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Ozempic Expert Reveals 6 Egg-Free, High Protein Breakfasts for Fat Loss

No eggs, no problem! These high protein breakfasts will fuel your body for fat loss.

Are you on Ozempic or another weight loss drug and aren't sure what to eat for breakfast – especially now that the price of eggs is at an all-time high? Kellie Bader, PharmD, is one-half of Med Free Maintenance, GLP-1 nutrition experts. "Not to be dramatic, but since eggs are $20 a dozen, here are 6 egg-free high protein breakfast options," she writes in the post.

​There Are Lots of Delicious and Nutritious Non-Egg Options for Breakfast

"Ever feel like you need a second job just to afford eggs these days?! But don't stress—your protein goals don't have to suffer just because eggs are expensive right now! While on a GLP-1, you need enough protein in the morning to stay full, energized, burn more calories all day, and prevent muscle loss," she says.

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​Overnight Oats

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  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 serving protein powder
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Mix and refrigerate overnight.
  • Add additional milk for desired thickness in AM
  • Top with PB2, fruit, nuts, etc.

​Yogurt & Berry Bowl with Granola

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  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup granola
  • 1 tbsp chia seed
  • berries.

​Turkey & Avocado Toast

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  • 1 slice high-protein bread
  • 4 oz turkey slices
  • ¼ avocado
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tsp Everything Bagel seasoning.

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​Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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  • 1 cup Fairlife milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • ½ banana
  • ½ cup strawberries
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter or PB2.

​Smoked Salmon Bagel

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  • 3 oz. smoked salmon
  • 2 oz. light cream cheese
  • 1 whole wheat bagel thin
  • Season as desired.

​Cereal

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  • 1 cup high-protein cereal ((like Magic Spoon or Premier Protein Cereal)
  • ¾ cup Fairlife milk or 1 cup unsweetened almond milk.

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​Bottom Line: Don't Skip Breakfast

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Her final note? Eat something in the morning if you are on a GLIP-1. "DON'T rely on just coffee and vibes in the morning! Your body needs protein to keep muscle, stay full, and support your metabolism," she says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 20 Incredible Ozempic Success Stories of All Time.

Leah Groth
Leah Groth is a writer for Eat This, Not That! and Best Life. Read more