Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused Diets High-Protein Recipes High-Protein Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 12 High-Protein Breakfasts Ready in 5 Minutes By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 25, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Johnny Autry 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. 01 of 12 Nut & Berry Parfait View Recipe In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey. 02 of 12 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie View Recipe Ali Redmond 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. 03 of 12 Spinach & Egg Tacos View Recipe Johnny Autry 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. 04 of 12 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie View Recipe 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. 05 of 12 Avocado Toast with Burrata View Recipe Burrata—cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese—takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast. 06 of 12 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie View Recipe 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. 07 of 12 Ham, Egg & Sprouts Breakfast Sandwich View Recipe Sara Haas 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! 08 of 12 Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie View Recipe Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell 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. 09 of 12 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey View Recipe 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. 10 of 12 Instant Egg & Cheese "Bake" View Recipe Johnny Autry 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. 11 of 12 Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie View Recipe 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. 12 of 12 Whole-Wheat Bagel with Peanut Butter View Recipe 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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