High Protein Breakfast Bowls
These high-protein breakfast bowls come together fast, reheat well, and keep you full for hours. They're made with seasoned ground beef, soft scrambled eggs, and fresh toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Think of it like a breakfast burrito without the tortilla. You've got seasoned beef, fluffy eggs, a little melted cheese, and fresh toppings.
These bowls are great for meal prep and reheat well, just like my Greek egg muffins or Mediterranean egg bites. If you like this bowl, you'll likely enjoy those too.
Before you start cooking, a quick note about the base: I keep the beef and eggs separate because they reheat better and don't dry out with the help of the juicy meat on top of the eggs.
If you prefer lighter or dairy-free breakfast options, you can omit the cheese or swap the eggs for my dairy-free egg bake.
Protein Breakfast Bowl Ingredients
- Eggs: You'll need 8 large eggs.
- Ground Beef: One pound of it.
- Spices: Chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, granulated garlic, fennel seeds, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Cheese: Use a melty variety such as sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Toppings: Sliced avocado, diced tomato, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime will give them breakfast bowls that signature Tex-Mex flavor.
Can I swap beef for something lighter?
Yes, absolutely. If you want a similar bowl with a lighter protein, my high-protein ground turkey breakfast bowls follow the same structure and are great for rotating throughout the week.
How to Make High-Protein Breakfast Bowls
Cook the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil or butter. Add the beef and break it apart as it cooks. Add the spices and tomato paste. Let everything cook together until the meat is browned, and you can smell the spices. Set it aside.
Prepare the Eggs
Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk them. Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat with butter (or olive oil). Pour in the eggs, and gently fold them as you cook. When they're halfway set, add half of the cheese. Cook until they're soft and firm to your liking.
Assemble the Bowls
Divide the beef between 3-4 containers. Top with eggs, a little more cheese, tomatoes or peppers, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add avocado only when you are ready to eat.
Meal Prep Tips
- Store everything in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave (without topping) for 30-60 seconds.
- Add your fresh topping when you are ready to eat.
- If you want to bulk it up, add roasted potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes.
If you're building out your weekly routine, you can find more ideas in my full Meal Prep Recipes Collection!
PrintHigh Protein Breakfast Bowls
Start your day off right with our easy-to-make High Protein Breakfast Bowls. This recipe is gluten-free, packed with protein, and ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
Beef Seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ¼ tsp fennel seeds (optional but really good)
- Salt and pepper
Toppings
- Diced tomatoes or red bell peppers
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sliced avocado (add day-of)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of olive oil. Add the beef and break it apart as it cooks. Sprinkle in your spices and tomato paste. Let everything cook together until the meat is browned, and you can smell the spices, about 8-10 minutes. Set it aside.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk them.
- Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat with butter or olive oil. Pour in the eggs, and gently fold them as they cook. When they're halfway set, add half the cheese. Cook until they're as soft or firm as you like.
- Divide the beef between 3-4 containers. Top with eggs, a little more cheese, tomatoes or peppers, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add avocado only when you're ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 572
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Sodium: 1089.4 mg
- Fat: 36.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.1 g
- Protein: 47.2 g
- Cholesterol: 472.5 mg
Great recipe!
Soooo flavorful! I used ground chicken instead of beef for a lower fat version. Great recipe!!
Stephanie, that sounds delicious! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Could you exchange the ground beef with a ground breakfast sausage?
Hi Pamela, great question. The protein and nutritional value may change depending on how processed the sausage might be. Try it out and let us know how you liked it!