15 High Protein Breakfasts

Start the day with 25g+ protein. Fifteen breakfasts that keep you full until lunch.

Full English Breakfast

The mighty fry-up — eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and toast. Britain's answer to brunch, and the only correct one.

40 min4 servings

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Easy

Huevos Rancheros

Sunny-side-up eggs on crispy corn tortillas, smothered in warm ranchera salsa and topped with crema, cotija, and avocado. The quintessential Mexican breakfast — hearty, colorful, and ready in minutes.

25 min4 servings

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Easy

Pesto Eggs

Eggs cooked directly in basil pesto for a vibrant, herby breakfast — the viral one-pan trick that changed morning toast forever.

13 min2 servings

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Easy

Cloud Bread Breakfast Sandwich

Fluffy egg-white cloud bread folded around cheese, bacon, and avocado — the viral low-carb breakfast sandwich that took over morning Reels.

30 min2 servings

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Easy

Kedgeree

Smoked haddock, rice, and hard-boiled eggs with curry spices — a colonial-era breakfast dish that became a British classic.

40 min4 servings

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Hard

Banh Cuon

Delicate steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms. Topped with fried shallots and served with nuoc cham.

1h 15m4 servings

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Medium

Tamagoyaki

Sweet and savory Japanese rolled omelet cooked in layers for a tender, custardy texture. A bento box staple and the perfect side for any Japanese meal.

20 min4 servings

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Beef Tapa

Sweet-savory marinated beef strips pan-fried until caramelized. A beloved Filipino breakfast (tapsilog) served with garlic rice and fried egg.

25 min4 servings

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Medium

Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

The ultimate avocado toast — creamy smashed avocado on crusty toast topped with perfectly poached eggs. A satisfying, nutritious breakfast in 10 minutes.

13 min2 servings

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Easy

Breakfast Burritos

Hearty breakfast burritos loaded with scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage. Make a batch and freeze them.

25 min4 servings

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Easy

Breakfast Egg Bites

Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites with cheese and veggies. Great for meal prep — make a batch on Sunday.

35 min6 servings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What breakfast has the most protein?

Egg white omelets with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt bowls, and breakfast burritos with eggs and sausage.