High-Protein Breakfasts for Athletes | Loaf & Larder
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High-Protein Breakfasts to Start Your Day Right

Three wholesome, high-protein breakfasts built on real ingredients. Whether you're fueling a big day, feeding an athlete, or just want a breakfast that actually keeps you going, these are the ones I come back to.

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Sourdough avocado toast with fried eggs and bacon

Sourdough Avocado Toast with Eggs & Bacon

The breakfast that started it all, buttered sourdough toast topped with smashed avocado, perfectly fried eggs, crispy bacon, and a fruit smoothie on the side. Simple, satisfying, and built for athletes.

What You'll Need

  • Loaf & Larder sourdough bread (1–2 slices, depending on loaf size)
  • Butter for the toast
  • 1 ripe avocado, smashed
  • 3 eggs (cooked over easy or over medium in olive oil)
  • Uncured bacon
  • Maldon salt and black pepper

For the Smoothie

  • Frozen mango, strawberry, pineapple (and banana if you're feeling it)
  • Low-sugar orange juice
  • Water
  • Creatine

How to Make It

  • Toast the sourdough until golden and spread generously with butter while still warm.
  • Smash the avocado directly onto the buttered toast. Season with Maldon salt and pepper.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy. In a separate pan, fry the eggs in olive oil to your preferred doneness. Over easy keeps the yolks runny, over medium sets them slightly.
  • Blend frozen fruit with orange juice, water, and creatine until smooth.
  • Plate everything together and eat immediately.
Greek yogurt bowl with berries and granola

Greek Yogurt Bowl with Berries & Granola

A lighter option that still packs protein and energy. Creamy Greek yogurt layered with Loaf & Larder granola, fresh fruit, and a generous drizzle of local honey. I mix creatine right into the yogurt, he doesn't even taste it.

What You'll Need

  • Full-fat Greek yogurt
  • Loaf & Larder granola
  • Chopped strawberries
  • Sliced banana
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Creatine (mixed into the yogurt)
  • Local honey for drizzling

How to Make It

  • Spoon Greek yogurt into a bowl and mix in the creatine until fully dissolved.
  • Top with a handful of granola, chopped strawberries, sliced banana, and fresh blueberries.
  • Finish with a generous drizzle of local honey and serve immediately.
Spanish-style omelette with sourdough toast

Spanish-Style Omelette with Sourdough Toast

A savory, hearty breakfast with a Spanish flavor profile. Eggs folded around sautéed potatoes, onions, and greens, seasoned with cumin. Served with sliced avocado, salsa, bacon, and buttered sourdough toast on the side.

What You'll Need

  • Eggs (2–3 depending on appetite)
  • Potatoes, finely chopped
  • Onion, finely chopped
  • Kale or spinach (whatever you have on hand)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, black pepper, and cumin
  • Sliced avocado
  • Salsa
  • Uncured bacon
  • Loaf & Larder sourdough toast with butter

How to Make It

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped potatoes and onions until golden and tender. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Add the kale or spinach and cook until wilted. Set the mixture aside.
  • Beat the eggs and pour into the same skillet. Cook low and slow, then add the potato mixture to one half of the omelette and fold it over.
  • Cook bacon until crispy. Toast the sourdough and spread with butter.
  • Plate the omelette with sliced avocado, a spoonful of salsa, bacon, and buttered toast. Serve with a smoothie on the side.

Start with the Best Ingredients

From our handcrafted sourdough bread to our house-made granola, these breakfasts are built on quality. Each month, the Seasonal Provisions Box brings fresh sourdough, whipped feta, crunchy granola, and more straight to your door, the building blocks for mornings like these.

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