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25 HIGH-PROTEIN BREAKFAST IDEAS TO FUEL YOUR DAY
Stop eating the same boring thing for breakfast everyday, and start making these fun protein packed recipes instead!
Hi, I’m Breanna Cox. I help women transform from the inside out with simple mindset shifts and healthy habits. I’m the creator of Nourish, the gut healthy, allergy friendly, macro cookbook!
When helping women learn how to fuel you bodies with macros, the number one question I get is how to hit your protein goal. It all starts by starting your day off one the right foot by getting enough protein at breakfast to hit your goals throughout the day. Get your own Customized Macro Count HERE!
Whether you're working on fitness goals, gut health, or finding allergy friendly recipes, these recipes will help you increase your protein intake and energize you for the day ahead. Plus, we'll be incorporating my oragnic BodyByBree Protein Powder to give these recipes an extra protein punch. If you're on the lookout for some delicious and protein-packed breakfast ideas to kickstart your mornings, you've come to the right place.
25 High Protein Breakfast Ideas
1. Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 banana
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Instructions: Blend all ingredients, cook on a non-stick pan, and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
2. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1/4 cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Layer yogurt, granola, and berries, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle protein powder for an extra boost.
3. Veggie Omelette
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup bell peppers
- 1/4 cup onions
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Sauté veggies, pour in beaten eggs, sprinkle with feta and protein powder, and fold for a fluffy omelette.
4. Protein Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup frozen berries
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions: Blend ingredients until smooth, pour into a bowl, and top with your favorite fruits and nuts.
5. Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Mix ingredients, refrigerate overnight, and top with fresh fruit in the morning.
6. Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1/4 avocado
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Fill tortilla with scrambled eggs, beans, avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of protein powder for an extra kick.
7. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup nuts
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Cook quinoa in milk, sprinkle with cinnamon, nuts, and protein powder, and enjoy warm.
8. High-Protein Waffles
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions: Mix ingredients, cook in a waffle iron, and serve with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.
9. Smoked Salmon Toast
Ingredients:
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 2 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 tsp dill
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Spread cream cheese on toast, layer with salmon, capers, dill, and a sprinkle of protein powder for an extra boost.
10. Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp almonds
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Mix cottage cheese with pineapple, top with almonds, honey, and a dash of protein powder for a satisfying start to your day.
11. Egg and Veggie Muffins
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup bell peppers
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Whisk eggs, mix in veggies and feta, pour into muffin tin, sprinkle with protein powder, and bake until set.
12. Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 2 scrambled eggs
- 1/4 avocado
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Layer rice, beans, eggs, avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of protein powder in a bowl for a protein-packed meal.
13. Protein-Packed French Toast
Ingredients:
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Dip bread in egg mixture, cook until golden, sprinkle with protein powder, and drizzle with maple syrup.
14. Protein-Packed Breakfast Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat pita
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Scramble eggs, cook turkey bacon, place on pita, add tomatoes, cheese, and a sprinkle of protein powder, then bake until cheese melts.
15. Protein-Packed Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Mix ingredients, form into cookies, bake until golden, and enjoy a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast.
16. Protein-Packed Breakfast Wrap
Ingredients:
- 1 whole grain wrap
- 2 scrambled eggs
- 2 turkey sausage links
- 1/4 avocado
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Fill wrap with eggs, sausage, avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of protein powder for a satisfying handheld breakfast.
17. Egg and Spinach Breakfast Quesadilla
Ingredients:
- 1 whole grain tortilla
- 2 scrambled eggs
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Layer eggs, spinach, cheese, and protein powder on a tortilla, fold, and cook until cheese melts.
18. High-Protein Breakfast Sushi
Ingredients:
- 1 nori sheet
- 2 scrambled eggs
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/4 cucumber
- 2 oz smoked salmon
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Spread eggs on nori, add avocado, cucumber, salmon, and a sprinkle of protein powder, roll, and slice into sushi pieces.
19. Protein-Packed Breakfast Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cucumber
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Toss quinoa, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and protein powder for a refreshing and protein-rich breakfast salad.
20. Protein-Packed Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients:
- 2 corn tortillas
- 2 scrambled eggs
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Fill tortillas with eggs, beans, salsa, avocado, and a sprinkle of protein powder for a flavorful breakfast option.
21. Protein-Packed Breakfast Bagel
Ingredients:
- 1 whole grain bagel
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 oz smoked salmon
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Spread yogurt on the bagel, top with salmon, onions, capers, and a sprinkle of protein powder for a delicious and filling breakfast.
22. Protein-Packed Breakfast Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Mix ingredients, pour into muffin tin, bake, and enjoy these portable and protein-rich breakfast muffins.
23. Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito Salad Bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 2 scrambled eggs
- 1/4 avocado
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Layer lettuce, quinoa, beans, eggs, avocado, salsa, and a sprinkle of protein powder for a satisfying and nutritious salad bowl.
24. Protein-Packed Breakfast Energy Balls
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Blend ingredients, form into balls, chill, and enjoy these protein-packed energy balls for a quick breakfast or snack.
25. Protein-Packed Breakfast Frittata
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1 scoop BodyByBree Protein Powder
Instructions: Cook sweet potatoes and spinach, pour in beaten eggs, sprinkle with feta and protein powder, and bake for a flavorful breakfast frittata.
There you have it, 25 high-protein breakfast ideas to fuel your day! With the addition of BodyByBree Protein Powder, these breakfast options taste amazing and help you hit your daily protein needs. Find my protein HERE!
If you are looking for more macro friendly recipes, don’t forget to check out Nourish, The BodyByBree Cookbook. Find it HERE!
I'm a mom of 4 and have been a certified personal trainer with specialties in pre- and postnatal fitness for 13 years. I'm also a certified nutrition specialist and certified meditation and mindfulness coach.
I am passionate about helping women change their lifestyles to be the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves and I've seen it happen for thousands of women.
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