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Read MoreLow-carb breakfast recipes are a dime a dozen nowadays.
A few seconds of Googling will give you hundreds of options, and many are full of delicious goodies that you’d think you could eat forever, like bacon, cheese, and sausage.
Until you want more than meat and dairy, that is. What about a bagel, cookies, or a danish? How do you make that fit your low-carb macros?
That’s why you need a list of simple, low-carb breakfast recipes like these.
For a hearty “stick to your ribs” breakfast, make the Ham, Egg, and Cheese Rollups. To get your pastry fix, try the Cloud Bread Cheese Danish, or the Low-Carb Cinnamon Rolls.
Enjoy!
Craving blueberry pancakes? You can make the three-ingredient pancakes with a banana, an egg, and a scoop of protein powder. But if you use fruit as a non-fat replacement for the oil or butter, you’re still loading up on carbs.
This recipe tastes like pancakes with blueberries and cinnamon, yet only has the eggs, butter, and vanilla to make it perfect for a low-carb meal plan.
403
Calories19 g
Protein7 g
Carbs33 g
Fat6 large eggs
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
Get the RecipeCloud bread is a quick substitute that’s popular for low-carb diets. This recipe gets creative and turns it into a breakfast pastry, so you can satisfy cravings for a sweet breakfast with this low-carb cheese Danish.
Since you already need cream cheese for the dough, why not add more in the center? And you can slather it in a fruit spread like raspberry chia seed jam.
120
Calories5 g
Protein1 g
Carbs11 g
FatFilling:
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla stevia drops
1 egg yolk (optional)
Dough:
4 large eggs, divided
1/4 tsp. vanilla stevia drops
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 scoop (about 1/4 cup) WHEY+ unflavored protein isolate
1 Tbsp. coconut flour (optional)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Get the RecipeHomemade granola without the grains? It’s not as hard as you might think. This gluten-free granola doesn’t rely on oats or puffed rice. Instead there’s almonds, pecans, peanut butter, and seeds.
This one also has a little whey protein powder, plus a mix of stevia and erythritol, for maximum nutrition and no added sugar.
380
Calories12 g
Protein17 g
Carbs33 g
Fat1 1/2 cups almonds
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup WHEY+ vanilla protein isolate
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup granulated erythritol
20 drops liquid stevia
1/4 cup water
Get the RecipeCookies can be made healthy for breakfast, like a bowl of oatmeal that you can take to-go. But that’s not going to work for a low-carb diet.
These sugar-free breakfast cookies go savory with sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese. Bake up a batch, and you can have portable low-carb breakfast cookies with the macros you need.
127
Calories8 g
Protein3 g
Carbs9 g
Fat4 oz. pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cups almond flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 large eggs
1 cup (about 4 oz.) shredded cheddar
Get the RecipeYou don’t have to give up bagel sandwiches to have a low-carb breakfast. Just don’t grab one from the local café. Rather than being fried, these homemade bagels get baked for about an hour.
And to keep it low in net carbs, the dough is made from coconut flour, egg whites, and a blend of seeds. Serve with avocado and hummus, or salmon with cream cheese.
352
Calories18 g
Protein8 g
Carbs19 g
Fat1 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup psyllium fiber
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup hemp hearts
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
6 egg whites
1 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. baking powder
Get the Recipe"Dieting" doesn't have to suck. You CAN eat foods you like and have the body you want!
Click Here to Learn HowYou might think coffee cake is out of the picture if you’re on a low-carb diet. Luckily you’d be wrong. This one uses almond flour, coconut flour, and whey protein powder to go completely grain-free. And it has granulated erythritol instead of sugar for fewer net carbs per serving.
356
Calories11 g
Protein9 g
Carbs31 g
FatPecan Streusel:
1/2 cup almond flour
3 Tbsp. Swerve sweetener
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Coffee Cake:
2 cups almond flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
1/3 cup WHEY+ unflavored protein isolate
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
3/4 cup Swerve sweetener
4 large eggs, room temp.
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Get the RecipeThis egg breakfast is so good – it’s almost like a cheesy sausage hash, only there’s no potatoes. And if this version doesn’t have quite enough flavor, feel free to adapt it.
The blog has options to turn this into an Italian or Mexican breakfast. You could also add your favorite veggies like chopped asparagus or peppers, or seasonings such as paprika and herbs.
347
Calories3 g
Protein6 g
Carbs19 g
Fat1 lb. 90% lean pork breakfast sausage
12 large eggs
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups (about 8 oz.) shredded cheddar, divided
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Get the RecipeA low-carb breakfast doesn’t have to forego fruit. This one turns it into the serving dish for a yogurt parfait, so you can enjoy the refreshing sweetness of cantaloupe along with the protein of Greek yogurt.
And since the whole thing only has 15 grams of carbs for a large serving, it’s ok to dig into this fruit and yogurt breakfast without worrying about your macros.
146
Calories19 g
Protein15 g
Carbs2 g
Fat1/2 cantaloupe
6 oz. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. fresh raspberries
1 Tbsp. fresh blueberries
1 tsp. raw pepita seeds
Get the RecipeThese healthy cinnamon rolls still have a sweet, spiced filling. Yet there’s no added sugar, and the dough is made from whey protein and coconut. Keep in mind the macros don’t include the topping, so you have a few options.
Use cinnamon roll-flavored coconut butter spread, as shown in the pictures. Slather them in plain Greek yogurt that’s mixed with vanilla extract. Or for added protein, make an icing from protein powder and milk of choice.
261
Calories35 g
Protein9 g
Carbs5 g
FatDough:
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 scoop WHEY+ vanilla protein isolate
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. stevia
1 egg white
3 Tbsp. water
Filling:
1 Tbsp. stevia
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. water
Get the RecipeHere’s a delicious low-carb breakfast that you can grab as you run out the door. When scrambled eggs and spinach are rolled up in sliced ham, it’s easy to eat in your car or at your desk.
And altogether this easy recipe for ham and eggs has 40 grams of protein, so if you don’t have it for breakfast, you’ll want to save it for a post-workout snack.
396
Calories40 g
Protein8 g
Carbs22 g
Fat10 large eggs
2 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz.) shredded cheddar
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup chopped tomatoes
20 slices ham
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