You don’t have to have eggs every morning to get a nutritious breakfast. With these high-protein breakfast recipes that have at least 15 grams of protein per serving and stay below 575 calories, you can enjoy an egg-free breakfast that can help you achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss. Set aside the egg carton and try our Cheesy Bean Toast or our High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding for breakfast tomorrow.
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Cheesy Bean Toast
Photographer: Diana Christruga.
This cheesy bean toast is perfect for using up leftover refried beans. We recommend using a larger piece of bakery bread for the ideal beans-to-bread ratio. Any salsa works well here—you can easily adjust based on your spice preferences.
Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser
These Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats are a bright and refreshing twist on a breakfast classic. Creamy oats are infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, then stirred together with poppy seeds for a make-ahead breakfast that tastes like a lemon-poppyseed muffin in a jar. A touch of maple syrup adds sweetness to balance the tart lemon.
Chocolate-Strawberry Protein Shake
Photographer: Ali Redmond.
Soy milk and Greek-style yogurt provide a solid protein base for this chocolate-strawberry protein shake. Sweet strawberries, sliced banana and rich cocoa powder create a sweet flavor without needing any added sugar. Tossing in a few ice cubes chills the shake down and gives it a refreshing, frosty texture.
High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
This high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Chia seeds soak up the blended almond milk and blueberries overnight, creating a creamy pudding that’s layered for a peanut butter-and-jelly effect.
High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This high-protein orange-mango smoothie is a bright and refreshing drink that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh orange juice with the tropical richness of mangoes. A scoop of protein powder and Greek-style yogurt make this smoothie a satisfying breakfast. Using unflavored protein powder allows the natural fruit flavors to shine.
Berry Crumble Overnight Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen
With the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, these berry crumble overnight oats will keep you satisfied all morning. The natural sweetness of the berries pairs beautifully with the cinnamon-spiced oat base, while the crumble topping adds a crunchy layer to each bite. The best part? You can use any mixture of berries or stick to your favorite—whether it’s juicy blueberries, tart raspberries, sweet strawberries or a blend of all three.
Watermelon-Peach Smoothie
Ali Redmond
This watermelon-peach smoothie is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for warm days. Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.
High-Protein Cinnamon-Roll Oatmeal
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and a Greek-style yogurt “frosting,” this cinnamon-roll oatmeal is a winning breakfast worth waking up for. Oats offer lots of filling fiber to help keep you full and your heart healthy. Add toasted chopped walnuts if you want a little extra crunch.
Ricotta Toast with Peaches & Prosciutto
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
This ricotta toast with peaches and prosciutto offers the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and savory flavors. Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch or a light snack. For even more flavor, drizzle the toasts with a bit of honey or balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh herb like basil or mint.
Tofu Scramble with Spinach
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This vegan tofu scramble brings on the cheesiness without cheese, thanks to nutritional yeast—a seasoning that imparts a savory, umami flavor comparable to Parmesan. Turmeric tints the tofu yellow, making it a perfect stand-in for scrambled eggs. Serve this tofu scramble for breakfast over a slice of toast or add your favorite sautéed veggies and enjoy it as an easy dinner with a side of brown rice.
Cannellini Bean & Herbed Ricotta Toast
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Herbed ricotta toast gets topped with cannellini beans and roasted red peppers for a colorful, tasty open-face sandwich.
Overnight Matcha Oats with Berries
Greg DuPree
Blueberries and raspberries top these matcha overnight oats for a quick, meal-prep-friendly breakfast. Maple syrup adds a subtle caramelized flavor, but feel free it swap it out for honey, date syrup or brown sugar if you prefer.
Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Having a stash of flavorful bean burritos in your freezer means you’ll always have a satisfying plant-based meal ready for a grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning or to take to the campsite for an easy campfire meal. Our vegan breakfast filling—made with tofu and prepared to mimic scrambled eggs—is tossed with beans, veggies and salsa for a delicious and ultra-satisfying meal.
Apple Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
There’s no better way to usher in fall than apple pie-inspired overnight oats in the morning. Prep and store this easy breakfast ahead of time to have on hand for busy work and school mornings. You can substitute any nondairy milk for the reduced-fat milk, or try kefir if you want your oats extra tangy.
