Editors’ Collection

High-Protein Breakfasts

Start the day off right with a nourishing breakfast that will keep you going until lunch. Each of these recipes contain at least 10 grams of protein per serving. (Please note that all nutritional analysis on NYT Cooking recipes is an estimate, so if you have dietary needs that require more specificity, please consult a registered dietitian.)

Three protein shakes in clear glasses, with striped straws sticking out. — Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Protein Shake
Ali Slagle
446 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
446
10 minutes
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Make-Ahead Egg, Spinach and Feta Wraps
Naz Deravian
1550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,550
55 minutes
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Peanut Butter Protein Granola
Yossy Arefi
364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
364
1 hour
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Chickpea Fried Eggs
Justine Doiron
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
15 minutes
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Anda Bhurji (Tomato-Chile Scrambled Eggs)
Zainab Shah
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
20 minutes
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Chia Seed Pudding
Melissa Clark, Gerardo Gonzalez
1039 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,039
1 hour
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Strawberry-Basil Cottage Cheese Bowls
Ali Slagle
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
30 minutes
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Vaughn Vreeland
286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
286
20 minutes
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Cinnamon Date Smoothie
Sohla El-Waylly
906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
906
10 minutes
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Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Eric Kim
3521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,521
10 minutes
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Breakfast Burritos
Yewande Komolafe
1716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,716
20 minutes
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Tofu Scramble With Black Beans and Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
256 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
256
20 minutes
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Chocolate Overnight Oats
Hetty Lui McKinnon
605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
605
10 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Spinach Egg Bites
Eric Kim
1874 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,874
45 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
226
10 minutes
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Mapo Tofu Scramble
Christian Reynoso
364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
364
25 minutes
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Maple Sausage and Egg Muffins
Lidey Heuck
139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
139
1 hour
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Naz Deravian
1796 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,796
15 minutes, plus 8 hours resting
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Eggs Kejriwal
Tejal Rao
3179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,179
10 minutes
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Egg Muffins
Lidey Heuck
1691 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,691
1 hour
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
777 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
777
20 minutes
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Egg and Cheese Toasts With Salsa
Rick A. Martínez
169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
169
30 minutes
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Sticky Date and Brown Butter Oatmeal
Zaynab Issa
1715 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,715
15 minutes
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Shakshuka With Feta
Melissa Clark
22210 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,210
50 minutes
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Cheese Grits With Saucy Black Beans, Avocado and Radish
Sarah Copeland
2643 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,643
30 minutes
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Cheesy Eggs on Toast
Genevieve Ko
345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
345
10 minutes
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Coconut Kitchri With Jammy Eggs
Zaynab Issa
320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
320
50 minutes
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Migas Breakfast Tacos
Genevieve Ko
1354 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,354
20 minutes
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White Bean Shakshuka
Ifrah F. Ahmed
900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
900
45 minutes
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Huevos Rancheros
Kay Chun
1933 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,933
45 minutes
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Scallion Egg Wrap
Genevieve Ko
1086 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,086
5 minutes
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Perfect Boiled Eggs
J. Kenji López-Alt
3627 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,627
About 10 minutes
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