Egg Whites Breakfast Power Bowl with Swiss Cheese

Enjoy! And let me know if you have other ideas for high-protein, low-carb breakfasts.

This recipe in particular uses Swiss cheese, simply because this reduced-fat version of Swiss cheese gives me a little more protein with fewer calories than the alternatives. I normally prefer provolone cheese with egg whites.

How to cook egg whites for your breakfast power bowl

Cooking liquid egg whites may be a little tricky at first. A little butter in the pan makes a big difference.

The trick is to be patient and keep the heat low. Pour the egg whites into the pan and wait for the center to start hardening a bit. Scrape the egg whites to the side of the pan while tilting the pan slightly to let the liquid egg whites flow freely to the center. Keep scraping the cooking egg whites until you reach the desired consistency.

Place a slice of provolone or Swiss cheese on the hardened egg whites and wait for it to soften.

Add salt and some herbs, like thyme and basil, to taste.

Fold the egg whites over the cheese and herbs if you'd like the cheese to melt further.

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What to serve with your egg whites power bowl

For me, it's hard to eat egg whites alone, even with cheese. That's why I love adding a whole egg to the mix. You can fry it to your liking and add it on top of the egg whites.

This breakfast power bowl is best enjoyed with a slice of toasted whole wheat bread. 100% whole wheat bread is packed with nutrients without any artificial preservatives, colors or flavors, and with no high-fructose corn syrup.

Tip: Watch out for other types of bread marketed as "Honey Wheat" and similar marketing terms. Although the word “wheat” is in the name, the bread isn’t 100% whole wheat. If it isn’t 100% whole wheat, the bread often contains refined (enriched) flour, and whole grains bring more fiber than refined flour.

The Kirkland egg white container holds 16 oz of pure egg whites. I typically use it over three breakfasts, which works out to 5.33 oz per meal. This may be a lot for some, so portion it as you see fit.

5.33 oz of these cage-free liquid egg whites packs 16g of protein, 0g of fat, 0g of carbs and only 82 calories.

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Growing fresh herbs for your breakfast bowl

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