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.
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!
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High protein breakfast ideas using protein powder:
1. Blueberry Protein Pancakes (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients)
These 3 ingredient blueberry protein pancakes have 40g protein and are easy to make. Dairy free, gluten free, bursting with flavor!
Blueberry Protein Pancakes (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients) Recipe
2. Low Carb Protein Waffles
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
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
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 Bread (Gluten Free, Nuts Optional)
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 Bread (Gluten Free, Nuts Optional) Recipe
6. Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
Makes 3 stuffed pancakes.
Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe
14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
23. Chocolate Protein Muffins
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
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
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)
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)
Soft, cake-like chocolate chip protein cookies.
Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies (Whey) Recipe
28. Low Carb Protein Pancake Sticks
Makes 4 servings (20 pancake sticks).
Low Carb Protein Pancake Sticks Recipe
29. Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes
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)
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
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)
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
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
34. Apple Peanut Protein Muffins
Powdered peanut butter gives these apple peanut protein muffins great texture and flavor with 21g protein per muffin!
Apple Peanut Protein Muffins Recipe
35. Chocolate Protein Waffles
47g of protein in this delicious chocolate protein waffle. That's more protein than a scoop of protein powder, great for the first meal of the day!
Chocolate Protein Waffles Recipe
And for an extra boost of protein with your breakfast, hot protein coffee recipe:
36. Protein Coffee Recipe (Hot, Easy to Make)
12g of protein in this delicious, easy hot protein coffee recipe.
Protein Coffee Recipe (Hot, Easy to Make) Recipe
I hope you've enjoyed this collection of protein powder breakfast recipes. Check out our entire collection of high-protein breakfast recipes!
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