Breakfast Protein Shakes & Food
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Starting the day with a high protein breakfast doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen. This range brings together over 20 breakfast products — from instant oats and cream of rice to protein pancake mixes, waffles, granola, and meal replacement blends — so you can build a morning routine that actually works around your life. Whether you're blending a quick shake before the gym or sitting down to a proper breakfast, there's a format here that fits.
Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1, making it a smart place to start when thinking about what goes into your first meal of the day. Across this range, you'll find products delivering anywhere from 20g upwards of protein per serving, alongside complex carbohydrates from oats and rice to keep you going through the morning.
Who These Are For
These breakfast products are built for anyone who takes training seriously and wants their nutrition to reflect that from the moment they wake up. If you're lifting weights, training for endurance events, or simply trying to hit a daily protein target without resorting to the same tired options, this range gives you real variety without compromising on nutritional quality.
They're equally well suited to people who struggle to find time for a proper breakfast. Protein pancake mixes, instant oats, and shake-based options can all be prepared in minutes — meaning a protein-rich start to the day is achievable even when the alarm goes off late. Myprotein's expert nutritionists developed every product in this range with both performance and practicality in mind.
When to Use Breakfast Protein Shakes & Food
The most obvious time to reach for these products is first thing in the morning, particularly on training days. A protein-rich breakfast eaten before a morning session gives you a solid nutritional foundation, while a post-workout breakfast — whether that's a shake, a bowl of oats, or a stack of protein pancakes — helps you recover from the session you've just put in. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass1, so timing your intake around training makes sense.
These products aren't strictly limited to mornings either. Protein oatbakes, granola, and flapjacks work just as well as mid-morning snacks or pre-training fuel between meals. Meal replacement blends offer a more structured option for anyone following a calorie-managed diet, where substituting a daily meal can be part of a planned approach to weight management2.
Breakfast Protein Shakes & Food Benefits
High Protein Content From Real Sources
From whey and egg white to plant-based blends and oat-derived protein, this range draws on a wide variety of protein sources to suit different diets and preferences. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1 — and with many products delivering 20g or more per serving, hitting your daily target starts at breakfast rather than playing catch-up later in the day.
Versatile Formats for Every Morning
Not every morning looks the same, and this range accounts for that. Instant options like cream of rice and oats take minutes to prepare, while pancake mixes, waffles, and granola suit a slower start. Protein shakes and meal replacement blends cover the days when there's no time to cook anything at all — flexibility built directly into the product selection.
Complex Carbohydrates Alongside Protein
Several products in this range — including the 100% Instant Oats, Origin Cream of Rice, and oat-based snacks — are built around complex carbohydrates that provide a steady source of energy through the morning. Pairing these with protein-rich products gives you a more complete breakfast nutritionally, rather than leaning on protein alone.
Options for Plant-Based Diets
Impact Vegan Protein and other plant-based formats mean this isn't an exclusively whey-focused range. With 24g of protein per serving, Impact Vegan Protein delivers serious nutritional content without any animal-derived ingredients — making a genuinely high protein breakfast accessible for those following a vegan or dairy-free diet.
Popular Picks
Origin Cream of Rice — A vegan-friendly breakfast built around 39g of complex carbs per serving, Origin Cream of Rice is a straightforward, no-fuss way to fuel your morning.
Impact Whey Protein Powder — Impact Whey Protein Powder packs up to 23g of high-quality protein into just 114 calories per serving, with under 2g of fat and 2g of carbs — making it the go-to for those keeping a close eye on their intake.
Impact Vegan Protein — With 24g of protein and fewer than 118 calories per serving, Impact Vegan Protein delivers serious numbers across more than 10 flavours for those who refuse to compromise on taste.
FAQs
What is a high protein breakfast?
A high protein breakfast is a morning meal centred around protein-rich foods or supplements — typically delivering 20g or more of protein per serving. In practical terms, that might mean a protein shake, a bowl of oats mixed with protein powder, protein pancakes, or a meal replacement blend. The goal is to get a meaningful amount of protein into your day from the first meal onwards, alongside other macronutrients like complex carbohydrates.
What breakfast protein food is best for building muscle?
Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1, so the best protein breakfast food for that goal is one you'll actually eat consistently and that delivers a meaningful protein dose. Impact Whey Protein Powder offers up to 23g of high-quality protein per serving at just 114 calories — making it a straightforward choice whether you mix it into oats, blend it with milk, or shake it on its own. Pairing it with oats or cream of rice adds complex carbohydrates to round out the meal.
How many grams of protein should I have at breakfast?
Most active adults benefit from 20–40g of protein at breakfast as part of their overall daily intake. The exact amount depends on your total daily protein target, body weight, and training demands. Products in this range are designed to make hitting that window straightforward — Impact Vegan Protein, for example, delivers 24g per serving, while protein pancake mixes and oatbakes contribute meaningfully when combined with other protein sources at the meal.
Are these breakfast products suitable for a vegan diet?
Several products in this range are suitable for vegan diets, including Impact Vegan Protein, which provides 24g of plant-based protein per serving at less than 118 calories. Beyond shakes, the range includes options like All-Natural Peanut Butter, Powdered Peanut Butter, 100% Instant Oats, 100% Rolled Oats, and Sugar-Free Syrup — all of which fit plant-based eating. Always check individual product labels to confirm suitability for your specific dietary requirements.
Can I use these products as a meal replacement for breakfast?
Protein Meal Replacement Blend is specifically formulated for use as a meal replacement. Substituting one daily meal of an energy-restricted diet with a meal replacement contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss2. For full weight loss support, substituting two daily meals contributes to weight loss2. The Breakfast Smoothie is another convenient option for a nutritionally considered start to the day without the need to prepare food from scratch.
What's the difference between instant oats and rolled oats?
Both 100% Instant Oats and 100% Rolled Oats are whole oat products, but they differ in texture and preparation time. Instant oats are more finely processed, dissolve quickly in liquid, and suit shaker-style preparation or blending into a shake. Rolled oats have a coarser texture, take slightly longer to prepare, and hold up better in cooked recipes like overnight oats or baked oatbakes. Nutritionally, both are strong sources of complex carbohydrates.
Who developed the breakfast protein products at Myprotein?
Every product in this range was developed by Myprotein's expert nutritionists, who work to ensure each product delivers genuine nutritional value alongside taste and practicality. That means formulations are built around meaningful serving sizes — not just headline numbers — with the macronutrient split designed to work as part of a real training diet.
What are the best healthy breakfast products for people short on time?
Healthy breakfast food doesn't have to take long to prepare. Impact Whey Protein Powder and Impact Vegan Protein both mix in under a minute and can be combined with instant oats for a complete breakfast in one go. Protein Oatbakes, Oat Protein Flapjacks, and Flavour Drops (to add variety to plain oats or rice) all suit grab-and-go mornings. Origin Cream of Rice — with 39g of complex carbs per serving — is another quick-cook option that's popular with athletes who train early.
Are these breakfast nutrition products available in multiple flavours?
Across the range, there's a wide variety of flavours available. Impact Whey Protein Powder and Impact Vegan Protein both come in extensive flavour selections — from classic chocolate and vanilla through to more indulgent options. Protein Pancake Mix, Protein Granola, and Choc Nut Butter similarly offer flavour variety. Flavour Drops let you customise unflavoured products like plain oats or cream of rice without adding calories, extending the flavour range even further.
How do I choose between whey protein and vegan protein for breakfast?
The choice between whey and plant-based protein at breakfast comes down to dietary preference, digestive tolerance, and flavour. Impact Whey Protein Powder delivers up to 23g of protein per serving and is a natural fit for those who include dairy. Impact Vegan Protein delivers 24g per serving from plant sources and is the go-to for anyone avoiding animal products. Both protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1 — so neither has a nutritional edge over the other in that respect.
1. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
2. Substituting one daily meal of an energy restricted diet with a meal replacement contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss. Substituting two daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss.