10 High Protein Breakfast Ideas

Here are 10 high-protein breakfast ideas that are not only healthy but super easy to whip up. I’ve included quick recipes and methods so you can get started right away:

1. Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Feta

Ingredients:

2–3 eggs

Handful of spinach

1–2 tbsp crumbled feta

Salt & pepper

Method:

Whisk eggs in a bowl.

Sauté spinach in a non-stick pan for 1 min.

Add eggs and feta, cook while stirring until scrambled.

Protein: ~18–22g

2. Greek Yogurt Power Bowl

Ingredients:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp chia seeds

¼ cup berries

1 tbsp almond butter

Drizzle of honey

Method:

Stir chia seeds into yogurt.

Top with berries, nut butter, and honey.

Protein: ~20g

3. Cottage Cheese & Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

1 slice whole grain toast

½ avocado

½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

Chili flakes & lemon juice

Method:

Toast bread.

Mash avocado with lemon juice and spread it on toast.

Top with cottage cheese and sprinkle chili flakes.

Protein: ~16–20g

4. Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

½ cup oats

1 banana

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 egg

Method:

Blend all ingredients into a batter.

Cook on a greased non-stick pan like pancakes.

Protein: ~25g (depends on protein powder)

5. Chicken Breakfast Wrap

Ingredients:

1 whole wheat tortilla

½ cup cooked shredded chicken

Scrambled egg

Salsa or hot sauce

Handful of spinach

Method:

Fill tortilla with chicken, eggs, spinach.

Wrap and grill for 2 mins each side.

Protein: ~30g

6. Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 scoop protein powder

1 cup almond milk

½ banana

1 tbsp peanut butter

Handful of spinach

Method:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Protein: ~25g

7. Egg Muffins (Meal Prep Friendly)

Ingredients:

6 eggs

Diced peppers, onions, spinach

Optional: turkey sausage bits

Salt & pepper

Method:

Mix all ingredients, pour into muffin tin.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins.

Protein: ~7g per muffin (x2 = 14g)

8. Tofu Scramble

Ingredients:

½ block firm tofu

Turmeric, garlic powder

Diced veggies (onion, bell pepper, spinach)

Method:

Crumble tofu and sauté with spices and veggies.

Cook for 7–8 minutes until golden.

Protein: ~18–20g

9. High-Protein Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

¾ cup milk

1 scoop protein powder

1 tbsp flaxseed

Berries or banana

Method:

Mix everything in a jar.

Refrigerate overnight, stir before eating.

Protein: ~25g

10. Turkey & Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:

Whole grain English muffin

1 egg (fried or scrambled)

1–2 slices turkey bacon or deli turkey

Slice of low-fat cheese (optional)

Method:

Toast muffin, cook egg & turkey.

Assemble sandwich and enjoy!

Protein: ~25–30g