These high-protein breakfasts can be prepped in batches and stored in the fridge, and they reheat or can be eaten quickly. A little time on Sunday gives you a real breakfast on weekdays instead of a granola bar.
Baked in the oven
Each of these bakes in one batch and gets sliced or portioned for the next few days.
Egg Bake Casserole
A large egg bake can be made ahead of time. All you have to do is combine the eggs with the cheese and protein, bake it, and slice it into squares. You can heat one square in the morning.
Egg Muffin Bites
Egg bites are a quick protein breakfast. Whisk some eggs with a choice of veggies and cheese, then bake them in a muffin tin. Keep them in your fridge to grab, and eat them cold if you want.
Sheet Pan Eggs
Bake an entire sheet pan of eggs just one time and portion them out for the next 3 to 5 days. Whisk the eggs with your choice of veggies, then pour the mixture onto your lined sheet pan. Bake the pan of eggs until they are fully set. Finally, slice the baked eggs into squares, which can be used for stacked breakfast sandwiches or breakfast bowls.
Frittata Slices
Frittatas can be considered as a quiche without a crust, and they suit meal prepping. Bake the eggs with veggies and cheese, then slice it and put it in the fridge. You can reheat a slice for a protein-packed breakfast any day of the week.
Cinnamon Roll Egg Bake
This sweet egg bake can be made ahead of time and packed for breakfast. It tastes like a cinnamon roll and gets its protein from eggs. Make your bake ahead of time and reheat a piece during the week.
No cooking, set in the fridge
Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
Mixing Greek yogurt with overnight oats adds protein to your breakfast. Combine your yogurt, oats, milk, and toppings the night before and refrigerate. In the morning your breakfast will be creamy and ready to eat.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
A parfait is full of protein. Take a jar and grab some greek yogurt and fruit. For granola, put it in a separate container so that it stays fresh and crunchy. You can build several parfaits to cover breakfast for several days.
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Cottage cheese is a high-protein breakfast that takes a few minutes to prep. Scoop the cheese into jars with your choice of toppings like fruit, nuts, or even a bit of honey. When you’re ready to eat, pick one and breakfast is served.
Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is a breakfast you mix together and put in the fridge. Combine chia seeds with some milk and your favorite sweetener and place the mixture in the fridge. When ready to eat, add fruits and nuts to the pudding to give it a protein and fiber boost.
Yogurt and Berry Cups
Yogurt cups make a pre-made breakfast that is high in protein. You can prepare some Greek yogurt with berries and split them into sections in a large jar. Snacking on nuts or granola will also work.
Frozen packs for the blender
Protein Smoothie Packs
Before your busy mornings, combine all your smoothie ingredients into bags so you’ll be able to start the blender in one minute. For the smoothies, freeze some fruit, greens, and the proteins that you like to use. Toss a smoothie bag into your blender along with some milk or yogurt, and blend.
Smoothie Bowl Packs
Get your smoothie bowl bases ready ahead of time, then blend and top. Freeze your fruit and a scoop of protein, then blend it until it’s thick and spoon it into a bowl. Add some granola and nuts for a crunchy bite and more staying power.
Cooked on the stovetop
Breakfast Burritos
Once you prepare and freeze a set of breakfast burritos, you will have a protein-rich meal ready to go. Make some scrambled eggs, add in some beans, cheese, and veggies, and fill flour tortillas. Wrap them and put them in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat, reheat one.
Cooked burritos keep 3 to 4 months in the freezer or 3 to 4 days in the fridge, according to USDA FSIS leftovers guidance.
Veggie Omelet with Spinach and Feta
Prep ahead of time to have a warm and protein filled breakfast ready to go. Fold some spinach and feta into the eggs and cook until it’s just about done. It stays good even after being in the fridge and heats up nicely the following day.
Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
All the components can be prepped the night before so this breakfast can come together quickly in the morning. Reheat the eggs, mash avocado on toast, and it’s ready to eat.
Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
Prep and freeze your own breakfast sandwiches to cut the drive-thru out of your morning routine. Stack eggs, cheese, and your choice of protein on a breakfast muffin, wrap it up, and freeze it. Then, reheat it anytime for a quick, protein-packed breakfast.
Egg and Cheese Crepe Pinwheels
These egg crepe pinwheels can be prepped ahead of time and taken on the go. Roll a thin crepe made of eggs around some cheese and your choice of protein, slice, and you are good to go. They also reheat quickly and are simple to grab and eat.
Poached Eggs with Bacon
Prepping the proteins in advance makes this breakfast quick to heat up. Keep the eggs and bacon ready for assembly in the morning. They can also be served over polenta or toast for a high-protein, filling option.
Protein Pancakes
Prepare a batch of pancakes and then freeze them for quick breakfasts. Blend some oats, an egg, and some protein powder for the pancake batter. Then cook a large batch. When you’re ready to eat, reheat a couple of pancakes and top them with yogurt or fruit.
Scrambled Egg Tacos
Prep some scrambled eggs and you can make breakfast tacos in a few minutes. Warm some tortillas and add the eggs, cheese, and a bit of salsa. It’s quick and high in protein.
Hard-Boiled Egg Snack Box
One of the simplest proteins to prep is hard boiled eggs. You can boil a few eggs and then pack them with a side of cheese, fruit, or whole-grain toast. Grab the box and breakfast is ready in the morning.
What Makes These Easier
These are the two I use every Sunday to get breakfast done for the week.
- Nuwave Brio Plus Air Fryer. Reheats breakfast burritos and make-ahead breakfast sandwiches so they come out crisp instead of soggy.
- BYSNOW Deli Containers with Lids. Overnight oats, chia pudding, and yogurt cups each get their own, so grabbing breakfast takes ten seconds.
