3 Easy High-Protein Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Your Day

Enjoy the best start to every day with three high-protein breakfast recipes, each made using 30g of Brave Ancestral Protein - your daily top-up of protein.

From breakfast protein shakes to protein porridge, when it comes to fueling your day, a protein-rich breakfast is key.

But having a high-protein breakfast doesn’t have to be boring, and it isn't all about eggs. 

Discover delicious ways to power your day as our expert nutritionist team shares their favourite high-protein breakfast recipes, each made using 30g of Brave Ancestral Protein, your daily top-up of protein.

Why use protein for breakfast?

Found in both plant and animal sources, protein is the body’s building block for strength and recovery. Sources rich in protein include eggs, beans, chickpeas, tofu, lean meat, fish and protein powders. 

A rich source of amino acids, protein supports almost every cellular function, playing a vital role in everything from digestion to our mood and even our immunity.

Better still, this powerhouse nutrient supports steady energy by promoting satiety and blood sugar stability, making it the perfect ingredient for your first meal of the day. 

Making protein part of your breakfast: 

• Supports sustained energy and focus through improved satiety and glycaemic control

• Helps stabilise blood sugar, avoiding sugar crashes

• Keep you feeling fuller for longer

• Delivers essential amino acids, aiding workouts and muscle repair

Introducing Brave Ancestral Protein: Your daily protein top-up 

While the importance of protein has long been recognised, the reality is that many of us are simply not getting enough of it. 

That’s one reason why we created Brave Ancestral Protein, Ancient + Brave’s cocoa flavoured protein powder, your daily top-up of dietary protein.

Inspired by ancestral diets, and so much more than a protein powder, this nutrient-dense, daily protein top-up was built to support strength and vitality for the life you live.

Thoughtfully crafted to support energy metabolism and help you feel less fatigued, as part of a balanced diet, it uses complete protein from grass-fed cows. These work alongside functional botanicals, methylated B vitamins and our signature True Collagen Peptides - nourishing whole-body health as they support endurance from your morning workout through to the end of your working day. 

And you don’t need to worry about this breakfast protein powder irritating an empty stomach. We took extra care to ensure it is ever-so gentle on sensitive stomachs, adding Actazin® - natural enzymes from green kiwifruit to aid protein absorption and support comfortable digestion.

3 easy protein breakfast recipes to power your morning 

Are you looking for high-protein breakfast ideas? Good high-protein breakfasts include protein smoothies and oat-based meals, such as porridge or overnight oats enhanced with protein powder.

To help you build a better breakfast, our expert in-house nutritionists have created three easy protein-rich breakfast recipes. You can make each breakfast with a 30g serving of Brave Ancestral Protein, which contains 22g total protein and 15g complete protein from beef isolate.

“As more people begin to understand the real benefits of protein, finding simple ways to top up our day has become essential. Protein powders can be a powerful tool for busy lives, but not all proteins are created equal. When they’re made with high-quality protein, functional ingredients, and whole foods the body recognises, that’s a quick, nourishing daily win we can get behind” Jo Woodhurst, Director of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave.

Brave Ancestral Protein Porridge 

Ingredients 

+ 30g Brave Ancestral Protein

+ 40g oats + 250ml of your preferred milk

+ Handful of chopped dates 

+ 3-5cm of finely grated courgette 

+ ½ tsp organic honey

Method

Step 1: 

Finely chop the dates and warm in a pan along with the milk, oats, courgette and honey. 

Step 2: 

Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 8 minutes, stirring your porridge consistently to achieve a smooth texture. 

Step 3: 

Once the porridge is cooled and off the boil, add your Brave Ancestral Protein. This helps to maintain the digestion-supporting benefits of the Actazin®, which can be reduced at boiling temperatures.

“I use this warming porridge recipe to fuel the whole family through winter, stirring in colourful fruits and veggies for extra nutrients and polyphenols to keep us nourished from the inside out” - Jo Woodhurst, Director of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave.

Brave Ancestral Overnight Oats

Idea for busy mornings, this protein overnight oat recipe is ideal for starting your day feeling prepared and ahead.

Ingredients 

+ 40g oats + 25g mixed nuts (optional) 

+ 5g sunflower seeds 

+ ¼ tsp cinnamon

+ 30g Brave Ancestral Protein + ½ tsp organic honey drizzle 

+ 1 tbsp kefir + 100-150ml of your preferred milk + 1 handful of fresh or frozen raspberries

Method

Step 1: 

Mix all the ingredients, then pop them in a glass jar

Step 2: 

Leave in the fridge overnight and top with fresh berries in the morning.

Brave Ancestral Protein Banana Smoothie 

A protein breakfast smoothie that you built to help you feel fuller for longer, this cacao and banana smoothie is as tasty as it is nutritious.

Ingredients 

+ 30g Brave Ancestral Protein 

+ 1 banana (you can use fresh or frozen) 

+ 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (for fibre, vitamins and minerals) 

+ 1 handful of spinach (for vitamin C and collagen synthesis support) 

+ 250ml of your preferred milk

Method

Step 1:

Soak the chia seeds for approximately 20 minutes to aid digestion. They’re packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals, so you only need 1 tablespoon a day.

Step 2: 

Once the 20 minutes are up, pop all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. 

Nutritionist tip: Not a fan of bananas? Swap this for berries to create a vitamin-rich smoothie that’s bursting with antioxidant goodness.