Going out to breakfast with friends or family doesn't have to lead to breaking your health goals. Whether you're aiming for meals that are low-calorie, low in sodium, high in fiber, etc., you can usually find delicious and healthy breakfast options at your favorite restaurants that fit into your eating plan. And if it's protein you want to get more of, you can certainly find some great high-protein restaurant breakfasts.
More often than not though, what you cook at home is going to be better for you than what you get at a restaurant—even if you pick healthier choices—because restaurant foods usually use a ton of oils and sneaky ingredients. Because of this, it's important to note that even though we list out some great high-protein breakfast options from popular chains, many of them are on the higher end of things like saturated fat and sodium, so it's important to still consume them in moderation.
The following high-protein breakfasts are from popular restaurant chains, many of which are handpicked by registered dietitianMary Sabat MS, RDN, LD. Read on, and for more healthy orders when you're on the road.
Another Broken Egg Cafe Veggie Delight Omelette
PER SERVING: 550 calories, 32 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 630 mg sodium, 45 g carbs (6 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 31 g protein
Another Broken Egg Cafe is known for being a bit of a fancier diner experience than what you might expect from a Waffle House or IHOP but with many of the same classic breakfast and brunch foods. You even get to choose from their delicious brunch cocktail menu.
If you're out with friends for weekend brunch and want to focus on meeting your personal protein goals, a good choice for you would be their Veggie Delight Omelette. This omelette is made with goat cheese, spinach, peppers, and mushrooms, and it comes with 31 grams of protein for only 550 calories.