Spicy Scrambled Eggs: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to scrambled eggs. Capsaicin, found in spicy peppers, can increase your metabolic rate.
Oatmeal with Protein Powder: Cook steel-cut oats and stir in a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Add some cinnamon for flavor. The high fiber content of the oats and protein both help to boost metabolism.
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Nuts: Combine high-protein Greek yogurt with a handful of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans). The protein and healthy fats help increase your metabolism.
Green Tea Smoothie: Blend brewed green tea (cooled), spinach, a small apple, and a banana. Green tea contains catechins, which can help enhance metabolic rate.
Whole Grain Toast with Avocado and Egg: Top whole grain toast with mashed avocado and a poached egg. The combination of fiber and protein can significantly boost your metabolism.
Cottage Cheese with Pineapple: Eat a bowl of cottage cheese with chopped pineapple. The protein in the cottage cheese and the bromelain enzyme in pineapple can help increase metabolic rate.
Almond Butter and Banana on Whole Grain Bread: Spread almond butter on whole grain bread and top with slices of banana. This meal is rich in healthy fats and fiber, which are good for revving up your metabolism.
Quinoa Porridge with Berries: Prepare quinoa with almond milk and top with fresh berries. Quinoa is a complete protein, and its high fiber and protein content can aid in boosting metabolism.
Vegetable Omelette with Spinach and Mushrooms: Make an omelette using egg whites and fill it with spinach and mushrooms. Adding vegetables can increase the volume of your meal without significant calories, which helps raise your metabolism due to the increased effort in digestion.