9 High-Protein Breakfasts You’ll Want Every Morning

Level up your mornings with these high-protein breakfast recipes that keep you energized and focused all day long! Each recipe is quick, delicious, and packed with the fuel your body actually needs to start the day strong. From savory scrambles to sweet, fluffy pancakes, these breakfasts prove that eating healthy can still feel exciting. Once you try them, breakfast might just become your favorite meal of the day!

Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Oats

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A creamy and indulgent high-protein overnight oats recipe made in a jar to make for an easy, healthy breakfast or on-the-go high-protein snack! Swirled with almond hazelnut butter and chocolate chips these cookie dough oats make for a delicious, satisfying breakfast or post-workout meal.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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

Savory Breakfast Egg 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

Peanut Butter Baked Oats

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Enjoy the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo with these individual portions of protein-baked oats! With 22 grams of protein, this breakfast is a great way to fuel up in the morning while enjoying something sweet.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Baked Protein Oats

Low-Carb Protein Crepes

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With 22 grams of protein per serving these protein crepes can easily be an everyday thing! They’re light, low-carb, totally paleo, and can be made into a sweet to savory breakfast depending on your mood.

Get the recipe: Protein Crepes

Make-Ahead 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

Easy Pancake in a Bowl

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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

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

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