10 High-Protein Breakfasts to Start Your Day Right

Protein is one of life’s essential building blocks and a breakfast that’s full of protein is pretty much guaranteed to be a satisfying way to start your day. These 10 recipes have an extra kick of protein to ensure they’re super-satisfying so you stay fueled and focused up until lunchtime.

Ricotta boosts the richness of these grab-and-go frittata cups and adds an extra dose of protein.

Get the recipe: 3-Cheese Frittata Cups

Combining quinoa with steel-cut oats is an easy way to boost its protein. Add fresh fruit and honey or go savory and add even more protein by topping it with a hard-boiled egg or crumbled bacon.

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It might be worth making a double batch of this vegan pudding, as it’s equally great for breakfast as it is for dessert.

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Making your own breakfast egg burritos is fun and easy. Load them up with whatever you choose, like black beans or chorizo for extra protein or chopped veggies and shredded cheese.

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You’ve got a few options in terms of how to enjoy this large-format frittata. Eat a square as-is, slide one between two slices of bread or a split English muffin, or wrap a piece in a tortilla.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata