tasty! Burritos with spinach and eggs are low in calories but high in flavour and nutrition. They make for a quick and wholesome snack that the whole family may enjoy.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Whisk the eggs until the whites and yolks are well mixed in a large mixing dish. Add enough butter or olive oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat.
• Pour in the eggs once the butter has melted or the oil has heated up, and continue to whisk until the eggs are cooked. Transfer to a large dish to cool to room temperature after adding a pinch of salt and a good quantity of black pepper.
• Return the skillet to medium heat and add another dollop of butter or oil after rinsing or wiping it clean. Cook until the spinach is barely wilted, stirring frequently. To cool the cooked spinach, spread it out on a large plate.

10. Mexican Bean Salad

One of the healthiest yet quickest snack options for those in a rush who still want to grab something wholesome and nourishing is fibre and protein, which are packed with vitamins and minerals.

INSTRUCTIONS

• To make the Mexican Beans Salad, place the boiled chickpeas, kidney beans, capsicum, corn, and onion in a salad mixing bowl and toss well.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic, coriander, cumin seeds, and black pepper powder.
• Drizzle the dressing over the bean salad and toss thoroughly; the salad is now ready to eat.
• Assemble the Mexican Bean Salad.

Get your kitchen ready and try these nutritious recipes to have them on the go.  

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