Introduction
If you’re looking for a way to start your day off right without sacrificing your low-carb diet, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are six delicious low-carb breakfast recipes that will keep you full and energized until lunchtime. From savory egg dishes to sweet smoothies, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and help you stay on track with your diet. So, let’s get cooking!
6 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes to Keep You Full Through Lunch
Starting your day with a healthy, low-carb breakfast can help you stay full and energized throughout the morning. Here are 6 delicious breakfast recipes that are low in carbs and will keep you full until lunchtime.
1. Egg and Avocado Toast
This classic breakfast combination is a great way to start your day. Toast a slice of whole-grain bread and top it with mashed avocado and a fried egg. Sprinkle with salt and pepper for extra flavor.
2. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Layer Greek yogurt with fresh berries and a sprinkle of nuts for a delicious and nutritious breakfast. You can also add a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness.
3. Egg Muffins
These egg muffins are a great make-ahead breakfast option. Whisk together eggs, vegetables, and cheese and bake in a muffin tin. Enjoy warm or cold.
4. Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a great way to get a healthy breakfast without any cooking. Simply mix rolled oats, milk, and your favorite mix-ins and let sit overnight. In the morning, top with fresh fruit and nuts.
5. Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls are a great way to get a nutritious breakfast in a hurry. Blend together your favorite fruits and vegetables with a liquid base and top with nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit. Enjoy with a spoon.
6. Egg and Veggie Scramble
Scramble together eggs, vegetables, and cheese for a quick and easy breakfast. Serve with a side of whole-grain toast for a complete meal.
Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and other people can’t stomach the idea of food first thing in the morning. If you’re a breakfast eater but you still struggle with mid-morning hunger, it could be because your breakfasts are carb-heavy but lacking protein and fiber. So, what’s a hungry eater to do?
Instead of the more traditional breakfast foods, try these 6 low-carb breakfast recipes to help keep you full all morning long. Though not totally carbohydrate free, these lower-carb breakfast recipes each has less than 30 grams of carbs per serving and emphasizes fiber or protein to help keep you full. Read on to learn more, and once you’ve had your fill, also be sure to check out these additional 9 Best Breakfast Recipes for a Longer Life.
These healthy muffins from Ayat Sleymann, RD, are made with high-protein Kodiak Cake mix, Greek yogurt, and of course, chocolate chips. If you like, add mashed banana to boost the sweetness and your potassium intake at the same time. (However, if you’re watching carbs closely, be aware that bananas do have carbs.) Each muffin sans banana has seven grams of carbohydrates, so enjoy two muffins and a glass of milk, and you’ll still be under 30 grams of carb when you start your day.
Get the recipe from AyatSleymannRd.com.
Want to start the day off with a heartier muffin? These flourless muffins from registered dietitian Julie Andrews at the Healthy Epicurean are savory and delicious. Don’t like broccoli? They’re also easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, and they can be made ahead of time, frozen, and reheated in under a minute. Enjoy three of them for just seven grams of carbohydrate.
Get the recipe from the Healthy Epicurean.
Wish you could eat cake for breakfast? Your wish will come true when you make these carrot cake baked oats from Leanne Ray at Healthy(ish) Appetite. This breakfast treat is only 22 grams of carbohydrate—and that includes the cream cheese frosting. (Wow, so good!)
Get the recipe from Healthy(ish) Appetite.
These hearty and filling savory quinoa breakfast bowls from Brynn McDowell, RDN, at the Domestic Dietitian could work for brunch with a crowd as well as breakfast on your own. Keep your portion of quinoa down to one-half cup to limit the carb count to 15 grams. Then, heap your bowl full of as many veggies as you like to get full and stay satisfied all morning long.
Get the recipe from the Domestic Dietitian.
Prefer to whip up your breakfast and drink it on the go? Plant-based dietitian Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, offers a berry chocolate smoothie recipe. It’s full of antioxidants from frozen blueberries and strawberries and can be blended up in five minutes on a busy morning. All this chocolate goodness, and only 24 grams of carbohydrates.
Get the recipe from Plant Based With Amy.
Do you love Mediterranean flavors? Start your day with registered dietitian nutritionist Anne Danahy’s 5-Minute Pesto Eggs. The only carbs are those in the toast you use as a base for your savory creation. Eggs, pesto, tomatoes, and feta cheese? Yes please!
Get the recipe from Craving Something Healthy.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to stick to the traditional hot or cold cereal or pancakes and waffles for breakfast. Any food can be a breakfast food, so feel free to eat what you like no matter the time of day—and for more low-carb breakfast ideas, think outside the (cereal) box!
Julie Cunningham