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High Protein Breakfast Recipes

High protein breakfast recipes with 20g+ protein per serving. Eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and more — ready in under 30 minutes.

Starting your day with a high protein breakfast keeps hunger away, stabilises blood sugar, and makes hitting your daily protein target dramatically easier. Every recipe here delivers at least 20g of protein per serving using whole-food ingredients — eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, oats with protein powder, and lean meats. Most take under 30 minutes and work for meal prep too.

24 recipes

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

29g protein⏱ 7 min

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Ultra-creamy scrambled eggs made with melted cottage cheese. The cottage cheese disappears into the eggs during cooking, leaving silky curds and 29g of protein in under 10 minutes.

High Protein French Toast Casserole

22g protein⏱ 53 min

High Protein French Toast Casserole

Baked French toast casserole made with eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder. Prep it the night before and bake in the morning. 22g of protein per serving with a custardy centre and golden top.

Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet

34g protein⏱ 35 min

Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet

One-pan breakfast with seasoned ground turkey, crispy diced potatoes, bell peppers, and baked eggs. 34g of protein per serving and ready in 35 minutes — ideal for meal prep.

Ham and Cheese Croissant

22g protein⏱ 13 min

Ham and Cheese Croissant

Warm, buttery croissant filled with ham and melted Gruyère cheese. Simple French café breakfast.

French Toast

16g protein⏱ 15 min

French Toast

Thick-cut brioche French toast with vanilla custard, served with fresh berries, maple syrup, and whipped cream.

Banana Oat Pancakes (3 Ingredients)

16g protein⏱ 13 min

Banana Oat Pancakes (3 Ingredients)

Flourless pancakes made with just banana, eggs, and oats. Naturally sweet, gluten-free, and high in protein.

Huevos Rancheros

22g protein⏱ 25 min

Huevos Rancheros

Fried eggs on crispy tortillas with ranchero salsa, black beans, avocado, and cheese. A Mexican breakfast classic.

Açaí Smoothie Bowl

16g protein⏱ 10 min

Açaí Smoothie Bowl

Thick, frozen açaí smoothie bowl topped with granola, fresh fruit, coconut, and a drizzle of honey.

Spinach and Feta Omelette

24g protein⏱ 10 min

Spinach and Feta Omelette

Fluffy French-style omelette filled with sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Smoked Salmon Toast

22g protein⏱ 7 min

Smoked Salmon Toast

Cream cheese on rye toast topped with smoked salmon, capers, red onion, and fresh dill. Elegant and protein-rich.

Cottage Cheese Bowl

28g protein⏱ 3 min

Cottage Cheese Bowl

High-protein cottage cheese topped with fresh fruit, nuts, and honey. The trendy bodybuilder breakfast.

Shakshuka (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

18g protein⏱ 30 min

Shakshuka (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Served with crusty bread for dipping.

Banana Protein Smoothie

32g protein⏱ 5 min

Banana Protein Smoothie

Thick, creamy protein smoothie with banana, peanut butter, and oats. Tastes like a milkshake, fuels like a meal.

Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

22g protein⏱ 15 min

Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

Creamy smashed avocado on sourdough toast topped with perfectly poached eggs, chili flakes, and everything bagel seasoning.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

24g protein⏱ 5 min

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Layered Greek yogurt with crunchy granola, mixed berries, and a drizzle of honey. High-protein breakfast in minutes.

Breakfast Burrito

28g protein⏱ 20 min

Breakfast Burrito

Hearty breakfast burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese, avocado, and salsa. Freezer-friendly.

Protein Pancakes

30g protein⏱ 15 min

Protein Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes boosted with protein powder and Greek yogurt. Tastes indulgent but fuels your morning right.

Protein Overnight Oats

32g protein⏱ 370 min

Protein Overnight Oats

Creamy overnight oats packed with protein powder, chia seeds, and almond butter. Grab-and-go breakfast ready when you wake up.

Veggie Breakfast Hash

18g protein⏱ 30 min

Veggie Breakfast Hash

Crispy diced potatoes with bell peppers, onions, and spinach topped with fried eggs. Hearty weekend breakfast.

Steak and Eggs

42g protein⏱ 25 min

Steak and Eggs

Pan-seared sirloin steak with sunny-side-up eggs, roasted potatoes, and fresh arugula. The ultimate brunch.

Eggs Benedict

26g protein⏱ 25 min

Eggs Benedict

Classic brunch: toasted English muffins with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and silky hollandaise sauce.

Berry Smoothie Bowl

16g protein⏱ 5 min

Berry Smoothie Bowl

Thick mixed berry smoothie bowl topped with granola, sliced banana, coconut, and chia seeds.

Savory Oatmeal with Egg

18g protein⏱ 25 min

Savory Oatmeal with Egg

Savory steel-cut oats topped with a fried egg, sautéed greens, everything bagel seasoning, and hot sauce.

Egg Fried Rice (Breakfast Style)

20g protein⏱ 13 min

Egg Fried Rice (Breakfast Style)

Quick breakfast fried rice with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon bits, green onions, and sesame. Use last night's rice.