5 Asian Inspired Breakfast Recipes with Over 30g of Protein

I’ll be the first to admit that I used to be the girl that chugged an iced coffee with extra sweetener for breakfast — until my gut health and hormone health came crashing down in my mid to late 20s. It used to be fast, convenient, and gave me the “energy” spike I needed to get through the morning. Now, I understand the importance of a gut-friendly, protein-packed breakfast and prioritize breakfast over all meals. Here are my five favorite recipes for quick, easy, and protein-packed meals that taste SO good. I go to sleep dreaming about these meals every night.

Black Sesame Greek Yogurt Bowl

What I like about it: This is my favorite way to enjoy black sesame. Its so easy to just dump in a bowl and is so so satisfying!

~34g protein

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt (15g)

• 1 scoop protein powder (20g)

• 1 tsp black sesame powder

• 1 packet byAVA Jelloskin Booster

• Optional: sliced pear, goji berries, mixed nuts

Directions:

Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.

Bone Broth with Jammy Eggs and Toast

What I like about it: It's my go-to breakfast when I'm busy because it's quick, easy, and packed with protein. Nourishing start to the day.

• 1 cup Asian bone broth (recipe here: https://www.byava.co/products/eat-your-skincare-byava-recipes)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 slice whole-grain or sourdough bread

• Butter or olive oil for toasting

Instructions:

1. Cook the Jammy Eggs: Boil eggs for 6-7 minutes, then cool in ice water and peel. Or use egg cooker.

2. Heat Bone Broth: Warm the bone broth in a pot.

3. Toast the Bread: Toast the bread in a skillet with butter or olive oil; serve.

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Quick Miso Tofu Scramble

What I like about it: It’s a quick, flavorful breakfast, and I love the umami kick from the miso.

~32g protein

Ingredients:

• 200g firm tofu (crumbled)

• 1 tsp miso paste

• Soy sauce + sesame oil

• Optional: spinach or green onions

Instructions:

Pan-fry tofu with miso, soy, and sesame oil until hot. Add greens if desired.

Tofu & Egg Rice Bowl

What I like about it: the balance of flavors and textures—the crispy tofu, the creamy egg, and the comforting rice come together perfectly.

~30g protein

Ingredients:

• ½ block firm tofu (cubed)

• 1 egg

• ¾ cup cooked rice

• Handful of greens

• Soy sauce + sesame oil

• Green onion (optional)

Directions:

1. Pan-fry tofu until golden.

2. Fry egg.

3. Wilt greens in the same pan.

4. Add everything to a bowl with rice.

5. Drizzle soy sauce + sesame or perilla oil

   

Chinese Steamed Egg Custard with Shrimp & Silken Tofu

What I like about it: The smooth, velvety custard is a smooth start to the day and reminds me of the egg custards my mom used to make me.

Protein: ~32g

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs (12g)

• 100g silken tofu (5g)

• 4 oz chopped shrimp (15g)

• Dash of soy sauce + sesame oil

• Optional: sliced shiitake mushrooms or scallions

Instructions:

1. Blend eggs with water or broth, pour over tofu and shrimp.

2. Steam gently for ~10 minutes until just set.

3. Drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce