27 Make-Ahead High-Protein Breakfasts for an Easy Morning Meal By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 4, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley A tasty, protein-packed breakfast is a great way to start your day on a healthy note. These dishes contain at least 15 grams of protein in every serving, so they are great options to help keep you satisfied until lunchtime rolls around. Plus, these recipes are perfect for prepping ahead of time to make your mornings a little easier. From savory quiches like our Cacio e Pepe Quiche to dessert-inspired overnight oats like our Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, there’s no shortage of delicious meals to wake up to. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 27 Cacio e Pepe Quiche Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This cheesy quiche is a protein-packed twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. Tender cauliflower, combined with a creamy custard and nutty cheese, has the same bold black pepper and salty Pecorino flavor as the original dish and makes the perfect breakfast. 02 of 27 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley This hearty breakfast bowl is packed with legumes and veggies that have a wealth of health benefits to help fight inflammation. Quinoa, along with a jammy egg on top, delivers plenty of protein to keep you full and energized. View Recipe Save 03 of 27 Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Naturally sweetened with dates, this breakfast delivers sweet and creamy flavors that make it feel like dessert while providing lasting energy. Peanut butter adds plant-based protein and healthy fats, while oats and dates offer fiber to keep you satisfied. View Recipe Save 04 of 27 Get Your Greens Quiche photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle This loaded vegetable quiche packs in the greens and skips the crust, making it easy to pull together while keeping all the savory flavors of a traditional quiche. View Recipe Save 05 of 27 Raspberry & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Packed with fiber-rich oats, peanut butter and a burst of fruity flavor from fresh raspberries, this breakfast keeps you fueled for hours. View Recipe Save 06 of 27 Broccoli, White Bean & Cheese Quiche Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer This quiche skips the crust but keeps all the savory goodness in the filling, featuring protein-packed white beans and savory roasted broccoli. View Recipe Save 07 of 27 Breakfast Stuffed Peppers Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Kick-start your weekend with these breakfast stuffed peppers filled with eggs, hearty beans, kale and taco seasoning. Keep it plant-based, or add more protein with additions like cooked crumbled sausage or chorizo. View Recipe Save 08 of 27 York Peppermint Pattie–Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong These minty York Peppermint Pattie–inspired overnight oats come together in just minutes. The classic combination of mint and chocolate makes for a delicious candy-inspired breakfast. View Recipe Save 09 of 27 Sheet-Pan Loaded Quiche Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This crustless sheet-pan quiche can easily serve a large group without the fuss of traditional quiche, and cleanup is a breeze. Simply cut the eggs into squares and serve as is, or sandwich each square in an English muffin for easy breakfast sandwiches. View Recipe Save 10 of 27 Cranberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong These fiber-rich cranberry cheesecake overnight oats will transform your breakfast into something special. Combining the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the rich, creamy flavors of cheesecake, these oats offer a delicious start to your day. View Recipe Save 11 of 27 Ham & Spinach Quiche Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser This ham-and-spinach quiche is ideal for any meal, from brunch to dinner and all the moments in between. This quiche skips the crust, making it incredibly easy to pull together even on short notice. Swap out the Cheddar cheese for Gruyère or use Swiss chard in place of the spinach for a slightly different spin. View Recipe Save 12 of 27 Cannoli-Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel These cannoli-inspired overnight oats are a nutritious twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for a convenient and satisfying breakfast. This dish combines the creamy texture of overnight oats layered with the rich, sweet flavors of cannoli filling. View Recipe Save 13 of 27 Crustless Caprese Quiche Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This light and fluffy crustless quiche is dotted with tomatoes, little bites of melty mozzarella and savory pesto. And the best part—it’s mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup. View Recipe Save 14 of 27 Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley From the rich chocolaty oats to the sweet, dark cherry yogurt base, enjoying these overnight oats feels like having dessert for breakfast in the best way possible. Dark sweet cherries are traditional for the classic cake, but you can replace the cherry yogurt and chopped cherry topping with another fruit if you prefer. View Recipe Save 15 of 27 Bacon & Brussels Sprouts Quiche Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This crustless quiche is perfect for brunch! You can shred Brussels sprouts yourself with a sharp knife or look for pre-shredded sprouts with other prepared vegetables in your local grocery store. We love the smoky flavor of bacon, but pancetta is an easy substitute. View Recipe Save 16 of 27 Peanut Butter, Banana & Blueberry Overnight Oats Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek These overnight oats pack 17 grams of protein per serving thanks to Greek-style yogurt, peanut butter and soymilk. We sweeten these oats naturally with banana, and add blueberries for more fruity flavor. View Recipe Save 17 of 27 Sausage, Spinach & Mushroom Egg Bites Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel These protein-packed sausage, spinach and mushroom egg bites are the perfect little breakfast snack to tide you over until your next meal. Keep half the batch in the fridge for the immediate days ahead, and freeze the other half for later in the month when you don’t have time to cook but want a healthy bite to eat. View Recipe Save 18 of 27 Peach Pie Overnight Oats Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling These peach pie overnight oats are packed with the classic flavors of peach pie, featuring warming spices and layers of cooked summer-ripe peaches bringing dessert-like flavors to breakfast. If peaches aren’t in season, you can substitute with frozen peaches—just thaw and drain them before cooking. View Recipe Save 19 of 27 Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach Ali Redmond Mornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave, so keep a stash on hand for when you need a quick, healthy breakfast. View Recipe Save 20 of 27 Mixed Berry Cheesecake-Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines These cheesecake-inspired overnight oats feature layers of sweet berries and creamy oats with a graham cracker topping, just like the classic dessert. Any combination of berries works well here. View Recipe Save 21 of 27 Potato Frittata Jen Causey This frittata is packed with fresh herbs and vegetables. Dill havarti adds a creamy, mild flavor to the dish. The frittata releases easily from the cast-iron pan, revealing a savory crust on the bottom that adds flavor and texture. View Recipe Save 22 of 27 Snickers-Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf These fiber-rich Snickers-inspired overnight oats have all the features of the famous candy bar—crunchy peanuts, rich chocolate and a buttery caramel drizzle over tender and tangy oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats work best here, as they keep their texture as they sit. View Recipe Save 23 of 27 Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser These overnight oats are chock-full of classic strawberry-cheesecake flavors—from the rich cream cheese layers to the sweet strawberry base, this feels like dessert for breakfast in the best way possible. View Recipe Save 24 of 27 Callaloo Frittata Clara Gonzalez Eggs, potatoes, feta and greens come together in this sustaining breakfast that can be prepped in advance and enjoyed throughout the week. A beloved Caribbean vegetable, callaloo adds bright color to this frittata. View Recipe Save 25 of 27 Sheet-Pan Banana Pancakes Carolyn Hodges Prep a batch of these baked pancakes for easy breakfasts throughout the week. Reheat in the microwave or oven, then top with syrup, chopped nuts or fresh berries for a quick and satiating bite. View Recipe Save 26 of 27 White Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired Overnight Oats Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Catherine Jesse, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Put a twist on your overnight oats with these jars inspired by the flavors of a popular candy. The white chocolate shell mimics the exterior of the peanut butter cup for a fun breakfast. Don’t skip the peanuts on top, as they add a nice crunch. View Recipe Save 27 of 27 Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole Greg Dupree This delightful spinach, mushroom and egg casserole is layered with earthy cooked mushrooms and baby spinach, fluffy eggs and nutty cave-aged Gruyère that deepens the flavor. Serve this easy casserole for breakfast, brunch or even dinner with a green salad on the side. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused High-Protein High-Protein Breakfast Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit