Get a protein-packed start to the day! 6 breakfast recipes to give you a morning boost

Karalynne Call shares six easy protein-packed breakfast ideas.

Find more recipes from Karalynne on Instagram, @just.ingredients.

Protein-Packed Breakfasts

Chia Seed Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop Snickerdoodle Protein
• ½ tbsp maple syrup
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• Sprinkle of salt

METHOD

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cover bowl and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Best to soak overnight!

Pumpkin Waffles

INGREDIENTS

• 4 scoops Pumpkin Protein
• ¾ cup pancake mix
• 2 cups organic whole milk
• 6 eggs

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add milk until desired consistency.
3. Pour into waffle iron and cook.
4. Top with maple syrup and fruit. 

Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 scoop Vanilla Protein
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1/3 cup granola
• Organic whole milk
• Fruit of Choice

METHOD

1. Cook oats in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
2. Mix in protein powder and chia seeds.
3. Top with granola, milk and fruit.

Tropical Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 2 handfuls spinach
• 1 orange
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 scoop Tropical Paradise Protein

Almond milk

INGREDIENTS

1. Add all ingredients to blender.
2. Pour milk just until the greens and berries are covered.
3. Blend and enjoy!

Vanilla Berry Parfait

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop Vanilla Protein
• 1/2 cup mixed berries
• 1/2 cup granola

METHOD

1. Combine yogurt with protein.
2. Place 1/2 yogurt mixture on the bottom of a cup.
3. Top with berries and granola.
4. Repeat layers until cup is full.

French Toast

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 scoops Vanilla Protein
• 6 pasture raised eggs
• 8 slices of organic bread or sourdough

METHOD

1. Mix all ingredients in shallow bowl.
2. Dip bread in mixture on both sides.
3. Cook on griddle or stovetop until browned on both sides.
4. Drizzle maple syrup on top with other desired toppings.

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large bananas, mashed
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil or grass-fed butter
• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups organic all-purpose flour
• 2 scoops Pumpkin Spice Protein
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 cup sourdough starter (optional)
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
2. Mash bananas. In a mixer, cream bananas with sugar and coconut oil.
3. Mix in beaten eggs, flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, sourdough starter, and vanilla.
4. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
5. Pour batter into muffin tins and bake for 15 minutes.

Brownie Power Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 7 dates, pitted
• 1¼ cup pecans or walnuts
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp Chocolate Protein
• 1 tsp vanilla

METHOD

1. Slice dates open and remove the pit.
2. Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until doughy.
3. If mixture is not moist enough, add 1-2 tbsp of water.
4. Roll into balls and store in the fridge.