Quick Protein Breakfast

The new Dietary Guidelines recommend protein at every meal. On a busy morning, that's the hard one. Here's how common quick breakfasts compare.

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Quick protein breakfasts, compared

	Ready in	Protein	Dairy-free
Beef Cakes cup	60 seconds	14–16g	Yes
Instant oatmeal packet	1–2 minutes	Around 4g	Often
Two scrambled eggs	About 5 minutes	About 12g	Yes, without milk or butter
Homemade protein pancakes	15+ minutes	Depends on recipe	Depends on the powder
Protein bar	0 minutes	Varies	Often not

Figures for other options are typical values. Check the label of what you buy.

Why we made Beef Cakes

We wanted a warm breakfast with real protein that took no planning. Each cup has 14–16g of protein from whole grains and collagen, 5–8g of added sugar, no seed oils and no dairy. See full nutrition facts →

Pick your cup

• Protein pancake cups: Diner and Maple, 16g protein
• Protein oatmeal cups: Maple and Chocolate Chip, 14g protein
• Dairy-free protein pancakes
• Seed-oil-free breakfast

FAQ

What is a good quick protein breakfast?

Something with protein you can make in a minute or two. Beef Cakes cups have 14–16g of protein and take 60 seconds in the microwave with just water.

How much protein should breakfast have?

It depends on your body and goals. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines recommend protein at every meal.

Are protein bars a good breakfast?

They're fast, but ingredients vary a lot. Many use dairy proteins or sugar alcohols, so check the label.

Are Beef Cakes dairy-free?

Yes. None of our cups contain dairy or lactose ingredients.