There’s nothing like a high-protein meal to start the day off right. So when it comes to expanding your breakfast recipe repertoire, there’s always space for something new. These recipes tick all the boxes — easy, filling, and full of protein.
1. Acai Bowl
An Instagram-friendly breakfast — best served with the most photogenic fruits you can think of. I’m talking banana slices, strawberry slices, coconut pieces. The more colourful the better.
But it’s not just photogenic — with 37g of protein it supports your gains too.
Per serving: Calories - 475kcal Protein - 37g Carbs - 58g Fat - 9.5g
Recipe here.2. Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
With the delicious smells of cinnamon drifting up the stairs, you’ll be hard-pushed to prevent your mouth from watering. Luckily you won’t have to wait long — in just 6-7 minutes you’ll be tucking into your new favourite breakfast.
Per serving: Calories - 350kcal Protein - 37g Carbs - 37g Fat - 7g
Recipe here.3. Protein Pancake Dippers
Pancakes are always a winner, especially when they’re dippable. And laced with a rasher of bacon — the perfect Sunday morning breakfast.
Per serving: Calories - 260kcal Protein - 17g Carbs - 25.4g Fat -9.4g
Recipe here.4. Pancake Breakfast Tacos
The taco variation you never knew you needed — and, surprisingly, there’s no tortillas involved. A great excuse to have pancakes for breakfast.
Per serving: Calories - 481kcal Protein - 62g Carbs - 18g Fat - 22g
Recipe here.5. Jam Sponge Baked Oat Cake
A breakfast sponge that’s twist on the TikTok baked-oats classic. It’s delish, and packed full of protein.
Per serving: Calories - 386kcal Protein - 26.4g Carbs - 58.9g Fat - 6g
Recipe here.6. Cinnamon Baked Oats Cake
Another breakfast treat packed full of two of the best things — protein and cinnamon. What’s not to love?
Per serving: Calories - 332kcal Protein - 33g Carbs - 35g Fat - 8g
Recipe here.7. Salted Caramel Overnight Weetabix
Packed away neatly in your favourite container — this is the best way to make your colleagues jealous. When they hear there’s 54g of protein inside, they’ll be snatching it from your hands.
Perserving: Calories - 480kcal Protein - 54g Carbs - 50g Fat - 5.2g
Recipe here.8. Breakfast Tiramisu
Five ingredients, 27g of protein, and absolutely delicious.
Perserving: Calories - 395kcal Protein - 27g Carbs - 41g Fat - 12g
Recipe here.9. Raspberry Cheesecake-Filled Croissants
Cheesecake croissants are a real breakfast head turner. A breakfast that’s so good it will leave you singing out loud to cheesy tunes on your morning commute — we just hope you don’t get the train.
Perserving: Calories - 377kcal Protein - 16g Carbs - 33g Fat - 19g
Recipe here.10. Chocolate-Stuffed Banana Bread Muffins
Bananas are the perfect breakfast food. They work alone, in pancakes, on top of cereal, or better yet — in chocolate-stuffed, protein-infused banana bread muffins.
Per serving: Calories - 223kcal Protein - 11g Carbs - 28.2g Fat - 7.9g
Recipe here.11. Blueberry Pie Baked Oats
There’s not much that’s better than a breakfast that will tide you over until lunch time. Especially when it’s blueberry pie flavoured.
Perserving: Calories - 327kcal Protein - 17g Carbs - 45g Fat - 8g
Recipe here.12. Granola Yoghurt
No cooking and minimal prep — what more could you want from a breakfast? Protein? Well it’s got that too — 59g to be exact.
Perserving: Calories - 429kcal Protein - 59g Carbs - 35g Fat - 5g
Recipe here.13. Whey Forward Pancakes
Master the art of fluffy pancakes under 500kcal with this foolproof recipe. Featuring an animal-free, dairy-identical whey protein, this recipe creates fluffy pancakes with 24g of protein.
Per serving: Calories - 461kcal Protein - 24g Carbs - 65g Fat – 12g
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Recipe here.14. DIY Protein Granola
DIY is certainly the way to go if you’re looking to cut down on sugars and get more of the good stuff in your breakfast. Under 400 calories and with only eight ingredients, this quick and simple granola recipe is the perfect start to the morning.
Per serving: Calories - 358kcal Protein - 11g Carbs - 33g Fat - 20g
Recipe here.15. Marino Katsouris' Protein Waffles
If you’re looking for high-protein breakfast inspo, Marino Katsouris has you covered. His signature breakfast waffles feature THE Whey, Salted Caramel, which packs 25g of premium protein and is dripping in Sugar-Free Syrup.
Per serving: Calories - 492kcal Protein - 42g Carbs - 62.2g Fat - 8.7g
Recipe here.16. Low-Carb High-Protein Breakfast Cups
Got some leftover veggies and chicken? Quick, simple and under 300kcal – these breakfast cups will have you sorted all week long. All you need is a full spice cupboard and some leftovers, and you’ll be able to whip these up in as little as 12 minutes.
Per serving: Calories - 216kcal Protein - 22g Carbs - 2g Fat - 13g
Recipe here.17. Sweet Breakfast Quesadilla
A sweet take on a savoury dish. These Breakfast Quesadillas are packed with 20g of protein and ooze chocolate spread and peanut butter. Top it off with whatever fruit you have knocking about, and you’ve already started the day with a win.
Per serving:Calories - 490kcal Protein - 20g Carbs - 60g Fat - 25g
Recipe here.18. Chocolate Banana Muffins
Not a coffee person? These Pre-Workout Chocolate Banana Muffins are the perfect way to boost your energy. Under 300kcal, 13g of protein and a chocolate-filled centre; these get top marks for macros and flavour.
Per serving:Calories – 264kcal Protein – 13g Carbs – 32g Fat – 10g
Recipe here.19. Jammy Baked Oats
These oats take the classic jam doughnut to new heights. Bursting with 20g of protein and an indulgent jammy centre, they’re an excellent way to kick off your morning.
Per serving:Calories - 228kcal Protein - 20g Carb – 30g Fat - 2g
Recipe here.Take home message
With 12 new breakfast recipes to try out, you’ll be covered for the next two weeks. Now only one question remains — which will you try first?
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