36 Low-Carb High-Protein Breakfast Recipes to Power You All Day Long
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Looking for some low-carb, high-protein recipes and meal ideas for to kickstart your day? If so, we have you covered with this new collection of all good for you recipes! Eating more protein in the morning is a great way to ensure you stay fueled for the rest of the day. Keeping the carbs lower will also ensure you don't get a huge spike in your blood sugar, which will allow you to stay fuller for longer between meals. Here, we have our 36 best low-carb high-protein recipes that are easy, family-friendly favorites and of course, tasty! From casseroles, to smoothies, bagels, wraps, quiche, waffles and so much more!
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The Best Low-Carb High-Protein Breakfast Recipes
Getting on board with low-carb recipes doesn't mean you sacrifice taste—not in the least. All the flavors of the higher carb recipes you once loved, can be found in this low-carb, high-protein recipe collection. These recipes will also provide plenty of leftovers, so more bang for your buck in the kitchen! Make once, enjoy multiple times during the week. Try a few of my favorites like Keto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches, Cheddar Sausage Stuffed Bagels, Peaches and Cream Protein Smoothie, Keto Superfood All-Day Breakfast Skillet, Keto Pumpkin Protein Waffles and so many more yummy dishes. Enjoy!
Jon Ashton
These low-carb and gluten-free pancakes are packed with protein and fiber for a breakfast that will power you through the morning.
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
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Enjoy these healthified blueberry bagels made with protein powder and blueberry extract. With only two carbs per bagel, you can top with cream cheese and enjoy a delicious breakfast treat.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Protein Bagels
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Cabbage halloumi and pesto breakfast hash will be your next go-to keto breakfast dish. Stir-fried cabbage is mixed with halloumi and pesto and topped with a fried egg.
Get the recipe: Cabbage, Halloumi and Pesto Breakfast Hash
These fluffy omelette roll ups are the ultimate keto breakfast food. This satisfying omelette is filled with cream cheese, smoked salmon and avocado for a healthy fats boost.
Get the recipe: Keto Omelette Roll-Ups
These keto bagel breakfast sandwiches are loaded up with delicious healthy fats. They are piled high with bacon jam, tomato, a perfectly yolky egg, greens and bacon.
Get the recipe: Keto Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches
Low-carb cheddar sausage stuffed bagels are a tasty and easy baked bagel that is hearty, filling and a warm way to start the day.
Get the recipe: Cheddar Sausage Stuffed Bagels
This keto jalape?o popper frittata has amazing flavors and textures from the creamy, cheesy filling, the spicy bite of the jalapeno pepper, and of course the crispy bacon on the outside.
Get the recipe: Keto Jalapeno Popper Frittata
Enjoy this low-carb savory cheesy Italian sausage quiche with crumbles of perfectly spiced sausage, the smokey flavor of roasted red peppers and oozing mozzarella in every crack and crevice.
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Italian Sausage Quiche
Try these easy and satisfying keto pumpkin waffles made with protein powder. They are a delicious and filling low-carb breakfast.
Get the recipe: Keto Pumpkin Protein Waffles
A hearty keto sheet pan breakfast made with low-carb veggies, bacon, sausage, and eggs. A single pan means extra easy cooking and less clean up.
Get the recipe: Keto Sheet Pan Breakfast
Slow cook or bake this keto Mexican breakfast casserole. Make it on the weekend for an easy breakfast that everyone can just help themselves with throughout the week.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Keto Mexican Breakfast Casserole
These low-carb maple chicken breakfast sausage patties will be on repeat your house. Serve with fried eggs and avocado slices for a complete protein packed breakfast.
Get the recipe: Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Enjoy this delicious low-carb peaches and cream smoothie that is full of protein. It is satisfying and quick for an easy breakfast. Perfect for a grab-n-go kind of day.
Get the recipe: Peaches and Cream Protein Smoothie
These keto egg muffins with broccoli, bacon and cheese have such a tasty combination that you will want to keep them on a weekly rotation.
Get the recipe: Keto Egg Muffins with Broccoli, Bacon and Cheese
Enjoy this hot comforting breakfast recipe today. This filling keto hot breakfast cereal is the perfect way to start your morning on the right foot.
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Hot Breakfast Cereal
You can have a complete breakfast with a couple of slices of low-carb breakfast pizza topped with sausage, bacon, red pepper, onions, cheese and scrambled eggs.
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Breakfast Pizza
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Take your traditional smoothie in a glass to another level. This keto blueberry protein smoothie bowl is a quick and easy meal with no cooking required.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Protein Smoothie Bowl
These warm and comforting pinwheel keto roll ups are made from fathead dough and filled with ham and cheese.
Get the recipe: Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups with Dijon Butter Glaze
These keto sausage egg muffin cups are one of the easiest ways to prep ahead breakfast for a family. Super easy for portion control and a great quality protein source.
Perfectly low in carbs and high in healthy fats, this keto sausage and egg breakfast sandwich will jazz up your morning.
Get the recipe: Keto Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Keto eggs benedict casserole is a remixed of eggs benedict. Complete with a buttery, lemony, creamy hollandaise sauce. So good, you won’t even miss the English muffin.
Get the recipe: Keto Eggs Benedict Casserole
This low-carb omelette is full of all of the delicious flavors of Italy. Creamy fresh mozzarella and salty prosciutto come together with tomato and basil.
Get the recipe: Easy Italian Melt Omelet
Ham and cheese are always the perfect flavor combo, but add in fresh chives, and you have a meal that you won’t be able to resist. It is an easy scrumptious keto meal that is totally satisfying and keeps you full.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Ham and Chive Souffles
What a lovely way to start the day with this crustless breakfast tart. Baked with a delicious mixture of eggs, goat cheese, cream, Parmesan, mushrooms, green onions, and Mozzarella.
Get the recipe: Crustless Breakfast Tarts with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
When you first wake up, you want a food that is delicious, healthy, and a little bit interesting. These breakfast hash egg cups are tasty and convenient for a perfect low-carb breakfast.
Get the recipe: Breakfast Hash Egg Cups
Baked zucchini egg nests are a fantastic way to use zucchini. This is an easy make ahead breakfast idea for busy weekday mornings and low in carbs but high in flavor.
This keto superfood all-day breakfast skillet is not only tasty, quick and easy to make, but it is also high in healthy fats and nutrients, especially magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Get the recipe: Keto Superfood All-Day Breakfast Skillet
Keep full until lunch with these keto broccoli cheddar muffins. They are moist, fluffy and full of flavor with only five grams of net carbs.
Get the recipe: Keto Broccoli Cheddar Muffins
These keto scrambled eggs are the best scrambled eggs to start the day on a keto diet. They are a great alternative to fried eggs and ready in fifteen minutes .
Get the recipe: Keto Scrambled Eggs with Avocado
These cheesy bacon egg muffin tops are the perfect low-carb make ahead breakfasts for busy mornings.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffin Tops
These low-carb chocolate hazelnut protein waffles are a great healthy start to any breakfast. Even the kids will love them.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles
Tender asparagus, Gruyere cheese and savory bits of ham make this creamy asparagus quiche a breakfast or brunch favorite. It is flavored nicely with a gorgeous texture.
Get the recipe: Keto Ham and Asparagus Quiche
Don't let a busy morning stop you from having a delicious breakfast. If you're hungry and have five minutes, you can make these simple low-carb green eggs with smoked salmon.
Get the recipe: Green Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Try these make ahead and take along three-ingredient low-carb bacon egg muffins. You will enjoy this easy keto breakfast idea that makes your life easier on busy days.
Get the recipe: Bacon Egg Muffins
Keto sheet pan frittata is a great way to feed a crowd or meal prep for the whole week. It’s full of veggies, protein and healthy fats at only three grams of net carbs per serving.
Get the recipe: Keto Sheet Pan Frittata
These low-carb Mexican breakfast sausage cups feature an egg omelette with red and yellow bell peppers and zucchini topped with a tomato slice, red onions and avocado roses.
Get the recipe: Mexican Breakfast Sausage Cups
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