9 High-Protein Breakfasts Celebs Eat to Stay Satisfied
We've all heard it before—breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and there's much truth to it. Breakfast provides a solid opportunity to start the morning with essential nutrients like fiber and protein. From eggs to protein-packed smoothies to avocado toast, many celebrities have their healthy go-to's to start each day off right. So, we've rounded up nine high-protein breakfasts celebrities eat to stay satisfied to serve as endless inspiration for your own meal rotation.
1. Sunny Anderson Loves Protein-Packed Smoothies
Food Network star Sunny Anderson shared her favorite nutrient and protein-packed smoothie recipe with EatingWell.
"Since I've gotten older now, I want to get more nutrients in me. And drinking them is the easiest way to do it. You can put blueberries and strawberries with anything green, and you don't even notice the green. So I'll make a smoothie and drink that for breakfast," she told the outlet.
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2. Jason Mraz Starts Each Day With Some Avocado
Jason Mraz loves kicking off each day with avocado, whether it's incorporated into a fresh smoothie or on toast.
"For many, many years it was an avocado smoothie," he told EatingWell. "In fact, my green smoothie is still on the EatingWell website. I still do that, but in the past year I really got into baking and I make my own sourdough bread. So I'll start my day with a slice of sourdough, sometimes with avo on it, sometimes with peanut butter or honey. I just love that sourdough with my coffee on the side. It just makes me feel like a real hipster."
3. Dylan Dryer Is a Fan of a Fresh Citrus-y Smoothie
Dylan Dryer gets in her protein and vitamin C in the morning with a refreshing citrus-y smoothie.
"I'll put in some oranges, frozen bananas and some frozen mango to add some sweetness to it," she told EatingWell. "And I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk to mix it all together. It tastes like a creamsicle-flavored smoothie, but it's got two whole oranges in it, so it really has a lot of that vitamin C. [My kids] don't really even like orange juice, but when I give them this smoothie, they think they're getting something fancy because it tastes like a milkshake."
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4. Kym Johnson Whips up Healthy Banana Pancakes
Professional dancer Kym Johnson shared her protein-packed morning meal with EatingWell, which includes collagen coffee, a breakfast smoothie, and healthy banana pancakes topped with Greek yogurt.
"I start by drinking room-temperature water every day because it's beside my bed anyway. And then I have to have a coffee, but I put collagen powder in it and it's become a ritual. I make a nice breakfast smoothie for the kids and for myself with lots of spinach in it. I add blueberries, bananas, some strawberries—we all have that drink in the morning. I think it's a good way to start the day, and quite often I'll have my banana pancakes that I make with just one banana and one egg. You mix it together, put coconut oil in the pan and that's it. They're the best and it's an easy go-to breakfast, with a bit of Greek yogurt on top and some berries. That's something the kids love to help me make as well."
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5. Derek Hough's Go-to Is a Blueberry Protein Shake
Derek Hough told EatingWell that protein and hydration are two important aspects of his diet, which is why protein shakes are his go-to choice for breakfast.
"I'll have a protein shake and add in blueberries, collagen powder or protein powder. And the hydration element of it for me is very, very important. So I always add in something that's going to really help me stay hydrated, like sea moss. And I love a packed smoothie to get me started for the day," he shared.
6. Jeremy Renner Loves Eggs
In order to channel Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, protein is key for actor Jeremy Renner. In fact, his go-to breakfast is packed with it.
"I make espresso, I make eggs, and I make my protein shake with fruit, protein, and almond milk," Jeremy told EatingWell. "Then, I stretch so all of my body parts are working throughout the day. I have to do a 10- to 15-minute stretch and vibration heat therapy to oil up all my joints like a tin man. That's how I start up."
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7. Kelsea Ballerini Blends up a Green Smoothie With Coconut Water
Singer Kelsea Ballerini makes sure to work plenty of protein into her breakfasts.
"I'll make a smoothie, just a green smoothie, and add coconut water," she told EatingWell. "If I don't have that, I've been trying to add a lot more protein into my diet, so I'll either do cottage cheese with an orange and some honey, or egg whites and veggies."
8. Cody Rigsby Prepares a Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Peloton's Cody Rigsby spilled his breakfast habits to EatingWell—and they're packed with protein.
"Always have to have a banana in there. I start with unsweetened Planet Oat vanilla oat milk, which is just enough flavor without being too sweet. Then I toss in a ripe (but not too ripe) banana, peanut butter powder for that nutty richness with less fat and a scoop of protein powder—plant-based or whey, depending on my mood. I'll throw in a handful of spinach for greens and micronutrients. If I'm trying to build muscle, I'll add a cup of oats. It's not necessarily delicious, but it's efficient," he shared.
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9. Steph Curry Enjoys Yogurt With Berries and Granola
Steph Curry's go-to breakfast helps him power through his games.
"It's some type of egg, an omelet or a scramble, something with some breakfast meats in there and some spinach. I eat a bowl of yogurt, granola and some mixed berries. I have a little protein smoothie and then, if I'm feeling adventurous, I might have a half of a waffle or something just to get a little carb load going," he told EatingWell.
