47 Best High Protein Breakfast Recipes

Start your day off right with these easy high protein breakfast recipes that are perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a healthy breakfast option that will keep you energized and satisfied all morning long.

Collection of high protein breakfast ideas

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For many years, I skipped breakfast almost every morning. I always thought I was saving time or cutting calories when in reality, I’d end up feeling hungry long before lunch and would find myself grabbing unhealthy snacks or overeating during the day. After a visit to the doctor, I knew that I needed to start making breakfast a priority and eat healthier.

It wasn’t long before I realized that focusing on eating a high protein breakfast was the most beneficial as it made a huge difference in my weight loss and energy as it helped me stay full longer, which resulted in better food choices.

Protein-packed breakfasts are not only perfect for helping you lose weight, but also maintain it, all while keeping you energized for the day. Which is why I decided to gather up some of the best high-protein breakfast recipes to help you start your day off right.

These protein rich foods are perfect for quick grab-and-go breakfasts, easy meal prep, or just to enjoy for a cozy breakfast at home. 

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47 Best High-Protein Breakfast Recipes

You will love these high protein breakfast ideas that include everything from egg breakfasts, overnight oats, cottage cheese recipes, chia pudding, smoothies, and more. These protein-packed breakfast recipes are perfect way to start your day.

High-Protein Breakfasts with Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is one of the easiest ways to add in some extra protein to your morning. Find creamy and satisfying breakfasts by adding cottage cheese to eggs, baked recipes, and waffles.

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Cottage Cheese Vegetable Egg Bites
Flavorful Eats
Cottage Cheese Vegetable Egg Bites
These easy egg bites are made with protein-rich cottage cheese, fresh veggies & shredded cheese, and guaranteed to be the perfect start to your day!
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Sausage and Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese
Little Black Skillet
Sausage and Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese
Whether you’re looking to add more protein to your diet or need an easy make-ahead breakfast, this cheesy egg casserole is perfect for perfect holiday brunch, weekend mornings, or meal prepping for the week ahead.
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Cottage Cheese Muffins (High Protein)
Mae's Menu
Cottage Cheese Muffins (High Protein)
This recipe is super budget-friendly, delicious, and ideal for meal prep.
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High-Protein Savory Muffins
The Cooking Foodie
High-Protein Savory Muffins
These healthy and savory cottage cheese muffins are made with veggies and cheese and perfect for busy mornings.
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Modern Honey
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels
These high-protein cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and easy to whip up for a quick breakfast. If you are looking for a no-yeast bagel recipe that’s protein-packed, and made with just a few ingredients, you will love this simple recipe.
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pancakes on plate
Golden Grace Kitchen
Protein Pancakes
Make protein pancakes without protein powder by using cottage cheese! These pancakes are protein-packed, soft and fluffy.
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scrambled eggs on plate with bagel and tomatoes
High Protein Microwave Scrambled Eggs
These high protein microwave scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are fluffy, creamy, and ready in just minutes making them perfect for busy mornings.
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High-Protein Egg Breakfast Recipes

Want a protein-packed breakfast? Eggs are the perfect high-protein breakfast and there are so many different ways to prepare them so you never get bored. You can enjoy them scrambled, in omelets, casseroles or in easy grab and go egg muffins.

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Easy Egg White Frittata
Pumpkin 'n Spice
Easy Egg White Frittata
Make this delicious egg white frittata and breakfast is handled all week.
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Best Vegetarian Omelette
My Gorgeous Recipes
Best Vegetarian Omelette
If you are looking for the best Vegetarian Omelette to start your day right, you will love this quick and easy recipe.
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5-Ingredient Zucchini Egg Muffins
Join Your Life
5-Ingredient Zucchini Egg Muffins
Make these fluffy zucchini egg muffins with just 5 ingredients! They are ready in just 30 minutes for an easy, protein-packed breakfasts
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Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls
Moderately Messy RD
Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls
These roasted sweet potato, egg, & turkey sausage meal prep breakfast bowls are filling, easy to prep, customizable and so delicious.
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Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble
The Short Order Cook
Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble
You will love this Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble. Just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes for an easy and delicious breakfast.
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BEST Ever Breakfast Sliders
The Soccer Mom Blog
BEST Ever Breakfast Sliders
These delicious breakfast sliders served warm out of the oven are sure to please everyone in the family.
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Spinach Frittata
Dutch Oven Daddy
Spinach Frittata
Spinach Frittata is an easy and tasty dish with fluffy eggs, sauteed spinach, sweet red onion, and feta.
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Breakfast burritos
A Cedar Spoon
Vegetarian Breakfast Egg Burritos
Vegetarian Breakfast Egg Burritos are a delicious make-ahead breakfast for those busy days, especially during the school year.
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Chorizo Breakfast Burritos on the Griddle
Learning To Smoke
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos on the Griddle
Chorizo breakfast burritos take a few ingredients like potatoes, chorizo, and two types of cheese.
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High Protein Egg Bakes with Sausage, Peppers, and Cheese
Wholesome Made Easy
High Protein Egg Bakes with Sausage, Peppers, and Cheese
These High Protein Egg Bakes with turkey sausage, peppers, and cheese are fluffy, flavorful and packed with protein.
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Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Neighbor Food
Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Crustless Quiche Lorraine is an easy and delicious quiche recipe loaded with bacon and Gruyere cheese. It can be in your oven in 20 minutes!
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Breakfast Quesadillas
The Glucose Gourmet
Breakfast Quesadillas
This healthy breakfast quesadilla is perfect for busy mornings with fluffy eggs, almond flour tortillas, plenty of protein.
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
BENSA Bacon Lovers Society
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Bacon egg cheese sandwich is a simple breakfast made in a skillet with bread, cheese slices, eggs and crispy bacon.
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Sweet Protein-Packed Breakfast Ideas

If you have a sweet tooth but still want to enjoy a healthy high protein breakfast, then these sweet breakfast recipes are for you. You will find protein-packed pancakes, waffles and cookies.

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Protein Oat Pancakes
Surrogacy Mama
Protein Oat Pancakes
Start your morning with these fluffy and nutritious Protein Oat Pancakes made with oats, Greek yogurt, and protein powder. Perfect for meal prep breakfasts.
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Banana Pancakes
Foodess
Banana Pancakes
These healthy 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes are a simple, protein-packed recipe that your whole family will love.
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High-Protein Waffles
Laura Fuentes
High-Protein Waffles
Light, fluffy, and high protein  These delicious waffles are light, fluffy, and protein packed and the perfect way to start your day.
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Peanut Butter Waffles
How 2 Do Keto
Peanut Butter Waffles
This keto peanut butter waffles are full of creamy peanut butter flavor, you won’t believe they’re low carb!
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High Protein Homemade Granola
Travel Roses
High Protein Homemade Granola
High protein homemade granola is a healthy family-approved snack or breakfast option for on the go.
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Chocolate Protein Powder Bites
Next Level Baker
Chocolate Protein Powder Bites
Chocolate protein powder bites are a quick no bake snack or breakfast made with chocolate protein powder, oats, flaxseed, almond butter, maple syrup and chocolate chips.
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High-Protein Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
Low Carb Spark
High-Protein Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
Soft, rich, chocolatey breakfast cookies are made with simple ingredients, and will keep you full and energized on busy mornings.
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High-Protein Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is an easy make-ahead breakfast that is not only packed with protein but fiber and healthy fats making it the perfect healthy breakfast for busy mornings.

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Protein Chia Pudding
Living Chirpy
Protein Chia Pudding
Protein chia pudding is a creamy, make-ahead breakfast made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and chia seeds.
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Rich and Creamy Strawberry Chia Pudding
Style and Grace
Rich and Creamy Strawberry Chia Pudding
Made with just a handful of ingredients, this healthy chia seed pudding makes the perfect breakfast or anytime snack!
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Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Your Flavor Fixer
Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This healthy, protein-rich Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is thick, creamy, and naturally filling.
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High Protein Smoothies and Bowls

These high protein smoothies and bowls are ideal for enjoying a cozy breakfast at home but also if you need something quick while rushing out the door. They are loaded with wholesome ingredients for a perfect start to your day.

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Kale Protein Smoothie
Champagne Tastes
Kale Protein Smoothie
This kale protein smoothie is an easy breakfast drink made with leafy greens, yogurt, milk, peanut butter and protein powder.
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Hemp Seed Smoothie
The Lavender Apron
Hemp Seed Smoothie
Hemp seed smoothie is protein-packed and has a creamy texture, and berry flavor. Easy Baltic recipe that’s naturally filling and ready in just 7 minutes.
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Pomegranate and Berry High-Protein Smoothie Bowl
Plating Pixels
Pomegranate and Berry High-Protein Smoothie Bowl
Fuel your morning with this High-Protein Smoothie Bowl that's made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate seeds. 
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Easy High Protein Greek Yogurt Bowl with Chia Seeds & Berries
The Recipe Nest
Easy High Protein Greek Yogurt Bowl with Chia Seeds & Berries
This high-protein Greek yogurt bowl is made with chia seeds, collagen, berries and ready in minutes.
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High Protein Papaya Breakfast Bowl
The Sprinkled Cakery
High Protein Papaya Breakfast Bowl
A creamy high protein papaya breakfast bowl with Greek yogurt and granola, ready in 5 minutes.
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Overnight Oats & Oatmeal Recipes

Oatmeal and overnight oats are classic breakfast options that everyone seems to enjoy. ( They are definitely some of my favorite breakfasts!) And, adding some some extra protein makes them perfect for meal prep for the week.

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Peach Overnight Oats (High-Protein!)
Mae's Menu
Peach Overnight Oats (High-Protein!)
These high-protein Peach Overnight Oats are an easy to make recipe that's perfect for meal prep.
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Protein Overnight Oats
Savor The Spoonful
Protein Overnight Oats
Protein overnight oats are made with dairy-free yogurt and plant-based protein powder.
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high protein overnight oats
Happy Honey Kitchen
High Protein Overnight Oats
These high protein overnight oats are made with protein powder, yogurt, and chia seeds and perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (High Protein)
Zardy Plants
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (High Protein)
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are an easy delicious breakfast that's protein-packed and perfect for meal prep.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Liv’s Little Muffins
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
These strawberry cheesecake overnight oats are creamy and packed with protein and fiber for the perfect healthy breakfast.
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Cinnamon Roll Blended Overnight Oats Packed with Protein
Fit As A Mama Bear
Cinnamon Roll Blended Overnight Oats Packed with Protein
These blended overnight oats taste like a gooey cinnamon roll but protein-packed to keep you full all morning long.
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An Edible Mosaic
Almond Croissant Protein Baked Oatmeal
Protein-rich almond croissant baked oatmeal is fluffy with cake-like blended baked oats, a sweet, gooey marzipan filling, and crisp, golden flaked almonds on top.
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High Protein Oatmeal
Steph Sunshine
High Protein Oatmeal
For a protein-packed breakfast, try adding protein powder into your oatmeal! It’s a delicious way to boost your protein intake!
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High Protein Breakfast Breads 

Homemade breakfast breads are the perfect way to enjoy a quick high-protein breakfast. You will find everything from bagels to protein-packed muffins.

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Sourdough Discard Protein Bagels
This Jess Cooks
Sourdough Discard Protein Bagels
Try this easy recipe for Sourdough Discard Protein Bagels made with Greek yogurt and packed with protein.
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2-Ingredient Bagel Bites with Greek Yogurt
ProfusionCurry
2-Ingredient Bagel Bites with Greek Yogurt
2-ingredient bagel bites made with almond flour and Greek yogurt. They are high in protein, low carbs, and perfect for a healthy breakfast.
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Easy 3 Ingredient High Protein Muffins
The Benson Street
Easy 3 Ingredient High Protein Muffins
Try this easy high protein muffins that are made with 3 ingredients—Kodiak Cakes muffin mix, a protein shake, and Greek yogurt.
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Homemade High Protein Bagels
Little Spice Jar
Homemade High Protein Bagels
Learn how to make high protein bagels at home that are protein-packed and perfect for meal prep.
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