Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The prices of eggs have been soaring. Some stores even reporting a dozen of eggs as high as $10. As a result, eggs are becoming scarce and shoppers have resorted to finding alternative types of protein.
Incorporating protein into your diet doesn't have to be expensive or complicated, Morgan Chojnacki, (hoy-NAWT-ski) a nutritionist with UW Medicine says. She emphasizes that affordable options like chicken, tuna, and even plant-based sources such as beans, seeds, and grains are excellent choices.
"I am always advocating for beans. You can buy a can of beans for 89 cents. There's three servings in a can, and you're getting 8, 10, 15 grams of protein, depending on the bean," Chojnacki said.
Chojnacki also highlights nontraditional sources like teff flour, often used in dishes like injera, a pancake-like flatbread used in Ethiopian cuisine, and lentils, which are rich in both protein and fiber. These ingredients can provide variety in your meals. For breakfast, Chojnacki says to consider alternatives to sugary cereals.
"Some of my favorite breakfast items are either like cottage cheese or yogurt with maybe some granola or nuts. I also really like oatmeal," she added.
Chojnacki says to not be discouraged about high egg prices as there are so many alternatives to eggs. She advises focusing on accessible, nutrient-rich options to fuel the body’s many essential processes.
The prices of eggs have been soaring. Some stores even reporting a dozen of eggs as high as $10. As a result, eggs are becoming scarce and shoppers have resorted to finding alternative types of protein.
Incorporating protein into your diet doesn't have to be expensive or complicated, Morgan Chojnacki, (hoy-NAWT-ski) a nutritionist with UW Medicine says. She emphasizes that affordable options like chicken, tuna, and even plant-based sources such as beans, seeds, and grains are excellent choices.
"I am always advocating for beans. You can buy a can of beans for 89 cents. There's three servings in a can, and you're getting 8, 10, 15 grams of protein, depending on the bean," Chojnacki said.
Chojnacki also highlights nontraditional sources like teff flour, often used in dishes like injera, a pancake-like flatbread used in Ethiopian cuisine, and lentils, which are rich in both protein and fiber. These ingredients can provide variety in your meals. For breakfast, Chojnacki says to consider alternatives to sugary cereals.
"Some of my favorite breakfast items are either like cottage cheese or yogurt with maybe some granola or nuts. I also really like oatmeal," she added.
Chojnacki says to not be discouraged about high egg prices as there are so many alternatives to eggs. She advises focusing on accessible, nutrient-rich options to fuel the body’s many essential processes.
