20 Delicious Ways to Add Protein to Your Diet

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Egg and Bacon Sandwich

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Scramble egg whites in small bowl. Set a medium frying pan on low flame, spray pan with oil and add eggs, stirring frequently. As the eggs cook, heat the bacon in the microwave for two minutes. Then add crumbled turkey bacon and mix well until the eggs are cooked.Â Top the pita with cheese and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove, cut the pita in half and fill.

Vegetarian? Skip the bacon and add full serving of cheese and one egg.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 171
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 16g
Protein: 20g

Ingredients

1 100% Whole Wheat Thomas's Pita Pocket
2 slices Center-Cut Bacon (or Turkey Bacon)
1 tbsp. Kraft Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
3 Egg Whites

Directions

Scramble egg whites in small bowl. Set a medium frying pan on low flame, spray pan with oil and add eggs, stirring frequently. As the eggs cook, heat the bacon in the microwave for two minutes. Then add crumbled turkey bacon and mix well until the eggs are cooked. Top the pita with cheese and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove, cut the pita in half and fill.

Vegetarian? Skip the bacon and add full serving of cheese and one egg.

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Updated: June 03, 2013

Samantha Jones - Samantha Jones is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where she earned her bachelor's degree in communication and information sciences. Throughout her scholastic career, she played a variety of school and select team sports, and she still maintains an active lifestyle through daily exercise.
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