13 High-Protein Sourdough Breakfasts for Busy Mornings
We all love the ritual of sourdough. However, on a busy Tuesday morning, most of us just need a breakfast that works as hard as we do. If you’re tired of the glucose spike and crash from traditional white bread but aren’t ready to give up on your starter, this collection is for you.
I’ve spent the last year obsessing over how to bridge the gap between artisanal sourdough and functional, high-protein nutrition. These recipes are my ‘everyday basics’—designed to help you hit your protein goals without sacrificing that signature sourdough tang. Whether you have an active starter ready to bake or a jar of discard that needs a home, here are 13 ways to start your day with more fuel and better flavor.
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Baked and Versatile
These are the workhorses of my kitchen. From a baguette that packs a massive 27g of protein to the perfect sandwich loaf for your morning eggs to a fool proof Focaccia, these bakes are designed to be prepped ahead of time. They toast beautifully, freeze like a dream, and prove that sourdough bread can be a primary protein source.
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Protein Bread
Bake a protein-packed sourdough bread with a cozy cinnamon raisin swirl that’s soft, easy to digest, and perfect for toast or sandwiches.
Busy Morning Tip:
This makes a large loaf. Freeze half of it in slices, so you can pop them straight into the toaster on busy mornings. The toasting cinnamon scent is sure to wake you up in all the best ways.
High Protein Sourdough Focaccia
High-protein sourdough focaccia! Nearly double the protein, super easy to make, no special equipment needed. Perfect for muscle building!
Pro Tip:
It is essentially impossible to overproof Focaccia. The longer it stands, the fluffier it gets. Mix the dough, place in your cast iron pan, cover and bake whenever you remember in the next 3 days.
Sourdough Protein Bagels
17g of Protein per Bagel: A high-protein option that helps you stay full longer and supports muscle building.
Busy Morning Tip:
Freeze them sliced open, so they can go right into the toaster!
High Protein Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Enjoy soft, high-protein sourdough sandwich bread! With ~9g protein/slice (18%!), it’s delicious, gut-healthy & easy. Perfect for any sandwich!
Busy Morning Tip:
While this sandwhich bread makes for a great breakfast, it is equally good topped with whatever is in your fridge for the perfect workday lunch. Everyone will envy you for your homebaked bread!
High Protein Sourdough Baguette (27g Protein)
A crispy sourdough baguette with 27g of protein. No rubbery texture—just a thin crust, fluffy crumb, and the benefits of long fermentation.
Busy Morning Tip:
Make the dough the day before, shape and allow them to rise in the fridge overnight. That way you have freshly baked baguettes within 25 minutes in the morning!
Made with Discard
Don’t let your discard go to waste just because you’re short on time. These recipes focus on quick wins—muffins, drop scones, and snackable breads—that use the power of sourdough for digestion and flavor. However, they don’t require a 24-hour fermentation window. This is perfect for when the ‘baking itch’ hits but your schedule is full.
Protein Sourdough Blueberry Muffins With Streusel
Fluffy, tangy sourdough blueberry muffins with a protein boost & crunchy streusel topping—perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Busy Morning Tip:
Prepare the evening before, sprinkle the streusel on top last minute, then bake in the morning for still warm blueberry muffins for breakfast.
Sourdough Chocolate Banana Bread with Rye and Protein
Sourdough Chocolate Banana Bread: caramelized bananas, cocoa and chocolate chunks. A decadent treat with added protein.
Sourdough Blueberry Protein Drop Scones
High-protein sourdough scones with zero stress. No rolling or cutting—just stir, drop, and bake for a fluffy, blueberry-packed breakfast.
Busy Morning Tip:
Mix the dough with just 10 minutes hands on time the evening before, drop onto sheet pans and store in the fridge overnight. Bake fresh in the morning for a glorious start to the day!
High Protein Granola with Sourdough
Transform your breakfast! This easy, high-protein granola uses sourdough discard for a crispy, low-sugar snack that’s ready in minutes.
Busy Morning Tip:
This makes enough for about 16 portions. Vary your breakfast it by using it on creamy Greek yoghurt with fresh fruits, in milk or simply as a snack straight from the jar.
Sourdough Banana Nut Bread with Protein
This Sourdough Banana Nut Bread with Protein is unbelievably moist, flavorful, and has less sugar and carbs than the classic version.
Pro Tip:
When I have leftover bananas I often freeze them in portions for this. Take them out a few hours before mixing the dough, to have banana bread whenever you like and avoid wasting overripe fruit.
Fried Sourdough Protein Recipes
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hot griddle in the morning. This category is all about those classic ‘skillet’ breakfasts. By incorporating cottage cheese, buttermilk, and protein boosts into the sourdough base, we’ve turned pancakes, waffles, and English muffins into balanced meals. As a result, these will actually keep you full until lunch.
Protein Sourdough Cottage Cheese Waffles
Get 20g of protein per serving with these crispy, fluffy sourdough cottage cheese waffles. No added sugar and made with simple ingredients!
Busy Morning Tip:
These waffles are, against contrary belief of avoiding overmixing, made in the blender. They don’t even need chemical leaveners and come out perfectly silky, soft and fluffy.
No-Knead Sourdough Protein English Muffins (10g Protein)
No-knead sourdough protein English muffins hit 10g of protein without being dry or dense. A simple, flexible recipe for soft, bubbly muffins.
Busy Morning Tip:
These English muffins kept me sane during a house renovation. They are flexible enough to prepare when you have a few minutes, then wait patiently in the fridge for up to 3 days, for you being ready to fry them.
Oh and they freeze beautifully. Open with a fork before you freeze them, so you can just pop them into the toaster when you need a quick breakfast!
Sourdough Buttermilk Protein Pancakes
Sourdough Buttermilk Protein Pancakes —fluffy, tangy, and nutrient-packed. Holiday twist: top with cranberry sauce and a grown-up touch of Advocaat Sourdough Buttermilk Protein Pancakes—fluffy, tangy, and nutrient-packed. Holiday twist: top with cranberry sauce and a grown-up touch of Advocaat
