Need a delicious, high-protein breakfast that’s quick and easy to make? From smoothies to breakfast tacos, these simple recipes only take 5 minutes to make, and each serving provides at least 15 grams of protein to help support bone strength, digestion and muscle recovery. Recipes like our Nut & Berry Parfait and Avocado Toast with Burrata are energizing, flavorful and satisfying meals that are perfect to help kickstart your day.
Nut & Berry Parfait
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In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.
Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
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Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.
Spinach & Egg Tacos
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Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.
Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie
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Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.
Avocado Toast with Burrata
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Burrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a decadent, yet weekday-friendly breakfast.
Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.
Ham, Egg & Sprouts Breakfast Sandwich
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This open-faced sandwich feels like something you would get at a fancy breakfast spot, but you can make it at home in just five minutes! Don’t skip the step of tossing your sprouts in the mustard-lemon juice mixture; it ensures each bite is full of peppy, bright flavor!
Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie
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Smoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don’t have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey
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A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.
Instant Egg & Cheese “Bake”
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Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave for a quick, delicious breakfast. Spinach and Cheddar cheese make these eggs even more filling.
Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
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This healthy smoothie is not only delicious–it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily.
Whole Wheat Bagel with Peanut Butter
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Swap out a typical bagel with a mini whole wheat bagel for a lower calorie and higher fiber breakfast. Pair with peanut butter to keep you fuller longer.
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