Are you a fan of breakfast but need some variety in your diet? If you’re trying to watch carbs but tired of just plain old eggs and bacon, then you’ll want to check out this amazing list of 25 Low Carb Breakfast Ideas.
From muffins to breakfast pizza, to cinnamon roll waffles I’ve collected some of the best recipes for you to try!
Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Just Eggs and Bacon!
We’ve all heard that old saying that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” right? Well, I know it sure helps me get my morning started and the fuel it gives my body really helps me focus and push the busy mornings.
Breakfast on a diet can be just as important, so if you’re trying to follow a low-carb lifestyle and are confused about how to go about choosing what to eat for breakfast, then you’ve come to the right place.
I’m happy to say I have a fantastic source of great breakfast ideas for you. Oh, if you’ve been on a low-carb diet before and just looking to add some more variety to your breakfast routine, I’ve got you covered too!
Over the last 10 years that I’ve followed, or tried to follow, a lower carb way of eating I can’t tell you how many times I heard friends or people on the internet talk about how sick and tired they were of eating eggs and bacon every day.
Well, that always made me scratch my head because with so many wonderful low-carb recipes floating around the food blogger world.
I can assure you that there are enough recipes for breakfast that you’ll have to revert back to plain old fried eggs and bacon again. Well, unless you are like me and enjoy a classic once in a while.
The list below is a collection of some of the best breakfast recipes from some of my talented blogger friends, so I know you’ll find a new favorite or even a few!
How To Prep Low-Carb Breakfasts For The Week
The most common reason for skipping breakfast for most of the readers I’ve talked to is that they don’t have time in the mornings to cook breakfast before starting their day or heading off to work.
I often suggest meal prepping to which the retorts, “I don’t know where to start” or I don’t have all day to meal prep. Well, thankfully it doesn’t take all day to prep a breakfast recipe to that you can grab each morning.
In fact, you can just take an hour or two on Sunday afternoon to whip up one or two of these recipes you’ll find below and portion them out into individual servings and you’re set.
Often times I even cook my weekly preps as I cook dinner on Sunday, this allows me to knock a few recipes out when I’m already in the kitchen. So I don’t have to find some extra hours in my day.
Here are a few steps to help you get started:
- Gather a few meal prep containers: having a set of dependable meal prep containers is important because it can help keep your food fresh and portable.
- Keep it simple to start: try one recipe and make a double or triple portion of it. Then you can prep one for this week’s breakfasts and perhaps freeze some for another week.
- Plan ahead and shop for ingredients: gather all you need on your shopping trip so you’ll have the ingredients when you’re able to squeeze in that hour or two of meal!
- Now..what’s stopping you? Check out all these recipes and get starting trying them all and prepping for your next busy week. No more skipping breakfast!
Low Carb & Keto Breakfast Recipes
This is a fantastic list of breakfast recipes that will work for anyone watching carbs and wanting a delicious and healthy breakfast. There is surely something for everyone in this list of breakfast ideas.
Low Carb Breakfast Pizza || Gluten Free & THM
An amazing breakfast pizza loaded with all the toppings like bacon, eggs, onions and peppers, and cheese. No more boring eggs!
Easy Low Carb Sausage Rolls (THM "S")
These sausage rolls are the perfect make-ahead low-carb breakfast that is great for those busy mornings when you need a delicious breakfast in a hurry.
Keto Coffee Cake Muffins
Tender Coffee Cake Muffins with a cinnamon crumb topping. These delicious keto muffins will make you jump out of bed, eager to start your day.
Keto Breakfast Skillet
This simple keto breakfast skillet only has 3g net carbs per serving and takes just 20 minutes to make. It’s perfect for meal prep too!
Keto Ricotta Toast
If you enjoy avocado toast, then you will love ricotta toast. This keto version is made with 90-second bread and creamy ricotta cheese.
Keto Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
These popular keto blueberry muffins are made with Greek yogurt, for extra tenderness. Deliciously low carb and grain-free, and perfect for an easy breakfast or snacks.
Jalapeno Low Carb Bagels
These low-carb bagels are flavored with spicy jalapeno and topped with cheese. Baked with a Fathead Dough it is a cheesy, low carb delight with a hint of spice.
Cinnamon Crunch Keto Breakfast Cereal
Easy cinnamon crunch Keto breakfast cereal is a sweet way to start the day! Indulge your nostalgia with this low-carb take on a classic.
Keto Coffee Smoothie Recipe
This sugar-free, keto coffee smoothie recipe is rich and creamy with a coffee kick! Make it in minutes, with just 5 basic ingredients.
Keto Avocado Toast
Savory avocados and a light, crispy chaffle make this keto Avocado Toast a must-try morning meal!
Keto Breakfast Custard [Savory]
This keto custard recipe is a savory one and it makes a delicious easy keto custard that’s great for breakfast!
Keto Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole (THM "S")
Let your crockpot do the work for you with this easy breakfast casserole that will keep you fueled for hours.
Cinnamon Roll Waffles w/ Cream Cheese Icing - Low Carb THM S
Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Cream Cheese Icing will satisfy all your cravings. They are rich & filling with sweet cinnamon & creamy icing. This easy recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Monkey Bread
This fall-inspired Pumpkin Monkey bread is cooked in the slow cooker and makes breakfast time such a treat without all the carbs.
Low Carb Breakfast Enchiladas
A hearty meaty egg filling stuffed into a low carb tortilla and covered in a cheese sauce then baked. A perfect breakfast or brunch.
Keto Breakfast Roll Ups
These Keto breakfast roll-ups make the greatest on-the-go low carb breakfast! Only 4 ingredients.
Easy Keto Corned Beef Hash
Keto Corned Beef Hash has all of the flavors but none of the carbs of the original deli classic!
The Ultimate Breakfast Casserole || Low Carb & THM
This Ultimate Breakfast Casserole is a low carb version of a crescent roll breakfast casserole using the fathead cheese dough as a crust. It is delicious and a crowd-pleaser.
Sweet Breakfast Bread, Low Carb & Gluten Free
This low-carb and gluten-free sweet bread makes the perfect breakfast treat that will fuel your body and curb your sweet tooth at the same time.
Homemade Chocolate Granola (Tastes like Cocoa Puffs)
Homemade grain-free granola that is easy to make and full of chocolate flavor. Plus this chocolate granola recipe has a crunch that will last when splashed with milk!
Chorizo Breakfast Pie, Low Carb & THM Friendly
A savory breakfast pie featuring cheesy eggs and flavorful chorizo sausage. This breakfast is packed with flavors and is super easy to whip up.
Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels || Low Carb & Gluten Free
Flakey low-carb pastry wrapped around a cream cheese sausage filling that makes the perfect breakfast. These sausage pinwheels are great for meal preps.
Almond Joy Chia Pudding
With a mixture of cocoa, chia seeds, coconut, chocolate, and almond slices, this is a chia pudding full of flavor and texture. All together they make a great healthy Almond Joy dessert.
Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes {Paleo & Gluten-Free}
Soft, tender, and piled high, these Low-Carb Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes are the perfect way to wake up. Plus, they're gluten-free, nut-free, paleo, and can be made in bulk and frozen to make busy mornings even easier and tastier.
I am a southern girl through and through that loves to laugh, cook, read and spend time with family. My passions outside of home schooling my son are ministering to those in need and creating art in the kitchen! Every day is an adventure in our little house and I wouldn’t trade it or the chance to share here with you for anything!
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