15 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes Ready in 15 Minutes (2024)

These energizing, high-protein recipes are just what you need to feel fueled for whatever your day brings. With at least 15 grams of protein in every serving, anything from a fruity breakfast banana split to a savory bowl of whole grains with all the fixings can help you get your day started on a satisfying note. Not to mention, they take 15 minutes or less to prepare to help save you time in the morning. Try our Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage and Artichoke & Egg Tartine for a flavorful and filling breakfast fit for champions.

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Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage

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Oats get a new life in this savory dish, serving as the backbone for a satisfying combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs.

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Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls

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Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl recipe. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, socook up a batchto stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying breakfast. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for extra heat.

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Quick Breakfast Taco

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A smaller cousin of the breakfast burrito, the breakfast taco made with reduced-fat Cheddar and egg substitute is a satisfying and healthy breakfast option.

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Egg & Salmon Sandwich

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Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice.

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Artichoke & Egg Tartine

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For a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast, serve up fried or poached eggs on top of sautéed artichokes and toast. If you can't find frozen, be sure to rinse canned artichoke hearts well—they're saltier than frozen. Serve with hot sauce on the side, if desired.

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Chocolate-Raspberry Breakfast Banana Split

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This fun, breakfast-friendly twist on a banana split swaps in yogurt for ice cream. Using strained yogurt (e.g., Greek-style or skyr) provides more protein for staying power. Plus, its thicker consistency holds its shape better to resemble a scoop of ice cream. Raspberries and peanuts give this PB&J vibes.

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Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled Eggs

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Elevate plain-Jane scrambled eggs with smoked trout and fresh spinach in this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach

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A cheesy, spinach-packed quesadilla is topped with a sunny-side-up egg for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. Top with hot sauce for a kick of spice.

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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

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In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

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Cottage Cheese with Raspberry Honey

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Crunchy sunflower seeds add delicious flavor to this simple, light meal or snack of cottage cheese dressed up with raspberries and honey.

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Fresh Tomato Omelets with Mozzarella Cheese

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This egg and cheese omelet recipe is low in fat, making it great for a heart-healthy diet.

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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelet

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The key to this healthy smoked salmon omelet recipe is cooking the eggs over low heat so the curds set up nice and soft. A splash of milk in the eggs is added insurance to keep the salmon omelet from turning rubbery.

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High-Protein Breakfast Tacos

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In this high-protein breakfast taco recipe, black beans, eggs and cheese are folded into corn tortillas and topped with your favorite salsa.

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Broccoli & Parmesan Cheese Omelet

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This high-protein breakfast recipe features broccoli and cheese folded into a light and fluffy omelet.

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Kiwi-Granola Breakfast Banana Split

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We take a classic dessert and put a breakfast-friendly spin on it by swapping in yogurt for ice cream. The thicker consistency of the strained yogurt (e.g., Greek-style or skyr) helps it hold its shape and mimic scoops of ice cream. Plus, it has more protein for staying power than regular yogurt. Lots of seeds and nuts are a nice textural counterpoint to the soft banana.

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