A high-protein breakfast is always a good way to start your day. “Protein is a vital component to a healthy breakfast,” says SELF columnist Jessica Jones, M.S., R.D., certified diabetes educator and cofounder of Food Heaven. A balanced meal that is rich in protein (as well as carbs and fat) can help keep you energized all morning, Jones says.
It’s easy to find yourself in a protein-packed breakfast rut, though. For whatever reason, scrambled or hard boiled eggs are the go-to high-protein breakfast for a lot of people. And while good old eggs are awesome, so is variety.
So we put together a round-up of recipes that either use eggs in a more creative way (in oatmeal or French toast, for instance) or forgo them altogether in favor of other protein sources (like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and tofu). All of these tasty recipes have at least 15 or 20 grams of protein per serving. From smoothies and skillets to pancakes and puddings, here are 39 delicious high-protein breakfast ideas.
8 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas To Go For When You’re Just Sick of Eggs
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Strawberry Infused Quinoa Breakfast Cereal
The standout feature of this recipe is the thick and creamy strawberry milk, which you make by blending up hemp seeds, strawberries (fresh or frozen), maple syrup, and water.
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Avocado Toast With Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Avocado toast is a knockout all on its own, but adding cottage cheese adds tons of protein and makes it a complete meal.
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Coconut-Cranberry Protein Bars
One batch of these bars makes eight servings, which means plenty of breakfasts and snacks to get you through the week.
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Egg White Oatmeal With Strawberries and Peanut Butter
There’s no eggy taste to these hot, high-protein oats, so they’re perfect if you’re tired of eggs but still have plenty in the fridge. By cooking oatmeal, whisking in egg whites off the heat, then cooking again, you get oats that are extra fluffy, and extra high in protein.
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Cottage Cheese Berry Breakfast Bowls
Cottage cheese gets kind of a bad rap, but it’s packed with protein and adds creaminess, texture, and a little tang to a parfait. This recipe calls for berries, almonds, and walnuts, but you can really use whatever fruit-and-nut combo you want.
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Southwest Tofu Scramble
This well-seasoned skillet, made with crumbled extra-firm tofu and veggies, is the perfect vegan substitute for scrambled eggs.
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Chai Breakfast Quinoa
The key to the flavor of this quinoa bowl is the warm chai-spiced almond milk, which you make by steeping tea bags in hot almond milk for a few minutes.
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Layered Chocolate-Banana Smoothie
This two-in-one smoothie is as close as you’ll ever get to a healthy morning milkshake.
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