Need an easy way to add more protein to your day? These convenient, ready-to-eat options make it simple to build a balanced breakfast or snack without spending time in the kitchen.

Turkey Sausage Breakfast Links

Serving: 2 small links (~56g)

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~160
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g

Want more protein?

  • 3 links provide approximately:
    • Protein: ~18g
    • Calories: ~240

Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Stick

Serving: 1 stick

Nutrition

  • Calories: 80
  • Protein: 7g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g

Double it for a more filling snack:

  • 2 sticks provide:
    • Protein: 14g
    • Calories: 160

Mighty Chicken Meat Stick

Serving: 1 stick

Nutrition

  • Calories: 50
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g

A convenient, portable protein option for busy days.

Pure Genius Protein Shot

Serving: 100 mL

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~100
  • Protein: 23g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: ~2g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g

A quick, concentrated source of protein when you're short on time.

Hard-Boiled Egg

Serving: 1 large egg

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~78
  • Protein: ~6.5g
  • Fat: ~5.3g
  • Carbohydrates: ~0.6g
  • Fiber: 0g

Simple, affordable, and packed with high-quality protein.

Kirkland Roasted Red Pepper Egg White Bites

Serving: 2 bites

Nutrition

  • Calories: 160
  • Protein: 11g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g

A Costco favorite that's easy to heat and enjoy for breakfast or a snack.

Applegate Farms Frittata Bites

Serving: 2 bites

Made with egg, chicken sausage, red pepper, spinach, and onion.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 170
  • Protein: 13g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Sugar: <1g
  • Fiber: <1g

These make a great alternative to Starbucks-style egg bites with plenty of protein.

Lizzie Brennan

Author

Lizzie Brennan, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant with more than 20 years of medical experience and over a decade specializing in dermatology. As the founder of WellWell, she combines expert skin care with evidence-based metabolic medicine to help patients feel confident inside and out. Lizzie is passionate about making high-quality dermatologic care and medical weight loss accessible through convenient telehealth and personalized, patient-centered treatment.