Planning your meals on Keto can feel overwhelming, and breakfast is no exception. Modern life is busy. Not everybody has the time to wake up and prepare a recipe from scratch.
Another problem is that we typically think of breakfast as starchy foods like doughnuts, waffles, and cereal. If you’re following a Keto diet, that’s the last thing you want on your plate. Aside from that, many Keto-friendly breakfast recipes consist of bacon and eggs, and even the most dedicated low-carb dieters can tire of this.
“Get creative and think outside the box — steer towards avocados as opposed to bacon. Dinner leftovers also work great for breakfast,” she says. “Anyone on a really low-carb diet also needs nonstarchy vegetables to get in important micronutrients and fiber for gut health.”
Whether you’re looking for a healthy morning snack or something a little more decadent, we dug up eight easy keto diet breakfast recipes guaranteed to jump-start your day!
1.Peanut Butter Power Granola
If you think keto puts the kibosh on granola, think again. Grain-free and sugar-free, this peanut butter granola is packed full of protein and is super easy to make. Made with almond or coconut flour, this recipe provides 9.4 grams (g) of carbs (only 4.4 g net carbs) and plenty of healthy fats. Try mixing in a touch of Greek yogurt, rolling it into balls, and popping it in the freezer for a yummy bite to enjoy on your morning commute.
2.Sausage and spinach frittata
High in protein, high in fat, and low in carbs, eggs are a keto dieter’s staple, making frittatas a quintessentially low carb breakfast. Packed with meaty sausages, low-carb cherry tomatoes, and nutritious spinach, it will fill you up and keep your energy levels steady until lunchtime. Serve with extra leafy greens on the side.
3.Bacon and Onion Egg Cups
If you’re doing the keto diet, chances are you are going to eat bacon and eggs sometimes, try as you may to avoid them completely. This recipe incorporates onions caramelized in bacon fat, taking your taste buds on a whole new adventure. Requiring only five minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick to whip up and contains only 2 g of carbs. For an added touch of flavor, toss in some fresh thyme and feta cheese!
4.Turkish-style breakfast
What’s not to love about this Mediterranean-inspired breakfast; a heady mix of protein-rich halloumi cheese and eggs, keto-friendly tomatoes and dollops of spiced zhoug yogurt. Sounds intriguing? It is – and what’s more, it’s suitable for low carb breakfasters.
5.Gordon Ramsay’s herb omelette
Trust Gordon to make something as simple as a herby omelette so delicious. With just a handful of ingredients you, too, can make a herb-filled 3-egg protein and fat-enriched omelette that will honor your low carb eating plan. Serve with a handful of low carb watercress or rocket.
6.Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche
In some cases, veggies can be one of the hardest foods to incorporate in a keto diet because they contain carbohydrates, which can add up. And who wants vegetables for breakfast? You’ll be a skeptic no more after one bite of this creamy crustless broccoli and cheddar quiche. It checks all the keto boxes with almost equal parts fat and protein, and 7 g of carbs. This recipe is great to prep ahead of time, and freezes well for future morning meals. If you feel your veggie intake is a little on the low side, you can also add in other keto-friendly options, like asparagus, zucchini, or mushrooms.
