High Protein Breakfast Ideas

You know the drill – breakfast provides the mind and body with fuel to fire you up for the day ahead. Plus, it’s another opportunity to pack in that extra protein. In the hectic morning rush, however, it’s easy to let this meal slide. But be warned, without it you’re effectively running on an empty tank – literally!

To make life easier, we’ve dished out a few banging high protein breakfast ideas that can be eaten on-the-go, or when you roll into work.

WHY IS A HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST IMPORTANT?

So, you're thinking 'is a high protein breakfast really good for me?'... well, of course it is. Protien is an essential macronutrient that plays various important roles in the body, including the structure, function, and regulation of the body's organs and tissue. 

Breakfast foods that are rich in protein also take longer to digest. This gives your body a feeling of satiety, meaning you're less likely to overeat and reach for the biscuit tin at 11 am. Research also shows that eating your biggest mean in the morning may also curb your appetite throughout the day. 

For those who are training regularly, you also need to eat roughly around 1.5g protein per kg of body weight to support muscle repair and growth – something much easier to achieve if you're packing in protein with every meal. 

WHAT IS A HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST?

Let's be honest, the average person probably doesn't want chicken or steak for breakfast. Thankfully, they don't need to, as there are loads of high protein breakfast foods that can bulk up your morning meal, like:

• Eggs
• Whole wheat bread
• Peanut butter
• Greek yoghurt
• Oats

QUICK & EASY HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST IDEAS

Now, let's get into the good stuff! Below are some quick and easy high protein breakfast ideas that you can smash out at home in an instant. 

CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY BAGEL

Ingredients

1 Bagel
20g Grenade Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Protein Spread
1/2 Grenade White Chocolate Cookie Protein Bar
50g Strawberries

Method

1) Slice the bagel in half and toast
2) Melt the Protein Spread in the microwave for 30 seconds and spread on your bagel once toasted (Save 5g for the drizzle)
3) Take your Protein Bar and chop in half, then slice into 8 segments
4) Cut your strawberries into slices and place them evenly on your bagel with the Protein Bar pieces
5) Add the remaining Protein Spread and enjoy!

426 Calories | 60g Carbs | 11g Fat | 23g Protein

PROTEIN OATS
 

Ingredients

60g Oats
1 Grenade Fudge Brownie Protein Shake
1/2 Grenade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar
1/2 serving of Grenade White Chocolate Cookie Protein Spread
5g Chocolate Chips

Method

1) Add the oats and Protein Shake to a microwaveable bowl and heat for 2:30 (Amount of Shake and cook time will depend on consistency. Heat for longer for thicker oats)
2) Once finished, chop up your Protein Bar into smaller pieces and place it on top of the oats
3) Measure out your Protein Spread of your choice and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then drizzle over your oats
4) Lastly, add in the chocolate chips and enjoy!

609 Calories | 60g Carbs | 21g Fat | 45g Protein

PROTEIN PANCAKES
 

Ingredients

35g Grenade Hydra 6 Protein Powder 
1 Egg
1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
150ml Milk
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Banana
1/2 Grenade Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Protein Bar 
16g Grenade Hazel Nutter Protein Spread
24g Powdered Peanut Butter

Method

1) Sieve the Protein Powder, sugar and baking powder into a jug and mix the ingredients thoroughly
2) Mix the milk and egg in separate container and then add to the dry mix until a batter mix forms
3) Heat a frying pan over a medium heat, line the pan with low calorie spray and pour in the pancake mix
4) Cook the pancake until air holes begin to show on the surface, flip and then move to your plate. Repeat until all the mixture is used
5) Spread a layer of peanut butter on each pancake and place chopped banana slices on top. Do this until all the pancakes are used
6) Take your Protein Bar and chop into slices to place on top
7) Lastly, melt your Protein Spread in the microwave for 30 seconds and drizzle on top and enjoy!

697 Calories | 68g Carbs | 20g Fat | 56g Protein

BERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
 

Ingredients

200g Berries
1/2 Banana (blended)
1/2 Grenade Blueberry Muffin Reload Protein Oat Bar
10g Grenade Hazel Nutter Protein Spread
35g Grenade Hydra 6 Strawberry Siege Protein Powder

Method

1) Blend the frozen berries and banana until smooth and slowly add in the Protein Powder to create the right consistency (making it thick enough so the toppings don’t sink!)
2) Empty the blender into a bowl and add the sliced banana, Protein Oat Bar and more fruit if desired!
3) Finally, take 10g of the Protein Spread and microwave for 30 seconds until melted, then drizzle across the top and enjoy!

456 Calories | 59g Carbs | 13g Fat | 27g Protein

PROTEIN YOGURT AND FRUIT
 

Ingredients

250g Natural Yoghurt
2 scoops of Defend BCAA (any flavour)
1 Pineapple Ring
20g Grapes
25g Banana
1/2 Blueberry Muffin Reload Protein Oat Bar
2g Desiccated Coconut

Method

1) Add your yoghurt and Defend BCAA into a bowl and mix until all the powder dissolves
2) Take your fruit and cut the banana and grapes into slices and then cut 1/2 Protein Oat Bar into small chunks
3) Place the pineapple ring in the centre and arrange the fruit and flapjack around it
4) Finally, take the desiccated coconut and sprinkle on top and enjoy!

340 Calories | 40g Carbs | 5g Fat | 23g Protein