10 Protein-Packed Breakfasts to Jumpstart Your Day

The best mornings begin with a breakfast that actually powers you through the day. Ditch the carb-heavy meals that lead you to mid-morning hunger and dig into these high-protein breakfast recipes instead! And the good news? You don’t need to spend extra time in the kitchen to make it happen. From savory scrambles to smoothie bowls, these options are quick, tasty, and easy to fit in a busy schedule.

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

Veggie-Packed Chicken 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

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

Savory 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

Blended 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

Creamy 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

Baked Double Chocolate Oats

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Naturally dairy-free, made with protein powder and sweetened with maple syrup this high-protein oatmeal has a gooey chocolate center to curb morning blues and give you some fuel to start your day.

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Oats

Easy 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

Slow Cooker Dairy-Free 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

High-Protein Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Light, fluffy, and made with only six ingredients! These almond flour Greek yogurt pancakes are a breakfast staple. With 9 grams of protein per pancake, this recipe is a delicious way to take in some fuel in the morning.

Get the recipe: High Protein Yogurt Pancakes