Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we are sharing 60 High Protein Breakfasts to take the guesswork out of your morning meal!
Why Eat High-Protein Breakfast Foods?
There are many benefits to starting the day with a protein-packed meal. Here are just a few:
- Eating more protein reduces appetite and hunger levels.This makes it easier to stick to your weight loss goals!
- Increases Muscle Mass and Strength.Protein is the building block of your muscles so make sure to get all the grams in you can!
- Protein is good for your bones. This helps you stay healthier as you age.
- High protein foods will reduce your cravings and desire for snacking.
- Protein boosts your metabolism and your fat burning!
- Eating more lean protein is the perfect way to lower your blood pressure.
So we know a protein boost should be a part of any healthy breakfast!
But getting enough grams of protein into your diet can be tricky.
It’s hard to know the protein content in different recipes, so it’s tough to know if you’re getting as much protein as your body needs.
High-protein breakfast recipes are a great way to up your protein intake right off the bat. Eating any amount of protein is the smart way to start your day and to more easily reach your fitness goals.
A protein-rich breakfast doesn’t have to include a salmon sandwich.
We are sharing delicious breakfast recipes packed with protein-rich ingredients like:
- peanut butter
- chia seeds
- greek yogurt
- protein-packed eggs and egg whites
- pork sausage or turkey sausage
- tofu
- low-fat cottage cheese
- And yes, even protein powder!
Between all 60 of these high-protein breakfast ideas there will be plenty of options for the entire family!
Don’t love protein pancakes? Try some overnight oats! Don’t love hard-boiled eggs? Give a breakfast burrito or egg bites a try!
Let’s get to our favorite high protein breakfast ideas. Which breakfast option are you most excited to try first?
S’mores Protein Bites Recipe
Your favorite summer treat in a protein packed bite size snack! You’ll love how easy it is to grab these S’mores Protein Bites on the go!
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Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe
These Homemade Blueberry Protein Pancakes are made in a blender for a quick and healthy breakfast.
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Protein Blueberry Muffins Recipe with Kodiak Cakes Mix
These Protein Blueberry Muffins are so easy to make and full of delicious fresh fruit and flavor.
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Chocolate Protein Pancakes (without oats or bananas)
These Chocolate Protein Pancakes are my go-to breakfast. Loaded with good-for-you ingredients, they will quickly become a morning favorite! Double the batch and stick half in the freezer for another day.
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Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins Recipe
These Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins make the perfect healthy on-the-go breakfast for kids and adults. Load them up with all the veggies.
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Egg White Breakfast Sandwich
Our Egg White Breakfast Sandwich is full of protein and packed with flavor. Fresh egg whites, spinach, tomato, avocado, a little mozzarella cheese, and drizzled with tomatillo salsa – this sandwich is the perfect morning pick-me-up.
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Blueberry Almond Protein Bites
Do you have trouble getting in your protein each day? We love these Blueberry Almond Protein Bites as a quick, energy boosting source of protein.
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Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe
Being able to make homemade yogurt is the all the rage in the Instant Pot world. If you’re wondering how to put that “Yogurt button” to use, this Instant Pot Yogurt is the simple, easy-to-follow recipe you need.
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Baked Omelet Recipe
This easy and delicious Oven Baked Omelette Recipe makes the perfect breakfast. Just mix together, pour into a pan, and bake.
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High Protein Breakfast Recipes (w/ at least 15g protein) – Fit Foodie Finds
Eat your breakfast and protein too. Here are 15 high protein breakfast recipes from eggs to pancakes to smoothies with at least 15g of protein per serving!
High Protein Breakfast Power Bowl
Fresh berries take this high protein breakfast to a whole new level. You can easily make this high protein breakfast power bowl in just a few minutes to have a nutritious and delicious healthy breakfast ready this morning.
High Protein Overnight Oats – No Protein Powder Required
Start your day with High Protein Overnight Oats! This fresh breakfast recipe has nearly 30g of protein and doesn’t require protein powder!
Protein French Toast (10 minute recipe!) – The Big Man’s World ®
This protein French toast packs in over 20 grams of protein and takes less than 10 minute to make! 6 ingredients and freezer friendly!
Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Satisfy that breakfast sweet tooth with our Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl! We keep it light and full of protein to start your morning off with a burst of energy.
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No Bake Protein Breakfast Energy Bites
No bake protein-packed breakfast energy bites are chewy, easy to make, delicious, and loaded with healthy nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack. | aheadofthyme.com
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Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie
This mixed-berry smoothie is packed with protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
Three Minute Egg White Oatmeal Recipe
This three-minute egg white oatmeal recipe is quick and easy.It is also high-protein, extra fluffy and very filling. A perfect breakfast!
Strawberry Banana Granola Parfaits
This Strawberry Banana Granola Parfait is the perfect breakfast to start your day!
High protein overnight oats – Damn Tasty Vegan
These high protein overnight oats contain 40 grams of protein and are great to meal prep for the week for a quick and easy breakfast.
High Protein Healthy Egg Scramble with Quinoa
Use up the quinoa in your pantry in this High Protein Healthy Egg Scramble with Quinoa. Say goodbye to boring scrambled eggs!
McDonald’s Sausage and Egg McMuffin Recipe
The famous McDonald’s Sausage and Egg McMuffin recipe has been released! Learn how to make this classic sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich at home.
Vegan Breakfast Sandwich – High Protein Easy Vegan Breakfast Idea
Looking for high protein vegan breakfast ideas? Try this easy vegan breakfast sandwich with vegan breakfast sausage, avocado, & “egg”
Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast
Good morning, egg lovers! Guess what though. I’m not actually an egg lover! HA-HA. Joke’s on me. And that’s why I love this creamy anytime egg and avocado
High Protein Breakfast Burrito | FoodByMaria Recipes
A high-protein breakfast burrito recipe that is completely customizable and delicious. It’ll fill you up and fuel your day.
36 grams of Protein
This 12 minute, dairy free, gluten free high protein spinach frittata is a great way to start the day. Customizable, healthy, and tasty!
Egg White Wraps with Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Feta
Egg white wraps with smoked salmon, spinach and feta make the perfect quick, easy and healthy breakfast. Can be made in less than 10 minutes!
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Pancakes. High-protein gluten-free cottage cheese pancakes made a healthy, filling, delicious breakfast!
Copycat Starbucks Egg White Wrap with Spinach and Feta – with Video!
Make a copycat Starbucks Egg White Wrap with Spinach and Feta. So easy and you can’t beat the flavor! Filling and satisfying, it is the perfect breakfast.
Instant Pot Breakfast Congee
A super simple Instant Pot breakfast congee made with chicken broth and seasoned with ginger and green onion.
Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie – Healthy Smoothie Recipe!
This Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie tastes like a creamy milkshake. An easy high-protein smoothie recipe that’s also dairy free!
Protein Anabolic French Toast
The best high-protein anabolic french toast with over 30 grams of protein per serving! It’s made with 6 simple ingredients like egg whites, milk, protein powder, and your favorite bread.
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Avocado Toast with Burrata
Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast.
Bisquick Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Whip up this Bisquick Breakfast Casserole recipe for a simple, savory breakfast the entire family will jump out of bed for!
The Best Huevos Rancheros Recipe
The Best Huevos Rancheros Recipe, starts with the absolute best Ranchero Sauce! How to make amazing Huevos Rancheros any time you like.
300 Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal | BREATHE SWEAT EAT
This pumpkin baked oatmeal is a delicious, healthy & high protein meal prep breakfast for the work week or hosting brunch with your fit fam!
Protein Cookies and Cream Baked Oats – Sugar Free | Hayl’s Kitchen
Perfect Protein Cookies and Cream Baked Oats: A sugar-free Oreo protein oatmeal with a cream cheese center. Chocolate and cheesecake and Oreo for breakfast!
Sweet Potato Frittata
This Sweet Potato Frittata is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a late-night snack! It’s full of red bell pepper, gouda cheese, and fresh arugala.
Overnight Protein Chia Pudding | Hayl’s Kitchen
Vanilla Protein Chia Pudding is a filling meal-prep recipe loaded with protein, fiber and healthy fats. A guilt-free way to satisfy sugar cravings too!
Mango Whipped Cottage Cheese
Mango Whipped Cottage Cheese is a healthy, high-protein treat perfect for breakfast or a light dessert – tastes truly decadent without the fat or calories.
Italian Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This hearty Italian Breakfast Casserole is the perfect way to start your day.
Overnight Weetabix (2 Amazing Flavors)
This Overnight Weetabix is a healthy high-protein breakfast perfect for your meal prep of a week of healthy breakfast. It’s packed with 13g of protein.
High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs
Whip up these 5-minute Enchilada Scrambled Eggs, they’re a high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that’s quick and delicious!
Bacon Egg and Avocado Bagel Breakfast Sandwich
Bacon, egg and avocado on a bagel is my favorite breakfast sandwich made with scrambled eggs, center cut bacon and sliced tomatoes on my homemade bagels.
Meat Lovers Breakfast Pizza
This low carb breakfast pizza is perfect for lazy Saturday mornings, but we love it for brinner too! It’s loaded with bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheese so it’s very filling and only has 3 net
Baked Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos are made with soft tortillas stuffed with creamy scrambled eggs, lots of crispy bacon, and melted cheese on the bottom and on top.
Bacon Egg Cups
Bacon egg cups are easy to make and so much fun to eat. These savory muffins are perfect for brunch, and even the leftovers are good!
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Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl
For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.
Eggless Breakfast Skillet – Fed & Fit
This Skillet Breakfast without Eggs is made with crispy hash browns, kale, breakfast sausage, and cilantro avocado sauce for extra flavor!
New York-Style Bacon Egg and Cheese – Olivia’s Cuisine
The breakfast sandwich that conquered the Big Apple. No true New Yorker starts their day without a delicious and gooey Bacon Egg and Cheese!
Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole is outstanding. It’s a healthy breakfast casserole that happens to be Whole30 and Paleo. Just wake ’n bake…
Breakfast Egg and Ham Burrito
Made with love for people living with diabetes and their families. Backed by the diabetes nutrition experts at the American Diabetes Association
Protein Powder Oatmeal (22g Protein)
This Protein Powder Oatmeal is a healthy, creamy high-protein vegan oatmeal breakfast bowl perfect any day of the week. Vegan, Dairy-free.
The Best Vegan Breakfast Burritos
These are the BEST vegan breakfast burritos. Eggy tofu scramble, vegan queso, pico de gallo, crispy potatoes, all griddled to perfection.
The Best Tofu Scramble
The BEST Tofu Scramble! If you miss scrambled eggs, this one’s for you. Just 7 ingredients, 10 minutes and 1 pan required!
High Protein Vegan Avocado Toast
Seasoned smashed chickpeas make this vegan avocado toast high in protein and extra filling. The perfect savoury breakfast!
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (5 Ingredients!)
When your busy, seriously amazing sister who’s chasing around two beautiful kids (4 and 2 years old) all day asks if you could make her an overnight oats
Peanut Butter And Banana Toast Recipe by Tasty
If you’re craving something sweet, this peanut butter and banana toast is the perfect choice with creamy peanut butter and sliced bananas on top of a crispy piece of toast.
