High Protein Breakfast Ideas

1. Scrambled Eggs with Spinach, Avocado, and Cottage Cheese
Adding cottage cheese boosts the protein in this classic breakfast.

• Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs (18g protein)

  • 1 cup fresh spinach (1g protein)

  • ½ avocado (2g protein)

  • ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese (7g protein)

  • 1 tsp olive oil for cooking

• Approx. total calories: 427

• Approx. protein: 28g

Cottage cheese is an excellent addition for more protein, and the combination of eggs, spinach, and avocado makes this meal balanced and nourishing.

2. Greek Yogurt with Chia Seeds, Almonds, and Protein Powder
By mixing in protein powder, this breakfast becomes a high-protein powerhouse.

• Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (16g protein)

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (2g protein)

  • 1 tbsp almonds (3g protein)

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (20g protein)

  • ½ cup mixed berries (0.5g protein)

• Approx. total calories: 410

• Approx. protein: 41.5g

This protein-packed yogurt bowl is perfect for stabilizing blood sugar and boosting energy, with added crunch and fiber from the chia seeds and almonds.

3. Protein Smoothie with Almond Butter, Spinach, and Greek Yogurt
Adding Greek yogurt gives this smoothie an extra protein boost.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop protein powder (20g protein)

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (10g protein)

  • 1 tbsp almond butter (3g protein)

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (1g protein)

  • 1 handful spinach (1g protein)

  • ½ banana (0.5g protein)

• Approx. total calories: 385

• Approx. protein: 35.5g

This smoothie delivers a strong protein punch with healthy fats, fiber, and added probiotics from the Greek yogurt for gut health.

4. Quinoa Porridge with Protein Powder, Almond Butter, and Hemp Seeds
By adding protein powder, this porridge becomes a filling, high-protein breakfast.

• Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (4g protein)

  • 1 scoop protein powder (20g protein)

  • 1 tbsp almond butter (3g protein)

  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds (3g protein)

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (0.5g protein)

• Approx. total calories: 401

• Approx. protein: 30.5g

Quinoa is a complete protein, and adding protein powder and hemp seeds helps this porridge hit the target for a protein-rich start to your day.

5. Overnight Oats with Protein Powder, Greek Yogurt, and Chia Seeds
This overnight oat recipe hits your protein goal with a few simple tweaks.

• Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats (5g protein)

  • 1 scoop protein powder (20g protein)

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (10g protein)

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (2g protein)

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (1g protein)

  • ½ banana, sliced (0.5g protein)

• Approx. total calories: 490

• Approx. protein: 38.5g

These overnight oats are loaded with protein, making them an easy, make-ahead option for a high-energy, balanced breakfast.