50 High Protein Breakfast Meal Prep Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less
Make busy mornings easier with these 50 high protein breakfast recipes that are meal-prep friendly and made with just 5 ingredients or less!
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You’ve heard it a million times — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it’s usually the first thing to fall off the agenda on busy mornings when you’re rushing out the door!
I used to skip breakfast all the time, which led to headaches, fatigue, and overeating later in the day. Not fun when you’re working 10 hours a day!
I’ve realized that when I eat a high protein breakfast, I stay energized and focused for hours, and get less cravings for junk food at night!
But I also get the struggle of not having enough time to make breakfast in the morning. Between getting ready for work, getting kids out the door, and packing lunches – mornings can feel pretty darn chaotic and cooking breakfast sounds like a pipe dream!
That’s where meal prep helps to save the day! With just a few ingredients, you can create healthy make-ahead breakfasts that are freezer-friendly, reheat well, and still taste delicious.
In this post, I’m sharing 50 high protein breakfast meal prep recipes that are kid-friendly, family-friendly, and made with just 5 ingredients or less!
🍱 Read my free guide on how to start meal prepping for beginners!
All you have to do is make ’em on a Sunday, stash them in the fridge or freezer, and boom – you have easy grab & go breakfasts for the entire week!
I’ve tried to include a bit of everything in this roundup – eggs, pancakes, waffles, oats, yogurt bowls, cottage cheese recipes, smoothies, and more!
🌮 Make your mornings even easier with these easy 5-ingredient school lunch ideas!
Meal Prep Containers
Before I share the meal prep ideas with you, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite meal prep containers and tools. That being said, don’t feel pressured to buy a ton of meal prep tools and gadgets! You can honestly even use whatever you have at home – including leftover takeout containers!
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Plastic Containers with Lids
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Glass Containers with Lids
You can save money by buying a set of glass containers which come in different shapes and sizes. My favorite is the Pyrex glassware set. I’ve linked the one from Amazon, but look for them at your local Costco as well!
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Egg Breakfast Recipes
1. Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These cottage cheese egg bites contain more protein than the traditional egg bite. The cottage cheese adds a bit of creaminess flavor to the egg bites, too!
Recipe source + credit: Sweet As Honey
2. Hard Boiled Egg Bento Box
I’m sure you’ve heard of bento box lunches – but how about bento box breakfast boxes?! These versatile hard boiled egg bento boxes are easily customizable and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even as a little snack!
3. Cheese & Egg Waffles
Holy heck, I am getting my waffle maker out this weekend and making these ASAP! They’re made with just 3 ingredients, low carb, high protein, and they’re freezer friendly!
Recipe source + credit: Ambitious Kitchen
4. Cheddar Broccoli Egg Muffins
These yummy egg muffins are quick, easy, and made with just 3 ingredients! Egg muffins are also one of the best meal prep breakfast recipes to make ahead of time for busy weeks.
Recipe source + credit: Fit Mama Real Food
5. Breakfast Quesadillas
These breakfast quesadillas check all my boxes for the perfect breakfast – only 4 ingredients, less than 10 minutes to make, loaded with protein, perfect for meal prep…and they’re freezer friendly!
Recipe source + credit: Thriving Home
6. Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches
Speaking of freezer friendly breakfasts…how about this copycat McDonald’s Egg McMuffin?! Skip the drive thru and make these on a Sunday to have them on hand for easy breakfasts all week long!
Recipe source + credit: Andi Anne
7. Sheet Pan Eggs With Cottage Cheese
If you’re obsessed with sheet pan recipes like I am, this one is for you! These sheet pan cottage cheese eggs are easy, delicious, and super simple to make with just 5 ingredients.
Want more sheet pan recipes? Check out my post on 25 high protein sheet pan recipes with just 5 ingredients or less!
Recipe source + credit: Carmy
8. Egg & Sausage Scramble
Here’s an insanely easy, high protein, low carb breakfast recipe that’s perfect for meal prep! It just takes 10 minutes to make and is packed with protein to keep you full for hours.
Recipe source + credit: Delightful E Made
9. Breakfast Burritos
I love breakfast burritos, and this one takes it to the next level! They’re stuffed with tater tots for a bit of crunch and boost of flavor. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly and made with just 5 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Bellyfull
10. Veggie Egg Muffins
These egg muffins are loaded with vegetables and herbs – just like a little frittata muffin! They’re simple to make and loaded with protein too.
Recipe source + credit: Toaster Oven Love
11. Breakfast Tacos
Tacos for breakfast? Yes please! You just need 5 ingredients to make these tacos (minus the toppings), and you can even make these ahead of time!
Recipe source + credit: Bowl of Delicious
12. Puff Pastry Bacon & Egg Pockets
Growing up, I used to love eating Hot Pockets for breakfast! Until I realized that they weren’t exactly the healthiest things to be eating first thing in the morning 😬 These puff pastry bacon & egg pockets are similar to Hot Pocket, but they’re much cleaner and still taste incredible!
Recipe source + credit: Smart School House
13. Sheet Pan Hash Brown Egg Bake
Here’s another hearty, high protein sheet pan breakfast bake made with hash browns and breakfast sausage!
Recipe source + credit: Skinny Fitalicious
14. Make Ahead Baked Egg Bowls
These baked egg bowls are like little casseroles or frittatas in a meal prep container! Just grab it out of the fridge in the morning, heat, and eat!
Recipe source + credit: Peanut Blossom
15. Taco Casserole Egg Bake
You guys know how much I love taco flavored anything! This super easy breakfast casserole is loaded with taco flavor goodness and can be made with just 4 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Your Modern Family
16. Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg
This is honestly my personal favorite breakfast and I eat it on repeat all week long! It’s literally the easiest breakfast recipe, and it’s loaded with protein and healthy fats to keep you full for hours. You can prep the avocado mash ahead of time so all you have to do is assemble the toast in the morning!
Recipe source + credit: Taste Great Foodie
Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl Recipes
17. Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Okay this is like strawberry ice cream in a bowl! It’s also a great way to use up leftover Greek yogurt and strawberries during the spring.
Recipe source + credit: Wholly Tasteful
18. Cottage Cheese Oatmeal
While this isn’t exactly a make-ahead recipe, I still included it in this roundup since it takes just 5 minutes to make. It’s also a good source of protein and you can customize in so many ways!
Recipe source + credit: I Heart Vegetables
19. Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl
You can make this yogurt bowl with just 3 ingredients! Eat it on the spot or make it ahead of time for a high protein grab & go breakfast for the whole week.
Recipe source + credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen
20. Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
If you’re like me a prefer a savory breakfast, try these savory cottage cheese bowls! It’s also a great way to incorporate seasonal produce in your breakfast!
Recipe source + credit: Stephanie Kay Nutrition
21. Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt
If you wake up in the morning and crave dessert, this recipe is for you! It’s a simple but yummy Greek yogurt breakfast bowl that’s naturally sweetened with honey.
Recipe source + credit: Get On My Plate
22. Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding
This combination is a match made in heaven. You can blend the ingredients and eat it right away, or keep it in the fridge until the next day.
Recipe source + credit: Calla’s Clean Eats
23. Peanut Butter & Jelly Greek Yogurt Bowl
Who says you need to wait until lunch to enjoy your PB&J fix?! Make these super simple Greek yogurt bowls for a nutritious breakfast that you can prep in minutes.
Recipe source + credit: Slender Kitchen
24. Greek Yogurt Parfait
These easy Greek yogurt parfaits are meal-prep friendly and only require 4 ingredients! It’s sweet, crunchy, and loaded with protein.
Recipe source + credit: Spice Cravings
25. Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Bowls
Tired of your usual Greek yogurt breakfast bowl? Try this easy peasy cottage cheese bowl that’s packed with protein and tastes delish!
Recipe source + credit: Carmy
26. Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait
This yogurt parfait recipe is crunchy, sweet, and loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full for hours!
Recipe source + credit: Plain Everything
Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Recipes
27. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
This is a great recipe for the fall, but you can easily adapt this for any other season too! It’s also freezer-friendly, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep.
28. Protein Pancake Bowl
Yep, you read that right – a protein pancake bowl! The base for this recipe requires just 4 ingredients and there are endless options for toppings you can add to make it even more yummy!
Recipe source + credit: Real Life Nutritionist
29. Banana Protein Powder Pancakes
Here’s another 3-ingredient pancake recipe that’s freezer-friendly and great for meal prep too! It’s also a great low-carb recipe since there’s no flour required.
Recipe source + credit: Nourish & Tempt
30. Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Got some leftover cottage cheese? Make these simple pancakes that are loaded with protein + fiber, and keep well in the freezer for up to a month!
Recipe source + credit: Skinny Fitalicious
31. Protein Pancake Bites
I love making a big batch of these easy 3-ingredient protein pancake bites to have on hand for an easy grab and go breakfast all week long!
Recipe source + credit: A Taste of Madness
32. Sausage Pancake Muffins
Not a big fan of sweet muffins or pancakes? Make these savory pancake muffins instead using just 4 simple ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Crayons & Cravings
33. Cottage Cheese Waffles With Oats
We’ve got cottage cheese in everything other form, so why not cottage cheese waffles too?! Seriously though, cottage cheese = unsung hero when it comes to high protein recipes!
Recipe source + credit: Tasty Oven
Overnight Oats Breakfast Recipes
34. Banana Overnight Oats
Here’s an easy overnight oats recipe that’s made without any protein powder, but still packed with protein!
Recipe source + credit: No Fuss Kitchen
35. High Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
Here’s a super easy overnight oats recipe made without Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Also, I cheated because this one has 6 ingredients, but it’s too good not to include!
Recipe source + credit: The Healthy Home Cook
36. Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Here’s another delicious recipe for those who crave chocolate for breakfast!
Recipe source + credit: Coconuts & Kettlebells
37. Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
This overnight oats recipe is packed with protein, and will keep you full for hours on busy mornings!
Recipe source + credit: Nourished With Jessica
38. Overnight Oats with Cottage Cheese
Even if you forget to meal prep on Sunday, you can make this the night before and have it on hand for an easy grab & go breakfast the next morning!
Recipe source + credit: Clean & Delicious
39. Breakfast Protein Cookies
Cookies for breakfast?! Yes please! These are great alongside your morning cup of coffee or when you’re craving something sweet for breakfast.
Recipe source + credit: Tasty Fit Macros
40. No-Bake Energy Balls
Make a big batch of these on Sunday night to have on hand for the whole week! They’re perfect as a quick breakfast or as an afternoon snack to keep you energized for hours.
Recipe source + credit: The Big Man’s World
41. Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars
Ditch the store-bought stuff and make your own protein bars with this simple no-bake recipe that just requires 5 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Chocolate Covered Katie
Other Savory High Protein Breakfast Recipes
42. Breakfast Biscuit Casserole
Here’s a hearty breakfast casserole that you can make ahead of time! It’s ready in just 30 minutes, and you can freeze individual portions to reheat & eat the whole week.
Recipe source + credit: Sweetly Splendid
43. Homemade Turkey Sausage Patties
I love breakfast sausage patties, but hate how much sodium is in the store-bought ones. These homemade turkey sausage patties have less fat and sodium compared to the frozen stuff, and are super simple to make!
Recipe source + credit: Taste of Home
44. Lox Bagel
This simple lox bagel sandwich is packed with protein and tons of nutrients from the salmon. You can prep this the night before to have a simple, grab & go breakfast for the next morning!
Recipe source + credit: Tastes Better From Scratch
45. English Muffin Breakfast Bento
This easy peasy breakfast bento box contains 17g of protein each, and it’s super customizable!
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Peas & Saffron
High Protein Smoothie Breakfast Recipes
46. Strawberry Oatmeal Protein Smoothie
Made with oats and chia seeds, this smoothie is basically breakfast in a cup! It’s an easy protein smoothie that will keep you full and focused all morning.
Recipe source + credit: Baby Foode
47. Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with protein, without any protein powder! Delicious, nutritious, and perfect for a quick breakfast.
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Steep
48. Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
Okay I am obsessed with this smoothie idea. All the nostalgic flavors of a PB&J sandwich in smoothie form—plus protein from peanut butter and Greek yogurt. Even kids are going to love this high protein smoothie!
Recipe source + credit: Cupcakes & Kale Chips
49. Coffee Protein Shake
Okay I wanted to include this one for all the coffee lovers out there! If you’re like me and you’re obsessed with coffee and don’t have a lot of time for breakfast in the morning, this is a great way of getting your breakfast + coffee in one convenient shake!
Recipe source + credit: Real Life Nutritionist
50. Greek Yogurt Carrot Banana Smoothie
This genius combination of carrot, bananas, and Greek yogurt is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults! Plus, it’s colorful and fun!
Recipe source + credit: MJ & Hungryman
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 50 high protein meal prep breakfast recipes and found some inspiration for your breakfast rotation!
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