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Our 15+ Most-Saved High-Protein Breakfast Recipes
Start your day with a protein-packed meal by making these popular breakfast recipes! Each serving contains at least 15 grams of protein, keeping you fueled and satisfied in the morning. Another bonus? These dishes are among our most-saved on MyRecipes, so you can trust that they’ll be delicious. If you haven’t used MyRecipes yet, it’s worth checking out.
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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
Chia seeds soak up a dreamy blend of almond milk and blueberries, transforming it into a thick, creamy pudding that will fuel you for the day. A swirl of peanut butter and Greek-style yogurt add more creaminess along with protein.
High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This tropical-inspired smoothie blends the tangy sweetness of fresh-squeezed orange juice with juicy mangoes for a combo that feels like summer, no matter the season. Plus, this smoothie is packed with protein, thanks to protein powder and Greek-style yogurt.
Marry Me Quiche
Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This savory dish, inspired by the beloved Marry Me Chicken, features the same delicious ingredients in the form of a crustless quiche! Sun-dried tomatoes bring a deep, tangy sweetness that pairs beautifully with creamy goat cheese and spinach.
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Naturally sweetened with dates, this breakfast delivers sweet and creamy flavors that make it feel like dessert while providing lasting energy. Peanut butter adds plant-based protein and healthy fats, while oats and dates offer fiber to keep you satisfied.
Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Chia seeds add a healthy amount of fiber to this creamy smoothie, which keeps you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.
High-Protein Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen
These oatmeal bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with protein to keep you full and energized. The combination of oats, peanut butter and banana provides a well-balanced dose of fiber, healthy fats and natural sweetness.
Spinach, Broccoli & Mushroom Quiche
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This quiche is a high-protein dish that is packed with spinach, tender broccoli and earthy mushrooms. You can enjoy it as a hearty breakfast, and it’s an easy way to get your veggies and protein all in one easy dish!
High-Protein Raspberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Packed with fiber-rich oats, peanut butter and a burst of fruity flavor from fresh raspberries, this breakfast keeps you fueled for hours. This easy-to-prepare breakfast can be assembled beforehand, making it perfect for busy mornings.
Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk.
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
Photographer: Jen Causey
This healthy vegetarian quiche is as simple as it gets. It cuts out the fussy crust and is filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese.
Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple dish you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.
High-Protein Strawberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell
These overnight oats get a protein boost thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soy milk, which leads to 17 grams of protein per serving. We mix it up with chopped strawberries, but any berry or chopped fruit will pair nicely with this easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Broccoli, White Bean & Cheese Quiche
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This quiche skips the crust but keeps all the savory goodness in the filling, featuring protein-packed white beans and savory roasted broccoli.
High-Protein Peanut Butter, Banana & Blueberry Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
These overnight oats pack 17 grams of protein per serving thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soymilk. We sweeten these oats naturally with banana, and add blueberries for more fruity flavor.
Crustless Caprese Quiche
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This light and fluffy crustless quiche is dotted with tomatoes, little bites of melty mozzarella and savory pesto. And the best part—it’s mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup.
Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole
Prepare this easy ham and broccoli casserole the evening before, and in the morning, just pop it in the oven for a delicious breakfast.
Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
This smoothie boosts your daily amount of anti-inflammatory foods. Creamy gut-friendly kefir and frozen cherries combine with heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds. Spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals and fresh ginger adds zing.
Ham & Spinach Quiche
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
This crustless quiche is incredibly easy to pull together even on short notice. Savory ham and spinach provide plenty of flavor and nutrients. Swap out the Cheddar cheese for Gruyère or use Swiss chard in place of the spinach for a slightly different spin.
Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.
Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries
This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines protein-packed eggs with nutrient-rich spinach on top of filling whole-grain toast, plus a side of superfood raspberries. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.
