We’ve all heard that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day.” And I have to agree! Typically, our bodies have fasted overnight for an average of 10 hours, so by the time we wake up, we’re in need of nutrients for replenishment. Making sure your morning meal contains a healthy amount of protein will help jump start your energy and metabolism, improve your focus and keep you feeling full until lunchtime.
The importance protein for breakfast
Eating protein in the morning is especially important for a few reasons. For starters, you’re giving your body the nourishment and fuel it needs to kick start the day. Secondly, eating a high-protein breakfast helps slow down digestion, especially when fiber is included. This keeps you satisfied longer so you’re not reaching for a snack an hour later. Finally, for active people, a high-protein breakfast can benefit muscle health by increasing muscle mass, which also leads to burning more calories.
While eggs and sausage or bacon are popular protein breakfast options, there’s no need to get out a frying pan or waste precious time cooking and cleaning. These high protein cereal pack a super nutrition punch! And, they’re better for you, too. Just add almond milk, oat milk or dairy milk and spoon your way to a morning meal with big benefits.
High Protein Cereal Picks
Seitenbacher All Natural Cereal #3 Musli For Active People
- All-natural cereal full of whole grains
- 6 grams of protein per serving
- Good source of fiber (4 grams per serving)
- Enjoy cold or hot
- No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
- Very low in sodium for those watching salt intake
Kay’s Naturals Apple Cinnamon Protein Cereal
- Protein packed and great tasting
- 12 grams of protein per serving
- Rich source of vegetarian protein
- As much protein as 3 small eggs
- As much fiber as an apple (4 grams)
- Low in sugar (3 grams), calories (120) and fat (1.5 grams)
- Gluten-free
Kashi GOLEAN® Original Cereal
- Loaded with protein, multiple grains and fiber
- 12 grams of protein per serving
- Made with plant protein
- 8 grams of whole grains
- 13 grams of fiber to keep you fuller longer
Catalina Snacks Catalina Crunch Cereal (Maple Waffle)
- Made with seven plant proteins
- 11 grams of protein per serving
- Sugar, gluten- and grain free
- 9 grams filling fiber
- Keto friendly
- Premium all natural ingredients, nothing artificial
- Non-gmo and 100% vegan
Nature’s Path Organic Optimum Power® Cereal (Blueberry Cinnamon Flax)
- Plant powered protein
- 9 grams of protein per serving
- USDA certified organic and non-GMO
- Free of chemical pesticides or herbicides, synthetic preservative or additives
- Excellent source of omega-3 ALA
- 9 grams of fiber + 15 grams of whole grains
- Made with real wild blueberries
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Manitoba Harvest Hemp Yeah! Granola (Blueberry)
- Made with hemp and pumpkin seeds, delivering protein + 2,000 mg omegas 3 & 6
- 10 grams of protein per serving
- 3 grams of fiber per serving
- Full of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc and magnesium
- Non-GMO
thinkThin Protein & Fiber Hot Oatmeal Farmer’s Market (Berry Crumble)
- Each bowl serves up a warm hearty blend of whole grains
- 10 grams of protein per serving
- 5 grams of fiber per serving
- Includes whole rolled oats, steel cut oats, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and quinoa
- Wheat free
- 100% non-GMO ingredients
- Only 190 calories
Purely Elizabeth Collagen Protein Oat Cup (Vanilla Pecan)
- A quick and easy on-the-go protein packed breakfast option
- 11 grams of protein per serving
- Can be made as a hot cereal or overnight oats
- Made with a base of organic oats, quinoa, amaranth, flax and chia
- 5 grams of grass-fed bovine collagen per cup
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- Certified gluten-free
- Low in sugar (lightly sweetened with coconut sugar)
