10 Quick High Protein Breakfast Ideas

By Candace Zafirellis
Published 2/13/2025
10 Quick High Protein Breakfast Ideas

Looking for a quick high protein breakfast idea for a morning pick-me-up? Eating a high protein breakfast is one of the best ways to start your day strong while keeping your mind and body healthy. 

A high protein diet can help improve focus, support digestion, and keep you feeling satisfied for hours. That’s why we’ve created a list of 10 quick high protein breakfast recipes you can make any day of the week.

Baked goods like bagels and muffins are the easy choice on busy mornings, but these carb-heavy foods can cause blood sugar to spike and crash, leading to hunger, fatigue and cravings well before lunchtime. 

Starting the day with a high protein breakfast not only powers you up for the day, it also supports muscle growth and gives your metabolism a boost, helping your body burn more calories from the moment you wake up.

High Protein Breakfast Recipes

Whether you're heading to work, school, or the gym, fuel up with one of these easy protein breakfast ideas from Health eCooks:

  1. 01

    Turkey Sausage Scramble

    Heart Healthy Turkey Sausage Scramble
    15 mins

    For the ultimate in flavor and protein, make this high protein egg recipe that’s made with scrambled eggs, flavorful turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Hearty and delicious, it’s ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes

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  2. 02

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Heart Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
    5 mins

    For a portable high-protein breakfast, blend this sweet smoothie made with peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey and bananas. Perfect as a quick breakfast or snack, this high protein smoothie has 16 grams of protein and takes just 5 minutes to make.

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  3. 03

    Egg Muffin Cups

    Heart Healthy Egg Muffin Cups
    35 mins

    Prefer to prep your breakfast ahead of time? These egg muffins can be made ahead for an easy grab-and-go meal. Packed with fresh spinach and sweet turkey sausage, two muffin cups provide 18 grams of protein to start the day. 

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  4. 04

    Strawberry Overnight Oats

    Heart Healthy Strawberry Overnight Oats
    5 mins

    Prepare these creamy, protein packed overnight oats the night before for a quick and delicious breakfast to enjoy when you’re rushing out the door. With 24 grams of protein per serving, it's a convenient, high protein meal option that's ready when you are.

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  5. 05

    Egg and Cheese Muffin

    Heart Healthy Egg and Cheese Muffin
    20 mins

    Layered with egg whites, lean turkey bacon, and melted American cheese on a whole wheat English muffin, this high protein breakfast sandwich is simple to make and has 22 grams of protein per serving. 

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  6. 06

    Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

    Heart Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
    15 mins

    Craving something sweet? Instead of reaching for that doughnut in the morning, make this recipe for carrot cake overnight oats. Made with shredded carrots, warm spices and creamy yogurt mixture, you can prepare it in 5 minutes the night before so it’s the first thing you see when you open the fridge in the morning.

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  7. 07

    Breakfast Burrito

    Heart Healthy Breakfast Burrito
    15 mins

    When you need a meal that’s both hearty and flavorful, this breakfast burrito is full of protein and ready in just 15 minutes. Egg whites, creamy avocado, salsa and melted cheddar are rolled into a whole wheat tortilla for a filling and energizing start to the day.

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  8. 08

    Open Faced Egg Sandwich

    Heart Healthy Open Faced Egg Sandwich
    15 mins

    If you have hard boiled eggs on hand, making this open-faced sandwich is a breeze. Flavored with tomato, arugula and fresh lemon juice, this colorful and nutritious breakfast has 18 grams of protein.

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  9. 09

    Oatmeal Avocado Egg Bowl

    Heart Healthy Oatmeal Avocado Egg Bowl
    20 mins

    This breakfast bowl combines lightly sweetened oatmeal with creamy avocado and a protein-packed egg for a hearty breakfast that’s ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.

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  10. 10

    Egg and Spinach Breakfast Pita

    Heart Healthy Egg and Spinach Breakfast Pita
    20 mins

    When you need a meal that will keep you full and energized, make this breakfast pita with egg whites, spinach, and mozzarella. With 18 grams of protein per serving, it’s ready to eat in just 20 minutes.

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More High Protein Meal Ideas

Whether you prefer a quick high protein breakfast like a smoothie or a hearty meal of eggs and veggies, starting your day with a high protein breakfast is an easy way to stay full, energized and focused. 

Try one of these easy protein breakfast ideas from Health eCooks to power your day and keep you ready for anything!

Like to plan ahead? Here are high protein meal prep ideas to incorporate into your weekly meal plan.

End the day on a high note with our 30 high protein dinner ideas.

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