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Protein-rich breakfasts under 30 minutes: Easy recipe ideas for busy mornings
Sanjeev Kumar | January 20, 2026 10:22 AM CST

New Delhi: A nutritious and wholesome breakfast, which is also delicious, can truly set the tone for the day and make you feel pumped and energised to complete all your tasks. While we are seeing a shift of people making their food choices, especially Indians, who are leaving behind their beloved parathas for breakfast and moving towards protein-rich foods, all you need is some time in the morning or at night for meal prep to make yourself a delicious breakfast full of colours, flavours and nutrition and also covers your daily requirement of protein.

While you may be wondering what these options can be that you can prepare easily under 30 minutes for your breakfast, and are super-rich in protein, and also come with many flavours that are loved by all. Our curated guide will help you sort your breakfast for all days and make it delicious.

Protein-rich breakfast to make in under 30 minutes

1. Egg Bhurji and brown toast

Take fresh paneer and crumble it into a pan with onion and tomato, mix some spices and serve hot with brown bread. Perfect breakfast recipe prepared in under 30 minutes and filled with nutrition.

This may contain: two plates with toast, meat and vegetables on them next to a bowl of soup

2. Paneer tikka wrap

Paneer is one of the most beloved vegetarian sources of protein. All you need is fresh paneer, onion, tomatoes, capsicum and some spices. Mix them all well and fill inside a whole wheat roti or wrap for a delicious breakfast.

3. Oats cheela

Grind oats into a flour, mix with water and curd to form a batter, add veggies and prepare yourself delicious cheels, serve hot with mint chutney for a flavourful delight.

This may contain: an omelet is served on a plate with a side of yogurt

4. Besan chilla with veggies

Make a thin batter with besan, water, onions, turmeric, and green chillies, pour it over the tawa and prepare yourself a delicious chilla for a perfect winter morning. Packed with wholesomeness, these are great for all meals of the day.

5. Paneer tawa sandwich

Stuff crumbled paneer with spices between bread slices and toast on a tawa. Prepared in under 15 minutes, this super tasty breakfast can be kids’ favourite too.

6. Paneer and veg stir fry

Sauté paneer cubes with capsicum, beans, and spices, eat alone or with toast for perfect flavours.


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