20+ Easy High-Protein Breakfast Recipes To Make Forever

Start your day with a protein-packed dish that’s full of flavor with these tasty breakfast options! These highly-rated recipes take no more than 15 minutes to prepare, so you can have a quick and simple dish in the morning. Plus, with at least 15 grams of protein in every serving, they will help you feel fueled and satisfied until lunchtime. Whether you opt for our frosty No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie or our towering Pesto Breakfast Sandwich, you’ll have a protein-rich morning meal in minutes.

No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy Greek-style yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, this high-protein smoothie is inspired by the Indian drink and keep you full and energized for your busy day!

Egg, Tomato & Feta Breakfast Pita

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This breakfast pita is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious start to their day! This easy breakfast combines fresh veggies and feta cheese with za’atar, a fragrant spice blend that enhances the taste without adding sodium or sweeteners.

Pesto Breakfast Sandwich

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This vibrant green veggie pesto sandwich is the perfect way to get your day started. This 10-minute breakfast features microgreens, which are young vegetable sprouts harvested just after the first true leaves develop.

Mango-Turmeric Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Kick-start your mornings with this speedy smoothie packed with tropical fruit flavors. Its lively yellow hue is boosted by anti-inflammatory turmeric. Ginger provides a zesty kick, but feel free to omit it for a milder flavor.

Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty bowl. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal.

Breakfast Naan Pizza

Leigh Beisch

Give your morning eggs a tasty spin by building an easy individual pizza on a prepared naan.

Shredded Wheat with Raisins & Walnuts

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This shredded wheat with raisins and walnuts is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal.

Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie.

Cinnamon-Roll Oatmeal

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and a Greek-style yogurt “frosting,” this cinnamon-roll oatmeal is a winning breakfast worth waking up for. Oats offer lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and your heart healthy. Add toasted chopped walnuts if you want a little extra crunch.

Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Salad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

Egg, Spinach & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich

Brie Goldman

Fill yourself up with this ultra-quick egg, spinach and Cheddar breakfast sandwich. It’s not only fast, but there’s a good chance you already have the ingredients on hand that you’ll need to pull it together, so you can skip a trip to the store before your busy workweek.

Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Ali Redmond

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.

Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage

Oats get a new life in this savory dish, serving as the backbone for a satisfying combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs.

Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie

Creamy gut-friendly kefir and frozen cherries combine with heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds. Spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals and fresh ginger adds zing.

Spinach & Egg Tacos

Johnny Autry

Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.

Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts

Photographer: Alexander Shytsman

This protein-packed healthy breakfast recipe gets a touch of sweetness from apple and crunch from walnuts. Feel free to pick your favorite fruit and nuts to personalize your healthy oatmeal.

Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.

Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.

Avocado Toast with Sprouts

Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

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.

Avocado & Arugula Omelet

Add some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. Serve with crusty whole-grain toast, if desired.

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

Try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go breakfast, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

Berry-Kefir Smoothie

Ana Cadena

Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this easy recipe.