22 High protein, low calorie breakfast recipes

Kick start your day with these tasty and powerful breakfast recipes! Each one has more than 20 g of protein and less than 500 calories.

1. Caprese Baked Egg Cups

Caprese Baked Egg Cups

Photo and recipe by How Sweet It Is

Full of protein and flavor!

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2. Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Parmesan

Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Parmesan

Photo and recipe by Kalyn's Kitchen

This will fill you up until lunch for sure!

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4. Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash

Photo and recipe by Leite's Culinaria

Because everyone likes potatoes!

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5. Biggest Loser Pancakes

Biggest Loser Pancakes

Photo and recipe by Jo Cooks

A delicious way to start your day!

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6. Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

Photo and recipe by Eat at Home

Let your breakfast cook overnight while you sleep

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7. Sweet Potato & Sausage Hash (Paleo)

Sweet Potato & Sausage Hash (Paleo)

Photo and recipe by I Breathe... I'm Hungry...

Savory, delicious and packed with protein!

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8. Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu

Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu

Photo and recipe by FatFree Vegan Kitchen

The perfect protein-rich breakfast!

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9. Smashed Avocado Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches

Smashed Avocado Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches

Photo and recipe by Jo Cooks

YESSSS! I want to smash one of these into my mouth right now!

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10. Ricotta Omelets

Ricotta Omelets

Photo and recipe by Framed Cooks

Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast!

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11. Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

Photo and recipe by Annie's Eats

Mexican for breakfast? Yes please!

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12. Asparagus and Ham Oven Frittata

Asparagus and Ham Oven Frittata

Photo and recipe by Framed Cooks

Perfect for a weekend brunch!

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13. Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Photo and recipe by VeganYumYum

Protein-rich oatmeal will fill you up and stick with you throughout the day!

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14. Carb Buster Breakfast

Carb Buster Breakfast

Photo and recipe by The Pioneer Woman

All the protein, none of the carbs!

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15. Mexican Egg and Sweet Potato Breakfast Scramble

Mexican Egg and Sweet Potato Breakfast Scramble

Photo and recipe by Taste and Tell

Tastes so good, you'll want to make it again for dinner!

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16. Low-Carb Breakfast Skillet

Low-Carb Breakfast Skillet

Photo and recipe by Iowa Girl Eats

Healthy eating at its finest!

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17. Mexican Style Omelette with Chorizo, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Mexican Style Omelette with Chorizo, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Photo and recipe by Jo Cooks

Protein + Flavor = A great start to the day!

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18. Spicy Breakfast Stew (with the perfect poached egg)

Spicy Breakfast Stew (with the perfect poached egg)

Photo and recipe by PaleOMG

Soup for breakfast? Don't question it, just eat it!

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20. Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

Photo and recipe by Pinch of Yum

Looks amazing, tastes even better!

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21. PB&J Oatmeal Smoothie

PB&J Oatmeal Smoothie

Photo and recipe by The Lemon Bowl

In a rush? Grab one of these protein packed smoothies!

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22. Poached Eggs with Crumbed Tomatoes

Poached Eggs with Crumbed Tomatoes

Photo and recipe by The Yes Chef

This'll help you power through your day!

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