11 protein-packed breakfasts to power up your morning

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A ripper of a question, mate! Is your brekky meeting your expectations? Believing breakfast is the most important meal of the day is a fair dinkum idea, but is your breakfast actually delivering the goods? Piling on as many nutrients as possible is a top goal for stayin' healthy, but a cracker of a breakfast can often be a bit of a miss – especially when you're in a rush in the mornin'. Slowin' down and givin' yourself time for a high-protein breakfast might just give you the energy lift you're after.

They've discovered that having protein at breakfast makes you feel fuller and you snack less in the evening. Good to give it a try? Here are 11 protein-packed brekkie options with eggs, seeds, ricotta, and more that'll keep you full all morning. The beauty of it is that most can be made ahead of time, so chuck a batch on over the weekend, chuck any leftovers in the freezer, and you're set for the week!

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Seedy breakfast loaf

Full of nutrients

Not much. This arvo, I reckon adding seeds to your breakfast breakfast loaf is a real good idea, mate. This recipe's got a ripper mix of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, fennel seeds and pumpkin seeds - fair dinkum! Rolled oats chuck in some extra fibre, and free-range eggs pump up the protein levels, so serve yourself a fair slice (or two) with some ricotta or Greek yogurt for an extra protein hit.

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Steph de Sousa's fast cooking air-fryer omelette

A morning saviour

Breakfast in the air-fryer will become your new favourite thing, with Steph de Sousa's speedy air-fryer omelette. All you need are two large eggs, ½ a cup of your favourite fillings and cheese. Chicko and chock full of goodness!

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Sausage and egg muffins

Kick off your day the delicious way

Make your own brekkie muffins at home. Packed with flavour, these muffins are made using snags (squashed out of their skins) and a free-range egg omelette. Serve with sliced tomato and lettuce and you've upped your vegie count, too.

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Breakfast tart

What happens if you cross a brekky with a meat pie?

This breaky recipe keeps on giving. Whip up a batch in bulk with this brekkie tart recipe that's loaded with eggs (plus extra egg whites), mushrooms, asparagus and parmesan – plus heaps of other tasty ingredients that pack a punch in the flavour and nutrient department.

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Brekkie casserole with tomatoes, bacon and eggs.

The ultimate easy breakfast at home

Tin bakes are the ultimate in stress-free cooking and this breakfast tin bake is a real cracker! It's bursting with flavours and full of vegies (in the form of capsicum, frozen spinach and cherry tomatoes). It's also a cinch to prepare – just chuck all the ingredients into the dish, shove it in the oven and Bob's your uncle!

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Spinach and goat's cheese no-mixin' quiche

Eggs and vegies on-the-go

Fair dinkum, havin' a quiche for brekky is a no-brainer when it comes to gettin' more protein into your brekky. This crustless quiche is a top option for when you don't feel like knockin' up a pastry from scratch (or you've run out of the shop-bought kind). It's freezer friendly, so you can chuck a big batch in there and bite the bullet for the rest of the week.

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Overnight porridge

Slow-cooked goodness

G'day! Fancy wakin' up to a ripper of a devonshire tea the whole family can enjoy? Chuck a packet of wholemeal steel-cut oats, some cinnamon, and two apples into a bag, then follow this slow-cooker recipe to knock up the best bowl of porridge you've ever sunk your teeth into. Serve it up with a dollop of yoghurt and some fresh fruit, and you've got the ultimate breakky experience. This recipe's the go for busy school mornin's – it makes enough serves for eight people.

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Savoury pumpkin muffins

3. Make mornings more engaging

Can't find the time to sit down and have brekkie? Whip up a tasty brekkie-on-the-run recipe with a savoury muffin. This one's got chorizos, pumpkin and feta and they're a ripper of a combination. Plus, they're easy to pop in the freezer and are perfect for the kids' lunchboxes.

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Eggs baked to perfection in Spanish style, accompanied by spicy chorizo and salty, smoky beans.

Hearty and delicious

Can of baked beans but fancies them up a bit. Tinned beans are a ripper source of fibre and plant protein. Here, they're teamed up with baked eggs and chorizo, so this recipe really packs a flavour knockout.

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Classic zucchini slice

The all-rounder

Fair dinkum, chuffed to get any leftovers, chuck them in the esky for later.

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Sausage and cheese scrolls

For savoury breakfast lovers

Cook this recipe and you'll never be tempted to miss out on brekky again. Made with a combination of beef sausages, mixed herbs and mozzarella, these scrolls are guaranteed to fill the bill.

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Mushroom and tomato omelette

Quick and easy

Aversions to omelettes aren't warranted. If you prepare the ingredients the night beforehand, you can have this dish cooked and ready to eat in under five minutes. Pair it with some salad leaves to increase your veggie consumption.

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