Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused Diets High-Protein Recipes High-Protein Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 21 High-Protein Breakfasts with 5 Ingredients or Less By Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a senior studying advertising and fashion communications. During her time at college, she has worked as a reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she writes about culture and lifestyle. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 4, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Carson Downing With only five ingredients or less, these recipes will make busy mornings a breeze. From fluffy eggs to sweet fruit smoothies, a satisfying breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. And, with at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these nutritious morning meals will help you feel more full for longer and provide lasting energy to help kickstart your day. Recipes like our 10-Minute Spinach Omelet and our Berry-Kefir Smoothie are easy, satisfying and delicious. 01 of 21 10-Minute Spinach Omelet Carson Downing This delicious spinach omelet recipe is ready in just 10 minutes for a nutritious breakfast. Eggs and cheese help pack it with protein, while fresh dill boosts its flavor. View Recipe 02 of 21 Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go. View Recipe 03 of 21 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Ali Redmond 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. View Recipe 04 of 21 Instant Egg & Cheese "Bake" Johnny Autry Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave for a quick, delicious breakfast. Spinach and Cheddar cheese make these eggs even more filling. View Recipe 05 of 21 Berry-Kefir Smoothie Ana Cadena Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe. View Recipe 06 of 21 Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Pesto & Eggs Top baked potatoes with fried eggs, pesto, spinach and bacon for a loaded baked potato that's perfect for an easy dinner or hearty brunch. Omit the bacon for a vegetarian version that's just as delicious. View Recipe 07 of 21 Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta Toast Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Herbed ricotta toast gets topped with cannellini beans and roasted red peppers for a colorful, tasty open-face sandwich. View Recipe 08 of 21 Sheet-Pan Banana Pancakes Carolyn Hodges Prep a batch of these baked pancakes for easy breakfasts throughout the week. Reheat in the microwave or oven, then top with syrup, chopped nuts or fresh berries for a quick and satiating bite. View Recipe 09 of 21 Soft-Boiled Eggs & Soldiers Soft-boiled eggs with toast soldiers are a classic English breakfast. Simply cut toast into strips and serve with dippy eggs for a fun, kid-friendly breakfast recipe. View Recipe 10 of 21 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey 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. View Recipe 11 of 21 Salami, Egg & Provolone Sandwich Ted and Chelsea Cavanaugh Bring Italian-style flavors to this protein-packed breakfast sandwich that is perfect for everything from on-the-go mornings to brunch. View Recipe 12 of 21 Salsa Scrambled Eggs Breakfast tacos are a great gluten-free alternative to the classic eggs and toast. Serve this easy scrambled egg recipe with a banana for a boost of potassium. View Recipe 13 of 21 Nut & Berry Parfait In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey. View Recipe 14 of 21 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter. View Recipe 15 of 21 Oatmeal with Fruit & Nuts Alexander Shytsman This protein-packed healthy breakfast recipe gets a touch of sweetness from apple and crunch from walnuts. Feel free to pick your favorite fruit (try berries or pears) and nuts (maybe almonds or pistachios) to personalize your healthy oatmeal. View Recipe 16 of 21 Quick Breakfast Taco A smaller cousin of the breakfast burrito, the breakfast taco made with reduced-fat Cheddar and egg substitute is a satisfying and healthy breakfast option. View Recipe 17 of 21 Pimiento Cheese & Egg Sandwich Ted and Chelsea Cavanaugh Pair pimiento cheese with spinach, eggs and hot sauce for a satisfying breakfast sandwich that's ready in just 10 minutes. View Recipe 18 of 21 Whole Wheat Bagel with Peanut Butter 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. View Recipe 19 of 21 Open-Face Egg Sandwich In this healthy open-face egg sandwich recipe, Swiss cheese and chives are gently folded into the beaten egg and layered with tomato on multigrain toast. View Recipe 20 of 21 Raspberry Overnight Muesli <Placeholder for paragraph block> View Recipe 21 of 21 Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until lunchtime. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit