Need a delicious, high-protein breakfast that’s quick and easy? From smoothies to breakfast tacos, these simple recipes only take 5 minutes to make, and each serving provides at least 15 grams of protein to help support bone strength, digestion and muscle recovery. Recipes like our Nut & Berry Parfait and Avocado Toast with Burrata are energizing, flavorful and satisfying meals that are perfect to help kickstart your day.
Nut & Berry Parfait
In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.
Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.
Spinach & Egg Tacos
Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.
Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk—just be aware that if you replace the dairy milk with one of these alternatives, the protein content will go down.
Avocado Toast with Burrata
Burrata—cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese—takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast.
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 or protein boost.
Ham, Egg & Sprouts Breakfast Sandwich
This open-faced sandwich feels like something you would get at a fancy breakfast spot, but you can make it at home in just five minutes! Don’t skip the step of tossing your sprouts in the mustard-lemon juice mixture; it ensures each bite is full of peppy, bright flavor!
Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie
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Smoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don’t have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.
Instant Egg & Cheese “Bake”
Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave for a quick, delicious breakfast. Spinach and Cheddar cheese make these eggs even more filling and add an extra boost of nutrition.
Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
This healthy smoothie is not only delicious—it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods and protein from the gut-friendly kefir and almond butter. Cherries have been linked to lower inflammatory markers. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily.
Whole-Wheat Bagel with Peanut Butter
Swap out a typical bagel with a mini whole wheat bagel for a lower-calorie and higher-fiber breakfast. Pair with protein-rich peanut butter to keep you full longer.
