Looking to fuel your mornings with something delicious and nutritious? These high-protein breakfast recipes are packed with flavour and clean ingredients and will keep you satisfied. Perfect for any day of the week, these recipes require minimal effort but deliver maximum taste and nutrition.

Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for sweetness
  • Toppings: Greek yoghurt, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey

Instructions:

  1. Blend the Batter: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, oats, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  2. Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another minute until golden brown.
  3. Serve with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey.

High-Protein French Toast

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices of M&S luxury fruit bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ scoop protein powder (any flavour except chocolate)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Greek Yoghurt, berries, honey

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the French Toast Batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, protein, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  2. Cook the French Toast: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, leaving until it fully absorbes the egg mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Serve with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey.

Homemade Granola

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • ¼ cup seeds (chia, flax, or pumpkin seeds)
  • ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup dried fruit (cranberries or raisins)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Mix: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, protein powder, and cinnamon.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  3. Bake: Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
  4. Add Extras: Once cooled, mix in dried fruit if using. Store in an airtight container and serve with Greek yogurt or almond milk.
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