A slow morning breakfast plate with homemade beet hummus, eggs, and fresh vegetables.
Why I’ve been prioritizing protein and healthy fats
Lately I’ve been more intentional about including protein and healthy fats in my mooring meals, not as a trend but because they genuinely help me feel more steady throughout day.
Protein plays an important role in supporting muscle maintenance and repair, and it also contributes to the structure of things like hair, skin, and nails. Healthy fats are equally important for satiety and help the body absorb certain vitamins that support overall wellness.
For me, this isn’t about restriction or eating perfectly. It’s about giving my body what it needs to feel balanced, especially in the mornings when I want steady energy instead of quick highs and crashes.
When I build a breakfast plate like this one – smoked salmon, cottage cheese, beet root hummus, eggs, and avocado, I notice I stay full longer and feel more grounded heading into the day.
It’s a simple shift but made a noticeable difference in how I feel and function throughout the day.
What’s on my high-protein breakfast plate
- 1/4 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1 or 2 ounces smoked wild salmon
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/4 cup beet hummus
- optional: cucumber, sprouts, olive oil, flaky salt
It’s generally recommended to have protein with each meal. I try to get 25 -30 grams in right away and target 100 grams each day. My high protein breakfast plate contains 27-32 grams of protein, 8-10 grams of fiber and healthy fats from egg yolks, avocado, olive oil, and salmon.
Homemade hummus
I’ve stared making my own hummus. A simple, easy change. Store-bought is fine but when I make it myself I add in my preferred amount of beet root powder and it’s so delicious. The added beet adds a subtle earthiness, and slightly sweet balance that works beautifully with savory ingredients like eggs and smoked salmon.
Beets are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and helps keep this kind of meal more satisfying. Beets also contain naturally occurring nitrates, which are often discussed in relation to circulation and overall cardiovascular support.
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Homemade Beet Hummus (high protein breakfast plate)
Slightly early, creamy, and slightly sweet. This beet hummus works well as a dip, spread, or part of a breakfast plate like this one.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small roasted beet, peeled and chopped
- 2-3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2-4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Roast beet at 400 degrees F. for 40-50 minutes until fork tender. Let cool and peel.
- Add chickpeas, beet, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cumin to a food processor.
- Bend until smooth.
- Add cold water slowly until creamy and spreadable.
- Taste ad adjust lemon or salt s needed.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
If you'd prefer to skip cooking the beets - use 1 tablespoon (or less) of beet powder instead.
