11 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes
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. 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.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 386 | 26.4g | 58.9g | 6g |
2. Cinnamon baked oats cake
Another breakfast treat packed full of two of the best things — protein and cinnamon. What’s not to love?
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 332 | 33g | 35g | 8g |
3. 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.
Salted Caramel Overnight Weetabix | High-Protein Breakfast
A sweet protein hit to start your day right.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 480 | 54g | 50g | 2.5g |
4. Breakfast tiramisu
Five ingredients, 27g of protein, and absolutely delicious.
5-Ingredient High-Protein Breakfast Tiramisu
Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast?
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 395 | 27g | 41g | 12g |
5. 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.
Pre-Workout Chocolate-Stuffed Banana Muffins | Protein Plates Recipe Book
Ooey, gooey and goal-fuelling.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 264 | 13g | 32g | 10g |
6. 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.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 327 | 17g | 45g | 8g |
7. 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.
Whey Forward Protein Pancakes
Pancake Day. One of the most important dates in the calendar. Fact.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 461 | 24g | 65g | 12g |
8. 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.
DIY Protein Granola | Protein Plates Recipe Book
The perfect crispy and crunchy breakfast base.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 358 | 11g | 33g | 20g |
9. 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.
Low-Carb High-Protein Breakfast Cups
Low carb? Check. High protein? Double check.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 216 | 22g | 2g | 13g |
10. 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.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 409 | 20g | 60g | 25g |
11. 4-ingredient foolproof banana protein pancakes
Just 4 ingredients is all you need for a breakfast that'll set you up for the day. And, if you mix up your toppings daily, you'll never get bored. My personal favourite, banana and sugar-free syrup.
4-Ingredient Foolproof Banana Protein Pancakes
Make the perfect pancakes, even if you're a rookie.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 115 | 15g | 14g | 1g |
Take home message
With 11 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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Salted Caramel Overnight Weetabix | High-Protein Breakfast
A sweet protein hit to start your day right.
