High-Protein Breakfast Casserole

If you’re determined to get in shape so you can start living your best life then you might be looking for a high-protein breakfast that’s low carb while being hearty enough to keep you energized throughout even the most rigorous of workouts.

Meal prep is almost as important as your exercise regimen itself which is why we’ll be helping you prepare some delicious and healthy breakfast casseroles today. First, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients.

Grab five eggs, 10 egg whites, a large chopped zucchini, two diced red bell peppers, a cup of chopped Portobello mushrooms, ⅓ cup of skim milk, a quarter cup of reduced-fat cheddars two diced sweet potatoes, and ¾ lbs 93% lean ground turkey.

To ensure the best flavor, you’ll want to add a tablespoon of garlic which you can either mince or paste depending on your preference along with a tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Also, grab some salt and pepper to taste when your casserole is done cooking.

Baking

Now that we’ve got all of our ingredients ready it’s time to set the oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread out your diced sweet potatoes evenly onto a baking sheet then leave them in the oven for roughly 15 minutes to get them thoroughly baked.

While you’re baking those sweet potatoes, use the time to prepare the eggs and ground turkey. Use a nonstick skillet set to medium-high heat then toss in your turkey first. Add in your Italian seasoning and garlic to the skillet then chop and stir.

Within six to eight minutes, the meat should be no longer pink. That’s your signal that it’s been completely cooked and you can remove it from the heat. Beat your eggs together in a bowl together with the skim milk and a few pinches of salt and pepper as well.

Add the cooked ground turkey, baked sweet potatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and egg mix along with the reduced-fat cheddar into an 8×8 casserole dish (or one of similar size), bake in the oven for 25 minutes at the same temperature, and voila!

How you start your day largely influences how the rest of your day will go! So, start your day off right with a hearty breakfast! Try my simple and protein-packed breakfast casserole – and yes, it has sweet potato (but, you can substitute for red potato)!

Pair this with a glass of milk for an extra protein boost!

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