21 Protein Powder Breakfast Recipes (Easy and Delicious!)

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.

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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!

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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. 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

3. 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

4. BEST Protein Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Nuts Optional)

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 Bread (Gluten Free, Nuts Optional) Recipe

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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