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Tasty and Energizing: Protein Breakfasts That Jumpstart Your Day 

As the most important meal of the day, breakfast should give you the energy and strength to make it through the day. Protein is an important nutrient for all humans and it contributes to us feeling strong and energized. Your breakfast should definitely have some source of protein in it but when there is a truly long and exhausting day waiting ahead, a breakfast rich in protein is not to be underestimated! Pick out your new favorite from these incredible protein breakfasts that jumpstart your day! 

1. Protein Waffle 

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Waffles are the ultimate breakfast food, one that we happily enjoy outside of breakfast too. Their crispy structure and satisfying taste are hard to give up! If you are a known waffle addict but want to add some protein to the classic recipe, To Simply Inspire will show you how!

2. Egg Wraps 

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Eggs are a great source of protein and The Lean Green Bean brings you a simple twist on a classic breakfast wrap that uses eggs instead of a tortilla. It’s a simple hack that will contribute to your protein intake and impress anyone you’ll be sharing this breakfast with!

3. Peanut Butter Muffins 

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If you have a sweet tooth you’ll surely be happy to hear you can eat muffins for breakfast! Maebells has a recipe for healthy peanut butter muffins rich in protein that you can enjoy in the morning completely guilt free. The recipe doesn’t call for flour so it’s totally safe for the gluten free folks too!

4. Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes 

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We love recipes that take a classic meal and give it a special twist, a little tweak that honors the traditional taste but still makes it unique. Ambitious Kitchen‘s recipe for blueberry yogurt pancakes will forever change the way you prepare pancakes and give them a refreshing protein boost!

5. Chocolate Chia Pudding 

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A lot of people skip breakfast because they simply don’t have the time to prepare it in the morning. Running on Real Food has a very simple recipe for chocolate chia pudding that you can make overnight and just take out of the fridge in the morning, ready to eat!

6. Egg Muffins 

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Use that muffin tin in a different way this morning as you prepare egg muffins! If eggs are often your choice of breakfast they can get a little boring after a while, so this will not only be a great way to secure your intake of protein but also a fun way to spice up the most important meal of the day. Recipe at Love Telina!

7. Mozzarella and Eggs Breakfast Sandwich 

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Sandwiches are a great choice of breakfast because you can fill them with everything you want and make sure you don’t go hungry until lunch time. Beachbody on Demand has a fantastic recipe for a protein breakfast sandwich with mozzarella and eggs!

8. Protein Oatmeal 

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You may think that oatmeal tastes bland, but you couldn’t possibly be more wrong! Oatmeal on its own really doesn’t have much taste but this is actually good news – you can pair it with sweet and sour toppings alike, making it the most versatile choice of breakfast! For a delicious protein oatmeal visit Smile Sandwich!

9. Breakfast Burritos 

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Breakfast wraps are a wonderful alternative for those who want to eat something lighter than a sandwich. There are countless recipes for breakfast burritos; you can truly fill your wrap with anything you heart desires, but we have to vote for Izy Hossack‘s protein packed breakfast burrito!

10. Tomato and Zucchini Frittata 

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If a big breakfast doesn’t scare you away, Love & Lemons is the place to visit! Their recipe for a breakfast frittata is incredibly delicious and will keep you full and energized for hours to come. It’s vegetarian friendly as it’s full of healthy veggies such as tomato, zucchini and greens!

11. Kale Feta Toast 

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How to upgrade a classic toast recipe? Add a load of protein to it! You can really get creative and create an outstanding breakfast that will become your go-to choice before any big day! Well Plated features a recipe just like that, for a toast with kale and feta cheese, topped with an egg!

12. Tofu Scramble 

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We don’t want to forget about our vegan readers because we know that protein is very important to you too. Since eggs are not an option for you, Fork & Beans brings you a tofu scramble that resembles the classic scrambled eggs breakfast not just in looks, but in taste and protein intake as well!

13. Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa 

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Quinoa is rich in protein so you shouldn’t dismiss it as a breakfast option. Simply Quinoa has a tasty recipe that pairs quinoa with cinnamon and apples, making it a delicious breakfast that smells and tastes like Christmas itself!

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