5 protein-heavy foods you should add to your breakfast

1. Cottage Cheese

Per one, half-cup (113g) serving, cottage cheese has 13 grams of protein and just 130 calories. Not only is this food high in protein, but cottage cheese is full of calcium, vitamins, and minerals that support a healthy diet. For those of you who don't like the taste or texture of cottage cheese, I recommend masking it in different foods, sauces, and dishes. One of my favorites is to mix it with half of an avocado to spread over toast and top with eggs.

2. Egg Whites

Egg whites are one of my go-to's in the mornings. In a 3 tbsp serving (46g), egg whites have 5 grams of protein at just 25 calories. You can either remove the yolk of the egg or buy a carton of egg whites at any grocery store. I like scrambling two or three servings of egg whites with shredded cheese and topping it with hot sauce.

3. Turkey Bacon

At 30 calories and 6g of protein per slice, turkey bacon is a lower-calorie and higher-protein substitute for regular bacon. It's delicious, easy to cook, and pairs well with almost any breakfast food.

4. Bone Broth

Hear me out on this one! I've been drinking bone broth in the mornings on an empty stomach and have seen the benefits. Not only is bone broth rich in collagen which supports the joints and strengthens your bones, but it helps with bloating and gut health. Its nutritional content varies among brands and serving sizes, but on average one cup of bone broth has about 10 grams of protein at about 50 calories. I like chicken bone broth, and I top it with a hint of lemon, garlic powder, and onion powder.

5. Greek Yogurt

Packed with probiotics and protein, greek yogurt is an easy and healthy food to incorporate into your diet. I typically go for Chobani's Vanilla Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, which has 14g of protein in a 3/4 cup (170g) serving. I like to top it with granola, honey, and fruit.