Low-Calorie, High-Protein Breakfast Ideas

Oatmeal With Fruit and Nuts

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1/2 cup rolled oats: 5 grams, 150 calories

1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk: 3.5 grams, 40 calories

1/2 serving vanilla protein powder: 13 grams, 65 calories

1/2 cup fresh blueberries: 0.5 grams, 42 calories

1 tablespoon walnuts: 1.9 grams, 48 calories

Total protein: 23.9 grams

Total calories: 345

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Cheese and Veggie Omelet

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2 large eggs: 12.6 grams, 143 calories

1 ounce monterey jack cheese: 6.9 grams, 106 calories

3 medium mushrooms: 2.1 grams, 15 calories

1 plum tomato: 0.5 grams, 11 calories

Total protein: 22.1 grams

Total calories: 275

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Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie

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1 small banana: 1.1 grams, 89 calories

4 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt: 11.3 grams, 83 calories

Five medium strawberries: 0.4 grams, 19 calories

1 tablespoon all-natural creamy almond butter: 3.5 grams, 95 calories

2 cups raw spinach: 1.7 grams, 14 calories

1/4 cup cannellini beans: 3 grams, 50 calories

Total protein: 21 grams

Total calories: 350

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Yogurt With Fruit and Nuts

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6 ounces plain Greek yogurt: 17 grams, 100 calories

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed: 1.5 grams, 40 calories

1/2 cup fresh blueberries: 0.5 grams, 42 calories

1 ounce cashews (18 kernels): 4.3 grams, 162 calories

Total protein: 23.3 grams

Total calories: 344

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Tofu Scramble With Kale and Sweet Potatoes

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1/2 small sweet potato: .7 grams, 30 calories

1/2 tablespoon canola oil: 0 grams, 62 calories

1/4 small yellow onion: .3 grams, 12 calories

1/2 container extra firm tofu (7 ounces): 20 grams: 200 calories

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin: 0 grams, 0 calories

1/4 teaspoon sea salt: 0 grams, 0 calories

1/8 teaspoon turmeric: 0 grams, 1 calorie

1 cup baby kale: 2.2 grams, 34 calories

Total protein: 23.2 grams

Total calories: 339

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Cottage Cheese With Fruit and Toast

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6 ounces lowfat cottage cheese: 16.5 grams, 123 calories

10 fresh cherries: 0.9 grams, 52 calories

1 slice whole-wheat bread: 3 grams, 100 calories

1/2 tablespoon cashew butter: 1.3 grams, 48 calories

Total protein: 21.7 grams

Total calories: 323

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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Breakfast Ideas

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