20 High-Protein Breakfasts That Keep You Fuller, Longer

- Peden & Munk1/20
Chile-and-Olive-Oil-Fried Egg With Avocado and Sprouts
Some carbs (flatbread), some protein (egg), and some healthy, filling fats (hello, avocado!)—if all that doesn't start your day on the right foot, the dash of hot sauce will.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi2/20
Slow-Cooker Chicken Congee
Congee—a slow-cooked rice porridge—is a fortifying breakfast of choice in China. To make it at home, break out the slow cooker—you'll wake up to a garlicky, ginger-packed breakfast that will power you through lunch.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell3/20
Asparagus and Two-Cheese Quiche With Hash-Brown Crust
This asparagus quiche brings alllll the protein, and the hash brown crust keeps it gluten-free.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi4/20
Amaya’s Migas
This breakfast is basically why everybody in Texas is so strong and badass.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop and food styling by Ali Nardi5/20
Breakfast Foil Packs With Hash Brown Potatoes, Sausage, and Scallions
No camping trip is complete without "hobo packs," those savory, one-pouch breakfasts that combine eggs with other hearty ingredients. Luckily, this version can be made without the campfire.
- Photo by Claire Barboza6/20
California Barley Bowl with Lemony Yogurt Sauce
This très chic California grain bowl combines crisp alfalfa sprouts, sliced almonds, nutty barley, and the creaminess of avocado.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle7/20
Eggs Baked in Crispy Prosciutto Baskets
These "breakfast baskets" of egg and cheese are held together with crispy, protein-packed prosciutto.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes8/20
Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs
It's all about the fried tortilla chips in this spicy breakfast. Or is it about the cheese? Or the runny egg? Okay, fine, it's about all three.
- Lara Ferroni9/20
Savory Oatmeal with a Basted Egg
This savory oatmeal swaps out the usual cinnamon-raisin route for a cheesy bowl of oats that's topped with an egg for extra power.
- Peden & Munk10/20
Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard, and Poached Egg
Yes, you can eat lentils for breakfast. Especially when they're paired with a poached egg.
- Photo by Elizabeth Cecil11/20
Buckwheat Crêpes With Creamy Leeks and Baked Eggs
These soft crepes get their nutty flavor from buckwheat. Their heartiness, though, probably comes from the eggs-and-leeks filling.
- Photo by Stephanie Foley12/20
Chewy Nut and Cereal Bars
Skip the skimpy storebought stuff—these energy bars are held together with honey and are full of nuts and seeds.
- Photo by Alex Lau13/20
Green Shakshuka
Okay, yes, this breakfast is filling, but can we also talk about how stunning it is to look at?
- Photo by Nicole Franzen14/20
Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich With Bacon and Cheddar
What's more filling than egg-in-a-hole? Two eggs-in-a-hole that are sandwiched together.
- Romulo Yanes15/20
Spinach With Chickpeas and Fried Eggs
Hot tip: make this chickpea and spinach stew for dinner, and eat the leftovers for breakfast.
- Brian W. Ferry16/20
Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata
Hearty mushrooms and protein-packed cheese make this frittata extra-filling.
- Amy Neunsinger17/20
Egg, Kale, and Tomato Breakfast Wraps with Hummus
This healthier alternative to cheese-stuffed breakfast burritos is packed with with kales leaves and hummus, which adds a creamy protein boost.
- photo by Gentl & Hyers18/20
Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Pickled Spring Onions
This sandwich has bacon. Do you really need to know anything else? Fine, it has pickled onions and Sriracha mayo, too.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone19/20
Microwave Egg Sandwich with Cheddar and Avocado
You have no excuses for a rumbly tummy. Why? Because this egg-and-avocado sandwich takes only five minutes in the microwave.
- Photo by Claire Cottrell20/20
Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
Just one slice of this creamy breakfast quiche will be enough to fill you up for hours. But let's be honest—you're going to have two.