Whether you are out of eggs or just don't like eggs, we are covering 24 high-protein breakfast recipes that aren't eggs. These recipes either don't require eggs or turn them into something entirely different!
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- What is considered "high protein"?
- Do any of these recipes have eggs in them?
- High-protein breakfast recipes that don't have eggs
- 1. 10 Minute Fancy Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas (15 grams)
- 3. Banana Muffin For One (15 grams)
- 4. Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie (21 grams)
- 5. Protein Balls without Protein Powder (12 grams)
- 6. Overnight Oats with Protein Powder (31 grams)
- 7. Protein Shake For Breast Feeding (35 grams)
- 8. Protein Matcha Berry Smoothie (18 grams)
- 9. Biscoff Protein Balls (18 grams)
- 10. Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes (13 grams)
- 11. Blended Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (31 grams)
- 12. Savory Vegan Breakfast Bowl (16 grams)
- 13. Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (15 grams)
- Recipes That Aren't Eggs (but use eggs)
- 14. Fruity Pebble Pancakes (12 grams)
- 15. Blender Sweet Potato Waffles (12 grams)
- 16. Protein Double Dip French Toast (13 grams)
- 17. Gooey Protein Cinnamon Rolls (20 grams)
- 18. Breakfast Baked Potato - 2 Ways! (25 grams)
- 19. Protein Biscuits Recipe with Peanut Butter (12 grams)
- 20. Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes (12 grams)
- 21. Healthy Breakfast Sandwich (13 grams)
- 22. High Protein French Toast Casserole (24g)
- 23. Maple Chorizo Breakfast Skillet (23 grams)
- 24. 3-ingredient Protein Pancakes
quick answer
Mornings can get crazy but eating protein first is critical to starting off on the right foot. However, it only works if it's a breakfast you'll actually want to eat.
Here's a quick reference list of high-protein breakfasts that aren't eggs to get you started.
- Oatmeal with Greek yogurt and fruit
- Greek Yogurt with granola and nut butter
- Protein smoothie with protein powder
- Quinoa breakfast bowl with hemp seeds and nut butter
- Protein waffles or pancakes with cottage cheese, greek yogurt, or protein powder.
- Cottage cheese with fresh fruit
- Grain bowl with black beans, tofu, and avocado
Be sure to keep scrolling for 24 recipe ideas!
What is considered "high protein"?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Protein is an essential part of any diet. But what exactly counts as "high protein"? This answer is going to vary from person to person but again according to the Mayo Clinic, the average person needs 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
This amount increases as you age and with your activity level. Using the base number, a 165-pound (75kg) person would need 60 grams of protein per day. If you break this into 3 meals and 2 snacks that would work out to 15 grams per meal. For this reason, I'm going to consider high-protein as anything that has more than 12 grams of protein.
Do any of these recipes have eggs in them?
Yes, some of these recipes have eggs baked into them which is why I've broken the recipes into "aren't eggs" and "don't have eggs". Anything labeled "don't have eggs" uses NO eggs in the recipe (there are a lot of them!). And, if you're looking for an egg substitute for anything baked, check out our post about egg substitutes for baking.
High-protein breakfast recipes that don't have eggs
1. 10 Minute Fancy Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas (15 grams)
Who wouldn’t feel fancy enjoying thisfancy oatmeal with caramelized bananasand hazelnuts?! It’s creamy, dairy-free, gluten-free, and has all the warm and comforting flavors that fill a house with joy!
2. 5-Ingredient Purple Smoothie Bowl (31 grams)
This delicious and refreshingpurple smoothie bowlis easy to make, tastes great, and is naturally creamy while being dairy-free! This vegetarian breakfast is high in protein and antioxidants thanks to collagen and berries yet egg-free!
3. Banana Muffin For One (15 grams)
Need a quick afternoon bite that is sweet, yet healthy, and ready in 30 minutes? Then you HAVE to make thisbanana muffin for one! All you need is a banana (even a half of a banana will work!), one bowl, and a few pantry staple ingredients.
4. Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie (21 grams)
This creamy, delicious Peanut Butter Avocado Smoothie provides a great way to get a huge boost of nutrients and energy!
5. Protein Balls without Protein Powder (12 grams)
These protein balls without protein powder are the perfect snack to fight off hanger! They are made with 8 simple ingredients, ready in 10 minutes, and do not require any special equipment; all you need is a bowl and a spoon! Keep them on hand (they're great as meal prep!) for a quick protein burst and sweet treat wrapped into one happy little ball.
6. Overnight Oats with Protein Powder (31 grams)
Overnight Oats with Protein Powderare an easy, healthy breakfast meal prep for those busy mornings.They can be customized for whatever sounds good, are packed with protein and fiber, and the best part is they come together in minutes! Plus, the base of this simple recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
7. Protein Shake For Breast Feeding (35 grams)
While yes, this smoothie has all the nutrients for nursing mothers, it's also packed with protein that is beneficial to anyone!
8. Protein Matcha Berry Smoothie (18 grams)
ThisStrawberry Matcha Smoothieoffers a great way to get a huge boost of nutrients and energy! It features healthy ingredients such as earthy matcha, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado. It’s refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
9. Biscoff Protein Balls (18 grams)
This no bakeBiscoff protein ballsrecipe makes for the perfect on-the-go snack. They're a favorite in our house because they only require a few ingredients and come together super quick! Grab 2 on the way out the door for 18 grams of protein!
10. Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes (13 grams)
These Greek yogurt protein pancakes are so quick and easy to make for breakfast. They're made with just three ingredients and take 15 minutes to make!
Plus, they're so versatile and can be topped with whatever you like. We like to top it with additional protein-rich yogurt and blueberries!
11. Blended Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls (31 grams)
This cottage cheese breakfast bowl fits a lot of protein into a tasty little bowl! Blending it gives this breakfast a creamy and irresistible texture that resembles whipped cream! (recipe & photo from www.brunchandbatter.com)
12. Savory Vegan Breakfast Bowl (16 grams)
Try this vegan breakfast bowl for a cozy and savory breakfast. It's packed with flavor and has all the making of a classic breakfast (veggies, "eggs", "meat"). (recipe & photo from www.runningonrealfood.com)
13. Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (15 grams)
This simple and delicious quinoa bowl uses the superfood grain to pack in fiber and protein. Top with all the delicious savory fixings and you've got one tasty breakfast! (recipe & photo from www.whatmollymade.com)
Recipes That Aren't Eggs (but use eggs)
14. Fruity Pebble Pancakes (12 grams)
TheseFruity Pebble Pancakescombine two breakfast favorites into one ridiculously tasty recipe! These pancakes are infused with fruity pebble cereal milk and packed with vanilla protein powder and cashew butter for a filling and tasty breakfast!
15. Blender Sweet Potato Waffles (12 grams)
Looking for a healthy breakfast that has fewer carbs than regular waffles but all of the flavor and texture? Thissweet potato waffle recipeis exactly that! You can quickly microwave a sweet potato to use or use leftover mashed sweet potatoes to make these delicious and crispy waffles.
16. Protein Double Dip French Toast (13 grams)
This Protein Double Dip French Toast is smothered in a creamy protein packed batter, fried, then repeated again for double the flavor!
17. Gooey Protein Cinnamon Rolls (20 grams)
Sweets and protein are not mutually exclusive and theseProtein Cinnamon Rollsprove that! They're soft and gooey, and packed with 20 grams of protein PER ROLL!
18. Breakfast Baked Potato - 2 Ways! (25 grams)
Even without eggs, these breakfast sweet potatoes pack 25 grams of protein!
19. Protein Biscuits Recipe with Peanut Butter (12 grams)
While these biscuits are not at the 12 grams threshold when topped with peanut butter or any other nut butter you can get 12+ grams of protein per biscuit!
20. Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes (12 grams)
These Greek yogurt pancakes are toddler and parent-approved. While they have 10 grams of protein per serving, you can top them with some nut butter, maple syrup, and additional yogurt to bring that protein number over the 12-gram threshold. (recipe & photo from www.yummytoddlerfood.com)
21. Healthy Breakfast Sandwich (13 grams)
While this does in fact use scrambled eggs per the recipe, you can easily substitute for Just Eggs in this high-protein breakfast sandwich! (recipe & photo from www.acouplecooks.com)
22. High Protein French Toast Casserole (24g)
This French toast casserole is filled with breakfast sausage and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. You may wonder how breakfast sausage tastes in a sweet dish like this and let me tell you - it's a perfect combo of savory and sweet!
23. Maple Chorizo Breakfast Skillet (23 grams)
While this skillet uses eggs in it, you can easily leave them out. Then the recipe only takes 7 ingredients to create tons of flavor!
24. 3-ingredient Protein Pancakes
These super easy and fluffy protein pancakes are packed with protein at 34 grams. All you need is protein pancake mix, cottage cheese, and eggs for an easy breakfast and meal prep.
We hope you found a recipe you love that's not eggs! And if you're looking for low carb ideas, be sure to check out our post on 18 High Protein Low Carb Meals.
