These high-protein breakfasts will kick off your day with a burst of deliciousnessand a lasting source of energy.

It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch.

Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor.

West Coast Avocado Toast

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.

Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

Egg-Avocado Breakfast Sandwich

This fresh-tasting bagel breakfast sandwich comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients.

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Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Creamy avocado pairs with crunchy onions and sprouts for a filling, healthy breakfast with layers of flavor.

This gorgeous breakfast salad is from Maya Feller, M.S., RD, CDN.

Sheet-Pan Banana Pancakes

Prep a batch of these baked pancakes for easy breakfasts throughout the week.

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Mushroom Omelet

For a quick breakfast, learn how to make this mushroom omelet.

Sauteing the mushrooms with garlic adds a punch of flavor in this healthy breakfast recipe.

Bacon & Kale Sheet-Pan Eggs

Our trick for making a big batch of eggs?

Cheesy Zucchini Quiche

Get out your sheet pan.

With this simple recipe, it’s possible for you to easily meal-prep breakfast for the week.

Serve them as is or in a sandwich.

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Prep time is minimal–just leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight to firm up.

Serve with seasonal fruit and juice to balance the richness of the egg and cheese.

Make them ahead of time and freeze for a quick and easy breakfast on the go.

Chickpea & Kale Toast

Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh

Slow-Cooker Shakshuka

Start your day with hearty, slightly spicy shakshuka full of Southwestern flavor.

It’s important to use corn tortillas and not flour tortillas if you’re going gluten free.

Lightly toast the tortillas, if desired.

California-Style Breakfast Sandwich

Evan de Normandie

Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days to reheat on demand.

Eggs and cheese help pack it with protein, while fresh dill boosts its flavor.

Stovetop Veggie Frittata

Eggs are one of the cheapest sources of protein.

Breakfast Quiche

Fred Hardy

And they offer a delicious and easy avenue for getting veggies, like in this frittata.

Using frozen vegetables saves prep time, too.

Cheddar Grits with Sausage

What’s even better than Cheddar grits for breakfast?

Breakfast Salad with Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs

Eva Kolenko

Topping them with a little sausage and some quick-sauteed mushrooms.

3-Ingredient Banana Sheet-Pan Pancakes

Carolyn Hodges

breakfast naan pizza

Ted Cavanaugh

Mushroom Omelet

Photography / Victor Protasio, Styling / Ruth Blackburn and Christina Daley

Bacon & Kale Sheet-Pan Eggs

Casey Barber

Overnight Quinoa Pudding

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3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

10-Minute Spinach Omelet

Carson Downing

Stovetop Veggie Frittata

Brie Passano

Smoked Salmon, Egg & Pickled Beet Bagel Sandwich

Ted and Chelsea Cavanaugh

Cheddar Grits with Sausage

Ted Cavanaugh