21 High-Protein Breakfasts That Barely Take Any Time to Prepare

Nothing beats a simple scramble to keep you feeling full until lunch. Adding veggies increases the fiber (and flavor) of the dish, and that fiber helps with satiation, too.

Protein: 15 grams

Get the recipe: spinach and sun-dried tomato scramble

This vegan smoothie packs a protein punch with almond butter, tofu, and soy milk, while the fruits and greens give it a fiber boost (and help it taste great).

Protein: 25.1 grams

Get the recipe: strawberry banana spinach smoothie

This breakfast bowl mixes a smoothie with oatmeal ("smoatmeal," get it?) to serve up the best of both worlds. And it's the definition of easy meal prep; you just throw everything in a blender!

Protein: 18.2 grams

Get the recipe: smoatmeal

This Paleo-friendly breakfast bowl only takes 10 minutes to make, so mark it down as a breakfast win from us.

Protein: 22.7 grams

Get the recipe: Paleo breakfast bowl

This cantaloupe breakfast bowl is the definition of refreshing. The creamy yogurt gives a protein boost, and it's so easy to prepare — just cut a melon in half!

Protein: 18.7 grams

Get the recipe: cantaloupe bowl

Sip on this delicious protein-rich smoothie, which is packed with vitamin C, fiber, and calcium to help keep you feeling full for longer.

Protein: 30.4 grams

Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie

Avocado and eggs combine to make the simplest protein-packed breakfast ever — so simple, you might be surprised at how good it makes you feel.

Protein: 13.1 grams

Get the recipe: avocado and egg breakfast

Greek yogurt is what makes this smoothie a delicious, protein-rich treat. The added blueberries, pineapple, and kale bump up the nutrients and fiber to make it a next-level breakfast.

Protein: 15 grams

Get the recipe: pineapple kale smoothie

This smoothie is packed with protein and will fulfill all your chocolate cravings.

Protein: 22.1 grams

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate milkshake smoothie

Sure, everyone is adding kale and spinach to smoothies, but have you ever tried adding broccoli? It packs your smoothie full of fiber, calcium, and protein.

Protein: 22.8 grams

Get the recipe: broccoli banana peanut-butter smoothie

This sweet banana bread smoothie has over 34 grams of protein and adding walnuts (yep, walnuts!) gives it extra anti-inflammatory benefits.

Protein: 34.5 grams

Get the recipe: banana bread protein smoothie

This easy breakfast smoothie will have you sipping away PMS cramps with calcium, B vitamins, and magnesium, which have all been shown to reduce PMS symptoms.

Protein: 15.2 grams

Get the recipe: chocolate cashew smoothie

This smoothie is only 350 calories and has 13 grams of protein, making it a great way to start the day.

Protein: 13 grams

Get the recipe: pear berry weight-loss smoothie

Creamy tofu and peanut butter give you your fill of protein in this four-ingredient vegan shake.

Protein: 17.4 grams

Get the recipe: vanilla smoothie

This simple smoothie gives us chocolate for breakfast, and we have no problem with that. Plus, you get a nice protein boost from Greek yogurt, soy milk, and peanut butter.

Protein: 25.1 grams

Get the recipe: nutty chocolate strawberry banana smoothie

When you want a breakfast that tastes like dessert but still has almost 16 grams of protein and is rich in antioxidants, the blueberry cheesecake smoothie is here for you.

Protein: 15.9 grams

Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie