7 High-Protein Breakfasts to Kickstart Your Day and Control Cravings

Mornings can make or break your day, especially when it comes to what’s on your plate. Starting with a high-protein breakfast sets the tone for steady energy, fewer cravings, and better blood sugar control. These delicious high-protein breakfast recipes are quick to prep, filling, and designed to keep you full for hours. Whether you're heading to work, the gym, or tackling errands, these meals give your body exactly what it needs!

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

Cinnamon Maple French Toast

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Indulge in your breakfast with this high-protein French toast! Made with gluten-free bread and soaked in a cinnamon maple blend of eggs and collagen powder, this easy French toast recipe is a decadent way to kick off the day!

Get the recipe: High Protein French Toast

Baked Protein Oatmeal with Berries

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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

Whole30 Chicken and Veggie Omelet

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Amp up your daily protein and stay full throughout the morning with this savory chicken omelet recipe. Loaded with vegetables and easy seasonings, this whole omelet recipe is one you’ll make again and again because it’s so simple!

To learn more: Chicken Omelet

Dairy-Free Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding

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Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

Ground Beef and Eggs 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

2-Minute Protein Mug Pancake

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Ready in just 2 minutes this high protein pancake bowl makes for a fueling breakfast on busy mornings. With 34 grams of protein and requires only 4 ingredients, each bite of this mug pancake is soft, sweet, and delicious.To learn more: Mug Protein Pancake