This high-protein breakfast bowl is going to become your new breakfast obsession. It’s made with fluffy cottage cheese eggs, perfectly seasoned ground turkey and hash brown potatoes. It comes together quickly, is a great way to use leftovers and will keep you fueled for hours.
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day and this NEW high protein breakfast bowl has been on repeat for weeks! It is so versatile and everyone in my family loves it (which is such a win!).
This breakfast bowl recipe combines my very popular cottage cheese eggs with taco seasoned cooked ground turkey and my new fave, crispy shredded hash brown potatoes. Everything is seasoned well and layered in a shallow bowl for presentation.
It is so beautiful that even my kids tried it! They actually said, “wow that looks delicious!” A similar reaction I get when I make their other favorite this breakfast pizza!
What’s even better is this breakfast recipe has almost 40 grams of protein per serving, which is a huge win to start your day! Plus, it is a wonderful way to use up leftover cooke meat or potatoes.
Why you’ll love this breakfast bowl recipe
- You can add all the toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, diced tomatoes or even chopped cooked bacon. Yum!
- Easy to whip up in a few simple steps
- Perfect for meal prepping
- High protein with almost 40 grams of protein per serving!
- Wonderful family-friendly recipe that everyone can make their own
Breakfast bowls are so popular right now and of course you can buy the store-bought frozen Jimmy Dean breakfast bowls or head to your favorite take out place. But how about making your own at home, which is much better for you and it’s fun!
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Ingredients and Substitutions
I love this breakfast bowl recipe because you only need a few simple ingredients that you likely already have. Here is what you’ll need:
- Eggs – just a few large eggs are used in this recipe. Of course you can use any number of eggs you want or use egg whites.
- Cottage cheese – I love the addition of the cottage cheese for extra protein and creaminess in the eggs. I used Good Culture 4% fat cottage cheese but any cottage cheese will work.
- Ground turkey – I used 93/7 ground turkey but you could use any ground meat or ground sausage you have. To keep this breakfast bowl recipe even simpler, you could use precooked breakfast sausage or leftover cooked ground meat (which I always have).
- Taco seasoning – as a shortcut I used Siete taco seasoning but you could also use homemade taco seasoning or any brand you like.
- Extra virgin olive oil – is used to cook the meat and potatoes. You can also use avocado oil.
- Shredded potatoes – I used the “Simply Potatoes” brand but any brand will work. I have also used shredded sweet potato or hash brown potatoes.
- Salt and pepper – are used to season the eggs, meat and potatoes.
- Butter – just a little bit of butter is used to cook the eggs. You could also use olive oil cooking spray but I think it works better with the butter.
Get the complete list of recipe ingredients, instructions and nutrition in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups + measuring spoons
- Saute pan(s) or skillets
- Rubber spatula
- Wooden spoon
How To Make A Breakfast Bowl
This high protein breakfast bowl recipe could not be easier to make! Here is a summary of the recipe steps with step-by step photos for how to make it.
- Cook the ground turkey.
- Whisk the eggs with the cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
- Cook the eggs in a skillet on the stovetop until light and fluffy.
- Cook the shredded potatoes in the same skillet you cooked the meat in until crispy and golden.
Finally, build your breakfast bowl and top it with your favorite topping like chopped fresh herbs, shredded cheese, avocado, or salsa.
Recipe Notes
- Potatoes – I have made this breakfast bowl recipe with shredded sweet potatoes, hash browns, sweet potato cubes and leftover potatoes from dinner the night before. Another reason why this recipe is so easy, you can use all the leftovers.
- Ground turkey – I used ground turkey but you could use ground sausage, ground beef, ground chicken or any breakfast sausage you like.
- Eggs – you can use whole eggs or egg whites if you need to keep this recipe lower in calories.
Storage and meal prep tips
Honestly, this protein breakfast bowl is best if eaten right away but here are some tips for storing it and making it ahead for meal prepping.
- Refrigerator: Let the breakfast bowl cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Meal-Prep Tip: For best texture, you can store the eggs, turkey, and potatoes together, or keep them in separate containers if you prefer to reheat each component differently.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in 30–60 second intervals, stirring halfway through, until warmed. Add a splash of water or cover loosely to prevent the meat from drying out. I like to add some shredded cheese too for added fat and flavor.
- Freezing (Optional): While possible, freezing isn’t ideal for scrambled eggs as the texture can change. If freezing, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Protein Breakfast Bowl FAQ’s
This breakfast bowl recipe has almost 40 grams of protein and about 450 calories per serving. Of course the calories and protein vary based on how you make your bowl and the type of eggs and meat you are using.
Yes, to make a dairy free breakfast bowl then simply leave out the cottage cheese and use vegan butter.
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Did you try this breakfast bowl recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!
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High Protein Breakfast Bowl
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This high-protein breakfast bowl is going to become your new breakfast obsession. It’s made with fluffy cottage cheese eggs, perfectly seasoned ground turkey and hash brown potatoes. It comes together quickly, is a great way to use leftovers and will keep you fueled for hours.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil – divided
- ½lb ground turkey
- 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 3–4 large eggs
- ¼ cup cottage cheese – 2%-4%
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup shredded potatoes – like Simply Potatoes
- Optional toppings – chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley, avocado, Mexican shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes or salsa.
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey – heat a skillet to medium heat on the stovetop with ½ tablespoon olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add the ground turkey and break it up in the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula. Season the meat with the taco seasoning and toss and cook until it is no longer pink. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Cook the eggs – crack the eggs into a medium size bowl, add the cottage cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs until fully combined. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat on the stovetop with 1 pat of butter to coat the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking. Add the eggs to the pan and fold and cook them in the pan until firm and fluffy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the potatoes – Wipe out the pan you used to cook the meat in and heat it to medium heat on the stovetop with the remaining olive oil. Add the potatoes to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze any excess moisture out of them. Then add the potatoes to the hot pan, sprinkle them with salt and pepper and press them down in the pan. Let the potatoes cook for 4-5 minutes, then break them up and flip and cook them until they are nice and golden.
- Build your bowl – divide the eggs, meat and potatoes between 2 bowls, top with desired topping and enjoy!
Notes
- Ground turkey – you can use any ground meat you like or use leftover cooked meat from dinner the night before. You could also use precooked sausage links as a shortcut.
- Eggs – use whole eggs or eggs whites.
- Potatoes – I used Simply Potatoes brand shredded potatoes but you can use shredded sweet potato, breakfast potatoes, or hash browns.
- Storage – this breakfast bowl is best if eaten right away but you can pre make all the ingredients and store them separately in the refrigerator in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Warm them up when you are ready to build your bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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