With delicious ingredients like whole grains, fresh fruit and eggs, these nutritious and filling breakfasts are a great choice to start your morning. With less 575 calories and at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these dishes can help support healthy weight loss. Recipes like our Savory Oatmeal Grain Bowl and High-Protein Orange-Mango Flaxseed Shake are satisfying breakfasts that will help you stay fueled for whatever your day holds.
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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.
This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Savory Oatmeal Grain Bowl
Savory oats are an underrated way to enjoy the whole grain—the toppings are endless! Cooking oats in soy milk is an easy way to add protein to this hearty grain bowl. Here, we top the oats with a bright roasted red pepper-olive mixture and a poached egg for richness.
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Protein Oatmeal
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.
Start your day with this quick and satisfying protein oatmeal recipe. Simmering oats in milk creates a rich, creamy base, while protein powder and peanut butter add extra staying power. A topping of banana slices brings natural sweetness to every bite, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite fruit.
04 of 20
High-Protein Orange-Mango Flaxseed Shake
Bright, creamy and packed with staying power, this protein shake blends juicy mandarin, tropical mango and tangy strained yogurt into a sunshine-hued drink. With protein from the yogurt to keep you satisfied and natural sweetness from the fruit, it’s equally at home as a quick breakfast or a post-workout refresher.
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Sheet-Pan Ham & Spinach Quiche
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer , Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.
This Sheet-Pan Ham & Spinach Quiche is your answer to effortless, protein-packed mornings. It delivers all the comforting flavors of a classic quiche in a format that’s perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Slice it into neat squares for make-ahead breakfasts, brunch buffets or even quick dinners paired with a simple green salad. Healthy, hearty and endlessly versatile, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
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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.
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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.
08 of 20
High-Protein Breakfast Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
This high-protein breakfast casserole is the best way to start your day, packed with eggs, cottage cheese and veggies. Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and increases the protein content without overpowering the flavor. Earthy mushrooms, bell pepper and sautéed kale bring flavor to every bite. Enjoy it warm or reheat slices throughout the week for a satisfying, veggie-filled breakfast.
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Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.
This black bean quiche with pepper Jack cheese is perfect for brunch or a light dinner. The creamy egg filling is packed with fiber-rich black beans, sweet peppers and spicy pepper Jack cheese for a flavorful kick. If you want to tame the heat, Monterey Jack cheese can be used in its place. Serve it with a simple green salad or fresh salsa on the side.
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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.
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Marry Me Quiche
Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This savory dish, inspired by the beloved Marry Me Chicken, features the same delicious ingredients in the form of a crustless quiche! Sun-dried tomatoes bring a deep, tangy sweetness that melds beautifully with creamy goat cheese and spinach. Whether served for brunch, lunch or a cozy dinner with a salad on the side, Marry Me Quiche is guaranteed to win hearts with its comforting, bold flavor.
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Chocolate-Strawberry Baked Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
These chocolate-strawberry baked oats are a delicious breakfast that uses the classic pairing of sweet, ripe strawberries with chocolate. This dish gets its protein boost from cottage cheese, which blends beautifully into the oats while adding a subtle tang. For an extra protein punch, a scoop of protein powder works seamlessly into the mixture, making the oats an even more satisfying way to start the day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Loaded Breakfast Baked Potato
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These loaded breakfast baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food worth waking up for. They take the best parts of a classic loaded baked potato—crispy skin, fluffy insides, melty cheese and smoky bacon—and make them breakfast-ready with a perfectly fried egg on top. Cooking the eggs in leftover bacon grease adds an extra layer of flavor. Whether you enjoy them with a dollop of sour cream, extra cracked pepper or chopped fresh chives, these breakfast potatoes are a warm, satisfying way to start the day.
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Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This creamy raspberry-peach chia seed smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.
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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk. If you want the yolk fully cooked, cook it an extra two minutes. This grain bowl is vibrant and interesting with plenty of textural contrast, and we know you won’t be able to stop making it.
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Spinach & Feta English Muffin Breakfast Casserole
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This spinach-and-feta breakfast casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that makes a perfect centerpiece for your weekend brunch. A mashup between a breakfast sandwich and a strata, this dish layers split English muffins, creamy spinach, crumbled feta and a fluffy egg mixture. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy-to-make dish offers a stress-free way to kick off your weekend morning.
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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.
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