10 High-Protein Breakfasts That Keep You Full for Hours

If your mornings start at full speed and don’t slow down until bedtime, you need a breakfast that can keep up. These 10 high-protein recipes are made to fuel your day, keeping you full, focused, and ready for whatever comes next. From grab-and-go cups to hearty scrambles, these meals are quick, delicious, and totally doable on a busy schedule. Because when breakfast works hard, you don’t have to!

Easy Ground Beef Scramble

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The easiest, high-protein breakfast to feast on. This ground beef and eggs skillet is made with just 3 ingredients and totally healthy. Savory bites of seasoned ground beef mixed with fluffy scrambled eggs and swirled with salsa, this high-protein breakfast scramble is versatile and delicious. To learn more: Ground Beef Scramble

High-Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats

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Fuel up your breakfast with these delicious high-protein overnight oats without protein powder! Thick and rich, these protein overnight oats are topped with a thick, creamy chocolate ganache for maximum indulgence.

Get the recipe: Overnight Oats Without Protein Powder

Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

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The easiest pancakes you’ll ever make, these 3 ingredient protein pancakes are a flourless pancake recipe that can be adapted to any flavor. Made with vegan protein powder and Greek yogurt they have over 25 grams of protein per serving to ensure you stay full throughout the morning.

Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

Dairy-Free Matcha Banana Smoothie

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The ultimate morning pick me up! This matcha banana smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with 58 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: Matcha Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Creamy, delicious, and easy to make! This protein powder chia pudding is swirled with creamy peanut butter, topped with chocolate chips and packs in 19 grams of protein. Whip it up ahead of time for a make-ahead breakfast (or snack) and gain some fuel from something that tastes like dessert!

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Low-Carb Carnivore Casserole

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Skyrocket your protein intake and crush your weekly meal prep with this carnivore casserole. With a blend of seasoned eggs, ground beef, and bacon you get all the savory flavors you like with a low-carb, high-protein twist. To learn more: Carnivore Cassserole

Almond Flour Protein Waffles

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Light, fluffy waffles with a fueling boost. These high-protein waffles make for a comforting breakfast. Made with protein powder and almond flour to keep them dairy-free and gluten-free, with 20 grams of protein they’re a breakfast that will keep you full for hours. To learn more: Protein Waffles

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Baked Oats

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Cozy up with these hearty, fall-flavored Pumpkin Baked Oats in the morning to start your day. These protein-baked oats are prepped in 5 minutes, have 26 grams of protein, are sweetened with maple syrup and dates, and can be made in advance for easier mornings.

Get the recipe: High-Protein Pumpkin Baked Oats

Creamy Cinnamon Roll Oats

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Thick, creamy, and smooth these blended overnight oats are the best way to start your day. High in protein (36 grams!) and with a sweet cinnamon flavor this overnight oats recipe is almost like an oatmeal pudding that you’ll keep coming back to.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll Oats

Dairy-Free Papaya Smoothie Bowl

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Wake up and feel like you’re on vacation with this papaya smoothie bowl! Made with juicy papaya, fresh lime juice, and creamy coconut milk this smoothie bowl is a breakfast that lifts you up.

Get the recipe: Papaya Smoothie Bowl