Best Protein Rich Breakfast in India

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it’s the first meal of the day after 7-8 hours of sleep. Having protein-rich breakfast with the combination of complex carbohydrates is the ideal way to start a day. It not only will give you a combination of macros but also will keep you full for long hours.

Protein has its own benefits which can't be ignored.

Few good options for protein-rich breakfast are

Sprouts Dhokla With Tossed Sesame Seed

Good source of Vit B12, protein and fiber. Easy to make, simply grind moong sprouts. Mix with a half cup of sour curd, Add cooking soda if required and steam. Temper with sesame seeds.

Tip- Use 1 tsp of semolina to make it softer and to provide texture.

Proteins per 4 piece- 20 gm

Buckwheat Upma with peanuts

Buckwheat is a very good source of manganese and a good source of copper, magnesium, dietary fiber and phosphorus. ... The protein in buckwheat is a high-quality protein, containing all eight essential amino acids, including lysine.

Tip -Tossed flaxseeds can be added.

Calories- 170 kcal

Protein- 10 gm

Yellow moong dal thepla

It is the good source of protein and fiber. It is low in fat and rich in calcium, potassium and B complex vitamins. It is easy to digest and not like other pulses which are heavy to digest.

Tip- Use minimum oil to make it, add little curd to the batter to make it softer.

Calories-120 kcal

Protein-7gm/1thepla

Green Pea Uttapam

Try this high protein uttapam with all the goodness of pea protein.

Tip- Combine it with shredded paneer to add more protein to it.

Calories- 200/uttapam

Protein-13gm

Open sandwich with hummus

Use any sprouts on the topping, you can use broccoli sprouts, green sprouts of your choice, this will add more protein and will keep you full for long hours. This is rich in B complex too. Use hummus as a spread instead of high-calorie mayo’sor cream spread

Tip-Use multigrain or flaxseed bread.

Proteins- 8gm

Spiriluna-Kiwi Smoothie with Chia Seeds

An exceptionally good source of protein contains all essential amino acids. It’s a blue-green alga. An extraordinary post workout meal/drink for vegans as it reduces oxidative damage done to muscles after the workout and increases muscle endurance and strength.

Protein Content-

5 grams (dried spiriluna) contains about nearly 3 gm of protein.

Along with VitB1, B2, B3, it contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which are considered as an essential element for muscle building.

You can enjoy this as a post-workout smoothie

Here are some more homemade protein shake recipes.