10 Back-to-School Breakfasts That Keep You Energized Until Lunch

A strong day starts with a strong breakfast, especially when the school year is in full swing. The good news? You don’t have to settle for sugar-packed cereal or bland toast. These quick and nutritious breakfasts are packed with protein, fiber, and flavor to keep the family full and energized until lunchtime. Simple, delicious, and kid-approved, what more could you ask for?

Egg-Free Almond Flour Pancakes

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Use these light, sweet, protein pancakes with almond flour to kick off the day! Sweetened naturally with coconut and bananas these egg-free pancakes contain 10 grams of protein per serving!

Get the recipe: Almond Flour Protein Pancakes

Creamy Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

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Swirled with creamy, buttery, cinnamon sugar and packed with protein, this egg white oatmeal is the perfect way to kick off your day! Whip up a mug of this high-protein oatmeal and enjoy it on a cool day as a lazy brunch. You won’t be disappointed.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

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Skip the chaos in the morning and whip up this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast casserole! This egg casserole is a protein-packed, make-ahead breakfast for busy days. It’s grain-free, light, and lightly seasoned but with maximum flavor.

Get the recipe: Easy Breakfast Casserole

Chocolate Topped 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: Chocolate Topped Overnight Oats

Slow Cooker Oatmeal Porridge

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Rich in flavor, high in fiber, and with a punch of protein! This slow cooker porridge makes for an easy, healthy morning breakfast. Pop it into the slow cooker the night before and wake up to breakfast ready and waiting.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Porridge

Ground Beef Egg 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

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

High-Protein Fluffy 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

Peanut Butter Choco Chip Chia Pudding

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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

Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal

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Made in one blender and baked in the oven this dairy-free baked protein oatmeal makes the perfect meal prep breakfast recipe! Sweetened with maple syrup this high-protein breakfast has over 30 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Baked Protein Oatmeal