50 High Protein Breakfast Meal Prep Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

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1. Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

These cottage cheese egg bites contain more protein than a traditional egg bite. Plus, they’re add a bit of creaminess and a nice boost of flavor 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 that you can 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 sandwiches?! 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 me, 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

Oh my goodness, I love breakfast burritos that have some kind of potato inside. Like these simple 5-ingredient breakfast burritos with tater tots inside!

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 for meal prep!

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 taste so similar to a Hot Pocket, and they’re so easy to make with just 4 ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: Smart School House

13. Sheet Pan Hash Brown Egg Bake

Here’s another delicious, high protein sheet pan recipe that includes hash browns and breakfast sausage for a hearty meal prep breakfast!

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! It’s packed with flavors and requires 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 that’s loaded with protein, healthy fats, and tons of flavor. You can prep the avocado mash ahead of time so all you have to do is assemble and eat the morning of!

Recipe source + credit: Taste Great Foodie

17. Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

Okay this is like strawberry ice cream in a bowl! It’s also a great way to use up your leftover 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 this because 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! You can eat it on the spot or make it ahead of time for a delicious grab & go breakfast 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! I think this is a perfect way to use up seasonal produce too!

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 recipe 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. It’s so simple to blend up and eat right away, or keep 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 even make ahead of time.

Recipe source + credit: Slender Kitchen

24. Greek Yogurt Parfait

These easy Greek yogurt parfaits are meal-prep friendly and only requires 4 ingredients! It’s sweet, crunchy, and packed 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 packed with protein thanks to Greek yogurt and protein powder. It’s crunchy, sweet, and loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full for hours!

Recipe source + credit: Plain Everything

27. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

This is a great recipe for the fall, but you can definitely make this during any other season too! You just need 3 ingredients for this easy peasy recipe. 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 recipe requires just 4 ingredients and you can add so many different toppings to it. I’m definitely going to try this recipe soon!

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! This recipe doesn’t contain any flour either for those looking for a lower carb recipe!

Recipe source + credit: Nourish & Tempt

30. Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Got some leftover cottage cheese? Make these simple protein & fiber packed pancakes that stores 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!

Recipe source + credit: Tasty Oven

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 if you like 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 your busy mornings!

Recipe source + credit: Nourished With Jessica

38. Overnight Oats with Cottage Cheese

Overnight oats are one of the easiest meal prep breakfast recipes out there. 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, yet healthy for breakfast.

Recipe source + credit: Tasty Fit Macros

40. No-Bake Energy Balls

Make a big batch of these on a Sunday night to have on hand for the whole week! They’re perfect as a quick breakfast that will keep you energized for the whole morning.

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

42. Breakfast Biscuit Casserole

Here’s a great meal prep recipe if you’re looking for something hearty for breakfast! It’s ready in just 30 minutes, and you can meal prep or freeze individual portions for eating throughout the 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 taste delicious as a make ahead breakfast!

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 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

46. Strawberry Oatmeal Protein Smoothie

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 the use of 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! A tasty kids protein smoothie that’s always a win.

Recipe source + credit: Cupcakes & Kale Chips

49. Coffee Protein Shake

Okay I wanted to include this one for all my 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 high protein breakfast + coffee fix in the morning!

Recipe source + credit: Real Life Nutritionist

50. Greek Yogurt Carrot Banana Smoothie

This genius combination of carrot, bananas, and yogurt is sure to be a hit with the kids. Naturally sweet and loaded with beta carotene, this vibrant smoothie includes protein-rich Greek yogurt to create a tropical, veggie-powered kids protein smoothie they’ll actually ask for!

Recipe source + credit: MJ & Hungryman