8 High Protein Healthy Breakfast Ideas

8 Healthy and High Protein Breakfast ideas for busy mornings or when you are in a rush! Fuel your body with nutrients to help you feel full and ready for the day. 

The craziness of the mornings of getting ready and rushing to get out the door can have most of us skipping breakfast or opting for the drive through, but having healthy options on hand can prevent this from happening. Having a healthy and wholesome breakfast will help you feel more full throughout the day, give you steady energy, and save you money in the long run (goodbye daily $5 Starbucks sandwich). 

Choosing a healthy breakfast option doesn't have to be extravagant either. I have put together some of my favorite quick breakfast options that you can make in 5 min or less, or prep a bunch for the week ahead of you!

The one thing to remember when reaching for your breakfast is protein. Most people lack on their protein intake and especially overlook protein during the morning meal. You want to aim for around 20g of protein in this morning meal which can be achieved in a variety of ways. 

 These are some high protein breakfast foods to consider adding to your current breakfast:

• Eggs
• Chicken/turkey sausage
• Turkey bacon
• Black beans
• Greek yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Protein powder

If you've got some of these ingredients, keep reading below to see how you can put together QUICK and delicious protein breakfasts. 

Protein Oats - 25g Protein

Add 1/2 Cup Quick Oats + 1 cup water to a bowl

Microwave on medium until it starts to bubble (be careful it doesn't explode)

Add 1 scoop protein powder 

Mix in frozen fruit  (blueberries, mango chunks, or any berries all work)

Scrambler - 40g+ Protein

On one side of the pan cook 1/4 package of ground meat (chicken, turkey or beef)

On the other toss in 80-100g of frozen hash browns or potatoes

Mix together and add 1-2 eggs, season with salt & pepper

Cook until the eggs are cooked

Optional - top with a sprinkle of cheese

Protein Pancakes - 30g Protein

Mash 1 banana 

Mix with 1 egg + 1/3 cup oats + dash of cinnamon + salt

Add 1 scoop protein powder 

Add touch of water if needed 

Pour on pan in small circles until you see bubbles

Flip and serve with sugar free maple syrup 

Ham Sandwich - 15g protein

Toast 2 slices of toast

Top with butter or mashed avocado

Add 3 slices of deli meat onto each slice

Optional - Top with sliced tomato and greens

Overnight Oats - 15g Protein

In a jar mix: 1/2 cup oats + 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup greek yogurt + 1/2 scoop protein powder

Optional - Add cinnamon, Sugar free maple syrup, and sliced fruit 

Breakfast Burritos - 25g Protein 

If you are making these in bulk multiply this recipe based on how many individual burritos you want to make

Start with low calorie tortilla (Ole Extreme 50 cal tortillas are my personal favorite)

Scramble 2 eggs

Cook 2 pieces of turkey sausage or turkey bacon 

Optional - cook chopped onion and peppers 

Add to tortilla, top with sprinkle of cheese

Greek Yogurt Bowl - 20g Protein

1 Cup greek yogurt

Add 1/2 cup berries

Top with sprinkle of granola or cheerios 

Protein Smoothie - 25g Protein 

1 cup frozen fruit

1 cup milk/water 

1 scoop protein powder 

1 handful spinach 

Blend until smooth! 

Protein Bar - 25g Protein

If you have absolutely NO time and must run out of the door, at least grab a protein bar to start your day with some protein. The BSN Protein crisps are my favorite but there are 100s of brands out there with delicious bars. Choosing a bar with at least 15g protein will provide you with more nutritional value then normal granola or cliff bars.