Easy Breakfast Braid
This Breakfast Braid delivers 89g protein and 1,398 calories in a single serving—one of the highest-protein breakfast options available. Prepared on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, it's designed as a complete post-training meal or pre-competition fuel. Built for lifters who meal-prep breakfast and need to hit protein targets early in the day.
Ingredients
- •Pizza dough
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Chicken Sausage Links(113g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Cheese, Monterey Jack, 2%(120g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(120g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper(120g)
- •Egg Whites
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 425°.
- 2Unroll dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat into a 15 x 10–inch rectangle.
- 3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sausage; cook 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in eggs; cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until set (while continuing to stir). Remove from heat.
- 4Sprinkle Monterey Jack lengthwise down center of dough, leaving about a 2 1/2-inch border on each side. Spoon egg mixture evenly over cheese. Sprinkle cheddar over egg mixture; top with jalapeño peppers.
- 5Make 2-inch-long diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of dough to within 1/2 inch of filling using a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Arrange strips over filling, alternating strips diagonally over filling. Press ends under to seal. Brush with egg white. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into slices.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1398
calories
89g
protein
107g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 19g
- Saturated fat
- 50.7g
- Sodium
- 2719 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.4g
1 servings per batch · ~548g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Breakfast Braid have per serving?
This single-serving recipe contains 89g of protein at 1398 calories, with 107g fat and 19g carbs. This makes it an extremely high-protein, high-calorie option best suited for high-calorie bulk phases or post-training recovery meals.
How long does Easy Breakfast Braid take to prep?
This quick prep recipe is a single serving, so timing depends on your cooking speed but remains efficient for breakfast. Ideal when you need a substantial morning meal that covers significant daily macros in one sitting.
Is Easy Breakfast Braid good for muscle gain?
At 89g protein and 1398 calories per serving, this recipe is a dedicated muscle-building tool for bulking phases where high protein and substantial caloric intake are both priorities. Use strategically around training days when caloric needs are highest.
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