High Protein Breakfast Bowl Recipe
High Protein Breakfast Bowl made with seasoned turkey, fluffy cottage cheese eggs, and crispy potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ pound ground turkey
- 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 –4 large eggs
- ¼ cup cottage cheese 2%–4%
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup shredded potatoes
- Fresh chives or parsley optional
- Sliced avocado optional
- Mexican shredded cheese optional
- Chopped tomatoes optional
- Salsa optional
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey and cook while breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook until the turkey is fully browned. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and gently fold until soft, fluffy, and fully cooked.
- Remove the eggs and keep warm.
- Wipe out the turkey skillet.
- Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the shredded potatoes using a clean towel.
- Spread the potatoes into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and press into an even layer.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes before flipping and continue cooking until crispy and golden.
- Divide the potatoes, eggs, and turkey between two bowls.
- Finish your High Protein Breakfast Bowl with avocado, cheese, tomatoes, herbs, or salsa before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground chicken instead of turkey if preferred.
- Top with hot sauce for extra heat.
- Greek yogurt can replace cottage cheese if desired.
- Add black beans for additional fiber and protein.
- Fresh herbs brighten the finished bowl beautifully.