If you're here, there is a good chance you're hitting your protein macros for lunch and dinner, but breakfast is still a struggle. Did you know that protein is the key to satiation and the prevention of mid-day energy crashes? Or in this case, mid-morning. It also helps with muscle-building and weight-loss. No worries though, we've got you covered. Instead of starting your day with a carb-heavy bagel, muffin, or croissant, opt for one of these 27 high protein breakfast meal prep recipes that have over 15g of protein per serving.
Each of these is (obviously) high in protein, but also has a good balance of carbs and healthy fats to keep your energy up all morning long. From sweet to savory and a few including both (YUM!) this list has it all!
Adding more protein
If you're looking to add even more protein boosting foods to these recipes below, try adding a side of one of these:
- 7 oz Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat 20 grams protein
- ½ cup cottage cheese, low-fat 14 grams protein
- 2 oz turkey sausage 14 grams protein
- 2 large eggs 13 grams protein
- 1 cup milk, nonfat 8 grams protein
- 1 cup quinoa 8 grams protein
- ½ cup black beans 8 grams protein
- 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter 8 grams protein
- 1 oz cheddar cheese 6 grams protein
- 1 whole-wheat English muffin 6 grams protein
- 1 oz smoked salmon 5 grams protein
- ½ cup oats 5 grams protein
- 1 slice whole-wheat bread 3 grams protein
*List reference from here and 7 foods that are secretly high in protein HERE
27 High Protein Breakfast Recipes
Vanilla Chia Pudding - 12g
Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes - 14g
Keto Pepperoni Pizza Frittata - 28g
Chorizo and Grits Breakfast Bowl - 14g
Overnight Chia Pudding with Fruit - 16g
Grain Free Granola - 19g
Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes - 19.6g
Steak, Sweet Potato, and Apple Hash - 28.8g
Egg and Bacon Breakfast Cups - 2 cups = 20g
Farmer's Market Tofu Scramble - 22g
Caprese Egg Cups - 2 cups = 22g
Easy Vegan Protein Oats With Stewed Blueberries - 24g
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Protein Freezer Waffles - 25g
Cajun Breakfast Scramble - 32g Protein
Vegetarian Italian Sausage Egg Cups - 32g
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Steak and Egg White Salsa Verde Breakfast Wraps - 47g
Pepperoni Pizza Egg Cups - 26g
One Pot Mexican Breakfast Bowls - 34g
Easy Low Carb Protein Waffles - 29g
Turmeric Scrambled Eggs & Sausages - 29g
Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Shake - 20g
Meal Prep Pancakes - 16g
Sausage Lover's Hashbrown Casserole - 23g
Turkey Avocado Egg Wraps - 32g
Butternut Squash and Cranberry Breakfast Skillet - 19g
Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes - 15g
Low-Carb Egg Muffins: Start by whisking together eggs, spinach, and cheese. Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter and pour the egg mixture into each cup. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the eggs are set and golden brown.