Easy High Protein Breakfasts
Like many of you, I love adding protein to my breakfast every morning to keep me full and have energy throughout the day. I just feel better when I start my day this way! If you’re tired of the same ol’ eggs and fruit breakfast, it’s time for something new.
From protein muffins and smoothies to blended overnight oats and protein pop tarts (and even some breakfast recipes with 30g of protein or more), this isn’t your average list of breakfast ideas. These are high-protein breakfasts that are fun, creative, and SO easy!
45+ High Protein Breakfast Recipes
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Protein Rich Breakfast Oats
Vanilla Cream Protein Overnight Oats
There’s no better way to start the day than with these Vanilla Cream Protein Overnight Oats! Easily make this high-protein breakfast idea vegan, gluten-free oats in 5 minutes or less!
Blended Overnight Oats (30g Protein Breakfast)
These Blended Overnight Oats are the perfect quick and easy high-protein breakfast idea! They’re creamy, perfectly sweet, filling, and can be put together in about 5-10 minutes. Prep a big batch of these healthy oats, add your favorite toppings, and have breakfast ready for every day of the week!
Dark Chocolate Breakfast Protein Oats
Creamy, delicious Dark Chocolate Breakfast Protein Oats that are incredibly easy to make! Full of flavor and nutrition, this oatmeal recipe is perfect for busy weekday mornings. Take your daily breakfast routine up a notch with 5-minute chocolatey protein oats that are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free, and dairy-free!
Peaches n’ Cream Overnight Oats
These Peaches n’ Cream Overnight Oats taste like dessert for breakfast! Made with healthy ingredients and put together in just 5 minutes, this make-ahead breakfast idea is perfect for busy mornings. Every bite of these healthy oats is creamy, sweet, and full of summer peach flavor!
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are rich and creamy and have that subtle coffee and cocoa kick that we all know and love. They’re made with healthy ingredients and higher in protein, making them the BEST treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
Creamy, sweet Strawberry Overnight Oats covered in a layer of dark chocolate and topped with freeze-dried strawberries! Prep these healthy oats in just a few minutes the night before, then add the chocolate layer, set for a few minutes in the fridge, and enjoy.
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats that are creamy, easy to make, and the BEST healthy breakfast treat! It’s like having carrot cake for breakfast but in only 5 minutes prep time. Every bite is so good! This overnight oats recipe is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can easily be made dairy-free.
Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats
Creamy, sweet, DELICIOUS Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats that I’m currently obsessed with. Make this easy vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast in about 5 minutes, and take it with you on the go the next day!
Protein Breakfast Smoothies
Spinach Banana Smoothie
This Spinach Banana Smoothie is refreshing and delicious! Made with 6 simple ingredients, it’s so easy to blend together, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy.
Peanut Butter Smoothie
The BEST Peanut Butter Smoothie made with creamy peanut butter, wholesome rolled oats, greek yogurt, almond milk, organic protein powder, honey, and no banana. Make this healthy peanut butter oatmeal smoothie high-protein breakfast recipe in just 5 minutes or less!
Blueberry Vanilla Protein Shake Recipe
Creamy, sweet, tasty, and one of the BEST protein shakes out there! This Blueberry Vanilla Protein Shake Recipe is made with fresh or frozen blueberries, creamy Greek yogurt, your choice of milk, and vanilla protein powder. Make this easy snack or breakfast in 5 minutes or less – this is one of my favorite high-protein breakfast ideas!
Chunky Monkey Smoothie
Ready for the ultimate healthy breakfast or protein snack? This Chunky Monkey Smoothie is SO GOOD! Made with a few simple ingredients and blended together in 5 minutes or less, this wholesome smoothie tastes indulgent and like chocolatey banana deliciousness.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
This Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl is bursting with summery tropical flavors! Topped with coconut, granola, and fresh fruit, it’s sweet, creamy, and so delicious. This easy smoothie bowl recipe is such a refreshing way to start the day!
Banana Split Smoothie Bowl
This Banana Split Smoothie Bowl is creamy, sweet, and the perfect breakfast treat! The banana smoothie bowl base is full of nutritious protein and tastes like sweet ice cream.
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
The BEST Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl recipe that’s easy to make and delicious! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe requires only 3 simple ingredients but can have as many toppings as you’d like. Start your day off with these Easy Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowls for a healthy breakfast treat!
Homemade Protein Bars
No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars
Easy to make No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars that are gluten free, refined sugar free, and SO GOOD! These delicious bars are full of flavor and healthy ingredients, plus they are so easy to adapt and can easily be made vegan. Make this recipe in 10 minutes or less for a healthy protein breakfast!
Mint Dark Chocolate Protein Bars
Sweet, chocolatey, with a touch of mint. Healthy breakfasts on the go don’t get any better than these Mint Dark Chocolate Protein Bars! Make a big batch of these bars in just a few minutes and keep them on hand for quick and easy breakfasts throughout the week.
Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Homemade Protein Bars that are made with peanut butter, protein powder, and agave. These peanut butter protein bars are vegan, gluten-free, easy to make, and delicious! With 14g of protein, they’re the perfect healthy, lower-carb, high-protein breakfast recipe.
Birthday Cake Protein Bites
Make these easy and delicious energy bites in just a quick 5 minutes for a healthy protein breakfast that tastes like an indulgent treat!
High Protein Breakfasts: Bagels and Sandwiches
Meal Prep Breakfast Egg Bagels
One of my favorite high-protein breakfast ideas! Savory, low-carb everything bagels with eggs, spinach, bell peppers, a flavorful seasoning, and cheddar cheese. This Meal Prep Breakfast Egg Bagels recipe is SO easy to make. Just heat them up and go for a delicious way to start the day!
Cinnamon Raisin Bagel French Toast Sandwiches
If you’re craving French toast, you will love these Cinnamon Raisin Bagel French Toast Sandwiches! They taste like indulgent stuffed French toast but are dairy-free and made in just 10 minutes.
Power Breakfast Sandwich
This is a 30-gram protein breakfast recipe! When you’re looking for a quick, healthy breakfast on the go, these are the perfect make-ahead sandwiches. Grab one, pop it in the microwave and then head out the door with something nutritious and packed with protein to keep you going!
Chili Crunch Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel
This Chili Crunch Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel recipe can be made in just 5 minutes! Made with only 5 ingredients, this flavorful open-face sandwich is perfect for a quick healthy lunch. It’s creamy, savory, and has just the right amount of crunch. Every bite is so delicious!
Protein Breakfast Casserole
Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Sweet, hearty, and full of good things, this Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole is so yummy! Made with low-carb bread, plant-based milk, and full of warm sweet maple cinnamon flavors combined with blueberries, this healthier breakfast casserole has become one of my favorites.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
An eggs Benedict casserole is not only delicious, hearty, and filling, but it also gives you the ingredients and tastes you love from eggs Benedict in an easy, make-ahead form.
High Protein Yogurt for Breakfast
Protein-Loaded Yogurt Parfait Recipes
Yogurt parfaits are a great and easy way to start the day off with a nutritious, balanced meal, and one of the best high-protein breakfast ideas. These Protein-Loaded Yogurt Parfait Recipes can be made in about 5 minutes or less!
Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Pudding
Creamy, chocolatey, and delicious Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Pudding! This healthy pudding recipe is fiber-rich, low prep, and easy to put together. Plus, it’s perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast! Make this indulgent chia seed pudding recipe for a treat you’ll love!
Apple Crumble Parfait
This healthy Apple Crumble Parfait recipe is perfect for an easy fall dessert or breakfast idea! Made with a warm, sweet gluten-free oatmeal crumble, then layered with vanilla yogurt, cubed apples, and maple syrup, every bite is full of cozy fall flavor.
Protein Packed Egg Breakfasts
Skillet Sweet Potato Hash
If you want a savory high-protein breakfast idea, this Skillet Sweet Potato Kale Hash is perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal! Made with sweet potatoes, chopped kale, a flavorful spice blend, and eggs, it’s easy to make this recipe entirely in a skillet. Put this meal together in just 30 minutes for a comforting breakfast, brunch, or even dinner that you’ll love!
Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
This quick egg scramble with hearty bread combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.
Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad
Mix things up with a salad for breakfast! This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad is simple, easy to make, and DELICIOUS. Perfect for a balanced meal any time of the day in 15 minutes or less!
Protein Pancakes and Waffles
Easy Protein Waffles
Easy Protein Waffles Recipe that’s perfect for everyday breakfast or weekend brunch! These waffles are gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious.
Mocha Protein Peanut Butter Pancakes
Truly one of the BEST high-protein breakfast ideas! Delicious, protein-filled pancakes that taste like a chocolatey peanut butter splurge. These Mocha Protein Peanut Butter Pancakes are truly life-changing!
Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Chocolate Protein Pancakes! Loaded with superfoods, protein, fruit, eggs, and rolled oats. They also happen to be gluten and dairy-free!
Simple 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
Simple 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes that are perfect for brunch or an easy and healthy weekday breakfast recipe! These amazing pancakes are Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Vegetarian!
Protein Breakfast Ideas to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins
Blueberry Banana Protein Muffins that are delicious, full of healthy protein, and perfect for busy weekday mornings or snacks! Made with mashed bananas, blueberries, plant-based protein, and no added sugar, these protein muffins are light, fully, and so good.
Strawberry Protein Pop Tarts
A high protein, gluten-free sweet treat that will transport you back to childhood, these Protein Pop Tarts are so easy to make! The flaky crust is filled with strawberry jam (or any type of filling you want) and topped with a sweet vanilla frosting. They are ready for the oven in just 15 minutes and taste SO GOOD!
Protein Banana Bread
This Protein Banana Bread recipe is gluten-free and has 10 grams of protein per serving! Each slice is light, perfectly moist, fluffy, and full of that banana bread goodness we all know and love. Add chocolate chips to the batter, top with a chocolate glaze, or just keep it simple.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Cookies are sweet and addicting! Made with simple ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and SO easy to put together, these healthy, dairy-free cookies are a treat without the guilt. Soft, chewy, and delicious!
Protein Cookie Dough
This Protein Cookie Dough is a healthy treat that tastes just like real edible cookie dough! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it only takes about 5 minutes to put this easy recipe together. Store it in the fridge for healthy protein snacks all week long or freeze a big batch of it for later!
Protein Cheesecake Recipe
These Protein Cheesecakes are sweet, creamy, and healthy! Made with a gluten-free crust and wholesome ingredients, they make a perfect sweet treat or dessert. The crumbly, crisp graham cracker crust is topped with a simple vanilla cheesecake filling that you can top with chia jam or fresh fruit. Every bite is SO GOOD!
More High Protein Breakfast Ideas
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Soft, chewy, decadent, and healthy. There’s nothing that pairs better together than chocolate and peanut butter- a match made in tasty heaven! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls mix in protein for a treat that hits the spot and keeps you going.
Protein Iced Coffee
This Protein Iced Coffee recipe can be made in just 5 minutes! It’s creamy, sweet, and a nutritious way to start the day. If you want to add more protein to your everyday meals, this healthy coffee recipe is an easy way to make it happen!
Gingerbread Cookie Protein Bites
I love these Gingerbread Cookie Protein Bites for a healthy protein snack. The flavors of a warm gingerbread cookie topped with white chocolate icing, but turned into a healthy, everyday snack – it doesn’t get any better than that! Make a big batch of these easy bites and keep them in the fridge for healthy snacking all week.
Protein Brownie Bites
Protein Brownie Bites that are the perfect little sweet treat! Made with 5 simple ingredients, this recipe is refined sugar-free, gluten-free, contains no flour, and dairy-free/vegan. I love prepping these mini brownie bites and having them on hand for whenever I’m craving chocolate!
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