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Big Breakfast Energy: 5 High-Protein Breakfasts You Can Make Ahead

Breakfast prep makes for smoother mornings. With these staples on hand, a satiating breakfast is never far from reach.
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A square baking dish filled with high-protein apple pie baked oatmeal.

Recipe by Diala Canelo; produced by Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Sage Dakota; prop styling by Nicole Billark.

Breakfast prep makes for smoother mornings. At our home, it’s a must: it means that even on busy days we can wake up to a nutritious meal, something that just needs a final touch before we dig in. The key? Stocking up on oatmeal, chia seeds, peanut butter, eggs, Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. With these staples on hand, a satiating breakfast is never far from reach.

High-Protein Banana Pancakes

Light and fluffy with a delicate crumb, these pancakes feature 21 g of protein per serving. Top with your favourite berries and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Get this banana pancakes recipe.

High-Protein Overnight Chia Seed Pudding

This pudding is packed with 21 g of protein per serving, plus gut-friendly fibre. Get this chia seed pudding recipe.

Three glass jars filled with overnight chia pudding and topped with berries.

High-Protein Mushroom, Pepper, Kale And Goat Cheese Quiche

Flour tortillas make a crispy, quick crust for a hearty egg, cheese and vegetable filling for this breakfast pie, which contains 24 g of protein per serving! Get this cheese quiche recipe.

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A yellow skillet filled with Mushroom, Pepper, Kale And Goat Cheese Quiche.

High-Protein Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal

Fragrant and spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, this baked oatmeal has approximately 21 g of protein per serving. Cut it into squares and top with yogurt—it's comfort in a bowl. Get this baked oatmeal recipe.

A square baking dish filled with high-protein apple pie baked oatmeal.

High-Protein Green Egg Squares With Feta

These squares pack 19 grams of protein per serving and can be eaten warm or cold. Enjoy them on their own, with a side salad, or on a roll with a swipe of garlicky mayo. Get this green egg squares recipe.

Two stacked sandwiches filled with green egg squares with feta.Recipe by Diala Canelo; produced by Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Sage Dakota; prop styling by Nicole Billark.

Diala Canelo is a food writer and cookbook author based in Toronto.

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