Best high-protein breakfast foods
Breakfast foods that hit 25g+ protein and don't crash blood sugar by 10am. The morning lineup that sets up the rest of your day.
Most breakfast foods are carb-heavy and protein-light. These flip the script — adequate protein to start the day.
12 top picks
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1. Eggs (large)
78 kcal · 6.5g P · 1 large egg
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2. Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
145 kcal · 24.5g P · 1 cup
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3. Cottage cheese (low-fat)
183 kcal · 24.9g P · 1 cup
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4. Oatmeal (cooked)
166 kcal · 5.8g P · 1 cup cooked
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5. Whey protein (1 scoop)
114 kcal · 24g P · 1 scoop (~30g)
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6. Salmon
235 kcal · 24.9g P · 4 oz fillet
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7. Almond butter
98 kcal · 3.4g P · 1 tbsp
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8. Peanut butter
94 kcal · 4g P · 1 tbsp
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9. Banana
105 kcal · 1.3g P · 1 medium
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10. Blueberries
84 kcal · 1g P · 1 cup
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11. Avocado
320 kcal · 4g P · 1 medium
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12. Bagel
257 kcal · 10g P · 1 medium bagel
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