A breakfast bowl or plate built from a few high-protein ingredients will keep you full. These breakfasts use eggs, Greek yogurt, and a few minutes of assembly to get protein without a complicated recipe. Choose a base, then layer on your protein and toppings, and you have a breakfast that lasts until lunch.
No cooking needed
Yogurt, cottage cheese, smoothie and smoked salmon options.
Greek Yogurt Power Bowl
This is a no-cook, high-protein breakfast bowl. First, take some thick Greek yogurt, and then add some granola and nuts, and a little fruit. The toppings add texture to the yogurt, and the bowl keeps you full until lunch.
Smoothie Bowl
A smoothie bowl is a high-protein, cold breakfast for warm mornings. Blend together frozen fruits, a scoop of protein powder, and a splash of milk until thick, and pour the mixture into a bowl. Finish it off with granola, seeds and fresh fruits.
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and can be the base of a bowl. Add some to a bowl along with your choice of fruit, nuts, and a honey drizzle. It is quick, requires no cooking, and is high in protein.
Yogurt Granola Berry Bowl
This bowl is a sweet breakfast that still fits high-protein macros. It is layered with Greek yogurt, berries, and crunchy granola. It is light and will keep you full.
Protein Smoothie Bowl
To thicken a protein smoothie and make it into a spoonable breakfast bowl, blend more fruits, veggies, and protein powder until it’s scoopable, then add some nuts and seeds on top for added texture and to help keep you full.
Yogurt Parfait Bowl
A parfait bowl takes little effort and is high in protein. Add Greek yogurt, granola, and your choice of fruit into a bowl. It takes about one minute.
Berry Yogurt Crunch Bowl
This bowl combines creamy yogurt, crunchy toppings, and sweet berries. Spoon some Greek yogurt into a bowl and top it with nuts, seeds, and fruit. It’s high in protein and keeps you full through the morning.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Plate
A plate of smoked salmon is a protein-filled, brunch style breakfast. Lay salmon on top of a slice of toast or cucumber and spread on some cream cheese. Add capers and lemon.
Eggs cooked in a pan
Veggie Omelet Plate
For a sit-down breakfast experience, prepare a high-protein loaded omelet. To make, fold together cooked spinach, feta cheese, and vegetables of your choice into eggs and cook until just set. Accompany with fruit or toast for a complete meal.
Egg and Bacon Bowl
The classic plate of eggs, bacon and fruit is high in protein. Prepare the eggs however you would like and accompany them with some bacon and a bit of fruit. With controlled portion sizes, it makes a filling breakfast.
Scrambled Egg Breakfast Plate
Scrambled eggs are a protein-rich breakfast you can make in a few minutes. Whisk some eggs and pour them into a pan to be scrambled, then serve them with the sides of your choice. For added flavor, toss in some cheese or vegetables, which will also increase the dish’s nutritional value.
Egg Crepe Plate
Egg crepes are a protein-rich, low-carb option for a breakfast bowl. You can roll or slice them, and pair them with your choice of vegetables and cheese. This is an alternative to the standard egg scramble.
Egg White Veggie Bowl
An egg white veggie bowl is high in protein. Scramble your egg whites with some spinach, peppers, and a touch of cheese, then serve in a bowl with avocado.
Savory Egg and Veggie Bowl
This bowl layers eggs and vegetables for a warm, savory breakfast. Saute some of the veggies you have and top them with a couple of eggs. You can change the vegetables, and it uses up leftovers.
Baked in the oven
Baked Eggs with Toast
Baked eggs are a hands-off way to get some protein into your diet. Crack some eggs into a dish with tomatoes and bake until the whites are set. Serve with crusty toast.
Egg Bake Plate
A portion of egg bake is a protein packed, make-ahead friendly meal. Bake eggs with vegetables and cheese, then pair a square with fruit or toast. You can cut it into squares ahead of time.
Cinnamon Roll Egg Bake Plate
This egg bake is sweet and high in protein. It combines the taste and flavor of a cinnamon roll with the sustaining qualities of eggs. Enjoy a slice warm with a side of fruit.
Built on grains or pancakes
Poached Egg and Polenta Bowl
This is a warm, high-protein bowl. Add some creamy polenta to a bowl and top it with a poached egg and some bacon. The runny yolk works as a sauce.
Breakfast Burrito Bowl
Instead of a breakfast burrito you can build a high protein breakfast bowl. Take off the wrap and add beans, cheese, scrambled eggs, and rice and top it with some salsa. You can change the fillings to suit what you have.
Protein Pancake Plate
Protein pancakes make a breakfast plate that feels like a treat. Blend the oats, eggs and protein powder and pour your desired amount into the pancake mold. Cook and flip a few and let them finish. Then, for toppings, you can add Greek yogurt and fruit instead of a syrupy flood.
On toast or crostini
Avocado Toast with Egg
Toast topped with mashed avocado and a poached or fried egg is a common breakfast. The dish adds protein with the egg and keeps you full with the avocado.
Loaded Avocado Toast Plate
This avocado toast contains enough protein to be considered a proper breakfast. Spread some mashed avocado on toast and top it with an egg and a few seeds.
Egg Dip Crostini Plate
This dish uses creamy egg dip to make a protein-rich breakfast option. Spread it on the crostini with some added fresh toppings. It’s an egg breakfast you can share.
Boiled and soft cooked eggs
Eggslut-Style Egg Bowl
This egg bowl is made with creamy eggs over a potato base and is high in protein. The dish allows you to layer soft eggs and a smooth potato base and to scoop with toast. It feels rich but provides protein to start your day.
Hard-Boiled Egg Protein Plate
Create a basic plate with hard-boiled eggs and a couple of side options. Eggs go well with various fruits, cheeses, and whole-grain toast. It’s simple, offers high protein, and can be customized in many ways.
A hard-boiled egg provides about 12.6 g of protein per 100 g, based on USDA FoodData Central.
Ingredient protein figures are based on USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate nutrition.
