15 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes With At Least 20 Grams of Protein

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Credit: Carson Downing

Get a head start on the day with these nutritious breakfast recipes. Made with ingredients like chia seeds, fruit and whole grains, these meals are all high in fiber which can help you stay fueled throughout the day. Additionally, these dishes all contain at least 20 grams of protein per serving which helps support satiety, immune health, muscle repair and bone structure. Recipes like our High-Fiber Breakfast Casserole and Cheddar-Black Bean Overnight Oats are perfect for anyone who wants to add more fiber or protein to their morning routine.

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High-Fiber Breakfast Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Dera Burreson.
Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Dera Burreson.

This high-fiber breakfast casserole is packed with vegetables, white beans and whole-grain toast for a satisfying start to the day. Serve it for meal-prep breakfasts, weekend brunch or breakfast-for-dinner nights.

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Breakfast Sausage Grain Bowl

Credit: Photographer: Jason Donnelly, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Food Stylist Assistant: Debra Cioccio, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.
Credit: Photographer: Jason Donnelly, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Food Stylist Assistant: Debra Cioccio, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

Make as many of these healthy breakfast bowls as you can fit in your freezer to always have a morning meal on hand. Just heat and eat for an instant breakfast packed with whole grains, veggies and protein.

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Cheddar-Black Bean Overnight Oats

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward.
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward.

Savory overnight oats get a protein-packed upgrade with black beans, Cheddar and fresh herbs. This make-ahead breakfast (or quick lunch) delivers a satisfying balance of creamy, cheesy and hearty flavors with a hint of freshness from scallion and cilantro.

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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl

This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruits, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.

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High-Protein Breakfast Tacos

In this high-protein breakfast taco recipe, black beans, eggs and cheese are folded into corn tortillas and topped with your favorite salsa.

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Breakfast Stuffed Peppers

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Credit: 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. If the pepper isn’t laying flat when you are about to fill it, shave off a small piece from the back side (but not all the way through) to help the filling stay in place.

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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl

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Credit: Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk. If you want the yolk fully cooked, cook it an extra two minutes. This grain bowl is vibrant and interesting with plenty of textural contrast, and we know you won’t be able to stop making it.

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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.

This high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Chia seeds soak up the blended almond milk and blueberries overnight, creating a creamy pudding that’s layered for a peanut butter-and-jelly effect.

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Protein Oatmeal

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

Start your day with this quick and satisfying protein oatmeal recipe. Simmering oats in milk creates a rich, creamy base, while protein powder and peanut butter add extra staying power. A topping of banana slices brings natural sweetness to every bite, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite fruit.

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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl

For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Perfect

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Ruth Skipworth.

This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.

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Spinach & Egg Tacos

Credit: Johnny Autry
Credit: Johnny Autry

Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element, while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.

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Roasted Chayote & Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

A crisp, refreshing fruit typically enjoyed cooked in savory dishes, chayote is a great way to bulk up meals while providing vitamin C and fiber. This recipe features the chayote with black beans, eggs and queso fresco for a filling breakfast.

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Kiwi-Granola Breakfast Banana Split

Credit: Carson Downing
Credit: Carson Downing

We take a classic dessert and put a breakfast-friendly spin on it by swapping in yogurt for ice cream. The thicker consistency of the strained yogurt (e.g., Greek-style or skyr) helps it hold its shape and mimic scoops of ice cream. Plus, it has more protein for staying power than regular yogurt. Lots of seeds and nuts are a nice textural counterpoint to the soft banana.

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