These breakfast recipes all contain 20 grams (g) of protein or more, and none contain eggs.
Eggs can be expensive and hard to come by. If you don’t have any eggs on hand or just don’t like eating them, these recipes are for you.
These breakfast dishes are a mix of savory and sweet, and you can make them in advance to save time in the morning.
This keto-friendly breakfast “burger” features a patty made from ground turkey and zucchini, guacamole, and bacon. Ready in just 15 minutes, it contains 30 g of protein and just over 300 calories per serving.
You may opt for a lower sodium bacon or turkey bacon, as 1 serving contains 593 milligrams of sodium. This will reduce the sodium content but not the flavor of the dish.
Avocados are associated with several potential health benefits. Avocados may decrease your risk of developing:
On the other hand, there’s a link between avocado consumption and increased satiety (feeling full).
Avocados also contain antioxidants. These compounds help protect against oxidative stress, which is linked to several chronic conditions.
When you think of breakfast foods, a salad may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it pairs well with these chicken breakfast sausage patties. This recipe takes 15 minutes to make. It contains 25 g of protein and just over 300 calories per serving.
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You can make this dish in 5 minutes. It contains 38 g of protein and just over 300 calories per serving.
Cottage cheese has a mild flavor, so if you don’t like tomatoes, you can tweak this recipe to your liking. For example, you can leave out the olive oil and pine nuts and swap in strawberries for the tomatoes. Strawberries go well with balsamic vinegar and basil.
It’s important to note that this recipe is high in sodium. To decrease this amount, you can use reduced sodium cottage cheese.
If you often find yourself in a rush to get out the door in the morning — or if you just want to maximize the number of times you can hit the snooze button — these overnight oats are for you. Simply combine your oats, protein powder, and milk to sit in the fridge overnight. Then, in the morning, all you have to do is add the toppings.
You can also prep some of the toppings the night before to save even more time in the morning. For example, you can crush the pecans the night before and keep them in a separate container so they do not get soggy from the oats. You may also consider stirring the peanut butter into the oat mixture for a thicker texture.
This recipe contains 20 g of protein per serving.
This smoothie contains 26 g of protein per serving. In addition to the blueberries, bananas, and basil, it includes milk, Greek yogurt, and spinach.
Blueberries are high in antioxidants, which can help protect against chronic conditions. Consuming blueberries can also
You can freeze any remaining servings in an ice cube tray. When you’re ready for another serving, blend a handful of them.
Ready in just 5 minutes, this yogurt parfait includes 27 g of protein per serving and calls for only three ingredients: plums, Greek yogurt, and sliced almonds. This picture also depicts kiwi, which can be a nice addition since this recipe is so simple.
- Vitamin A:
1.2% to 1.6% - Vitamin C:
7% to 8% - Vitamin K:
3.5% to 4.7%
In addition to the blackberries, this yogurt parfait contains shredded coconut, honey, and pistachios. This dish takes 7 minutes to make — all you have to do is toast the coconut and assemble the ingredients in a bowl.
Blackberries are
This recipe contains almost 23 g of protein and just over 300 calories.
It’s still possible to have a high protein breakfast without using eggs. All of these recipes contain 20 g of protein or more. You can customize some of these recipes, such as yogurt parfaits and cottage cheese bowls, to make these dishes to your liking.