10 High Protein Breakfast Recipes – what to make for breakfast is always a struggle especially for kids. As we want their breakfast to be Nutritious as well as delicious.
kids require a high protein diet as it helps in growth. Also if we are trying to lose weight high protein diet is beneficial for us. It keeps us full for a long time and helps in burning fat.
These recipes have used Dal, paneer, quinoa, chickpea, rajma which have a high protein content. Not only breakfast you can have these recipes as a light lunch also. some of these like Cheelas/ crepes can be packed for kids school tiffin also.
Here are the 10 High Protein Breakfast Recipes
Moong Dal Dhokla
Very yummy and Nutritious, This Dhokla makes a perfect breakfast. This dhokla is soft, spongy and aromatic. if you have not tried it yet then you are missing something.
![Moong dal dhokla - vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box, healthy, Indian, tiffin box ideas | whatscookingmom.in](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/moong-dal-dhokla-4.jpg)
Besan cheela with cheese and vegetable stuffing
This is the quickest recipe I know. you can whip up these cheelas in 5 minutes. They are great at breakfast, lunch, dinner or when you are in the mood of a light snack in place of dinner or even in school tiffin. Then cheese add the extra deliciousness factor 😉 😉
![Besan cheela stuffed with cheese and vegetables](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cheesy-besan-cheela.jpg)
Easy quinoa salad
pronounced ‘keen-wah’ this superfood is becoming very popular. It is gluten-free, high in protein and packed with nutrition.
![quinoa salad #healthy #salad #quinoa #superfood](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/quinoa-salad-2.jpg)
Kale Chane kebab
This is a must try recipe. Kale chane is a powerhouse of nutrition. I have baked kebabs to keep them low fat you can fry these also. I serve these with green chutney, yogurt dip, lots of salad. You can make their wraps also.
![kale Chane Kebab recipe - high protein snack, appetizer, healthy snack for kids, vegetarian party snacks](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/kale-chane-kebab-5.jpg)
Moong Dal cheela
This is one cheela we have all grown up eating. sometimes we make a peas cottage cheese filling with this cheela and sometimes this paneer bhurji filling. You can add any grated or pureed vegetable to the batter also.
Chickpea Salad
Another Protein-rich recipe.
Boiled Chickpeas tossed with chopped veggies and lemon juice and some spices. And Voilà. a healthy light breakfast, snack option is ready.
![Chickpea salad - full of protein, healthy, flavorful, easy to make | whatscookingmom.in](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/chickpea-salad-4.jpg)
Split Green Moong Dal Cheela/ Lentil Crepes
I make Cheela from all the dals as they all are packed with nutrients. plus you don’t get bored having the same cheela. All dals have a unique taste which makes every cheela Unique in taste. Right ???
![15 vegetarian Indian lunch ideas part 2 - #indian #lunchideas #vegetarian #thali](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/green-moong-dal-cheela.jpg)
Red kidney Bean Burrito
This is my kids favorite. I use regular roti/ phulka in place of tortilla which makes it even more healthy.
![Healthy red kidney bean burrito | 5 fast foods made healthy](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Healthy-red-kidney-bean-Burrito.jpg)
Yellow Moong Dal Salad
This one is super healthy and a great choice for weight watchers. Soaked and Sauteed dhuli moong dal or yellow moong dal served with cucumber, bell peppers, and carrot.
Acaraje
Acaraje is a popular Brazilian street food made from Lobia/black eyed peas. It is very yummy, nutritious and full of fiber. Although it is deep fried it is very light in texture. A good way to eat Lobia/ black eyed peas.
![Acaraje- Brazilian street food made with black eyed peas. Step by step photos | whatscookingmom.in](https://whatscookingmom.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/acaraje-6.jpg)
I hope you like this list of 10 High Protein Breakfast Recipes. which one of these is your favorite. Do share in comments 🙂
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Its looking yummy n awsome.. going to trying for my little one in this holiday’s
Thanks Ramya. Glad you liked it
Very interesting and tempting.
Thank you. Glad you liked it 🙂