High Protein Bodybuilding Omelette for Bulking
This high protein bulking breakfast omelette recipe is great for packing on lean muscle mass and makes for a great bodybuilding meal any time of day. This bodybuilding breakfast omelette is quick to make, and it features protein rich eggs, egg whites (to get the benefits of protein without the downside of cholesterol), along with vitamin rich vegetables and ham for even more protein allowing your body to build muscle while you rest. Below is a classic bodybuilding omelette recipe that you can use not only for breakfast, but for any time of day.
Add in some whey protein powder or casein protein powder when you whisk the egg. This helps you hit your protein content (which as Arnold once said, should be 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight to hit your desired macros).
Kitchen tools needed for this high protein bodybuilding omelette recipe for bulking
Kitchen Tools Needed for this Bodybuilding Omelette Recipe
Mixing bowl: Use a bowl to whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
Whisk or fork: A whisk or fork can be used to beat the egg mixture until it’s well combined and slightly frothy.
Skillet: Ideally, use a non-stick skillet or use a pan spray to coat the bottom in oil and prevent the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. A medium sized 8 inch skillet will work well for making this omelette recipe.
Spatula: This is for flipping the omelette and folding it over.
Ingredients for this high protein bodybuilding omelette recipe for bulking
Bodybuilding Omelette Recipe Basic Ingredients – Add Whey Protein or Fillings of Choice
1 scoop whey protein powder or casein protein (use whey in morning and casein if preparing for an evening meal)
1 cup liquid egg whites
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon of milk
Salt and pepper – to taste
1 tablespoon of avocado oil or olive oil
6oz diced cooked ham
6oz bell pepper, minced
1oz white onion, minced
Optional 1/4 cup of grated cheese (cheddar, Swiss, provolone) … per preference (e.g. bulking vs cutting)
high protein bodybuilding omelette recipe cooking instructions
Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the milk, protein powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy. If you are preparing this bodybuilding omelette recipe in the morning opt for whey protein powder. If you are preparing this to hit your macros in the evening opt for a slow-digesting casein protein to add to your bodybuilding omelette mix.
Add whey or casein protein (or weight gainer) for a high protein mixture
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl the avocado oil around the skillet until it has melted and coated the bottom.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and use a spatula to gently spread it out and ensure it cooks evenly.
Scrambled eggs in pan
Let the eggs cook for about 30 seconds, then sprinkle the cheese and any other fillings on top of one half of the omelette recipe.
Egg with parmesan cheese
Use the spatula to carefully fold the other half of the high protein bodybuilding omelette over the fillings. Press down gently with the spatula to seal the bodybuilding omelette recipe.
Allow the high protein omelette mixture to turn firm
Let the high protein bodybuilding omelette cook for another minute or so until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked through but still moist.
Use the spatula to carefully slide the bodybuilding omelette recipe onto a plate and serve hot.
Bodybuilding omelette recipe plated
Enjoy your delicious high protein bodybuilding omelette recipe for bulking! Add a side of baked rosemary potatoes to turn this into a high calorie and high carb bodybuilding meal that can sustain your workouts!
Sample daily bodybuilding meal plan:
If you do fasted cardio in the AM with an early morning lift, then enjoy this high protein bodybuilding omelette recipe right after your workout. Pair this breakfast recipe with a bodybuilding chicken recipe for lunch, a protein shake or bar for lunch and a bodybuilding steak evening meal with a casein protein shake right before bed time.
Aim for a calorie surplus during a bulking phase and for a calorie deficit during a cutting phase. Stack these meals in with your supplements (some supplements like multivitamins, fish oil and collagen…). Always aim for 1g of protein per lb of body weight and meal prep accordingly to have the best bodybuilding meal plan to support your workout routine.
Chef Miele started in the industry as a chef's assistant back in the early 1990s at a New England style seafood shack. After several stints in the industry she earned a formal chef's degree with honors from Le Cordon Bleu. When she is not cooking for her husband and teenage son, she enjoys researching techniques and ingredients from different cultures, with a focus on enhanced flavor and nutrition.