11 High-Protein Avocado-Based Breakfasts

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Here are 11 high-protein avocado-based breakfasts that are easy to make, require one pot or pan, and use readily available ingredients. Each recipe makes two servings, includes approximate protein, carbohydrate, and calorie values per serving, and notes if it can be reheated.

1. Avocado & Egg Breakfast Scramble

  • Protein: ~18g
  • Carbohydrates: ~10g
  • Calories: ~280

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 ripe avocado (diced)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk eggs and egg whites together in a bowl, adding salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and scramble lightly until partially cooked.
  4. Add diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cheese to the pan.
  5. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked and cheese is melted.
  6. Serve warm.

Can be reheated in the microwave or pan for 1-2 minutes.

2. Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese & Fried Egg

  • Protein: ~20g
  • Carbohydrates: ~22g
  • Calories: ~320

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole-grain bread (toasted)
  • 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Spread mashed avocado on toasted bread.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggs to your preferred doneness.
  3. Top each slice of toast with cottage cheese, a fried egg, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Best fresh, but can be reheated in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 350°F.

3. Avocado & Black Bean Egg Skillet

  • Protein: ~22g
  • Carbohydrates: ~15g
  • Calories: ~320

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add black beans with chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Crack eggs into the pan and cook to your preferred doneness.
  3. Top with sliced avocado and shredded cheese.
  4. Cover for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese, then serve.

Can be reheated in a pan or microwave.

4. Avocado & Spinach Omelet

  • Protein: ~21g
  • Carbohydrates: ~5g
  • Calories: ~290

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1 tsp butter or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Whisk eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter in a nonstick pan, add spinach, and cook until wilted.
  3. Pour eggs into the pan, cook until edges set, then add feta and avocado slices.
  4. Fold the omelet in half and cook for 2 minutes.

Can be reheated, but avocado may brown slightly.

5. Avocado & Smoked Salmon Wraps

  • Protein: ~22g
  • Carbohydrates: ~20g
  • Calories: ~330

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole-grain tortillas
  • 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
  • 4 oz smoked salmon
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 cup spinach leaves

Instructions:

  1. Spread cream cheese and mashed avocado onto tortillas.
  2. Layer with smoked salmon and spinach leaves.
  3. Roll tightly, slice in half, and serve.

Can be reheated in a pan or microwave.

6. Avocado & Turkey Sausage Bowl

  • Protein: ~25g
  • Carbohydrates: ~10g
  • Calories: ~340

Ingredients:

  • 2 turkey sausage links (diced)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 ripe avocado (diced)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sausage until browned.
  2. Scramble eggs and cook with sausage.
  3. Top with avocado and cheese, stirring until melted.

Can be reheated in a microwave.

7. Avocado & Tofu Scramble

  • Protein: ~20g
  • Carbohydrates: ~8g
  • Calories: ~260

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 block firm tofu (crumbled)
  • 1/2 ripe avocado (diced)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add tofu and turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix in avocado and nutritional yeast, cooking for 2 more minutes.

Reheats well in a microwave or pan.

8. Avocado Egg Cups

  • Protein: ~15g
  • Carbohydrates: ~6g
  • Calories: ~200

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe avocado (halved and pitted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Scoop a little avocado flesh to create space for the egg.
  3. Crack an egg into each avocado half and top with cheese.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until eggs are set.

Can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

9. Avocado & Chicken Breakfast Salad

  • Protein: ~30g
  • Carbohydrates: ~8g
  • Calories: ~320

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 ripe avocado (diced)
  • 2 boiled eggs (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Mix chicken, avocado, eggs, and Greek yogurt in a bowl.
  2. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Best fresh, but can be eaten cold.

10. Avocado & Bacon Breakfast Bowl

  • Protein: ~22g
  • Carbohydrates: ~7g
  • Calories: ~300

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices cooked turkey bacon (chopped)
  • 2 large eggs (scrambled or poached)
  • 1/2 ripe avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

  1. Layer scrambled eggs, bacon, and avocado in a bowl.
  2. Top with cheese and serve.

Can be reheated in the microwave.

11. Avocado & Lentil Breakfast Toast

  • Protein: ~18g
  • Carbohydrates: ~25g
  • Calories: ~310

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole-grain bread (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Mix cooked lentils with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spread mashed avocado on toast and top with lentils.

Best fresh, but reheats well in the oven.

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