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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat Kickstart your day with these high-protein breakfast recipes. From savory egg dishes to sweet oats, these recipes are adored by EatingWell readers who give them 4- and 5-star ratings. Plus, with at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these recipes offer both delicious flavors and sustained energy to fuel your day ahead. Recipes like our White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats and our Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta are so good, you’re going to want to make them again and again. 01 of 25 These Overnight Oats Taste Like a White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Catherine Jesse, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Put a twist on your overnight oats with these jars inspired by the flavors of a popular candy. The white chocolate shell mimics the exterior of the peanut butter cup for a fun breakfast. Don’t skip the peanuts on top as they add a nice crunch. Feel free to swap in any milk or nut butter you prefer. View Recipe 02 of 25 Egg, Spinach & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Fill yourself up with this ultra-quick egg, spinach and Cheddar breakfast sandwich. It's not only fast, but there's a good chance you already have the ingredients on hand that you'll need to pull it together, so you can skip a trip to the store before your busy workweek. View Recipe 03 of 25 Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat Serve this spring-vegetable-loaded frittata with an arugula salad and a hunk of crusty bread. Tip: This recipe cooks quickly, so be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. View Recipe 04 of 25 Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach Ali Redmond Mornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast. View Recipe 05 of 25 Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach Johnny Autry A cheesy, spinach-packed quesadilla is topped with a sunny-side-up egg for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. Top with hot sauce for a kick of spice. View Recipe 06 of 25 Brownie Batter Overnight Oats Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Love dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert? This brownie-batter overnight oats recipe is a delicious way to start or end your day. The melted chocolate shell on top is fun to eat, plus adds texture and sweetness. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, stir the chocolate chips and cocoa nibs directly into the oats. View Recipe 07 of 25 Cauliflower Eggs Benedict with Turmeric Yogurt Sauce Greg DuPree Here we swap in roasted cauliflower steaks for the typical English muffins to pack veggie servings into your morning meal. Turmeric's sunny hue gives the sauce hollandaise vibes—yet is much simpler to make. View Recipe 08 of 25 Spinach & Egg Tacos Johnny Autry 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. View Recipe 09 of 25 Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage Oats get a new life in this savory dish, serving as the backbone for a satisfying combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs. View Recipe 10 of 25 Overnight Matcha Oats with Berries Greg DuPree Blueberries and raspberries top these matcha overnight oats for a quick, meal-prep-friendly breakfast. View Recipe 11 of 25 Breakfast Naan Pizza Leigh Beisch Give your morning eggs a tasty spin by building an easy individual pizza on a prepared naan. View Recipe 12 of 25 3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. View Recipe 13 of 25 Sweet Potato, Sausage & Apple Casserole Will Dickey This sweet potato, sausage and apple casserole is perfect for brunch or dinner. The crunchy top of the toasted bread combines winningly with a custardy filling studded with apples, sweet potatoes and savory sausage. View Recipe 14 of 25 Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs Casey Barber This riff on broccoli, ham and cheese omelets adds all the same flavors to a big batch of easy-to-prep eggs, thanks to your sheet pan. With this simple recipe, you can easily meal-prep breakfast for the week. Serve them as is or in a sandwich. View Recipe 15 of 25 Hearty Breakfast Salad with Roasted Cabbage & Baked Feta A breakfast salad is a fresh, delicious way to start your day with ample veggies. This recipe gets a hearty twist with additions like cabbage and feta. For brunch guests, put the components out buffet-style so they can build their own bowls. View Recipe 16 of 25 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Broccoli, Ham & Cheddar Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich muffin-tin eggs with the classic combo of ham, Cheddar cheese and broccoli to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings. View Recipe 17 of 25 Spinach-Mushroom Frittata with Avocado Salad Frittatas are like omelets, only easier--and they taste great hot, warm or cold. This vegetable-packed version is spiked with flavor and paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner! View Recipe 18 of 25 "Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado Salsa Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast. View Recipe 19 of 25 Low-Carb Bacon & Broccoli Egg Burrito Instead of wrapping up eggs in a tortilla for a classic breakfast burrito, we're wrapping up veggies and bacon in a tortilla made out of eggs. Just whip up an easy omelet and nestle your cooked veggies inside to slash the carbs in this healthy, gluten-free burrito. View Recipe 20 of 25 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 21 of 25 Blueberry-Almond Overnight French Toast Pick your favorite table-worthy baking dish for this healthy French toast recipe—the breakfast casserole goes straight from the oven to the table. Serve with pure maple syrup. View Recipe 22 of 25 Huevos Rancheros Tacos When you combine these two Tex-Mex-inspired favorites, the delicious question becomes whether to enjoy them at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Tacos Rancheros will become your favorite way to combine eggs and the classic flavors of tacos. View Recipe 23 of 25 Avocado & Kale Omelet Make this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe. View Recipe 24 of 25 Avocado Toast with Sprouts Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store. View Recipe 25 of 25 Cauliflower & Kale Frittata Inspired by traditional Spanish tortillas made with potatoes, this healthy frittata recipe swaps potatoes for low-carb cauliflower. Serve it along with kale (or your favorite greens) for brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit