🍲Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with Protein: Perfect for muscle building, fat loss, or balanced energy.
- Fast & Easy: Ready in under 10 minutes—ideal for mornings or quick lunches.
- Endlessly Customizable: Add veggies, lean meats, or cheeses to match your goals.
- Light, Fluffy, and Satisfying: High-protein omelettes cook beautifully while staying tender.
- Healthy and Filling: Balanced with vitamins, lean protein, and healthy fats.
This High-Protein Omelette is fluffy, delicious, and loaded with lean protein from eggs, chicken, and fresh veggies. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or meal prep—it’s quick, nutritious, and totally customizable.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium Heat (stovetop)
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 large omelette
Ingredients
For the Omelette
- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp milk (optional, for fluffiness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
High-Protein Filling Options
(Use any combination)
- ½ cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- ¼ cup spinach, chopped
Directions
- Prep the eggs: In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, milk (optional), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat the pan: Add oil or butter to a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the base: Pour in the egg mixture and tilt the pan to spread evenly.
- Add the filling: When the omelette begins to set, add chicken, tomatoes, spinach, or desired fillings to one side.
- Fold and finish: Gently fold the omelette in half and cook another 1–2 minutes until set.
- Serve: Slide onto a plate and top with green onions or herbs.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Variations
- Greek Style: Add feta, tomatoes, spinach, and oregano.
- Southwestern Style: Add salsa, jalapeños, and black beans.
- Keto Version: Add more cheese and skip tomatoes.
- Veggie Boost: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or kale.
Tips
- Don’t overcook—remove while slightly glossy for the fluffiest texture.
- Pre-cooked meats work best (chicken, turkey, ham).
- Use a non-stick pan to keep the omelette intact when folding.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming this recipe makes 1 large omelette — 1 serving shown below)
- Calories: 315
- Protein: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 420mg
- Sodium: 410mg
- Sugar: 3g
- Vitamin A: 35% DV
- Vitamin C: 15% DV
- Calcium: 18% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
Tools You’ll Need
- Non-Stick Skillet – Get on Amazon
- Whisk or Fork – Get on Amazon
- Mixing Bowl – Get on Amazon
- Silicone Spatula – Get on Amazon
- Chef’s Knife – Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board – Get on Amazon
