Easy Meal Prep Breakfast High Protein

It's very important to eat a balanced, protein-rich breakfast to start the day. It offers you the energy you need to get things done in the morning and can help keep you from overeating and seeking sweets later in the day. You probably think of eggs and some kind of meat right away when you think of a breakfast with a lot of protein. Those are also wonderful ways to get your protein, but there are so many more high-protein foods you can eat, such Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, tofu, and tempeh. I have put up more than 30 breakfast recipes that offer at least 15 grams of protein in each dish!

Why is protein so important?

You know how much I stress the necessity of protein if you've been reading the site for a long. I try to make sure that every meal and snack has a good mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. But why? Protein helps keep your blood sugar stable and makes you feel full for longer. It assists with weight loss (or weight control), satisfies cravings, and does a lot of other vital things in the body, like rebuild muscles. The mainstream media may say that protein is just vital for bodybuilders and athletes, but I'm here to tell you that protein is important for everyone!

1. Burrito for breakfast that is vegan

Don't overlook these morning burritos, female to girl. You won't even notice that this tofu scramble is a great substitute for eggs. Add tasty things like avocados, roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, and jalapeños, and breakfast will be the best part of your day.

2. Protein bars you make yourself

You can make your own protein bar that tastes much better than one that costs $5 and is probably full of things you can't even say. When you eat dessert for breakfast with chocolate on top, you'll feel like you're cheating (and you are—this dessert is full of protein and has no added sugar).

3. Overnight oats with lemon and blueberries

Overnight oats are a great way to make breakfast the night before. They are adored by both health-conscious women and breakfast lovers. Just get the ingredients ready the night before, put them in the fridge, and they'll be ready to eat as soon as you wake up. The chia seeds and protein powder in this recipe make it high in protein and taste like a rich dessert.

4. Vegan protein shake with chocolate and peanut butter

I promise you won't miss your eggs once you try this easy, tasty high-protein smoothie. It tastes like a milkshake but is full of nutrition instead of sweets. We suggest putting the additional peanut butter on top because breakfast is a chance to make your life seem more romantic, you know?

5. Bowl of cottage cheese

This year, cottage cheese was the viral food, and for good reason: it's a complete protein because it has all the essential amino acids, it has live cultures that help intestinal health, and it's full of B vitamins, calcium, and other elements like selenium. Cottage cheese is a flexible and simple breakfast food. Add fruit, granola, and honey on top for a breakfast strong in protein.

6. Breakfast Tacos with Vegan Chorizo

Good news if you adore morning tacos: you don't need eggs to make them tasty or high in protein. These tacos are full of protein because of this delectable tofu mix that tastes so good and fluffy that you could use it instead of scrambled eggs or chorizo. Tip: Make these on Sunday and you can eat tasty breakfast tacos all week.

7. Protein Bowl with Sweet Potato Hash

If you like savory breakfasts and the plant-based ones don't fill you up, we have egg-free options for you too. This tasty sweet potato hash is full of protein from chicken sausages and phytonutrients and fiber from veggies.

8. Chia Pudding with Protein

In my opinion, people are missing out on chia seed pudding. Chia seeds are a great source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. And when you let them soak in the milk of your choosing, they turn into a rich pudding that you can use as a basis for all your favorite toppings.

9. Maple blueberry turkey sausage breakfast patties

What could be better than sweet maple syrup, tangy blueberries, and savory sausage? Believe me, you'll want to make twice as much since you'll eat these so quickly. It's also simple to make a lot of it ahead of time so you can eat it all week. You may eat them on their own or use them as the protein in your favorite sandwich or breakfast dish.

10. Simple No-Bake Protein Balls

If you don't like to sit down and have breakfast, we have a quick and easy choice for you that you can eat on the go or munch on all day. There are only four ingredients in this dish, and you can make it ahead of time. Plus, it has a lot of protein.