35 healthy high-protein breakfast ideas that aren’t smoothies

(Photo: Lemony Egg with Spinach and Chickpeas, Kitchen Treaty)

Even if your blender occupies pride of place on your kitchen counter, protein smoothies (and their gorgeous spin-off, the smoothie bowl) aren’t the only way to power-up your day.

Here’s a month’s supply of protein-packed, energy-boosting morning meals—from top blogs starring dishes like veggie frittatas to Paleo pancakes—that are deliciously healthy, and will totally help fuel your busy lifestyle. —Emily Karr

EGGS

1. Braised Kale Frittata

2. Broccoli, Mushroom, and Sundried Tomato Scramble

(Photo: The Roasted Root)

3. Spaghetti Squash Hash with Bacon and Kale

4. Mexican Egg White Omelet

5. Avocado Baked Egg

6. Avocado, Spinach, and Chevre Scramble

7. Breakfast Quesadillas with Eggs, Spinach, and Black Beans

(Photo: Cookie+Kate)

7. Spinach and Feta Mini Frittatas

8. Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups

9. Summer Vegetable Frittata

10. Paleo Kale and Red Pepper Frittata

11. Healthy Breakfast Burrito

(Photo: Top with Cinnamon)

12. Farro Breakfast Bowl

13. Southwestern Breakfast Burrito

14. Turkey Sausage Muffins

15. Lemony Egg with Spinach and Chickpeas

OATMEAL

16. Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

17. Baked Blueberry Oatmeal

(Photo: Sprouted Kitchen)

18. Overnight Oats

19. Protein Pumpkin Oatmeal with Egg Whites

20. Oatmeal Superfood Breakfast Bars

(Photo: A Healthy Life for Me)

GRAINS, SEEDS, AND GRANOLA

20. Mango Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

21. Sprouted Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

22. Supergreen Chia Seed Pudding

(Photo: Poppies and Papayas)

23. Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

24. Quinoa Power Porridge

25. Creamy Amaranth and Nectarine Protein Porridge

26. Overnight Chia Oats with Coconut Yogurt

27. Berry Granola Parfait

28. Vanilla Almond Butter Protein Granola

PROTEIN PANCAKES

29. Vegan Tiramisu Protein Pancakes

(Photo: A Little Rosemary and Time)

30. Coconut Vanilla Protein Pancakes

31. Maple Bacon Paleo Protein Pancakes

32. Plantain Protein Pancakes

33. Apple Cinnamon Vegan Protein Pancakes

34. Quinoa Pancakes

35. Chestnut Flour Pancakes & Orange Blossom Coconut Yogurt

(Photo: Hemsley+Hemsley)

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