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Omelette Stuffed with Spinach with Tomatoes on the Side

30 high-protein breakfast recipes to try

Tracey Raye

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Start your day with a healthy and satisfying burst of protein with our simple and delicious breakfast recipes, including eggs, homemade granola, tofu scramble and halloumi breakfast bowls

Looking for a healthy, protein-packed way to start your day? Discover our tasty selection of protein-rich breakfast ideas and then check out our easy breakfast recipes. For more healthy ideas, check out our gut healthy breakfasts, keto-friendly breakfasts, healthy oat recipes, low-carb breakfasts and high-fibre breakfasts. Next, check out our autumn breakfast recipes or grab-and-go breakfast recipes.

Why is protein important at breakfast?

Consuming protein at breakfast has a plethora of benefits, including supporting satiety, energy and a balanced mood. Studies also show that including protein at breakfast can aid weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight by helping you to feel satisfied for longer. All of our chosen recipes provide at least 20 per cent of their calories as protein.

Overnight protein oats

Boost your overnight oats with vanilla protein powder for a satisfying and protein-rich start to the day.

Chorizo brunch eggs

Prepare this comforting chorizo and tomato dish and top with zesty avocado salsa and soft boiled eggs for a vibrant brunch.

For dinner, serve up our spicy chorizo risotto.

Chorizo Baked Eggs with Chopped Avocado in a Bowl

Protein porridge

Boost your protein levels in the morning with this simple protein porridge, loaded with toppings such as granola, banana, chocolate chips and seeds.

Upgrade your breakfast with our quick and easy porridge toppers.

A bowl of porridge topped with banana, granola and chocolate chips, next to a coffee

Bean protein pot with soy-marinated eggs and kimchi

This bean pot is designed to be a high-protein breakfast on the go that’s packed with gut health benefits.

A bean protein dish on two serving plates with salad on the side

Corned beef hash

This classic comfort-food dish, with crispy potatoes and corned beef, will never go out of style. Top with a fried egg and finish with a dollop of brown sauce.

Next time, go for our bubble and squeak.

Two white plates of golden fried potatoes topped with fried egg on a white wooden surface with a knife and fork and pot of brown sauce

Savoury granola bars with parmesan, rosemary and green olives

These savoury granola bars make a smart high-protein breakfast, packed with seeds, nuts and parmesan for lasting energy. With rosemary and green olives for a salty, umami kick, they’re a flavourful alternative to the usual sweet start.

Healthy banana pancakes

Looking for a high protein breakfast which still feels like a treat? Try these fluffy banana pancakes, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with banana slices.

Bake a batch of healthy muffins.

Plate of pancakes with syrup and bananas

Scrambled eggs

Make the perfect scrambled eggs every time, using our recipe to achieve a soft, creamy texture – they're delicious served over buttered toast for a quick and easy protein-rich breakfast.

We've got plenty more egg recipes.

Scrambled eggs on toast, topped with parsley leaves

Vegan tofu scramble

Check out this low-calorie vegan breakfast recipe made with smoked tofu, punchy chilli and pan-fried courgette.

See all our low-calorie vegetarian meals.

Tofu Scramble with Avocado on a Plate

Healthy spinach omelette

This healthy omelette is a satisfying vegetarian breakfast, topped with creamed spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes – we've lowered the fat by replacing cream with light soft cheese and milk.

Check out our best omelettes for a keto breakfast.

Omelette Stuffed with Spinach with Tomatoes on the Side

Rhubarb breakfast pots

Check out these rhubarb pots for a colourful low-cal breakfast. These nourishing breakfast pots are super-simple to pull together and are high in protein making them the ideal fuel to start your day.

Enjoy rhubarb while it's in season with our pretty pink ideas.

Rhubarb breakfast pots with granola topping served on a tray

Avocado and smoked salmon toasts

If you're looking for a healthy breakfast that feels like an indulgence, try our avocado and smoked salmon toast recipe. It also comes in at under 300 calories.

If you love avo like us, you could also try our best avocado on toast recipes.

Avocado Toast Recipe With Smoked Salmon

PBJ breakfast parfait

Peanut butter is a breakfast staple and, as this fruity, tangy, crunchy creation proves, its potential goes far beyond simply topping toast.

For a nutty afternoon treat, it's got to be these peanut butter flapjacks.

Peanut Butter Dessert Recipe

Vegetable omelette

Jazz your omelette up with plenty of grated courgette, kale, peas and chilli flakes, then serve alongside cherry tomatoes dressed simply with white wine vinegar.

Feeling a bit uninspired? See our healthy work from home lunch ideas.

Omelette Filled with Green Vegetables on a Plate with Tomatoes

Matcha pistachio creamy oats

Give your breakfast a feel-good boost with these creamy oats, layered with antioxidant-rich matcha and finished with crunchy pistachios. High in protein and fibre, this bowl will set you up for a healthy, energised morning.

See more of our vibrant matcha recipes.

Pots of matcha creamy oats with pomegranate seeds scattered around

Kimchi and beans shakshuka

This veg-packed shakshuka is elevated with the addition of kimchi and protein-rich beans, all cooked together in a fragrant tomato base. It’s a hearty breakfast that delivers plenty of fibre and a satisfying depth of flavour.

Discover more nourishing bean recipes.

One-pan shakshuka with bread on the side

Protein pancakes

Start your day with these protein pancakes, made with bananas, wholemeal spelt flour and yogurt.

All our pancake recipes are flippin' marvellous.

A stack of protein pancakes topped with slices of banana and honey on a white plate

Amaranth porridge with blackberry and ginger compote

This autumnal porridge is easy to make and showcases seasonal blackberries for the topping. Amaranth is an ancient grain boasting many health benefits including being high in protein, fibre and antioxidants, as well as being gluten-free. The oat milk adds creaminess, but you can use any type of milk you like.

Bowls of porridge with compote swirled through

Vegan shakshuka

Start your day with this plant-based take on a classic brunch favourite, where tofu replaces eggs and simmers in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Packed with protein and fibre, it’s a nourishing dish that will keep you satisfied all morning.

We have plenty more vegan breakfast recipes.

Vegan shakshuka topped with fresh parsley next to a board of bread and bowl of parsley and two plates with a tea towel

Kimchi eggs

Fried eggs are served atop toasted rye with tangy kimchi, bringing a hit of gut-friendly probiotics and a good dose of protein.

Kimchi fans will love our recipe for homemade kimchi.

Kimchi fried eggs on a plate

Spicy fried breakfast rice

For something a little different, try our simple rice bowl with spicy red chillis, salty-sweet bacon jam and soft boiled eggs. This low-calorie recipe is quick, easy and ready in 20 minutes.

Make perfect egg fried rice.

Breakfast Fried Rice

Breakfast tacos

Looking for a fun new brunch recipe? Try our super easy breakfast tacos. Use eggs with deep yellow yolks, like Burford Browns, so you get a nice colour contrast with the beans and chorizo.

You'll love our our fish tacos for dinner.

A tray of breakfast tacos holding scrambled egg, chorizo and beans

Sweet and sour lentil shakshuka

Mix up your weekend brunch and make this veggie shakshuka with lentils and punchy spice. This simple egg recipe is not only easy to make, it’s low in calories, too.

Read up on the best vegan protein sources.

Baked Eggs Shakshuka with Lentils

Healthy granola

Combining protein-rich walnuts, sesame seeds and bran, you can add more protein to this delicious breakfast with the addition of yogurt.

Chia pudding is another breakfast that's packed with protein.

A bowl of granola next to a jar of granola and a glass of orange juice

Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts

One for anyone who prefers a savoury breakfast, this quick and easy breakfast is high in protein and full of delicious smoked haddock, pecorino and garlic oil.

Smoked haddock fans will love these cheesy stuffed jacket potato skins.

Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts

Spring greens shakshuka

If you want a healthy weekend brunch, try this shakshuka. Made with eggs and green vegetables, this dish is perfect for anyone wanting a nutritious and filling breakfast.

We also have a surprising vegan shakshuka.

Green shakshuka in a white pan

Tracey Raye is health editor for olive and BBC Good Food. Tracey, MSc, is a registered nutritionist, holding a master’s degree in personalised nutrition. She is passionate about harnessing the power of all things health and well-being, in a way that enhances, rather than limits our lives. She curates our nourishing recipes and collections, and stays abreast of the latest health and lifestyle trends in order to bring you the tools and inspiration you need to find what health means for you.

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Tracey RayeRegistered Nutritionist

Tracey Raye is the Health Editor for Olive and BBC Good Food. She oversees all health, nutrition and fitness related content across the brands, including the bi-annual Healthy Diet Plan, monthly Health Edit newsletter and health column in the magazine.

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