23 protein-packed breakfasts to power up your morning

Make your own breakfast muffins at home. Packed with flavour, these muffins are made using pork sausages (squeezed out of their casings) and a free-range egg omelette. Serve with sliced tomato and lettuce and you’ve upped your vegie count, too.

This is a breakfast recipe that keeps on giving. Make breakfast in bulk with this breakfast tart recipe. It features eggs (plus additional egg whites), mushrooms, asparagus and parmesan plus so many other goodies that imbue this dish with flavour and nutrients.

Tray bakes are the pinnacle of stress-free cooking and this breakfast tray bake is especially genius! It’s flavoursome and full of vegies (in the form of capsicum, frozen spinach and cherry tomatoes). It’s also convenient to make – simply place the ingredients into the baking dish, pop in the oven and voila! 

Breakfast in the air-fryer will become your new favourite thing, with Steph de Sousa’s speedy air-fryer omelette. All you need are two large eggs, ½ a cup of your favourite fillings and cheese. Delicious and nutritious.

Seeds are rich in protein and healthy fats, so adding them to your breakfast can only be a good thing. This breakfast loaf is made with a mix of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, fennel seeds and pumpkin seeds – yum! Rolled oats add fibre, while free-range eggs boost the protein levels. Serve a slice (or two) with ricotta or Greek yogurt for added protein.

Most Aussies aren’t meeting the recommended 5-serves of vegetables per day. So add some colour to your breakfast with this delectable BLT salad. Add a couple of hard-boiled eggs, and you’ve got a protein packed breaky that’s bursting with flavour.

Eating quiche for breakfast is a no-brainer when it comes to getting more protein into your breakfast. This crustless quiche is a great option for when you don’t feel like making homemade pastry (or you’ve run out of the store-bought kind). It’s freezer friendly, so you can make a big batch and eat like a king for the rest of the week. 

Want to wake up to a delicious, hot breakfast the whole family can enjoy? Grab a bag of wholegrain steel-cut oats, cinnamon and two apples and follow this slow-cooker recipe to make the best bowl of porridge you’ve ever tried. Serve it with yoghurt and fresh fruit for the ultimate breaky experience. This recipe is best for busy school mornings – it makes enough serves for eight people.

Can’t find the time to sit down and eat breakfast? Embrace breaky on-the-go with a tasty savoury muffin recipe. This one has chorizos, pumpkin and feta and together, they taste phenomenal. They’re also freezer friendly and perfect for kids’ lunchboxes.

It’s a well known fact that omellettes are filling, but have you ever wanted to pack even more nutrients into one? In this recipe, eggs are blitzed with corriander and a mix of tasty spices for added fibre and flavour. The end result is a gnarly-looking green omellette that tastes next-level.

Baked beans but make them fancy. Beans are an excellent source of fibre and plant protein. Here, they’re paired with baked eggs and chorizo, which means this recipe really packs a flavour punch. 

Ah zucchini slice – it’s the all-rounder everyone loves. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner (it also makes a great snack). One piece of advice? Make a double batch. It’ll be gone before you know it, and if you are lucky to get leftovers, freeze them for later.

Make this recipe and you’ll never want to skip breakfast again. Made using a mix of beef sausages, mixed herbs and mozzarella, these scrolls truly satisfy. 

Omelettes are severely underrated. If you prep the ingredients for this dish the night before, you can have it cooked and ready to eat in less than five minutes. Serve with salad greens to boost your vegie intake.

Corn fritters aren’t just for lunch or dinner – they make an excellent breakfast! This recipe is served alongside thickly cut ham, which ups the protein content significantly. A serve of this will deliver about 35g of protein.

Smoked salmon is rich in protein, but it also delivers Omega-3 fatty acids that can help you stay fuller for longer. Here, we’ve served the salmon on a bed of fibre-rich sourdough rye bread, light cream cheese and a medley of salad vegetables.

If you really want your breakfast to count, consider expanding your mind to the possibilities. Protein is an important component of any balanced breakfast, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Fibre is also necessary to help you stay satisfied. This dish is packed with both fibre and plant-based protein thanks to all of the lentils and tofu!

Make a batch on Sunday evening for easy breakfasts all week. Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Tired of a boring old omellette every morning? Try this recipe. It’s made using parmesan, cheddar cheese, capers and chives and derives its protein from 3 eggs and 60g of smoked salmon.

If you prefer to start your morning with something sweet, rather than savoury, this smoothie bowl will become your go-to. All you need to do is blitz some kale, banana, almond butter, spirulina powder, milk, apple and some rolled oats (plus even more nutritious ingredients) and away you go! It’s convenient and it contains about 20-25g of protein per serve.

Skip the big breaky and serve sausages with beans and wilted greens. You’ll sneak in a couple of extra serves of vegetables and you’ll feel full until lunchtime. For a lower-fat option, opt for extra-lean beef sausages or chicken sausages.

Granola is a great way to start the day – especially when you make it from scratch! This recipe gets its protein profile from a mix of wholegrain rolled oats, slivered almonds, macadamias and pepitas. On its own, this granola recipe provides approximately 12-13g of protein per serving. That amount increases to about 20-25g when you add milk and high-protein Greek yoghurt.

Not a breakfast person? Fuel up at morning tea or brunch instead. This wrap is packed with lean chicken breast, tasty guacamole and charred corn – a balanced, delicious meal that’ll power you through the rest of your day.

This updated zucchini slice is your secret weapon against the Sunday Scaries. Make it on the weekend and you’ve sorted healthy lunchbox snacks and grab-and-go breakfasts for the week ahead. Our tip? Make a double batch – this disappears fast (and freezes beautifully too).