By Audrey Bruno– Self
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day (depending on who you’re talking to), but it shouldn’t be the most stressful. Fancy frittatas are nice when you have the time, but most mornings we barely have the energy to put pants on, let alone whip up some kind of elaborate meal. Thankfully, there are a ton of easy and nutritious breakfast recipes you can make in little-to-no time. Like these 10-minute high-protein dishes. Or these one-pan crowd-pleasers.
Or you could try these eight easy, four-ingredient recipes. Despite the fact that they’re low in ingredients, they’re high in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates—that satiating nutrient trio we love so much. They’ll give you more time to get ready in the A.M., and they’ll keep you satisfied until lunch.
Bagel Egg In A Hole With Smashed Avocado from Well Plated
Want to make an egg-in-a-basket for breakfast? Instead of cutting a hole in your toast, opt for a bagel (it already has that hole!). This recipe takes the whole egg-in-a-basket concept up a notch by adding smashed avocado. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 304 calories; 11 grams protein
No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars from Minimalist Baker
These protein bars are way easier to make than granola bars—you don’t even need to bake them. The four ingredients you’ll need? Vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, peanut or almond butter, and amaranth—which is a whole grain similar to quinoa. If you’re feeling decadent (and you have an extra second), Minimalist Baker recommends drizzling the whole thing with dark chocolate. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 215 calories; 11 grams protein
Hard Boiled Egg And Avocado Bowl from Eating Bird Food
If you keep hard boiled eggs on hand at all times, then this is the recipe for you. It combines chopped red peppers and onions with avocado, those hard boiled eggs, and a dash of salt and pepper. Simple, yet satisfying. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 295 calories; 15 grams protein
Chocolate Protein Waffles from Kim’s Cravings
Heat up that waffle iron, because in the morning we’re making waffles! Shrek jokes aside, to make this recipe extra easy, whip up the batter the night before. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 218 calories; 22 grams protein
Banana Vanilla Orange Smoothie from Food Faith Fitness
This smoothie is a luxurious combination of vanilla protein powder, frozen bananas, citrus juice, and frozen clementines. Toss all your ingredients into a freezer pack the night before so you’re ready to get blending when your alarm goes off. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 207 calories; 16 grams protein
2-Minute Protein Oatmeal from The Seasoned Mom
The secret to this speedy bowl of high-protein oats? Whipped egg whites! Bonus: This trick is a favorite of registered dietitians. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 134 calories; 11 grams protein
Apple-Peanut Butter Energy Bites from Joyful Healthy Eats
This breakfast is super quick and it makes an excellent pre-workout breakfast or snack. You can thank the complex carbs from the apples and the protein from the peanut butter and chia seeds for that. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 292 calories; 8 grams protein
3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pancakes from Hurry The Food Up
These pancakes only require three ingredients: rolled oats, cottage cheese, and eggs. And if you don’t feel like whipping all your ingredients together, Hurry The Food Up recommends giving it all a quick pulse in the blender. Get the recipe here.
Per one serving: 446 calories; 38 grams protein