15 Delicious High-Protein Breakfasts Without Eggs

1Razzle Dazzle Smoothie raspberry smoothie in a glass jar mike garten

Protein per serving: 21 grams

Morning sippers don’t need a ton of ingredients to be nutritious. This simple pick blends milk, Greek yogurt, raspberries and bananas.

Get the Razzle Dazzle Smoothie recipe.

2Almond-Buckwheat Granola with Yogurt and Berries almond buckwheat granola with yogurt and berries in a bowl mike garten

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3Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt, Almond Butter and Pepita Granolamike garten4Spiced Blueberry Smoothie BowlTed & Chelsea

Protein per serving: 22 grams

Smoothie not satiating? Transform it into a bowl and add satisfying toppings, like granola and berries.

Get the Spiced Blueberry Smoothie Bowl recipe from Women’s Health.

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5Crispy Seeded Buckwheat Flatbreads with Smoked SalmonMike Garten6Chocolate-Berry Protein Smoothie chocolate berry protein smoothie JULIA GARTLAND

Protein per serving: about 20 grams, depending on the type of protein powder

One serving of protein powder contains about 20 grams of the macro, so you’ll hit your goals from this smoothie no matter what else you add.

Get the Chocolate-Berry Protein Smoothie recipe from Women’s Health.

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7Carrot Cake Overnight Oats three jars of layered oatmeal with toppings JOE LINGEMAN8Avocado-Spinach Green Smoothie avocado spinach green smoothie Laura Murray

Protein per serving: 18 grams

Not a fan of protein powder? Try collagen powder instead, which have a finer texture and tend to dissolve better in liquids. You can barely taste it in this bright, tangy sipper.

Get the Avocado-Spinach Green Smoothie recipe from Women’s Health.

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9Medames-Style Fava Beans With Toast medames style fava beans with toast Laura Murray

Protein per serving: 20 grams

Inspired by ful medames, these saucy beans are best scooped up with well-toasted bread for a satisfying start.

Get the Medames-Style Fava Beans With Toast recipe from Women’s Health.

10Tropical Green Protein SmoothieJULIA GARTLAND

Protein per serving: about 20 grams (depending on the type of protein powder)

Think beyond powders, nuts and seeds to add protein to your morning smoothie (though this recipe has all of that, too): Peas add a decent amount and a pleasant sweetness.

Get the Tropical Green Protein Smoothie recipe from Women’s Health.

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11Blueberry-and-Mixed Nut Parfait blueberry and mixed nut parfait Mike Garten12Savory Lentil WafflesMike Garten

Protein per serving: 13 grams (use high-protein waffle mix like Kodiak Cakes for more)

Stir coriander and curry powder into store-bought waffle mix for a savory twist on the breakfast staple.

Get the Savory Lentil Waffles recipe from Prevention.

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13Blueberry Smoothie BowlCon Poulos

Protein per serving: 25 grams

Love smoothies but hate when they contain bananas? Lucky for you, blueberries are the only fruit in this creamy bowl.

Get the Blueberry Smoothie Bowl recipe from Prevention.

14Savory Yogurt With Avocado and Chickpea ‘Granola’Laura Murray

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15Copycat Chobani Yogurt Protein Drink three glass bottles filled with smoothies and topped with paper straws accompanied by fresh berries RACHEL VANNI Headshot of Samantha MacAvoy

Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.

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Stefani (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a NASM-certified personal trainer and the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab, where she handles all nutrition-related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. She is also Good Housekeeping’s on-staff fitness and exercise expert. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.

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