11 High-Protein Breakfasts You Can Make In 15 Minutes Or Less

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Power up in the morning with these flavorful recipes.
By Alexa Tucker, SELF

The A.M. hours are notorious for leaving you tight on time and it's all too easy to ignore your grumbling stomach as you dive headfirst into your day. But eating a protein-packed breakfast will help keep you powered up until lunch, and these 11 recipes don't require a lot of effort or time to make.

"[Protein] will give your entire metabolism a jumpstart and help with blood sugar control," Tara Ostrowe, M.S., R.D., tells SELF. And if you're on that morning workout grind, noshing on a protein-rich meal will help sustain your energy levels and promote muscle recovery afterwards, Ostrowe explains. (Make sure your pre-workout snack includes carbs, too.)

Exercise or not, though, having protein early on will keep you full, energetic, and focused throughout your day, says Ostrowe. Who knows--this little boost may even turn you into a morning person. So give your breakfast extra staying power with one of these 11 filling recipes ideas from some of our favorite food bloggers.

1. Super Seeded Oatmeal from The Bojon Gourmet

Alanna Taylor-Tobin / via bojongourmet.com

The berries, almonds, and seeds (so many seeds) in this recipe add amazing texture to oatmeal. Get the recipe here.

2. Black Bean and Avocado Breakfast Burritos by Gimme Some Oven

Ali Ebright / via gimmesomeoven.com

These southwestern burritos can be wrapped in foil and enjoyed on the go. Get the recipe here.

3. Quinoa Cereal With Caramelized Bananas from Running To The Kitchen

Gina Matsoukas / via runningtothekitchen.com

If you cook a batch of quinoa on Sunday, whipping up this breakfast during the week will take only a few minutes. The sweet caramelized bananas add a gourmet touch to simple (but delicious) cereal. Get the recipe here.

4. Fig Almond No Bake Energy Bites from Well Plated

Erin Clarke / via wellplated.com

These grab-and-go bites are quick to make, and they'll stay fresh for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Get the recipe here.


5. Kale, Egg, And Avocado Toast from Love & Lemons

Jeanine Donofrio / via loveandlemons.com

Avocado toast gets an upgrade with nutrient-dense kale and an egg. Get the recipe here.

6. Simple Muesli Breakfast from Nutritionist In The Kitch

Christal Sczebel / via nutritionistinthekitch.com

This breakfast bowl brings it back to basics with fruit, nuts, grains, and Greek yogurt. Simple, balanced, and energizing. Get the recipe here.

7. White Bean Breakfast Hash from The Almond Eater

Erin Druga / via thealmondeater.com

This hearty, quick breakfast can double as a tasty weeknight dinner. Get the recipe here.

8. Mocha Protein Shake from A Whisk And Two Wands

Miss Whisk and Sarah Schaap / via awhiskandtwowands.com

Two birds, one stone--this breakfast shake includes two shots of espresso. Get the recipe here.


9. Savory Tempeh Breakfast Sandwich from Connoisseurus Veg

Alissa Saenz / via onnoisseurusveg.com

The soy sauce and the maple syrup give it a salty-sweet touch. Get the recipe here.

10. Apple And Pear Quinoa Parfait from Sweet Remedy

Sam Seeley / via sweet-remedy.com

Breakfast, dessert...why not both? The quinoa, fruit, and yogurt blend tastes like a decadent treat any time of day. Get the recipe here.

11. Instant Chia Chocolate Pudding from Two Purple Figs

Mahy Elamin / via twopurplefigs.com

The only downside to chia seed pudding is that it requires at least four hours of planning ahead. This version skips that step and uses a high-speed blender to do all the work in just a few minutes. Get the recipe here.

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