Overview Many traditional breakfast foods are high in protein, but on weekdays, when you are rushing to get to school or work, it can be difficult to make healthy, low-fat, high-protein breakfasts. Your breakfast should include whole grains, fruits and vegetables as well as low-fat protein. Your choices of breakfast protein depend on how much preparation and eating time you have. Protein Breakfasts on the Run Step 1 Keep no-cook breakfast proteins available for extra-busy days. Whole grain breads with nut butters, cheese or hummus can be eaten on the run. Step 2 Follow the Scandinavian and Germanic tradition of adding cold meat or fish to your breakfast for a protein boost. Step 3 Keep hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for a quick breakfast protein boost. Dairy-Based Protein Breakfasts Step 1 Pour skim milk or soy milk over a high-protein cereal. Add a small handful of nuts for extra protein. Step 2 Add a cup of low-fat yogurt to your regular breakfast or mix yogurt with fresh fruit and a handful of nuts or granola for a quick balanced breakfast. Step 3 Make yourself a smoothie with soy or skim milk, protein powder and fresh fruit. Step 4 Add a bowl of cottage cheese to your breakfast. Cooked Breakfasts Step 1 Cook eggs for a protein boost if you have time. Poached or boiled eggs are low-fat choices. Step 2 Make an omelet with one whole egg, two egg whites and vegetable fillings for a leisurely high-protein breakfast. Step 3 Make your own breakfast sandwich with a whole wheat English muffin and poached egg. Have fresh fruit on the side. Step 4 Cook turkey or vegetarian sausage or bacon as a breakfast side dish.