High Protein Breakfast Bowls (Printable)
Protein-packed morning bowls with eggs, sausage, beans, and veggies. Make ahead and freeze for busy weekdays.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
→ Proteins
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1 cup cooked turkey sausage or lean chicken sausage, crumbled
04 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, diced
→ Cheese & Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
10 - Fresh salsa
→ Seasonings
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
02 - Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Pour the seasoned eggs into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, stirring gently until just scrambled and cooked through.
03 - Stir in the cooked sausage crumbles and drained black beans. Remove the skillet from heat.
04 - Divide the cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly among four freezer-safe containers.
05 - Top each bowl with equal portions of the egg and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if using.
06 - Allow bowls to cool completely before sealing with lids. Label each container and freeze for up to 2 months.
07 - Reheat frozen bowls in the microwave until hot, approximately 4-5 minutes from frozen or 2-3 minutes from thawed. Top with fresh sliced avocado and salsa before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You will feel incredibly prepared when breakfast is already made and waiting
- The customization options mean everyone in your family can have their favorite version
- Each bowl delivers nearly 30 grams of protein to keep you full until lunch
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- Cooling completely before freezing prevents ice crystals from forming and keeps texture perfect
- Never freeze avocado slices because they turn brown and mushy
- Leave space at the top of containers since food expands slightly when frozen
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- Add a splash of hot sauce to each bowl before freezing for extra flavor
- Double the smoked paprika if you love smoky flavors like I do