10 High-Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes to Power Your Day

2017-02-14
10 High-Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes to Power Your Day

Going meatless doesn't mean sacrificing a filling meal. These high-protein vegetarian breakfast ideas are full of flavor, with at least 9 grams of protein, courtesy of eggs, yogurt, beans, nut butters, and more. Whether you're on Team Sweet (pancakes and smoothies) or Team Savory (scrambles and toasts), we have a tasty protein-rich vegetarian breakfast recipe everyone will love.

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Air-Fried Flaxseed French Toast Sticks with Berries

Protein: 14 grams

This is one of our high-protein vegetarian breakfast recipes picky eaters will love. Pop the cinnamon-scented whole grain bread sticks into the air fryer for an irresistible, golden brown, crunchy coating. The seeds, egg custard, and whole grain bread pump up the protein, so this decadent-tasting morning meal will keep you satisfied until lunch.

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Sheet Pan Egg-Stuffed Bagels

Protein: 18 grams

What do we love about this easy sheet pan recipe? Everything. Bagels bring the flavor, while eggs and feta cheese lend protein. Fresh herbs, salty olives, and juicy tomatoes round out a meal that's better than a deli.

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Pineapple-Spinach Smoothies

Protein: 16 grams

Wondering what to make for a fast high-protein vegetarian breakfast? Consider smoothies—fruit, vegetables, and dairy—you'll find all three food groups here. Thanks to Greek yogurt, milk, and chia seeds, this is a breakfast smoothie with serious staying power.

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Oatmeal with Goat Cheese, Dates, Walnuts, and Honey

Protein: 10 grams

We've never seen such an elegant-looking (yet easy-to-prep) bowl of oatmeal. Goat cheese, dates, walnuts, and honey give a sophisticated feeling to this high-protein vegetarian breakfast and offer an irresistible combination of sweet and salty. And you choose the oat. Whatever you've got on hand will work, though we suggest regular, versus quick-cooking, for a bit of a protein advantage.

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Peanut Butter and Fruit Quinoa

Protein: 10 grams

Here's a breakfast hack: Trade oatmeal for quinoa, and you'll score twice as much protein. Stir in a bit of peanut butter, jelly, and top with a spoonful of peanuts for a fast and filling vegetarian breakfast. For a make-and-take breakfast, build these parfaits in Mason jars and pack a spoon.

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Avocado and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Protein: 12 grams

Avocado toast is delicious. But you know what's even better? A high-protein vegetarian breakfast sandwich that takes that concept to the next level in just 10 minutes. Simply spread mustard on toasted whole wheat bread, then top with mashed avocado, steamed asparagus, and a hard-boiled egg.

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Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches

Protein: 13 grams

Skip the drive-through muffins today. Instead, wrap up one of these vegetable-topped flatbreads that can be customized with eggs cooked to your liking. A batch of this high-protein vegetarian breakfast for four takes only 20 minutes to prepare.

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Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast

Protein: 24 grams

For a morning when you're in the mood to indulge, but still want a high-protein vegetarian breakfast, try this mascarpone-stuffed French toast. (Better yet, prep it the night before so all you have to do is bake, come brunch time.) Instead of maple syrup, each stack is served with a salted caramel-banana sauce.

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Savory Egg and Sweet Potato Scramble

Protein: 15 grams

This satisfying high-protein vegetarian breakfast skillet allows each person two eggs and half a sweet potato. For heartier appetites, toss in a few more seasonal vegetables, add a slice of whole wheat toast, or try our absolute favorite serving style: stuffed inside a whole wheat pita.

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Berry-Coconut Smoothie Bowl

Protein: 18 grams

"Go bowling" gets a new meaning with this high-protein vegetarian breakfast that's also Paleo-friendly. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins via cashews, flaxseed, berries, and coconut flakes. Top your bowl with cacao nibs if you're in a chocolate mood or a handful of nuts if you need even more protein.

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