If You're Hungry by 10AM, Try These Breakfasts from an RD
By Kristin Neusel, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
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Starting the day with both protein and fiber is one of the simplest ways to support steady energy and fewer 10am hunger crashes. Pairing protein with fiber is what can help actually keep blood sugar steady and hunger away until lunch.
These five combos use Hero Bread staples to get you there, no shake or fridge full of prep required.
Loaded Bagel Breakfast Pizza
- Hero Everything Bagel, cut in half: 17g protein, 20g fiber
- 2 fried eggs: 12g protein, 0g fiber
- Turkey bacon (2 slices): 10g protein, 0g fiber
- Shredded mozzarella (2 tbsp): 4g protein, 0g fiber
- Total: 43g protein, 20g fiber
- Pro tip: broil for 2 minutes so the cheese gets bubbly before you top with egg!
Breakfast Quesadilla
- Hero Flour Tortilla: 7g protein, 16g fiber
- 2 scrambled eggs: 12g protein, 0g fiber
- Black beans (¼ cup): 4g protein, 4g fiber
- Shredded cheddar (2 tbsp): 5g protein, 0g fiber
- Total: 28g protein, 20g fiber
- Pro tip: add salsa or hot sauce for flavor without too many extra calories!
Turkey & Egg Melt
- 1 slice Hero Seeded Bread, open face: 6g protein, 12g fiber
- 2 eggs: 12g protein, 0g fiber
- Sliced turkey (2 oz): 10g protein, 0g fiber
- 1 slice provolone: 7g protein, 0g fiber
- Total: 35g protein, 12g fiber
PB Banana Protein Toast
- 2 slices Hero Seeded Bread: 12g protein, 24g fiber
- Natural peanut butter (2 tbsp): 8g protein, 2g fiber
- Sliced banana (½ medium): 1g protein, 3g fiber
- Hemp seeds (1 tbsp): 3g protein, 1g fiber
- Total: 24g protein, 30g fiber
- Pro tip: this is the sweet option of the lineup, great for when you don't want savory in the morning!
Breakfast Sliders
- 2 Hero Hawaiian Rolls: 8g protein, 22g fiber
- 2 eggs: 12g protein, 0g fiber
- Breakfast turkey sausage patty (2 oz): 11g protein, 0g fiber
- 1 slice cheddar: 7g protein, 0g fiber
- Total: 38g protein, 22g fiber
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Protein and fiber together are what actually can help keep you full until lunch! These five combos use Hero Bread staples to help you land 20 plus grams of protein and 20 plus grams of fiber before 10am, sweet or savory.
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