35 Protein Powder Breakfast Recipes (Easy and Delicious!)

These are 35 of my favorite protein powder breakfast recipes, and they are great high protein breakfast ideas. Most of the recipes have simple ingredients and can be prepped ahead for a quick healthy and delicious breakfast.

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Starting your day with a high protein breakfast is a great way to fuel your body for the day ahead. And protein can help us to feel full, which can aid in weight loss. But the best part about these recipes is that they are delicious! When you're tired of hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese, this is your recipe list!

The high-protein breakfast ideas featured here are all recipes I've personally created and enjoyed. Each recipe includes nutrition data, so you'll be able to see the protein content when you click through to the recipe.

And I didn't include any protein shakes here. These are all much more interesting protein breakfast ideas!

If you'd like more info about using protein powder in recipes, subscribe here to get my Protein Baking Cheat Sheet. And check out my post on the best protein powder for coffee!

High protein breakfast ideas using protein powder:

1. Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients)

stack of gluten free blueberry protein pancakes with fresh blueberries.

These 3-ingredient blueberry protein pancakes have 40g protein and are easy to make. These low calorie protein pancakes are low carb, dairy free, gluten free, and bursting with flavor!

Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients) Recipe

2. Low Carb Protein Waffles

a bite of low carb protein waffle with strawberry and whipped cream on a fork in the front, and in the background is the rest of the waffle on a glass plate with a red linen napkin

This delicious low carb protein waffle is gluten-free and has 46 grams of protein! It's made with plant-based protein powder and egg whites, and carries well if you're on the go.

Low Carb Protein Waffles Recipe

3. Protein Zucchini Bread

the stacked slices of high protein zucchini bread next to a zucchini.

This delicious protein zucchini bread is perfectly moist and packed with healthy ingredients. Easy high protein breakfast or snack!

Protein Zucchini Bread Recipe

4. Blueberry Protein Bagels

top view of a sliced blueberry bagel next to a small dish of cream cheese on a white plate with a butter knife

While these aren't exactly NYC bagels, these gluten-free Blueberry Protein Bagels are delicious, filling, and great with a schmear of cream cheese.

Blueberry Protein Bagels Recipe

5. BEST Protein Banana Nut Bread (Easy, Healthy Recipe)

a sunlit bitten piece of protein banana bread being pulled off a stack, with a banana in the background.

This better-for-you banana bread uses whole grain oat flour and whey protein powder, and is sweetened with low glycemic coconut sugar. Your family won't believe there's protein in this banana bread. It's that good! A great addition to your healthy recipe collection, for sure.

BEST Protein Banana Nut Bread (Easy, Healthy Recipe) Recipe

6. Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

inside view of a chocolate chip muffin with a few more muffins in the background

31g protein in each of these healthy chocolate chip protein muffins! Delicious easy breakfast idea, and a great quick morning meal. Made with stevia-sweetened chocolate chips to keep the carb count low.

Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins Recipe

7. Protein Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping

individual coffee cakes with the one in front sliced open

This light and fluffy protein coffee cake has 18 g protein per muffin! And the crumble topping has an unexpected ingredient.

Protein Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping Recipe

8. Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes

stack of 6 thin lemon ricotta pancakes on a white plate with one and a half lemons in the background and a purple linen napkin underneath

These Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes are flavorful, hearty, and just like the lemon ricotta pancakes you'd find at a cute little downtown café. Super filling for days when breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day.

Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes Recipe

9. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

a small jar filled with chocolate chia pudding and topped with raspberries and cacao nibs

This delicious recipe for Chocolate Chia Pudding is an easy way to bring super foods and healthy fats into your morning meal. Made with chia seeds, almond milk, and natural chocolate whey protein. Great stored in mason jars!

Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Recipe

10. Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy)

4 halves of banana peanut butter protein cookies stacked on a white plate with crumbs in front.

This easy, kid-friendly banana peanut butter protein cookie recipe is perfect for a high protein breakfast or snack. Egg free, gluten free, and delicious!

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy) Recipe

11. Banana Berry Protein Pancakes (Healthy, GF, DF)

stack of banana berry protein pancakes on a plate.

Delicious and fluffy banana berry protein pancakes that are gluten-free. Fresh fruit with protein pancakes makes the perfect healthy breakfast!

Banana Berry Protein Pancakes (Healthy, GF, DF) Recipe

12. Strawberry Collagen Smoothie Recipe with Chia Seeds

This strawberry collagen smoothie makes a delicious healthy breakfast for busy mornings. Low calorie with a superfood chia seed boost!

Strawberry Collagen Smoothie Recipe with Chia Seeds Recipe

13. Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes

a stack of three egg white stuffed protein pancakes with the top one cut in half and the inside egg whites showing

Makes 3 stuffed pancakes.

Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe

14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake

six pieces of square cut chocolate peanut butter protein snack cake on a white plate, side angled view

Cake for breakfast? Yes, please! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake is a delicious way to get a protein boost in the morning.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake Recipe

15. Chia Almond Protein Cookies (Vegan)

collection of round almond cookies with white chia seeds on a flower etched dessert plate

These healthy almond cookies with added protein and chia seeds are super filling and great with coffee for a healthy protein breakfast. The main ingredients are almond butter, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds.

Chia Almond Protein Cookies (Vegan) Recipe

16. Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

top view of a small mason jar with overnight oats in it and a spoonful on top with a dark background and lit from the left

Boost your protein intake with this simple oatmeal recipe that is packed with flavor: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with crunchy cacao nibs. Yum!

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe

17. Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Balls

three full and one bitten lemon poppy seed protein ball on a white cupcake stand with lemon zest and poppy seeds and with a light background

When you need a grab-and-go breakfast, these lemon poppy seed protein balls are a great option. They have 4g protein and only 1g net carb each!

Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Balls Recipe

18. Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

one bitten chocolate chip cookie being pulled from a pile of cookies

Easy recipe for soft chocolate chip protein cookies made with whey protein and almond flour.

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

19. Apple Peanut Protein Muffins

inside view of an apple peanut protein muffin on a white plate with a beige background

Powdered peanut butter gives these apple peanut protein muffins great texture and flavor with 21g protein per muffin! Naturally gluten free. Makes 3 muffins.

Apple Peanut Protein Muffins Recipe

20. Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes

two halves of pancake stuffed with maple almond butter on a white plate

The perfect grab-and-go high protein breakfast! These maple almond stuffed protein pancakes are sweet and delicious. Gluten free.

Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe

21. Pumpkin Protein Cookies

three stacked pumpkin protein cookies with a fourth cookie angled on the side of the stack, all on a white plate with a light background

These easy pumpkin protein cookies are packed with flavor and protein. Naturally egg-free and gluten-free, and the added pecans give a nice crunch!

Pumpkin Protein Cookies Recipe

22. Cinnamon Swirl Waffles

bite of cinnamon protein waffle on a fork with the rest of the large waffle in the background

Makes one waffle.

Cinnamon Swirl Waffles Recipe

23. Chocolate Protein Muffins

inside view of a chocolate protein muffin with a few more muffins in the background

These Chocolate Protein Muffins are the perfect high protein breakfast or snack for low-carb days. 29g protein and only 4g net carbs! One of my favorite high protein breakfast recipes.

Chocolate Protein Muffins Recipe

24. Keto Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

fluffy protein pancakes covered in protein icing and cinnamon sprinkled on top

A simple and delicious keto-friendly recipe for Cinnamon Protein Pancakes. Add the icing for a super high protein breakfast!

Keto Cinnamon Protein Pancakes Recipe

25. Protein Churro Waffle Bites

on the left a small waffle covered in cinnamon "sugar" (erythritol) with a couple smaller pieces around it, a small pile of cinnamon erythritol, and a small dipping bowl of maple syrup

Enjoy the flavor and texture of churros in these high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free Protein Churro Waffle Bites! If you can spare the carbs, dip them in maple syrup. So good!

Protein Churro Waffle Bites Recipe

26. Protein Bagels (Gluten Free)

everything protein bagels sliced with cream cheese inside on a white plate

When you're craving an everything bagel but you have protein goals to hit, these flourless gluten free protein bagels are everything!

Protein Bagels (Gluten Free) Recipe

27. Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies (Whey)

inside view of a soft baked chocolate chip protein cookie with a fork with a piece of cookie on it on a white plate on a grey background

Soft, cake-like chocolate chip protein cookies.

Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies (Whey) Recipe

28. Low Carb Protein Pancake Sticks

pancake sticks on a white plate with one dipped in cinnamon erythritol and next to maple syrup

Makes 4 servings (20 pancake sticks).

Low Carb Protein Pancake Sticks Recipe

29. Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes

stacked halves of stuffed protein pancakes with visible banana and peanut butter inside each pancake half on a white plate with a light background

Delicious, filling, and great for on the go, these high protein pancakes are filled with fresh banana and warm peanut butter. YUM!

Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe

30. Peanut Butter Waffles (Healthy)

three quarters of a peanut butter belgian waffle topped with raspberries, and a fork in front with a bite of waffle and a raspberry

Delicious peanut butter protein waffles made with plant protein and powdered peanut butter. Easy to make and naturally gluten free! Makes one large waffle with toppings (2 servings).

Peanut Butter Waffles (Healthy) Recipe

31. Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

a spoonful of chocolate coconut overnight protein oats sitting on top of the jar used to make them

Another easy overnight oats recipe, these Chocolate Coconut Overnight Protein Oats are a delicious way to get extra protein first thing in the morning! Prep the night before and wake up to a sweet breakfast treat. Tip: use coconut milk for an extra boost of coconut flavor!

Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats Recipe

32. Fluffy Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes (51g Protein)

stack of fluffy peanut butter protein pancakes with peanut butter on top.

Only 4 ingredients in this delicious protein packed breakfast! These fluffy peanut butter protein pancakes are gluten free and easy to make.

Fluffy Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes (51g Protein) Recipe

33. Chocolate Protein Pancakes

stack of chocolate protein pancakes with chocolate protein icing and topped with cacao nibs on a white plate

Is there such thing as too much protein? 62g of protein in this simple recipe for frosted chocolate protein pancakes! The chocolate protein powder replaces four, so they are gluten free, too.

Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe