May 31, 2020
Keto Breakfast Ideas: Quick And Simple Recipes
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Breakfast, it can single handley make or break the kind of day you're having, with that being said that's what made me want to write this article today, to give you all a few Unique Keto Breakfast Ideas that are quick and simple to prepare. To all my Non Keto Dieters these Recipes can still be enjoyed by you as well they're delicious and very much good for you and your Abdomen soooo, you don't have to be on a Ketogenic Diet to enjoy and reap all the many benefits of these Keto Breakfast Ideas. I will attempt to keep all of these recipes at 10 net carbs or less, but I know how it is being on a Ketogenic Diet, sooooo whenever you're adding ingredients to your homemade keto breakfast idea,be sure to calculate and factor in those added carbs. Now on to what you really came for here are 15 Keto Breakfast Ideas with 4 bonus Keto Diet Breakfast Fast Food Options.
Keto Breakfast Ideas Options
Amazing Keto Pancakes
This is hands down one of the best Breakfast foods in the world, I think we all can agree that pancakes are soft, fluffy, and Amazing.(when made properly) Most Keto Pancakes are made with two ingredients, and that is eggs and cream cheese. I have nothing against this approach but the pancakes do taste a bit tangy and eggy for my personal likings. Here we have a Keto Breakfast Idea that will outshine any keto Pancakes you have ever tasted before, and in this recipe we add lemon zest or vanilla to the pancakes.(completely optional I personally like the vanilla in my pancakes)
Cal/Serv: 110
Yields: 10
Prep Time: 0 Hours 5 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 15 Mins
Ingredients:
1/2 c. almond flour
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1 tsp. lemon zest
Butter, for frying and serving
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
In a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Pour in about 3 tablespoons batter and cook until golden, 2 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Serve topped with butter.
Nutrition (per serving): 110 calories, 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 10 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 75 mg sodium
Keto Breakfast Cups
Did I hear someone say Perfect Keto Breakfast Idea??? Need I really explain!!! Not only will this Keto Breakfast Idea keep you full and energized throughout your day, It is also simply delicious and a very unique option for a Ketogenic Breakfast. You have all the breakfast food goodness packed into one Very Keto(No Bread) Breakfast dish. Great ground Pork and Spinach combination.
Yields: 12
Prep Time: 0 Hours 15 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 40 Mins
Ingredients:
2 lb. ground pork
1 tbsp. freshly chopped thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 c. chopped fresh spinach
1 c. shredded white cheddar
12 eggs
1 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, thyme, garlic, paprika, cumin, and salt. Season with pepper.
Add a small handful of pork to each muffin tin well then press up the sides to create a cup. Divide spinach and cheese evenly between cups. Crack an egg on top of each cup and season with salt and pepper
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Bake until eggs are set and sausage is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve.
Baked Egg Avocado Boats
Stuffed avocados are our favorite way to eat the power fruit. It's creamy texture pairs perfectly with a just set egg and crispy bacon. It's a power breakfast move or healthy snack that will keep you moving! This is one of my favorite Keto Breakfast Ideas of all time, avocados and bacon need I say more……..
Cal/Serv: 220
Yields: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 40 Mins
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
4 large eggs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 slices bacon
Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop about 1 tablespoon worth of avocado out of each half; discard or reserve for another use.
Place hollowed avocados in a baking dish, then crack eggs into a bowl, one at a time.
Using a spoon, transfer one yolk to each avocado half, then spoon in as much egg white as you can fit without spilling over.
Season with salt and pepper and bake until whites are set and yolks are no longer runny, 20 to 25 minutes. (Cover with foil if avocados are beginning to brown.)
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop.
Top avocados with bacon and chives before serving.
Nutrition (per serving): 220 calories, 10 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 18 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 180 mg sodium
Cauliflower Benedict
What can't Cauliflower do??? In this recipe you will be making little cauliflower hash brown patties. That can be used for a bunch of different keto brunch ideas, but for the sake of being one of the best keto breakfast ideas we will not focus on brunch.
Yields: 2
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 30 Mins
Ingredients:
FOR THE CAULIFLOWER HASH BROWN PATTIES
1/2 head cauliflower
1 large egg
1 c. shredded cheddar
Pinch of cornstarch
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
FOR POACHED EGGS
2 large eggs
FOR THE HOLLANDAISE
4 egg yolks
Squeeze of lemon juice
1 stick butter, melted
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
TOO ASSEMBLE
2 slices Canadian bacon, warmed
Paprika, for garnish
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
Make cauliflower patties: Grate cauliflower on a box grater until shredded. Add to a medium bowl and crack in the egg. Add cheddar and cornstarch and season with salt.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add spoonfuls of cauliflower mixture and shape into patties. Cook until brown and crispy, 5 minutes, then flip and cook 5 minutes more.
Poach eggs: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Create a vortex by stirring the water, then drop in 1 egg. Let cook 3 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel. Repeat with remaining egg.
Make hollandaise: Discard all but two inches of water and bring to a low simmer. Set a heatproof bowl over saucepan to create a double boiler and add egg yolks. Add lemon juice and whisk until combined, then stir in butter in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with cayenne and salt.
Serve cauliflower hash brown patties topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise. Garnish with paprika and chives.
Keto Mason Jar Omelette
This one is quite unique, it kind of has you wondering what can't you use a Mason jar for. To be completely honest, I don't know, I personally use Mason Jars a lot around my house. So if you have a clean one laying around and want to try something new and different give this recipe a try and let me know if it's worthy enough to be on this Keto Breakfast Ideas list.
Yields: 2
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 15 Mins
Ingredients:
nonstick cooking spray
4 large eggs
2/3 c. shredded Cheddar
1/2 Onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. ham, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Instructions
Grease two 16-ounce mason jars with nonstick cooking spray.
Crack two eggs into each jar. Divide cheese, onion, ham, and bell pepper between the two jars and season with salt and pepper.
Place lids on jars and shake until eggs are scrambled and ingredients are combined.
Remove lids and place in the microwave.
Microwave on low for 4 minutes, checking every 30 seconds. Garnish with chives and serve.
Breakfast Bacon and Egg Salad
Bacon vinaigrette + yolk = the most satisfying salad you'll ever eat. Don't take my word for it, give it a try and let me know what you think. I know our pallets are all different but these flavors blend together o so well.
Yields: 4
Prep Time: 0 Hours 30 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 30 Mins
Ingredients:
BACON VINAIGRETTE
4 slices bacon
1 shallot, finely diced
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
4 tbsp. oil
SALAD
2 eggs
1 package spinach
1/4 c. crumbled feta
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Fry the bacon in a large sauté pan. Remove the slices of bacon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Once the excess grease has drained, crumble half of the bacon, and chop the remaining two slices into larger, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Make the vinaigrette: Add the shallot to the pan you cooked bacon in, sautéing them over medium-low heat for about 1 minute, until lightly browned. Pour shallots into a medium bowl, add red wine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper, whisking to combine. Whisk in oil, then stir in crumbled bacon. Set aside.
Fry each egg in the same sauté pan, cooking until the whites are set.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, feta, cherry tomatoes and remaining chopped bacon. Toss with vinaigrette.
Portion salad into two bowls, then top with fried egg. Serve immediately.
Keto Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
All I have to say about this one is I personally like to add a few bacon strips to my sandwich. It's not a must just something I like and enjoy when I make this dish but back on topic, could you ask for a more perfect keto Breakfast idea??? (No Bread)
Yields: 3 Servings
Prep Time: 0 Hours 5 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 15 Mins
Ingredients:
6 large eggs
2 tbsp. heavy cream
Pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. butter
3 slices cheddar
6 frozen sausage patties, heated
according to package instructions
Avocado, sliced
Instructions
In a small bowl beat eggs, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes together. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Pour about ⅓ of the eggs into the skillet. Place a slice of cheese in the middle and let sit about 1 minute. Fold the sides of the egg into the middle, covering the cheese. Remove from pan and repeat with remaining eggs.
Serve eggs between two sausage patties with avocado.
Keto Cabbage Hash Browns
I know it might be hard to believe, but these hash browns really taste like they're made with potatoes! The onions aren't necessary, but we love them because they make them taste a little like latkes. What CAN'T cabbage do? This is a Valid question, you can do so much with Cabbage it isn't even funny. But this one here is something totally worth your time and attention.
Yields: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 25 Mins
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 c. shredded cabbage
1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic powder, and salt. Season with black pepper. Add cabbage and onion to egg mixture and toss to combine.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Divide mixture into 4 patties in the pan and press with spatula to flatten. Cook until golden and tender, about 3 minutes per side.
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups
We're going ham with this keto breakfast ideas lol, but seriously this is another very unique keto Breakfast food. The combinations flows so well together, a must try for sure.
Yields: 2
Prep Time: 0 Hours 20 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 20 Mins
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. Chopped chives
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. shredded cheddar, divided
4 slices ham
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Pour half of the egg mixture into the skillet, moving to create a thin layer that covers the entire pan.
Cook for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cheddar and cover for 2 minutes more, until the cheese is melty. Remove onto plate, place 2 slices of ham, and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve.
Perfect Keto Chaffles
Chaffles, or cheese waffles, are the Keto friendly version of waffles. We made these savory so you could pile them high with your favorite breakfast foods. See I told all my Waffle lovers I had you'll back ,hope you guys enjoy this wonderful keto B
Breakfast idea!
Yields: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 0 Hours 20 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 50 Mins
Ingredients:
FOR CHAFFEL
4 large eggs
1/4 c. almond flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. shredded mozzarella
FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Cooked bacon
Scrambled eggs
Shredded cheddar
Hot sauce (optional)
FOR AVOCADO TOAST
Avocado
Olive oil
Crushed red pepper flakes
Sea salt
FOR TACO
1/2 lb. cooked ground beef
1 tsp. taco seasoning
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheddar
Cherry tomatoes, quarted
Sour cream
Hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s directions. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, almond flour, salt, and baking soda together. Add mozzarella and stir to coat.
Pour about ½ cup mixture into center of waffle maker and cook until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Repeat with remaining batter.
Make it a breakfast sandwich: Top chaffles with slices of bacon, scrambled egg, cheese, and hot sauce, if desired.
Make it avocado toast: In a small bowl using a fork, smash avocado until smooth with some larger chunks remaining. Top chaffles with avocado and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sea salt.
Make it taco: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef and taco seasoning. Top chaffles with ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce.
Bunless Bacon, Egg & Cheese
In this one we will be using the egg as the bun, I know it wasn't my idea but it's genius. This keto breakfast idea is loaded with bacon, cheddar, and avocado but you could go for some of your favorite fillings as well!!! Sausage and gruyère would be killer too! Of course, if you are still longing for a homemade bagel or biscuit we wouldn't blame you.(I will be Including a keto bread recipe)
Cal/Serv: 460
Yields: 1
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 15 Mins
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
2 tbsp. water
1/2 avocado, lightly mashed
1 slice cooked bacon, halved
1/4 c. shredded cheddar
Instructions
In a medium nonstick pan, place two mason jar lids (centers removed). Spray entire pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Crack eggs into the centers of lids and lightly whisk with a fork to break up yolk.
Pour water around lids and cover pan. Cook, letting eggs steam, until whites are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove lid and top one egg with cheddar. Cook until cheese is slightly melty, about 1 minute more.
Invert egg bun without cheese onto a plate. Top with mashed avocado and cooked bacon. Top with the cheesy egg bun, cheese-side down.
Nutrition (per serving): 460 calories, 27 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 36 g fat, 13 g saturated fat, 600 mg sodium
Keto Cereal
Simple and I know we all know how to make cereal, this is more or less a suggestion for things that you can put in your cereal and a different approach on how you can prepare your cereal that would make it an Awesome keto breakfast idea.
Yields: 3 Cups
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 35 Mins
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
1 c. almonds, chopped
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 c. sesame seeds
2 tbsp. flax seeds
2 tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 tsp. ground clove
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 large egg white
1/4 c. melted coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together almonds, walnuts, coconut flakes, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
Beat egg white until foamy then stir into granola. Add coconut oil and stir until everything is well coated. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden, gently stirring halfway through. Let cool completely.
Keto Bread
The key here is to get your whipped egg whites nice and stiff. Peaks should hold straight up when you lift your beaters out of the whites. For more Amazing Keto Bread Recipes Click Here, it includes everything from keto pizza crust, to keto cashew sourdough bread, to keto banana bread and 35+ more keto bread ideas/recipes.
Cal/Serv: 450
Yields: 1
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 1 Hours 10 Mins
Ingredients:
6 large eggs
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 c. finely ground almond flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375° and line an 8"-x-4" loaf pan with parchment paper. Separate egg whites and egg yolks.
In a large bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Using a hand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form.
In a separate large bowl using a hand mixer, beat yolks with melted butter, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in 1/3 of the whipped egg whites until fully incorporated, then fold in the rest.
Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is slightly golden and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition (per serving): 450 calories, 19 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 40 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 125 mg sodium
Keto Brussels Sprouts Hash
Brussels sprouts are the perfect vegetable. They are amazing roasted, go great with mac and cheese, and now they make up the best low-carb hash. We keep falling more and more in love. That's why it is on this keto breakfast ideas list.
Yields: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 40 Mins
Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 onion, chopped
1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large eggs
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Turn off heat and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep most of bacon fat in skillet, removing any black pieces from pan.
Turn heat back to medium and add onion and brussels sprouts to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and turn golden. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Add 2 tablespoons of water and cover skillet. Cook until brussels sprouts are tender and water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. (If all the water evaporates before the brussels sprouts are tender, add more water to skillet and cover for a couple minutes more.) Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Using a wooden spoon, make four holes in the hash to reveal bottom of skillet. Crack an egg into each hole and season each egg with salt and pepper. Replace lid and cook until eggs are cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes for a just runny egg.
Sprinkle cooked bacon bits over entire skillet and serve warm.
Keto Hot Chocolate
Once again this is one of those I know you know how to make hot chocolate but, these are just suggestions and maybe you may even find a new method for preparing your keto hot chocolate. You should definitely replace the milk( that some people may use) with Heavy cream for a healthier keto breakfast idea drink.
Yields: 1 Cup
Prep Time: 0 Hours 5 Mins
Total Time: 0 Hours 10 Mins
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for garnish
2 1/2 tsp. keto-friendly sugar, such as Swerve
1 1/4 c. water
1/4 c. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together cocoa, Swerve, and about 2 tablespoons water until smooth and dissolved. Increase heat to medium, add remaining water and cream, and whisk occasionally until hot.
Stir in vanilla, then pour into a mug. Serve with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Fast Food Keto Options
As promised I will give you 4 Keto Friendly Fast Food Breakfast Options.
McDonald’s Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit without the biscuit: 190 calories, 13 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbs and 14 grams of protein.
Panera Bread Power Breakfast Bowl with steak, two eggs, avocado and tomato: 230 calories, 15 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbs and 20 grams of protein.
Moe’s Southwestern Grill Burrito Bowl with pork carnitas, grilled peppers, sour cream, cheese and guacamole (no rice or beans): 394 calories, 30 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbs and 30 grams of protein.
McDonald’s Big Breakfast without the biscuit or hash browns: 340 calories, 29 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbs and 19 grams of protein.
Conclusion
It is important to start your day off right, these keto breakfast ideas were all awesome when I personally prepared them but I also know what I like and I am certain you know what you like as well so have fun with this keto breakfast ideas list. Get creative and let me know how it was/went for you. It doesn't matter if you're heading to work or staying home watching the kids(or yourself) make sure you do it with a full tummy and much clarification, O yeah and I almost forgot you will have all of your energy.(maybe even more energy than you originally had) Thank you all for reading, this was Truly a Fun One !!! I appreciate you spending a few minutes here with me and I would like to say I Love You and deeply appreciate your interest in my article I Hope You Have Much Success On Your Keto Journey & I Know That You Can Achieve All Of Your Keto Weight Loss Goals/Keto Health Goals.
If you enjoyed these recipes I have a article here on 10 Keto Meals Recipes and another one here on 7 Keto Desserts and 5 Keto Snack Recipes
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