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Boiled eggs with fruit

The simplest portable protein there is.

Reviewed by Claudia Muresian, health psychologist, fitness coach and healthy nutrition specialistLast updated November 11, 2026. How we research and review
12 min totalServes 1About 13 g protein per serving
Boiled eggs with fruit
Protein

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 piece of fruit, such as an apple or orange
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Lower the eggs into boiling water.
  2. Boil for seven minutes for a soft center or ten minutes for hard.
  3. Cool under cold running water, then peel.
  4. Season and eat with the fruit.
Cook's tipBoil six at once. Unpeeled, they keep for up to a week in the fridge.

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Protein is an estimate based on typical values for the ingredients listed. Brands vary, so check your labels if you are tracking closely.

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