Looking for a delicious low carb breakfast? Look no further than these two nutrient packed recipes that will kick-start your day.
A high protein breakfast is becoming a more and more common thing these days.
The high sugar, nutrient-poor breakfast cereal are being pushed to one side in favour of protein packed meals. This can range from oatmeal dishes with added protein, to the classic egg white omelette.
But as with lots of trends in the fitness industry, a good idea gets morphed into something bland, boring, and dull.
Now’s the time to buck that trend and keep those protein packed, low carb breakfasts the taste sensations they should be!
Read on and get ready to plan these awesome dishes into your nutrition plan next week. You won’t regret it. And your tastebuds will love you for it.
Starting the day off with a high protein, low carb meal is a great strategy, particularly if you’re looking to lose weight for a couple of reasons.
- The high protein content will give you a fuller feeling for longer, meaning that you’re less likely to succumb to temptation a drift off plan.
- Carbs are a precious commodity when you’re losing weight, as often these are reduced (although they are not the enemy of fat loss). Saving your carbs to your later meals, means you can fit in those ingredients you love, like bread, pasta, and potatoes.
As within anything meal plan related, you need to keep things interesting in order for you to stick to the plan, so with this week’s Meal Prep Sunday blog, I’ve got a couple of great tasting recipes that you should have no problem weaving into your meal plans. They’ll liven up breakfast time for sure!
And what’s more, they don’t require a shed load of preparation and cooking skill. Perfect for getting a quick meal down your neck, first thing in the morning.
So without further ado, let’s dive straight into Meal Prep Sunday and…
Let’s get cooking…
Breakfast Turkey Burger
Recipe makes 3 servings
Nutritional values per serving
MACROS: Protein = 32g, Carbs = 5g, Fat = 18g
TOTAL CALORIES: 311 Kcal
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
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WHAT YOU NEED:
- 10.5 oz. lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp. mixed herbs
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 large ripe avocado
- juice of ½ lime
- 3 eggs
- salad leaves, to serve
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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Season the ground turkey with herbs and salt & pepper, then form three burgers. Heat ½ the coconut oil in a pan and cook the burgers for about 10 min turning half way, until browned and cooked throughout.
In the meantime prepare the avocado mash. Remove the stone and scoop out the avocado flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork and mix with the lime juice.
Lastly, fry up the eggs using the remaining coconut oil.
Stack it all up by adding mashed avocado on top of the burger and then the fried egg. Serve on a bed of salad leaves.
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Dill and Smoked Salmon Omelette
Recipe makes 1 serving
Nutritional values per serving
MACROS: Protein = 26g, Carbs = 13g, Fat = 22g
TOTAL CALORIES: 370 Kcal
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
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WHAT YOU NEED:
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- ¼ cup (40g) frozen peas
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp. dill, chopped
- 2 oz. (55g) smoked salmon
- lemon wedges, to serve
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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Heat the oil in a small pan and sauté the onion for 5 min. Next add in the frozen peas and cook for another 1-2 min. Take the vegetables off the pan and set aside for later.
Whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining oil in the same pan and pour in the egg mixture. Cook the eggs for 5-7 min. until nearly set.
Add in the earlier prepared vegetables and throw in the dill. Fold the omelette in half and cook for another minute.
Serve with smoked salmon and lemon wedges. Season with pepper.
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There you have it. 2 protein packed, low carb ways to start your day. And as they won’t bust your macros either, it’s a win win situation all ’round.
Make the effort to get in the kitchen and try these new dishes. It’s worth that little bit of planning to help the long term adherence to your programme. No-one wants to dread every meal, so make sure you eat foods you love!
I’d also love to see your own creations after you’ve given the recipes a try. Tag me in your photos on Facebook and Instagram. The best photo will get a 10% discount of a personalised training programme and one day meal plan.
Get cooking and GET CREATIVE with those pics!
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Enjoy your meal prep and enjoy the recipes.
Simon – Iron Paradise Fitness