10 High Protein Breakfast/Brunch Ideas

Whether you eat breakfast or not, your first meal of the day (whenever it may be) is super important! It's setting you up and fuelling you for the day! Also - getting that protein in early means less rushing around later in the day trying to make sure you hit your protein targets.

Here are some of the #CBSBabes favourite breakfast and brunch recipes that are HIGH PROTEIN!

OATMEAL

There are so many ways to pimp up your oatmeal. Some of these combinations are:

Peanut Choc: Oatmeal, protein powder, peanut butter, cacao nibs and cinnamon
Peanut Butter Jelly: Oatmeal, protein powder, raspberries, peanut butter
Almond & Apricot: Oatmeal, protein powder, dried apricot, almond butter, sliced almonds

Average protein content: 30g-55g per serve

OMELETTE

You can use egg whites only for a lower calorie option. There's nothing "wrong" with the yolk, however the fat in the yolk can yield more calories - so if you're in a deficit, it's just something to keep an eye on! Fill your omelette with ANYTHING but here are some of our CBS faves!

Filling 1: cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, spinach, red onion and herbs
Filling 2: turkey or ham, cheese, spring onion and avocado
Filling 3: smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill

Average protein content: 25g-60g per serve

BAKED EGGS

All you need for Baked Eggs is a couple of oven safe dishes in a single serving size.

Then you can either whip an omelette mix and pour into the dishes or you can place the vegetables and other ingredients into the dish and crack an egg (or two) over the top.

Average protein content: 25g-45g per serve

AVOCADO AND HALLOUMI ON SOURDOUGH

Feel free to use any kind of bread preference you like. EG: gluten free, ciabatta, etc

Add on top: grilled halloumi, avocado, 2 x poached eggs and season.

Average protein content: 35g-40g per serve

BAKED OATS

See @coachedby.shan instagram page for Baked Oats recipes.

Basically all you need to do is blend an oatmeal recipe together and bake in an oven-proof dish for around 15 mins - adding toppings or fillings where you like,

Average protein content: 30g-55g per serve

PROTEIN PANCAKES

See our famous CBS Protein Pancake Recipe here - it's the BEST!

Average protein content: 45g-60g per serve

EGGS ON SOURDOUGH

This one's an easy one! Sourdough topped with eggs done your way (scrambled, poached or fried) and then add your extras. EG: spinach, feta, salmon, avocado, grilled tomato, etc)

Average protein content: 20g-45g per serve

SALMON & CREAM CHEESE BAGEL

One of our CBS weekend faves! Toasted bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese.

Add lemon, dill and seasonings as you see fit. You can even top with a fried egg if you're feelin' it.

Average protein content: 30g-50g per serve

BREAKFAST BURRITO

One of Coach Shan's go-to breakfasts - the Breakfast Burrito.

In a tortilla, fill with your favourite high-protein, breakfast ingredients. And then toast!

Filling 1: Eggs, bacon, spinach, tomato and balsamic reduction

Filling 2: Scrambled eggs, potato, spinach, cheese

Filling 3: Eggs, beans, rocket, tomato and onion

Average protein content: 30g-50g per serve

EGGS BENEDICT WITH SALMON

Using a base of your choice (english muffin, ciabatta, sourdough, GF bread or potato hash cake) top with smoked salmon and poached eggs. Also add spinach for fibre and micronutrients. Hollandaise on top. The all-time classic!

Average protein content: 40g-60g per serve