Ever stepped into the breakfast arena and stared down your nemesis, the egg? Sure, they're packed with 6 grams of protein, but the world of breakfast proteins is vast and varied, with some candidates easily holding their own against the egg empire.

Beam me up, Froyo! A 7-ounce container of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt: 20 grams of protein, and around 150 calories. Dress it up with berries for fiber and antioxidants, and some chia, flax, or hemp seeds for added fats, fiber, and protein.

**Meet cottage cheese, the undercover breakfast hero. **This protein-rich underdog clocks in around 15 grams of protein per half-cup serving with just 80 calories. Get creative with berries, nuts, seeds or take a walk down savory lane with veggies and a sprinkle of seasoning.

Not a fan of dairy products? Let tofu, the chameleon of plant-based proteins, commandeer your breakfast. For just 75 calories, a fifth of an extra-form tofu block provides at least 9 grams of protein. Confuse your taste buds with an “eggy” flavor by adding black salt, turmeric, and nutritional yeast.

**Smoothay, you’re the one! **This delicious option can pack 20-30 grams of protein, depending on the proportions of protein powder, milk alternatives, nut butters, seeds and sweeteners you sling in.

Don't stop oat-believin'! Boost the 5 grams of protein in your half-cup serving of oats by adding almond or peanut butter, and witness your protein content balloon from 12 to 15 grams in a jiffy.

Nut butter on toast - the breakfast classic with a protein punch of 11.5 grams. The MVP (most valuable protein) here is almond butter at 7 grams of protein per 2-tablespoon serving.

Lenn-til I collapse! A half cup of cooked lentils provides a hearty 9 grams of protein and 115 calories, topped up with 8 grams of fiber. Dish up a satisfying breakfast with hearty lentils and an assortment of veggies and spices.

Can’t touch this quin-ua! A half cup of cooked quinoa provides 5 grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fiber. Sweet or savory, this versatile grain can tackle your cravings.

**Get on up, pancake loving stars! **A protein enriched pancake breakfast can have between 15 to 25 grams of protein depending on the ingredients. Protein powder or cottage cheese incorporated pancake batter for the win!

Kick it up a level with tempeh -- a fermented soy bite sized heavyweight, boasting 17 grams of protein per half-Cup serving. Throw this into any dish for a protein infusion.

Chickpea flour omelets: a gluten-free, high-protein option providing 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per 1/4-cup serving. Add a dash of spices and veggies for a delightful egg substitute.

Edamame stir-fry, a protein-filled meal with around 9 grams of protein per half cup. Start your day with this colorful and flavorful dish!

**Imagine creating a pudding that packs protein. **Say hello to Chia pudding! One ounce of chia seeds contains around 5 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. Now that's a breakfast treat you'd have chia-fulfillment.

This high-protein breakfast brigade exists to break your bad breakfast habits. Mixing things up in the AM can be as pleasant as that morning coffee aroma. Beat your eggy addiction and get cracking with these protein-packed alternatives.