Easy to make, packed with flavor, and high in protein, this high protein breakfast bowl is perfect for a busy morning. This breakfast bowl is loaded with creamy, scrambled eggs, crispy air fried potatoes and crunchy proscuitto. This high protein breakfast bowl is a great gluten free breakfast with a dairy free option.
This High Protein Breakfast Bowl will keep you feeling full for the rest of the day, just like my easy gluten free egg bake with ham.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This High Protein Breakfast Bowl uses minimal ingredients. I hate a recipe with a bunch of ingredients, some I’ve never heard of!
- This breakfast is easy to portion into meal prep containers and store them in the fridge for weekday breakfasts. This really helps me when I am busy in the morning and don’t have time to make breakfast from scratch. They also freeze really well so you can use them when you’re in a pinch.
- No Fancy Equipment: All you need for this high protein breakfast bowl is an air fryer and a non-stick skillet.
- Fast Cooking: Air frying the potatoes takes 15-20 minutes, but most of that is hands-off time. Perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Prosciutto: You can use bacon, breakfast sausages or another cured meat in this High Protein Breakfast Bowl too. All of these protein options can be found at your local grocery store. I like proscuitto the best because it cooks really fast in the air fryer.
Potatoes: Any type of potato will work for this high protein breakfast bowl. I like to cube them into bite-sized pieces. You can also use sweet potatoes or hash browns!
Garlic and Herb Seasoning: Adds flavor to the potatoes. You can use Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, or any other herb mix you like. Garlic and herb is my favorite. You can also use taco seasoning or buffalo seasoning!
Eggs: I like scrambled eggs the best but any kind of egg will work here! You can use sunny side eggs, fried eggs or hard boiled eggs too! All of them will help you get your protein in! I mean thats why we’re here, right!?
Fat-Free Yogurt: Makes the scrambled eggs lighter and fluffier without using heavy cream. You can use whole milk, nonfat greek yogurt, cream, or even water instead based on your individual dietary needs.
Oat Milk (splash): Adds a little creaminess to the eggs in the High Protein Breakfast Bowl. You can use any type of milk, lactose-free options, plant based milk, almond milk or skip it altogether. You can also use cottage cheese,
Directions
- Prep the Potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic and herb seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Air-Fry the Potatoes: Spread the potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Scramble the Eggs: While the potatoes cook, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, and a splash of oat milk in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a non-stick skillet or large skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble the eggs with a spatula until they reach a soft, fluffy consistency.
- Assemble the Bowl: Once the potatoes are done, divide them between two bowls. Top each bowl with the scrambled eggs and a slice of prosciutto.
- Serve: Enjoy the high protein breakfast bowl immediately! Sprinkle with a little bit of red pepper flakes for an extra kick (optional).
Expert Tips and Tricks
- For a dairy-free high protein breakfast bowl, I like to use dairy-free yogurt and oat milk.
- To make a low-fat breakfast bowl, I will use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- For perfectly crispy potatoes, make sure they are cut into even-sized cubes and not overcrowded in the air fryer basket. The smaller the cubes the quicker they will cook.
- You can substitute full-fat Greek yogurt for the fat-free yogurt if desired.
- To create a bigger breakfast bowl by adding some of your favorite toppings such as sweet potatoes, hash browns, black beans, hard-boiled eggs or fresh fruit
serving, storing and meal prepping
To serve this High Protein Breakfast Bowl, I assemble the bowl with potatoes, scrambled eggs, and prosciutto. I use sweet potatoes, black beans, veggies or fresh fruit on top to switch it up!
For meal prep, I store the cooked and cooled potatoes and scrambled eggs in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. This way, when I am busy I can just pull one of the containers out and heat it up when I am on the go.
Freeze the High Protein Breakfast Bowls in single-serving containers for longer storage.
To Reheat the High Protein Breakfast Bowl, add scrambled eggs and potatoes in a pan and cook on low heat until warmed through. You can also microwave them on low power, but they might not be as crispy.
To meal prep this High Protein Breakfast Bowl, I assemble the bowls with cooked potatoes, scrambled eggs, and a slice of prosciutto. I like to top with ketcup or chipotle aioli.
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20-Minute High Protein Breakfast Bowl (Gluten free)
Ingredients
- 2 slices prosciutto
- 2 cups cubed potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup fat-free yogurt
- Splash of oat milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic and herb seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Air-Fry the Potatoes: Spread the potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Scramble the Eggs: While the potatoes cook, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, and a splash of oat milk in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper (to taste).
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble the eggs with a spatula until they reach a soft, fluffy consistency.
- Assemble the Bowl: Once the potatoes are done, divide them between two bowls. Top each bowl with the scrambled eggs and a slice of prosciutto.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately! Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick (optional).
Notes
- For a dairy-free high protein breakfast bowl, use dairy-free yogurt and oat milk.
- For a low-fat breakfast bowl, use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- For perfectly crispy potatoes, make sure they are cut into even-sized cubes and not overcrowded in the air fryer basket.
- You can substitute full-fat Greek yogurt for the fat-free yogurt if desired.
- To create a bigger breakfast bowl by adding some of your favorite toppings such as sweet potatoes, hash browns, black beans, hard-boiled eggs or fresh fruit
- You can serve alongside small yogurt bowls or overnight oats topped with fresh blueberries, peanut butter, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, almond butter and/or maple syrup. Mix in some whey protein to the yogurt or oats for extra protein.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the bowl as well such as chopped bell peppers, green onions, fresh tomatoes or spinach.
- Top the high protein breakfast bowl with any fresh herbs.
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