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12 post-workout breakfasts that are high in protein

12 post-workout breakfasts that are high in protein

When you start your weekend with an epic workout, it’s worth taking the time to give your body (and your tastebuds) a reward for all that hard work. Post-workout protein is essential for repairing muscle and promoting muscle growth, meaning you’ll recover better and see results. So follow up your weekend workouts by treating yourself to an epic high-protein breakfast from our tasty collection.

Breakfast Fry Up 1/12

Breakfast Fry Up

Nothing screams ‘Weekend!’ like eggs and bacon sizzling and crackling in a pan. Avoid excess fats and oils to keep this classic high-protein breakfast treat clean and delicious.

Simple Shakshuka 2/12

Simple Shakshuka

It’s one of our most cooked dishes because it never fails to satisfy. It’s also high in protein, so definitely worth busting out after a weekend workout.

Ricotta Omelette with Garlic Tomatoes 3/12

Ricotta Omelette with Garlic Tomatoes

This omelette delivers everything you want and need from a post-workout weekend breakfast. Best of all, it only takes 5 minutes to whip up, leaving you free to get on with enjoying your weekend!

Banana & Chia Smoothie 4/12

Banana & Chia Smoothie

When you’ve got people to see and places to be on the weekend, this high-protein smoothie will refresh and fill you back up, fast.

Peaches & Cream Spelt Crepes 5/12

Peaches & Cream Spelt Crepes

You deserve a sweet treat after all that hard work. These crepes filled with fresh peach slices, a creamy ricotta (mixed with protein powder for those growing muscles), and finished with a drizzle of maple syrup will do the trick.

Breakfast Congee with Bacon 6/12

Breakfast Congee with Bacon

This Asian rice porridge, combining the salty taste of bacon with the zing of ginger and a green goddess dressing, will satiate even the most epic post-workout appetite.

Buckwheat Savory Crepes with Greens 7/12

Buckwheat Savory Crepes with Greens

Crepes can be a little light on – but not when you fill them with zucchini, peas, beans and cottage cheese! The latter ingredient is where the protein comes in, with a little help from eggs and milk.

Roasted Veggie Stack with Haloumi & Eggs 8/12

Roasted Veggie Stack with Haloumi & Eggs

Breakfast is way more fun when you turn it into a game of Jenga! The proteins holding up this Leaning Tower of Breakfast include zucchini, haloumi and eggs.

Savory Oatmeal with Prosciutto & Mushrooms 9/12

Savory Oatmeal with Prosciutto & Mushrooms

Topping your oatmeal with fruit and honey is so yesterday. Refuel with this flavor-packed savory remix and you’ll never look back.

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Crepes 10/12

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Crepes

You trained in style, now it’s time to refuel in style. These smoked salmon crepes are as classy as they are easy to make. And thanks to the chickpea flour in the crepe mix and a ricotta spread, they’re even more high-protein than you might expect.

Sweet Potato Hash Browns 11/12

Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Let’s face it, after a tough weekend workout, the idea of simply throwing everything you need to replenish into a bowl, giving it a quick mix, then into a pan for a few minutes sounds pretty appealing. We can assure you it tastes pretty appealing, too.

Tahini Granola with Stewed Pears 12/12

Tahini Granola with Stewed Pears

Boost your sense of achievement by treating yourself to homemade granola after your epic workout. Trust us, it’s not that hard – and the flavor mix of tahini, cinnamon and maple syrup is cafe-worthy!

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