High-Protein Packable Breakfasts for Busy Mornings

Start your day off right with these protein-packed breakfast recipes. These healthy breakfasts have 15 grams of protein per serving or more to help fill you up and keep you satisfied until lunch. Plus, they're packable. Throw your smoothie or yogurt in a mason jar and wrap up your sandwich and you have a healthy breakfast to grab and go on busy mornings.

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Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.

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Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Almond butter adds nutty flavor plus 7 grams of protein to this healthy, protein-rich banana smoothie.

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Green Eggs & Ham Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Start to finish: 5 mins

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This healthy bagel breakfast-sandwich recipe, with layers of ham, Swiss cheese, egg and spinach, is ready in just 5 minutes and can be wrapped up to eat on the go.

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Acai-Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

Start to finish: 10 mins

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For those mornings when you're looking to up your fruit smoothie game, this healthy smoothie bowl recipe is the perfect answer. Thick enough to eat with a spoon and topped with raspberries, granola, coconut and chia seeds, this healthy breakfast bowl is bursting with flavor.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Start to finish: 5 mins

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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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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

Start to finish: 5 mins

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A simple combination of Greek yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

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Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

Start to finish: 10 mins

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This healthy yogurt parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.

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Salsa-Tofu Breakfast Burrito

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Even though this healthy breakfast burrito comes together in just 5 minutes, you can make this burrito even faster by skipping the skillet and combining the tofu, salsa, salt and pepper in a bowl and microwaving until hot, about 1 minute. Use soy cheese to make it a vegan burrito.

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Green Piña Colada Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Traditional piña colada flavors of pineapple and coconut sweeten up dark leafy greens in this healthy fruit smoothie recipe to deliciously sneak an extra serving of vegetables into your day.

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Nut & Berry Parfait

Start to finish: 5 mins

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In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.

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Apple & Veggie Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Start to finish: 5 mins

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This healthy vegetarian breakfast-sandwich recipe comes together in 5 minutes, but has plenty of protein from a vegetarian sausage patty and fiber from the whole-wheat bread and apple to keep you satisfied all morning long.

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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl

Start to finish: 10 mins

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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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Strawberry-Banana Protein Smoothie

Start to finish: 10 mins

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Greek yogurt and nut butter boost protein, and ground flaxseed adds omega-3s in this fresh fruit smoothie recipe. Use ice cubes if you like a frosty smoothie or opt for water if you don't want it so cold.

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Cranberry-Orange Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Orange juice adds sweetness to tart cranberries in this quick recipe for a healthy morning fruit smoothie.

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Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

Start to finish: 1 hr

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With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Skip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.

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Egg & Salmon Sandwich

Start to finish: 15 mins

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Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice.

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Berry-Kefir Smoothie

Start to finish: 5 mins

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Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe.

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Denver Omelet Sandwiches

Start to finish: 25 mins

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This egg sandwich recipe with flavorful Canadian bacon and crunchy bell pepper is a perfect healthy breakfast-for-dinner candidate. For an evening meal, serve with roasted potatoes and a tomato salad. For breakfast, just add a cup of coffee or tea and you're good to go.

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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl

Start to finish: 10 mins

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This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, 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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Pesto, Mozzarella & Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Start to finish: 5 mins

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This healthy vegetarian breakfast egg-sandwich recipe is a delicious way to use up pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese and it's ready in just 5 minutes.

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