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    Home > Blog > Protein Recipe Roundups

    21 Protein Powder Breakfast Recipes (Easy and Delicious!)

    Updated: Dec 22, 2022 · Published: Dec 16, 2022 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    These are 21 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.

    collage of protein powder breakfast ideas

    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.

    High protein breakfast ideas using protein powder:

    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. Healthy Banana Nut Bread (Gluten Free)

    loaf of banana nut bread with one slice down in front on a white backdrop
    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.
    Healthy Banana Nut Bread (Gluten Free) Recipe

    4. 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

    5. 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

    6. 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

    7. 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

    8. Banana Berry Protein Pancakes (Dairy Free)

    a stack of fluffy protein pancakes with bananas and raspberries inside the pancakes and on top of the pancakes
    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 (Dairy Free) Recipe

    9. 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

    10. Healthy Almond Cookies

    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.
    Healthy Almond Cookies Recipe

    11. 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

    12. 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

    13. 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

    14. 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

    15. 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

    16. Protein Bagels (Flourless, 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 (Flourless, Gluten Free) Recipe

    17. 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

    18. Fluffy Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes (No Banana)

    four fluffy peanut butter protein pancakes layered on a white plate and topped with crunchy peanut butter with a light backgorund
    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 (No Banana) Recipe

    19. 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

    20. 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!
    Apple Peanut Protein Muffins Recipe

    21. Chocolate Protein Waffles

    small piece of chocolate protein waffle on a fork in front of the rest of the large waffle
    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

    I hope you've enjoyed this collection of protein powder breakfast recipes. Please follow us on social for new recipe updates! @proteincakery And check out our entire collection of high-protein breakfast recipes.

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