Egg prices have surged 300.7%, forcing Waffle House to add a $0.50 per egg surcharge. Is this the end of cheap breakfast? See how rising costs are reshaping menus.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Bird flu outbreaks have led to egg shortages and price hikes across the United States. If you normally start your day with an omelet or egg sandwich, there are plenty of protein-rich options for an equally nutritious breakfast.

Nixing eggs because of cost or health concerns? Here are high-protein breakfasts that don't require eggs, like smoothies, overnight oats, and yogurt bowls.