50 Low-Carb Breakfasts You'll Actually Be Excited To Eat
No one's missing toast when they've got these!
It may be cliché, but breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day, especially if you're eating a low-carb diet. Whether you’re just cutting down on gluten or are fully going keto, starting your day off right with a high protein meal is always a good idea. From cheesy egg dishes to breakfast casseroles, sweet baked goods to grab-and-go bites, we’ve got something for you here. Check out our list of 50 low-carb breakfast recipes that will help you take on the day.
Nothing says breakfast like eggs, particularly if you’re avoiding carbs, so we’re putting them in everything. If you’re baking for a crowd or just meal prepping for your week, you’ll love our infinitely adaptable loaded cauliflower breakfast bake, our frittata, or our crustless quiche— use them to highlight your fave veggies (or to use up leftovers in your fridge).
If you’ve been missing your breakfast sandwich or burrito, don’t fret! You can easily replace that bun or tortilla with eggs (or meat!) like we did in our low-carb breakfast wraps, our keto sausage breakfast sandwich, or our bunless bacon, egg, & cheese,—wrap your breakfast in some tin foil for the full corner deli breakfast experience.
Were you always a pastry for breakfast-type? We’ve got options for you too! With options like our keto cinnamon rolls, our low-carb waffles, our keto chocolate glazed donuts, and our keto blueberry muffins, we’re sure you’ll find something that’ll tickle your sweet tooth.
Sometimes the hardest part about following a particular diet is what to do when you’re low on time. We’ve all been there, rushing and ending up eating something that doesn’t quite fit with our initial dietary plan for the day. Avoid that disaster by making up a batch of one of our handheld breakfast options, like our copycat Starbucks egg bites, our keto breakfast cups, or our everything keto bagels. You can easily fridge or freeze them to have a quick grab and go option in the morning!
Want more low-carb, high protein inspiration? Check out our lists of keto breakfasts, lunches, and dinners too.
Cheesy Frico Fried Egg Tostadas
Heads up, fried egg lovers: Your favorite breakfast just got a serious upgrade. Featuring a base of crispy caramelized cheddar and pepper Jack cheese and a zesty pico de gallo topping, these cheesy frico fried egg tostadas will surpass your wildest breakfast expectations—and might even become your new favorite quick weeknight dinner.
Keto Cinnamon Rolls
Stretchy mozzarella helps add some of the fluffy chew so that these cinnamon rolls aren't totally crumbly. The end result is a sinfully delicious and cinnamon-y bun that has no business being keto.
Get the Keto Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
Keto Breakfast Casserole
The classic combo of Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil lends itself to a recipe that’s easy to whip up for an impressive breakfast or brunch. If you’re new to adding nutmeg to savory recipes, trust us: It adds a subtle, mysterious note that takes it over the top.
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Chocolate Keto Protein Shake
Who needs protein powder anyway? Packed with almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and hemp seeds, this shake will energize you and keep you full all morning. If you're not really a chocolate person and prefer fruit smoothies, our coconut berry keto smoothie is for you.
Get the Chocolate Keto Protein Shake recipe.
Keto Chicken & Waffles
Crunchy pork-rind coated chicken tenders top gluten-free waffles made of cheesy eggs in these wildly delicious chicken & waffles.
Get the Keto Chicken & Waffles recipe.
Baked Eggs & Zoodle Bundles
These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this low-carb, vegetarian dish will satisfy any morning craving.
Get the Baked Eggs & Zoodle Bundles recipe.
Keto Breakfast Cups
Not into making your own breakfast sausage? Buy it premade! (Just make sure there's no sugar added if you're keto.). Craving even more sausage? Try our keto sausage breakfast sandwich next.
Get the Keto Breakfast Cups recipe.
Chia Pudding
Your fridge does all the work for you with this chia pudding: Make it at night, then it out in the morning, add your favorite toppings (keto cereal, perhaps?), and enjoy it as a healthy breakfast, an energizing snack, or a refreshing summer treat.
Get the Chia Pudding recipe.
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy. Even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.
Get the Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites recipe.
Keto Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Didn't think you could eat donuts on keto? Think again! These almond flour-based donuts are so light and fluffy, and the addition of a smooth chocolate glaze really puts them over the top.
Get the Keto Chocolate Glazed Donuts recipe.
Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups
Handheld AND delicious? We're in! Riced cauliflower replaces hash browns in these breakfast cups. Filled with a runny baked egg and plenty of bacon, they're the perfect low-carb breakfast at the start of a busy day.
Keto Pound Cake
We're obsessed with the citrus glaze on this low carb pound cake, but feel free to switch it up. It goes so lovely with the nutty almond extract we included to pair with the almond flour, but if you've only got vanilla, that'll work too.
Get the Keto Pound Cake recipe.
Frittata
Quiche’s less-fussy cousin, frittatas are the answer to almost every meal dilemma. Looking to get creative with your leftovers? Veggies going bad in your fridge? Home late and craving a simple breakfast-for-dinner recipe? Say it with us: frittata, frittata, frittata.
Get the Frittata recipe.
Keto Smoothie
Popular smoothie fruits like bananas or pineapples are a no-go on keto, so we've replaced them with lower carb raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries here. Combine them with some added fat via coconut milk and some hidden spinach (or kale!) for the perfect anytime smoothie.
Get the Keto Smoothie recipe.
Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough.
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Keto Cereal
Make a big batch of this granola and have an easy breakfast ready all week long. Hot tip: It even goes great sprinkled on top of our keto ice cream. The granola can be kept at room temperature stored in an air-tight container (if it even makes if off the sheet pan 😉).
Get the Keto Cereal recipe.
Bunless Bacon, Egg, & Cheese
Using the egg for the bun on this classic breakfast sandwich is a true genius move. We loaded ours up with bacon, cheddar, and avocado but feel free to swap for all of your favorite fillings.
Get the Bunless Bacon, Egg, & Cheese recipe.
Keto "Apple" Crisp
This ingenious crisp replaces high carb apples with low carb zucchini. Trust us, it works!
Get the Keto "Apple Crisp" recipe.
Shakshuka
Shakshuka is maybe our favorite way to cook eggs, partially because it is absolutely delicious, but also because it is really easy to scale up and cook for a crowd, like in this version that is baked in a casserole dish with 8 eggs. Though traditionally served with bread, it's great without too (or try our keto bread instead!).
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Bacon Weave Breakfast Tacos
We looove whipping up our bacon weave breakfast sandwiches for a high-energy day, and this taco variation are so good, it's unbe-weave-able . Top it with some homemade salsa for a hearty and healthy breakfast that will keep you full well past the midmorning slump.
Get the Bacon Weave Breakfast Tacos recipe.
