25 High Protein Breakfasts to Fuel Your Day

Energize your mornings with a robust blend of energy and nutrition through a high-protein breakfast. These morning delights are designed to sustain you with lasting fuel and satisfaction. Whether you’re on a fitness expedition or aiming for a wholesome start to your day, this assortment of high-protein breakfast options is here to cater to your needs. Prepare to embrace the day with a nutritious and delightful breakfast that paves the way for a productive and fulfilling day ahead!

Blackberry Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter

Two glasses of chia pudding with blackberries and granola. — Blackberry Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

The best Blackberry Chia Pudding loaded up with peanut butter, blackberries and granola for some crunch.
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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes and Avocado

A bowl of quinoa, avocado, tomatoes and eggs. — Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes and Avocado. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes and Avocado will get your day started off right with tons of protein. You will be full until lunch for sure.
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Bacon and Egg Cups

A plate of bacon topped with fried eggs and parsley. — Bacon and Egg Cups. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Bacon and Egg Cups are a delicious and easy breakfast idea that the entire family will love. With only 2 main ingredients, feel free to customize it to suit your personal tastes.
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Overnight Oats

A jar of oatmeal with peanut butter and chocolate chips. — Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These creamy overnight oats are easy to make, creamy, and filled with delicious toppings like peanut butter, chocolate chips, and chia seeds to keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning.
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Breakfast Crunchwrap – Copycat Taco Bell

Breakfast quesadillas on a blue towel. — Breakfast Crunchwrap – Copycat Taco Bell. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

The Copycat Taco Bell breakfast crunchwrap recipe is a delicious combination of hash brown patties, sausage, eggs and cheese, plus a crunchy wrap. It’s basically breakfast in a wrap. You might have seen a Tik Tok recipe for it, since everyone wants to make this – it’s such a great way to start the day!
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Apple, Gouda and Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Apple Gouda and Sausage on a white casserole. — Apple, Gouda and Sausage Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Apple, Gouda and sausage breakfast casserole makes a warming, hearty breakfast or easy family brunch recipe. Boasting the savoury flavours of onions, sausage, Gouda, and apples, this dish makes a great start to the day. This brunch casserole makes a tasty Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast for the holiday season.
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Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Instant pot breakfast casserole. — Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This easy holiday breakfast or brunch recipe would be perfect for your upcoming holiday menu. You can either prepare the slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole the night before or early on Christmas morning. It’s a leftover ham and egg bake with vegetables, cheese, hash browns, and more – a warming dish with plenty of amazing flavours. You will love this Crockpot Christmas breakfast!
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Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Easy with Delicious Toppings

Three bowls of oats with fruit, berries and yoghurt. — Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Easy with Delicious Toppings. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An oatmeal breakfast bowl is a tasty, vibrant alternative to other breakfast recipes. Once you know how to make an oatmeal bowl, you can get creative with ingredients and toppings and come up with some brand new versions. The oatmeal bowl toppings you choose can help you create a new version every day, which is part of the fun.
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Easy Weekday Breakfast Muffins

Egg muffins in a muffin tin. — Easy Weekday Breakfast Muffins. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

There’s nothing easier than these easy weekday breakfast muffins. They are the perfect make ahead breakfast egg muffins the whole family will enjoy. We love to make a batch to freeze for quick breakfast re-heats on those days when you’re dashing out of the door. It’s an easy recipe to change for even the pickiest of eaters.
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Chicken Salad with Apples and Celery

A chicken salad sandwich on a bun with lettuce. — Chicken Salad with Apples and Celery. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

A healthy chicken salad with apples and celery is one of my favorites! This chicken salad is made with greek yogurt, Rotisserie chicken, apples, and celery. It’s perfect to serve on salads, croissants, avocados, and much more!
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Protein Coffee

A glass of coffee and a bottle of protein shake. — Protein Coffee. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This iced protein coffee is a simple and delicious way to increase your daily protein intake, especially on busy mornings! Just two ingredients are all you need to make this smooth and creamy drink.
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Protein Pancakes

A stack of pancakes with berries and blueberries on top. — Protein Pancakes. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This simple protein pancakes recipe is so delicious and super easy to make. It’s almost like dessert but for breakfast. You just need a few ingredients, a good blender, and a hot skillet!
Get the Recipe: rotein Pancakes

Vegan Protein Waffles

Waffles on a plate with berries and raspberries. — Vegan Protein Waffles. Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet.

If you are looking for a tasty and protein-packed breakfast to start your day, these protein waffles are easy to make and delicious. Made with banana and fresh raspberries, they are naturally sweet, vegan and contain a high amount of protein per serving as we add plant-based protein powder.
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Easy Breakfast Meal Prep (High Protein!)

A lunch box with yogurt, granola and fruit. — Easy Breakfast Meal Prep (High Protein!). Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Whether you’re taking your breakfast on-the-go, have minimal time to pull something together, or just need a quick but nourishing meal to take to your office down the hall in between meetings, this easy breakfast meal prep box is the answer! This high protein breakfast meal prep has sweet and savory flavors, is loaded with protein (more than 30 grams!), is satisfying AND delicious.
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California Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

A burger with avocado and sprouts on a plate. — California Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This California-inspired turkey sausage breakfast sandwich recipe has a lot going for it. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it’s super easy to make, AND it packs a nutritious little punch – all things that are important at breakfast time! Toasted brioche buns are topped with turkey breakfast sausage, pepper jack cheese, avocado, and sprouts.
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Healthy Greek Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt parfait with berries and granola. — Healthy Greek Yogurt Parfait. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This Greek yogurt parfait is a quick and healthy, 5-minute breakfast or easy snack that your kids will love making themselves! Make these yogurt parfait breakfast bowls with just 4 ingredients. These homemade parfaits have nourishing layers of protein-rich Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, and some crunchy granola.
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Whipped Cottage Cheese

A plate with a fried egg, tomatoes and cucumbers. — Whipped Cottage Cheese. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Meet the elevated sibling to humble cottage cheese – whipped cottage cheese. Through processing or blending, you’re doing two things – turning the texture from curd to creamy and adding air for a whipped and light consistency. You can use this blended cottage cheese in a savory breakfast plate.
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Shakshuka for One

A skillet with eggs, tomatoes and parsley. — Shakshuka for One. Photo credit: Low Carb Africa.

Enjoy this mouthwatering Shakshuka (North African poached eggs) made in a spicy tomato sauce for breakfast or brunch. Make shakshuka for one if you don’t want any leftovers or you can scale up for the whole family!
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Veggie Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs with vegetables on a white plate. — Veggie Scrambled Eggs. Photo credit: Low Carb Africa.

This easy, veggie scrambled eggs recipe is a great way to start your mornings. Made with healthy and colorful green, orange, red and yellow peppers and a dash of turmeric, these scrambled eggs will leave you so satisfied, you might just end up having a late lunch!
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Sweet Red Lentil Protein Pancakes

A stack of pancakes with berries and syrup. — Sweet Red Lentil Protein Pancakes. Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

Imagine a light and fluffy pancake without eggs and milk that contains a natural protein source and only 6 other pantry ingredients. They are essentially vegan protein pancakes without protein powder. The best part is that the taste of the red lentils can be absolutely hidden.
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Juicy Tofu Scramble

Scrambled tofu in a white bowl with a wooden spoon. — Juicy Tofu Scramble. Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

If you are looking for a juicy tofu scramble that mimics the texture of eggs, look no further. While most recipes just season tofu for scrambling, we take it up a notch by adding a liquid element. It is a hearty and wholesome breakfast for the whole family.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

A pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon and whipped cream. — Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

This pumpkin pie smoothie will satisfy your cravings for pumpkin pie in just 5 minutes. It’s the perfect fall smoothie that’s also vegan-friendly!
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The Famous TikTok Egg Boil Recipe

Boiled eggs in a bowl with sauce and herbs. — The Famous TikTok Egg Boil Recipe. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Try this trending TikTok egg boil recipe, and you’ll never eat boiled eggs any other way again. Enjoy perfectly jammy eggs in seafood boil-style sauce!
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High-Protein Overnight Oats

Two jars of overnight oats with raspberries and seeds. — High-Protein Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Broke Bank Vegan.

Try making these high-protein overnight oats for a healthy, hearty, and delicious breakfast that will keep you full of energy all morning. Rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, maple syrup, and peanut butter blend together for the ultimate meal.
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Berry Overnight Oats

Three jars of overnight oats with berries and nuts. — Berry Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

Simple, healthy, and SUPER tasty. These berry overnight oats require just 9 ingredients, 5 minutes prep time, and an overnight stay in the fridge. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and a perfect breakfast to start off your day!
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