If you love a good savory breakfast and you’re looking for an easy way to get more protein into your morning, you’re going to love this High Protein Pizza Breakfast Bake! It has all the flavors of pizza packed into a hearty breakfast casserole with 51 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber, and around 500 calories per serving.
It’s loaded with eggs, egg whites, turkey sausage, turkey pepperoni, vegetables, white beans, pizza sauce, and ground flaxseed for a breakfast that’s filling, satisfying, and packed with nutrients.
Even better, this high protein breakfast casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and meal prep friendly, so you can make one pan at the beginning of the week and have breakfast ready to go for several mornings.
If you’re tired of sweet breakfasts or you’re looking for a high-protein meal prep breakfast that actually keeps you full, this pizza breakfast bake is definitely one to try.
Why You’ll Love This High Protein Breakfast Bake
I’m always looking for ways to make meal prep recipes that aren’t just high in protein, but are also balanced with healthy fats, carbs, and fiber – and actually taste good!
This pizza breakfast casserole checks all the boxes:
- High Protein. With 51g of protein per serving, this protein pizza bake will keep you full and satisfied for hours.
- Moderate Fiber. Each serving contains 7g of fiber, which is about 1/4 of the recommended daily intake.
- Meal Prep Friendly. This breakfast casserole reheats very well and holds up well in the fridge – making it perfect for healthy meal prep.
- Gluten and Dairy Free. If you’re trying to avoid or reduce gluten and dairy, you’ll love this healthy breakfast recipe.
It’s basically a protein-packed egg casserole meets your favorite pizza!
High Protein Pizza Breakfast Bake Ingredients
Most, if not all, of these ingredients are easily accessible for most people.
- Eggs and Egg Whites. This serves as the base of this breakfast casserole recipe providing both protein and healthy fats while binding all of the ingredients together.
- Veggie Medley. Because this is a pizza inspired breakfast casserole, I added bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Turkey Sausage. Instead of ground pork sausage, I opted for well seasoned ground turkey, which gives me that sausage flavor but with more protein and less calories per serving.
- Pizza Sauce. Okay, this is my favorite addition to this recipe because it brings out the pizza flavor while making the casserole super moist!
- Turkey Pepperoni. It’s not a pizza inspired breakfast bake without pepperonis! I opted for uncured turkey pepperoni.
- Ground Flax and White Beans. These are my secret ingredients to sneak in more fiber without altering the taste and texture.
How To Make This Breakfast Bake
Although this recipe may seem complex because of the lengthy ingredient list, it’s actually super easy.
- Step 1: Cook the veggie/turkey meat mixture. Saute the veggies. Then, add the ground turkey and spices and cook until done.
- Step 2: Mix the egg mixture. Into a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, pizza sauce, ground flax, and spices. Then, stir in the spinach, beans, and turkey pepperoni.
- Step 3: Add the meat mixture to the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Spread it out evenly. Then, pour the egg mixture over top. Bake for 40 minutes.
Why Add Beans and Ground Flax to a Breakfast Bake?
Okay – I know it may seem wild to add white beans and ground flaxseeds to a breakfast casserole dish, but hear me out. Both ingredients have a very neutral flavor and soft texture. This means they don’t affect the end result of the dish.
My goal when creating healthy meal prep recipes for y’all is to help you find ways to boost fiber, protein, and nutrients without sacrificing on flavor. White beans are a great source of fiber while also contributing additional plant-based protein. Their flavor is mild enough that they take on the savory pizza flavors around them.
Combined with vegetables and ground flaxseed, they help bring this breakfast bake up to approximately 7 grams of fiber per serving.
Perfect for High Protein Breakfast Meal Prep
This recipe was made for meal prep. Once your pizza breakfast bake has cooled, divide it into individual portions and store them in airtight meal prep containers in the refrigerator.
In the morning, simply grab a serving, reheat it, and breakfast is ready. This is especially helpful if you normally don’t have time to cook eggs or another protein-rich breakfast during busy weekday mornings. Instead of starting from scratch every day, you can prep several servings at once.
Can You Freeze a Breakfast Egg Bake?
Yes! Egg casseroles can also be frozen for longer-term meal prep. Allow the casserole to cool completely and cut it into individual portions. Wrap or store each serving in a freezer-safe container.
When you’re ready to eat, thaw a serving overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it the following morning. This is a great option if you want to make multiple breakfast recipes at once and rotate them throughout the month.
More Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas
If you’re on the search for more healthy breakfast meal prep ideas, here are a few of my favorites. All of these recipes are gluten free.
High Protein Pizza Breakfast Bake
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Turkey Sausage:
- 1 lb Ground Turkey 93% lean
- 1 tsp EACH of sea salt, paprika, garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp EACH of Dried Sage, Dried Thyme, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes
For the Breakfast Bake:
- 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Red Onion, chopped
- 1 C. Mushrooms, sliced
- 10 Eggs
- 2 C. Egg Whites
- 1 C. Pizza Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Ground Flaxseeds
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 C. Spinach, chopped
- 1 C. White Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 C. Uncured Turkey Pepperoni, sliced
- Optional Sides: arugula and berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Set aside.
- Into a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp of avocado oil along with the chopped bell peppers and onion. Saute for about 5-10 minutes then add the sliced mushrooms and continue to saute until onions are translucent.
- Then, add the ground turkey to the skillet and continue to cook until turkey is done. Once it's done add the turkey sausage seasonings and continue to cook for 5 more minutes making sure everything is coated with the seasonings. Turn off the heat once done.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, egg whites, pizza sauce, ground flax, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Whisk until fully combined. Then, stir in the spinach, beans, and turkey pepperoni.
- Add the cooked ground turkey/bell pepper mixture to the bottom of the baking dish first then pour the egg mixture evenly over top. Bake the dish for 40 minutes or until the eggs are fully set. Let cool for at least 10 minutes for slicing and serving. Let cool completely before transferring to meal prep containers.
Notes
- Meal Prepping: I like using these glass containers for meal prepping.
