We understand that diets can be extremely difficult to accomplish and follow when you are already dealing too many things in your life.
In order to help our readers make their meal planning and cooking more convenient, we have gathered an extensively list of great breakfast recipes from all the top cooking blogs on the web.
Because everyone have a unique nutritional need and carbohydrate intake requirement, we have categorized these recipes according to a range of carb value:
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- 5 Grams Or Less Recipes.
- 6 to 10 Grams Recipes.
- 11 to 15 Grams Recipes.
- 16 to 20 Grams Recipes.
- 21 to 25 Grams Recipes.
5 Grams Or Less Recipes
- Zucchini Hash Browns. This alternative hash brown recipe will allow you cure your potato cravings by substituting some healthy zucchini into the mix. If you are worrying about how the zucchini will turn into a sloppy mess, you can be assured that zucchini can make the crispiest taco shells and pizza crust in many low-carb recipes. This is only the beginning to a new world of low-carb cooking. And if you wish to make the dish even healthier, consider using only egg whites. And if you want to make this a vegan dish, swap in chickpea water to replace the egg whites.
- Egg Crepes. This recipes will allow you to create these delicious crepes that are only 1.6 g each. Depending on your nutrient needs, you can fill them with eggs, cheese, vegetables, or fruits. The options are endless. If you are looking for a more doughy consistency, you may look into adding some tapioca powder, almond flour, or coconut flour into the batter.
- Almond Pancakes. Yes you can still enjoy pancakes even when you are on a low-carb diet. This recipes will allow you and your family enjoy Sunday pancake breakfasts without needing to break your carb intake rules. You may also want to experiment with coconut flour and hemp flour. They will give off another lovely flavor to the pancakes.
- Baked Frittata with Roasted Red Peppers Arugula and Pesto. This is the perfect brunch solution everyone will enjoy on the weekends. The roasted red peppers and arugula give a beautiful juxtaposition to that golden yellow eggs. And everyone will love you even more when you tell them that each serving contains only 2.1 grams of carbs.
- Baked Eggs with Wilted Baby Spinach. If you want a quick nutritious breakfast, this is it. High in calcium, folic acid, potassium, vitamin A and C, and manganese, this simple breakfast has plenty room for creativity. You can switch it up with the cheese choice, swap for just egg whites, and even go for other leafy greens such as chard and kale.
- Classic Bacon and Eggs Breakfast. With only 1 gram of carb in each serving, this is ultimately THE easiest and most convenient low-carb breakfast. And if you are a bacon fanatic, the thought of this breakfast will allow you to wake up with a smile.
- Keto Coconut Porridge. It is always a great idea to eat a hot breakfast in the morning. This low-carb coconut porridge is easy on your stomach and provides you with so much fiber to keep you satiated until lunch. If you want to lower the fat content in this recipe, simple use egg whites instead.
- Healthy Baked Egg Cups. A perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and carbs, these convenient egg cups can be premade and ready for your busy mornings. It is great for anyone with an insane morning schedule and can’t make enough time to cook. They are also perfect as a post-workout snack. No need to wait until you get home to eat.
- 2-Minute Egg Omelet. This ultra-quick omelet-in-a-cup microwave recipe will make your morning ritual a breeze. Just prepare the cup in the evening. And in the morning, just pop the cup into the microwave for 2 minutes and you will have yourself a nutritious breakfast. And the best part is that you can change up the recipe according to your preference.
- 4-Ingredient Seaside Paleo Breakfast Salad. This savory seafood salad is a great dish for brunches and lazy mornings. It is also a good way to start a day when you feel like you have eaten too much protein the night before. And if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you may want to consider using mackerels for the dish to give it an even more sophisticated taste.
- Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups. These little roundlets of hash brown and egg combos are just like the fast food chain breakfast English muffin sandwiches. The only difference is they are so much healthier and breadless. And packed with only 4 grams of carbs, they are simply to die for.
- Flaxseed Cream and Goji Cup. For a quick breakfast, this creamy breakfast cup is a wonderful way to start the day. With cocoa powder mixed into the combination, it will satiate any chocolate and cocoa lovers. If you are not into regular cream, try switching to coconut cream for a German chocolatey taste. As for Goji berries, if you haven’t heard of them before, they are these small tarty dried berries that taste a bit like cranberries. They have ample of vitamin A in them and are often referred to as “eye-savers” by the Asians. With us using computers and smart devices all the time, we can all use a little bit of Goji berries every day.
- Smoked Salmon Egg Stuffed Avocados. Move aside avocado toast! This recipe will allow you to enjoy your delectable avocados without breaking the bank. And you do not need to worry about your carb intake as each serving contains only 2 grams of carbs. If you are feeling extra fancy, you may even want to garnish the avocados with some caviar. Some salmon eggs, flying fish roe, and masago roe will also go insanely well with this dish.
- Hot and Crispy Cauliflower Fritters. Craving for something crunchy like hash browns? These cheesy-tasting roundlets are full of fiber and serves as a great side dish to your proteins such as sausages, eggs, bacon, even steak.
- Nutrient Dense Fisherman’s Eggs. Sardine is an affordable seafood that contains a lot of omega-3, vitamin B, and vitamin D. The problem is how to cook it to rid of that fishy taste. This dish is easy to make and it will make you fall in love with using these little fishes for your other recipes.
- Keto Avocado Smoothie with Coconut Milk, Ginger, and Turmeric. This morning smoothie not only taste great, it is packed with omega-3s, anti-inflammatory properties, as well as anti-oxidative chemicals. If your workouts are intensive, this drink will allow your body to speed up the repairing process.
- Spicy Shrimp Omelette. Another wonderful quick and simple recipe that will allow you to start the day with a delicious meal. The little bit of spice will kickstart your metabolism and allow you to burn more fat throughout the day.
- Creamy Shrimp and Bacon Skillet. This is one of the dish that goes well for all occasions. All that seafood and coconut cream will give you a boost in omega-3s and vitamin D. A great way to get in your protein source when you are tired of eating meat all the time.
- Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits. This Cajun style shrimp and cheesy cauliflower grits is totally packed with mouth-watering flavors. It will leave you satisfied and full without feeling bloated.
- Keto Raspberry Chia Pudding. Eating something sweet can make you instantly feel happier in the morning. This chia pudding contains only 4 grams of carbs, so enjoy away. If you are a chocolate fan, consider swapping vanilla powder with cocoa powder or chocolate powder.
- Cottage Cheese and Guacamole Quinoa Cakes. We all want to snack on a piece of crunchy hot toast in the morning on some days. Now you can with these delectable quinoa cakes. And just slather some fresh made guacamole, a bit of cottage cheese, and a few slices of tomatoes, you are all set for the weekend.
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6 to 10 Grams Recipes
- No Bread Oatmeal French Toast. For the non-gluten crowd, this will allow you to cure your French toast craving without the whole gluten factor. On top of that, it is easy to make and only require very little ingredients. If you truly can’t go without bread, you may want to look into making your own keto bread with coconut flour or almond flour.
- Healthy Cinnamon Crunch Cereal. Every now and then you may crave for that crunchy cinnamon cereal you used to eat as a kid. This recipe will allow you to make your low carb homemade cereal with all natural ingredients. And best of all, it can double duty as a great on-the-go snack.
- Flourless Egg and Cottage Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffins. This gluten-free vegetarian-friendly muffin is a wonderful grab-and-go breakfast. It is also a great after-workout snack or convenient afternoon treat.
- Baked Eggs in Avocado. If you love avocados but would like to do without the toast, this nifty breakfast will be your new favorite recipe. It is also a wonderful weekend brunch idea for your family and friends. Everyone will absolutely love the extra creaminess and poach egg texture.
- Tomato and Zucchini Frittata. You can never go wrong with tomatoes, eggs, zucchinis, and cheese. It is a simple morning dish you can whip up quickly for your family and friends.
- Veggie-Packed Black Bean Omelet. Black bean is such a healthy legume that helps you amp up your protein intake while supplying enough fiber to help with the constipation problem. Along with arugula, tomatoes, and cheese, you simply cannot go wrong with this omelet dish.
- Sweet Potato Rice Breakfast Bowls. If you are craving for some rice or a starchy breakfast, this clever recipe will allow you to turn some sweet potatoes into some low-carb rice. How amazing is that? You can even turn this into a lunch or dinner idea. If the reddish fiber appears to be an eyesore to you or taste a little too sweet to be “rice”, you may want to try the recipe with cauliflower instead. Many low-carb fanatics just can’t say enough good things about cauliflower rice. You can use it in for any rice dish such as sushi, fried rice, and curry.
- Low-carb Coconut Cream with Berries. This quick and easy recipe will give you the yummiest strawberry and cream for breakfast. It tastes just like the toppings of a strawberry shortcake or a parfait. And I can’t tell you how heavenly the coconut cream smell against all those aromatic berries. It is like a morning aroma therapy for the body and soul. If you want to increase the protein ratio, just whip in a cooked egg white into the mix.
- Lemon-Blueberry Blender Muffins. This gluten-free muffins can be whipped up in seconds using a blender. Just toss all the ingredients in and mix. Pour the batter into the pan and bake. That is it. Fast, easy, and nutritious.
- Eggs in a Cloud. If you are looking for a new way to cook eggs, these intensely fluffy egg clouds will be a new family favorite. You may wonder how can an egg look like a cloud. Just google it and you will find a huge following of photos dedicated to this new egg recipe.
- Southwest Tofu Breakfast Bowls. Not everyone is into eating a lot of protein in the morning. Others simply do not like to eat that much meat. This Southwest tofu bowl will allow you to switch up your food variety and make sure you take in enough protein so that you will have enough energy to muscle through your busy schedule.
- Flourless Egg and Cottage Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffins. Muffins is a great grab-and-go idea for breakfast. But the problem is that they can be loaded with carbs. This flourless, gluten-free recipe will allow you to make these delicious muffins the night before. It is also a great lunch or snack idea for kids who are allergic to gluten or require lower carb intake.
- Coconut Chia Pudding. For a quick cold breakfast idea in the summer, this chia pudding will be ready in less than 5 minutes. This low-carb paleo-friendly recipe is rich with omega-3 fatty acid to help boost up your immune system. And it is rich with fiber to help deal with any constipation problem. If you need to lower the carbohydrate intake, try swapping for agave syrup or Stevia instead of honey. You may also try adding fruits like mango, pineapple, or berries to turn the pudding into an even cooler treat for any summer occasion.
- Almond Butter on Apple Slice. For an ultra-quick before workout snack, this just can’t get any easier. Just smear some of this homemade almond butter onto apple slices and you are done. If you want to switch up the routine, try celery sticks, carrots, or even whole wheat crackers. You can also add other nuts and seeds into the butter mix. Hemp seeds, flax seeds, cashew, walnuts, and peanuts are all excellent choices.
- Bacon Pancakes. Take some bacon and put it in a pancake. If you are an Adventure Time fans and can’t get that bacon pancake song out of your head, this will do the trick. Just drizzle a little bit of maple syrup or stevia syrup on top, you will be in a sweet and salty heaven.
- Low-carb No Egg Breakfast Bake with Sausage and Peppers. Sick and tired of eggs? This breakfast bake will allow you to enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth meal full of protein and vegetables. If you are a South Beach Diet follower, this recipe will allow you to fulfill the Phase 1 requirements without needing any changes.
- Spinach, Goat Cheese & Chorizo Omelet. Craving for some Mexican food? This chorizo omelet will hit all the right spots. And you do not have to worry about stuffing down the taco shells and burrito wraps.
- Keto Breakfast Burger with Avocado Buns. Who really need the toast in an avocado toast? This awesome recipe allows you to create an amazing breakfast that will give you so much nutrients to power you through the day.
- Meat Bagels. Unless you truly enjoy bagels, that tough bread is basically something to hold your sandwich ingredients together without dirtying your hands. Instead of wasting your calories on that, make the most of your nutrition intake with this meat-made bagel sandwich. Any meat lover’s dream. It is also a great recipe for South Beach diets.
- Keto Zucchini Breakfast Hash. This is a wonderful recipe for anyone who is a beginner at cooking. Just stir fry everything together, that’s it.
11 to 15 Grams Recipes
- High protein pancakes. Made with eggs, flaxseed, and ricotta cheese, these fluffy pancakes pack in tons of nutrients and proteins to help you start your day the right way. As an alternative to syrups, you can cut up some strawberries, peaches, or apples to sweeten up the dish. This way, your blood glucose level will fluctuate less and you will feel full longer.
- Full English Breakfast Baked Eggs. If you have a big crowd to please in the morning, this recipe will wow them with the presentation and scrumptious taste. For all the picky kids, the ketchup beans will make them clean off the plates and asking for more.
- Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole with Sausage. This recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free. But you will never guess it because of that pillowy non-gluten bread. With a burst of flavor from the sausage, fresh vegetables, and herbs, this casserole dish can multitask as lunch, dinner, or party treat.
- Cottage Cheese Parfait with Berries. We understand why people may frown upon cottage cheese. It looks weird, it does not have any particular taste, and there is that unattractive watery consistency. But this recipe may just be the trick to change your mind on this ingredient. The smooth consistency will allow you to enjoy a delicious parfait with less fat and more nutritional value. Depending on your preference, you may opt to use Stevia as a sweetener. As an alternative, try agave syrup or even add some more fruits to the mix depending on your dietary needs.
- Breakfast-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. If you are looking for a fancy breakfast idea to please your guest and family, this Portobello mushroom dish is just the right recipe to show off your cooking skills. And being low-carb and rich with nutrients, they will no doubt be a crowd pleaser.
- Cowboy Breakfast Skillet. This is the perfect recipe for a cold wintery day when you want a piping hot breakfast. It is also a super tasty brunch idea when you want to stay home but want a café-style meal. Instead of using potatoes, the sweet potatoes contain less starch and more fiber to keep you full for longer amount of time. Paired with the sausages and raw cheese, it is just like having a restaurant breakfast. If you are not a big fan of sausages, you may want to consider substituting a steak, some meatballs, or even beef burger patty instead. Unlike store-bought sausages, they are less processed and less likely to contain preservatives and sugar in the mix.
- Spinach Mushroom and Feta Crustless Quiche. Who can resist a hot quiche that melts in your mouth? This fluffy crustless quiche is a crowd pleaser when you need to feed a big crowd.
- Baked Eggs with Bacon, Greens, and Hollandaise. If you love poach eggs with hollandaise sauce, this recipe will allow you to make a fail-proof poach-like eggs with bacon bits and greens added for even better taste.
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado Egg. This recipe calls for only several ingredients to create this out-of-the-world creamy creation. And the best part is that the presentation makes it look like you spend hours perfecting the recipe when in fact it only takes 13 minutes to prep and cook.
- Coconut Flour Porridge Cereal. Porridges are easy to digest and absorbed by the body. On days when you feel like your digestive system needs a break, this is the best hot cereal recipe to use.
- Coconut Cherry Vanilla Smoothie. This frozen smoothie is a wonderful way to start a summer morning. If you want to lower the sugar in this drink, try using Stevia or agave syrup instead of pure maple syrup. You can also choose a lower sugar content fruit such as raspberries and blueberries.
- Dairy Free Coconut Yogurt. You only need 3 ingredients for this simple recipe – coconut cream, honey, and probiotics. If you wish to tone down the carb content, try cutting the honey with Stevia or agave syrup. You can also substitute in fresh fruits to increase the fiber and nutrient contents. If you find that this is too fatty for your diet needs, you can consider using coconut milk with tapioca flour as a thickener.
- 6 Ingredients Sausage Potato Pie. This recipe will make all the potato fans cheer out loud. With 14 grams of carbs, this savory hash brown pie will make you sigh happily with every bite. And you are cooking for a whole family, this breakfast dish will make everyone happy.
- Autumn Apple Pancakes. When autumn kicks in, there are chilly mornings when you just want to tuck into something hot and sweet. These stacks of apple pancakes will allow your whole family to feast without guilt. Along with some tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, you are all set.
- Mediterranean Scrambled Eggs. Served on a piece of toast, these Mediterranean style scrambled eggs are light and good to the last bite. For lower carb options, opt for bread made from wheatless flour such as coconut flour or almond flour.
- Cashew & Banana Overnight Oats. Oatmeal and canning jars is the ultimate lifesaver for busy mornings. Just prep it in the night time and your entire family can enjoy some nutritious oatmeal in the morning. The best thing is that they get to customize their oats by adding chocolate chips, other fruits, and even chocolate sauce.
- Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie. There will be days when you just don’t feel like eating any more proteins. If you are suffering from indigestion or constipation, this smoothie may be the trick to help you solve these health issues. Known for its dense fibers, sweet potato will fill you up while clean out your digestive tract.
- Yogurt-Filled Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is one of the fruits that are considered to be high in sugar content. But doesn’t mean you should avoid it. It is actually an excellent breakfast fruit that provides you with a lot of vitamins and carbs to jumpstart your brain in the mornings. Along with that enticing aroma and unbeatable taste, it will make you feel invigorated throughout the day.
- Lemon Cheesecake Protein Bars. These zesty bars pack 15 grams of proteins per serving and make an excellent after workout breakfast. With ample of vitamin C in each serving, that lemony aroma will instantly make you feel more energized and calm.
- Spinach Banana Waffles. Don’t let spinach or the green color scare you. It is just like have a tortilla shell made out of spinach or sun-dried tomato where less flour is needed to sustain the consistency of the dough. The best part is that you are eating a full load of spinach without needing to chew through all that mushy greens.
16 to 20 Grams Recipes
- Purple Power Detox Smoothie. For all the on-the-go smoothie devotees, this low-carb creamy smoothie is the perfect solution as your pre-workout drink or mid-morning snack choice. This smoothie is rich with energy-boosting ingredients and dense fiber. It is one of the best way to get rid of the constipation problem. It is a wonderful treat for all vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free lovers.
- Peaches N’ Cream Vegan Chia Pudding. This gluten-free pudding tastes absolutely heavenly. It is like having dessert for breakfast. And with so much fiber and chia seeds added, it is your best digestion best buddy. If you suffer from a lack of energy in the mornings, this pudding has all the right ingredients to help you power through the day.
- Migas. If you are not familiar with the name, it is basically a breakfast nachos dish. It is a wonderfully nutritious finger food for the mornings. You will be amazed how quickly it will vanish when you have your family or friends share this dish with you.
- Frozen Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bark. For those hot summer days, this Greek yogurt bark is an amazing way to wake up. And it can instantly turn into a great smoothie if you throw a piece into the blender along with some milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk.
- Breakfast BLT Salad. Now you can enjoy a BLT without worrying about eating all that bread. And best of all, you can have it in the morning. Totally awesome if you are into BLTs.
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes. These crepe-like pancakes is loaded with protein and filled with yummy goodness. It will allow you to begin the day with dessert without guilt.
- Banana Cream Overnight Oats Smoothie. There are days when you wake up and you just don’t want to do anything. Not even turning on that super convenient blender. This is the solution to the problem. Just prepare this before you get ready for bed, leave it in the fridge overnight. Morning comes, and your smoothie is ready.
- Breakfast Cauliflower Pizza. Bacon and pizza! It may sound like the makings of the worst breakfast idea, but don’t let that fool you. This gluten-free cauliflower pizza is secretly high in protein and vegetables. It is so good that it is an excellent recipe for lunch, dinner, and snack.
- Keto Paleo Bread. Made with coconut flour, this bread contains no wheat flour. It will allow you to enjoy bread along with your meats or as a morning toast.
- Ricotta Avocado Toast with Poached Egg. Rejoice for all avocado toast fans! This toasty morning treat packs in 17 grams of carbs but it will make you so happy afterwards. If you want to lower the carb contents, consider making the bread from coconut flour or almond flour. It will drastically cut the carb intakes by at least half.
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding. You don’t need bread in order to enjoy peanut butter and jelly mashed together. This chia pudding allows you to enjoy the combination while you fill up on loads of protein and fiber. It can also double duty as an afternoon or after-school snack. Just pack the pudding into a canning jar, you are good to go.
- Slow Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal. If you love to wake up to a hot breakfast in the morning, a slow cooker can be your best friend. Just throw all the ingredients into the pot before you go to bed, wake up, and voila!
- High Protein Lemon Blueberry Muffins. If you need to cook for a family, there is often that constant struggle when you want to meet your dietary goals while pleasing the little ones. This muffin recipe will do exactly that. The best thing is that it is great as a quick breakfast, a snack, or even a dessert.
- Gingerbread Chia Seed Pudding. When it closes in on Thanksgiving and Christmas, no doubt you will smell the gingerbread aroma wherever you go. Instead of fighting against your urge to buy one of the high carb treats, simply make a low-carb pudding cup for yourself. Just pre-make some of these pudding in canning jars and you can have them whenever you want. The best part is you can either have it chilled or you can pop it in the microwave for a warm treat.
- No Flour Crispy Flaxseed Waffles. Who doesn’t love a hot crunchy waffle every now and then? The problem is the amount of carbs you will be ingesting. This healthier version contains only 18 grams of carbs and contains tips to make it egg-free, vegan-friendly, and swapping for other sweet ingredients.
- Flat Belly Overnight Oats. When you are going on a low-carb diet, some of the most common problems you will face is bloating and constipation. This overnight oatmeal recipe will allow you to reduce bloating and constipation so that you can see your stomach getting the results.
- Banana Cinnamon Zoats. You may wonder what “zoats” is. It is a combination of zucchini and oats mixed together. All you really need to make zoats are gluten free rolled oats, zucchini, and water. The rest is truly up to you. So if you don’t feel like eating banana or wish to use a lower-carb fruit, go for it.
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie. For all the morning hardcore workout individuals out there, this smoothie is a great protein shake to sip on before and after an intense exercise. The best part is that you get to savor the peanut butter jelly sandwich taste without eating the bread.
- Tropical Coconut Smoatmeal Bowl. Is it an oatmeal or is it a smoothie? A smoatmeal is actually a drinkable oatmeal smoothie. On days when you are literally too busy to sit down and have breakfast, this will allow you to sustain your nutrient intake and keep to your diet plans without making any compromise.
- Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Quinoa. Alert all apple pie lovers! Here is a convenient overnight no-fuss breakfast recipe that taste just like an apple pie. And who knew quinoa can add such an appealing nutty flavor to the mix. For the cold autumn and winter nights, this can double as a night time treat to cure the sweet tooth.
21 to 25 Grams Recipes
- Kale and Sweet potato Sauté. This delightful vegetable quick stir fry is full of color, nutrients, and fibers. It will fill up your tummy and allow you to stay full for a long time.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Protein pudding. If you are one of those people who love to eat dessert first before their meals, this breakfast is perfect for you. The perfect combination of honey, cottage cheese, strawberries, and peanut butter taste just like a real cheesecake but so much less in carbs and fat.
- Paleo Sausage Egg “McMuffin”. Craving for a fast food muffin for breakfast? This recipe will make you sigh happily every time you bite into this insanely delicious breakfast muffin.
- Steak and Eggs. For the carnivores and muscle builders, this is what you want for breakfast. Packed with 500 calories of protein and fat, it will help you get through your morning exercise routine and repair your sore muscles.
- Ground Beef, Eggs, and Avocado Breakfast Bowl. Steak can be a great breakfast food. But it can take a lot of preparation and cooking time to get the steak just right. This recipe solves the problem by using great quality ground beef. Along with eggs, mushrooms, onion, peppers, and avocado, it makes a perfect hearty morning meal.
- Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet. Sausages can have a lot of addictive and salt. If you want to avoid this problem, this ground pork recipe will allow you to have an amazing sausage-like tasting dish for breakfast.
- Whole30 Breakfast Sausage. These homemade sausages are good for breakfasts, lunch, and dinner. Depending when you serve it, you can pair it with eggs, salads, or salsa.
- Egg Roll-Ups. For any breakfast picnic or grab-and-go ideas, this egg roll-up is so pretty to look at and so easy to pop in your mouth.
- Easy Chocolate Keto Paleo Gelatin Pudding. This pudding is so good that it taste just like a gelato. If you want to lower the sugar content, consider adding less honey or maple syrup or cutting some Stevia into the mix.
- Western-Style Breakfast Burritos. When you are craving for a real burritos, this altered recipe allows you to enjoy a robust morning wrap with just 25 grams of carbs. But if you want a lighter version, try using a spinach wrap or even use lettuce leaves as the wrap.
- Chocolate Cauliflower Oatmeal. This recipe is both grain-free and dairy-free. If you don’t tell, your friends and family will never know cauliflower is the main ingredient in this chocolatey recipe.
- Apple & Cinnamon N’Oatmeal. If chocolate and cauliflower seems a little too risky for you at the moment, you can try out this apple and cinnamon version first. Made with riced cauliflower and egg whites, this warm cereal may sound a little odd but it definitely tastes so much better than oatmeal.
- Overnight Breakfast Cookie. For the cookie dough lovers, this easy overnight prep “cookie” recipe will allow you to enjoy a single-serving oatmeal cookie dough as breakfast. Just 5 minutes of prep time and you get to enjoy wholesome meal/dessert in the morning.
- Quinoa Egg Bake. Even though quinoa is higher in net carbs, it contains so much nutrients and fibers that are essential to healthy diet. If you want to lower the carbs in this recipe, simply reduce the quinoa quantity.
- Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie. Even though this smoothie is higher in carb value, it is a good choice for low-carb beginners who need to gradually lower their sugar intake. This smoothie will allow you to get a boost of energy in the morning so that you will have the brain power and focus to accomplish your hardest tasks of the day. If you wish to tone down the sugar content, consider add only half a banana or less sugary fruits.
- Blackberry Barley Breakfast Bake. You can definitely have your cake and eat it too in this case. This bake recipe will allow you to make a huge batch that can be used as breakfast, lunch box dessert, and even a snack. That tarty blackberry does a wonderful job to give the bake a wonderful punch. However, if you are not a fan of blackberry, you may consider using raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries as substitute.
- Low Carb Keto Everything Bagels. Bagels are possible if you use almond flour instead of wheat flour. This is the perfect bread recipe for all the dough lovers who are going on a low-carb diet.
- Crunchy Cinnamon Coconut Almond Granola. There are days when you want to snack on something with a little crunchy. This morning granola is the solution to this problem. You can eat this with some milk or pack it in a ziplock bag as a go-to snack throughout the day. And when you feel like having a treat while watching a movie, this can substitute as popcorn.
- Red Velvet Smoothie. If you are a red velvet cake lover, this will be your favorite morning smoothie of all time. I mean how awesome is it to wake up in the morning and be allowed to eat your favorite dessert as breakfast? And packed with vitamin C and A, calcium, and iron, this is like a double bonus.
- Pineapple Coconut Protein Smoothie. Coconut is known to have great healing properties. On days when you feel a little worn down, this Pina Colada tasting morning smoothie will allow you to reboot your immune system.
Further reading:
- Thanksgiving and Diabetes: How to Handle the Increase in Food and Diabetes Management
- 8 Best Smoothies For People With Diabetes
- 101 Healthy Snacks and Treats Ideas
- Must Have Kitchen Items: 101 Items Every Healthy Kitchen Needs
- Inside the Mind of Someone with Diabetes: Dr. Pamela Reilly
- Why Do Parents of Type 1 Kids Fear the Night?
Conclusion
We hope that these recipes have given you some inspirations for your morning meals and you have some tasty healthy meals. As we have pointed out in many of our recommendations, you can fine tune ingredients to your own nutritional and dietary needs. Don’t be afraid to experiment and explore alternatives.
The most important thing we wish our readers to get out of these amazing cooking ideas is that learning to use new ingredients can be the key to eating well and still be able to enjoy your favorite foods. If you have any great tips you wish to share with us and other readers, feel free to leave us a comment. We would truly love to hear from you.
TheDiabetesCouncil Article | Reviewed by Dr. Sergii Vasyliuk MD on May 28, 2020