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Eating ahigh-protein breakfastis one effective way to ensure you feel better and reach your goals.

high protein omelet with black beans topped with pico de gallo and avocado slices

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Then, for more healthy eating tips, check out these20 Best-Ever Weight Loss Smoothies.

Scrambled eggs, maybe some small bits of potato, and typically a few slices of bacon.

But you know what takes that burrito to the next level?

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Swapping out the bacon for chorizo.

Their7-Grain Sprouted Grain wrapsare only 100 calories and boast 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein.

Get our recipe forChorizo Breakfast Burritos.

Smoked salmon sandwich

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This simple yet tasty combo will give you 24 grams of protein for a fraction of the calories!

It doesn’t get much better than that.

Get our recipe for ourSmoked Salmon Sandwich.

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Overnight Chia Pudding

Protein Punch:10 grams

When you’re sick of plain yogurt, try chia pudding.

The dish provides an easy, spoonable way to get tons of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana recipe

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

And did we mention there are a ton of different ways to flavor this basic recipe?

It practically guarantees you’ll never tire your taste buds.

Get our recipe forOvernight Chia Pudding.

Vegetarian yogurt parfait

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

It makes a healthy morning meal it’s possible for you to have ready in minutes.

However, the quality of your peanut butter will also make a huge nutritional difference.

Get our recipe forPeanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal.

Healthy blueberry pancakes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

All the more reason to dig in!

Get our recipe forGreek Yogurt Parfaits.

Can you think of any maple syrup that’s grocery- or farmer’s market-bought that’s also a superfood?

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Get our recipe forProtein-Packed Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

Get our recipe forChocolate Hazelnut Smoothie.

Get our recipe forHuevos Rancheros.

Low-calorie huevos rancheros

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Get our recipe forBreakfast Tacos with Bacon and Spinach.

Get our recipe forBreakfast Hash.

Get our recipe forGreek Yogurt with Fruit and Ginger Syrup.

Breakfast tacos with bacon and spinach

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forEggs and Bacon Tacos.

Use a recipe that combines fruit (particularly bananas), Greek yogurt,cottage cheese, and ricotta.

Those with a sweet tooth will thank us for this one!

Breakfast hash with sweet potato and chicken sausage

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forLight and Fluffy Banana Pancakes.

Red and Green Breakfast Salad

Protein Punch:15 grams

A salad for breakfast?

Get our recipe forBreakfast Salad.

Gluten-free yogurt with pineapple kiwi mango and ginger syrup

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

If you aren’t a fan of turkey sausage, chicken sausage is a great alternative as well.

Get our recipe forTurkey-Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash.

Get our recipe forSnickerdoodle Protein Mini Muffins.

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Overnight oats are perfect for that!

This easy peanut butter overnight oats recipe is versatile.

We have even more options with our list ofovernight oat recipes!

Healthy banana pancakes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forPeanut Butter Overnight Oats.

Get our recipe for aLower-Calorie Ham and Cheese Omelet with Mushrooms.

This recipe is as delicious and satiating as it is colorful.

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Get our recipe forHearty Steak and Eggs with Chimichurri.

Get our recipe forSunrise Sandwich.

To make our favorite sandwich, divide 3 tablespoons of peanut butter between two slices of toast.

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Top with sliced banana, a teaspoon of chia seeds, and honey.

Eat it at home or take it on the go!

To reap the most flab-incinerating benefits, be sure to consume the entire eggnot just the whites.

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The yellow is filled withcholine, a nutrient that has been proven to reduce body fat and BMI.

Get our recipe forBlack Bean Omelets.

This satiating smoothie is a great on-the-go breakfast option that’s reminiscent of a PB&J sandwich.

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Not to mention, berries are one of the best sources of polyphenolsa group of fat-blocking compounds.

Get our recipe for ourPlant-Based Cashew Butter and Raspberry Smoothie.

This one in particular uses Andouille sausage, a classic French sausage found in a lot of cajun recipes.

Crispy ham omelette with cheese and mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forSausage and Mushroom Frittata.

Get our recipe forBreakfast Pizzas.

Protein powder does most of the heavy lifting in this high-protein breakfast.

Paleo steak & eggs with chimichurri

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for ourPumpkin Spice Smoothie.

In this recipe, we choose our ingredients with more care.

Give it a try.

Sunrise sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for ourEgg Sandwich With Pastrami and Swiss.

Best of all, this dish can be cooked in about 10 minutes.

Get our recipe for10-Minute Baked Eggs With Mushroom and Spinach.

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Artichoke Feta Quiche

Most quiches suffer the burden of excessive amounts of heavy cream and cheese.

This quiche dispenses with a heavy dose of dairy fat.

Get our recipe forArtichoke Feta Quiche.

Black bean omelet

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forEggs in Purgatory.

Get our recipe forItalian Hash.

Get our recipe forFrizzled Eggs and Sausage.

raspberry cashew butter cottage cheese smoothie garnished with raspberries

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Get our recipe forKeto Breakfast Sandwich.

Get our recipe forBreakfast Veggie Burger.

Get our recipe forSalmon Scrambled Eggs.

Paleo sausage frittata with mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

That’s where our smoked salmon frittata with Boursin cheese comes into play.

This recipe is easy to make and ready in just a few minutes.

Get our recipe forHealthy Smoked Salmon and Boursin Cheese Frittata.

Healthy breakfast pizzas

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forGrain-Free Breakfast Burrito.

It allows you to graze through the early hours and offers up a solid dose of energy.

“Cottage cheese is an underappreciated food,” says Amidor.

Pumpkin spice smoothie

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All that protein means a small serving will keep you feeling full because protein takes longer to digest."

Egg sandwich with pastrami and swiss

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Baked eggs with mushroom and spinach

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Vegetarian artichoke feta quiche

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Healthy eggs in purgatory

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Keto frizzled eggs with fennel sausage on a blue plate

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Smoked salmon and boursin frittata

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Breakfast bento box high protein with hard boiled eggs fruit nuts cottage cheese cucumber

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