Description
5 ingredient high protein breakfast sandwich – a quick, easy, and satisfying meal packed with protein to keep you full and energized all morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole grain bread or English muffin
- 2 large eggs
- 2–3 slices lean turkey or chicken
- 1 slice cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced or mashed
Instructions
1. Toast the bread or English muffin until golden and slightly crispy.
2. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat until set (scrambled or fried).
3. Warm turkey or chicken slices in the same pan for 1–2 minutes.
4. Place cooked eggs on one half of the toasted bread and add cheese on top to melt.
5. Layer warm turkey slices over the cheese.
6. Add sliced or mashed avocado on top.
7. Close the sandwich with the other half of the bread.
8. Optional: press the sandwich in a pan for 1–2 minutes on each side for extra crispiness.
9. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use low-fat cheese for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or tomato for extra nutrients.
- Store in fridge up to 3 days for meal prep.
- Avoid microwaving to keep bread crispy.
- Add avocado fresh before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg