Protein, especially combined with fiber, can help provide a steady source of energy and even help you feel satisfied longer after you’ve eaten. That’s why including protein with breakfast is so important. We’ve gathered some of our favorite breakfast recipes to inspire you to start your day with protein:

• Kashi® GOLEAN Crunch!® Yogurt Parfait

  You can pull this layered delight of yogurt, berries, and Kashi® GOLEAN Crunch!® cereal together in mere minutes—and revel in 16 grams of protein when you’re done.

• Whole Wheat Crepes with Greek Yogurt

  These whole grain crepes are already full of protein (more than 8 grams worth each!). Fill each one with a scrambled egg or egg white and a sprinkle of cheese instead of the yogurt to almost double that amount.

• Kashi™ Friendly Fiber Pancakes

  By using whole grain flour and Kashi® Good Friends® cereal, these pancakes pack in 6 grams of protein per serving—not too shabby for pancakes!

• Southwestern Tofu Scramble

  Get the day going with plenty of protein (not to mention flavor and veggies) in the 13-gram protein breakfast scramble.

• Curried Vegetables with Eggs

  This vegetable-packed version of Eggs Piperade gets the day going with plenty of flavor—and 17 grams of protein.