It can be tempting to reach for processed, packaged foods for breakfast when you’re short on time. But with a little planning, you can make delicious protein-packed breakfasts with just 10 ingredients or less. From savory eggs with pesto and bacon to breakfast cookies, try these recipes below featuring up to 27 grams of protein per serving for less than 375 calories.
1. PESTO EGG-IN-A-HOLE WITH BACON | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 267; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 206mg; Sodium: 536mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 15g
2. MANGO-PINEAPPLE YOGURT BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 334; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 172mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 32g; Protein: 16g
3. PBJ COCONUT CHIA PUDDING | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 177; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 58mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 4.5g; Protein: 9g
4. PROTEIN-PACKED PANCAKES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 196mg; Sodium: 676mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 20g
5. AVOCADO, KALE AND SPINACH SMOOTHIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 43mg; Carbohydrate: 35mg; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 7g
6. MAKE-AHEAD INSTANT OATMEAL JARS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 152mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 6g
7. APPLE PIE BREAKFAST BOWL | FIT FOODIE FINDS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 290; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 110mg; Carbohydrate: 65g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 15g
8. OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAKFAST COOKIES | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g ; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18 g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 9g; Protein: 2g
9. SAVORY SWEET POTATO MUFFINS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 206; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 196mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 5g
10. OATMEAL RAISIN ENERGY BALLS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 165; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 5g
11. QUINOA EDAMAME EGG MUFFINS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 230; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 95mg; Sodium: 363mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 19g
12. WARM KALE AND SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH VEGGIE SAUSAGE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 241; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 310mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 13g
13. COLD BREW MOCHA SMOOTHIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 154; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 66mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 9g
14. PROTEIN-PACKED BREAKFAST BURRITOS | FIT FOODIE FINDS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 371; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 391mg; Sodium: 565mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 27g
15. PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 131mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 11g