Low Carb Breakfast Recipes

Here you will find various low carb breakfast recipes for your ease of weight loss and a healthy nutrient building lifestyle.

While eggs can get boring by themselves, they are one of the most nutritious foods on earth. Containing every vitamin other than that of Vitamin C, this is Mother Nature's perfect little food. The low fat era advised us to eat the whites of the egg only. Too much fat in the yolk and more particularly, cholesterol. I have provided a link below to satisfy yourself as to the benefits of cholesterol on the plate. Separating the yolk from the egg does not contribute to a healthy diet. Consuming egg whites isolated from the yolk is eliminating most of the nutrients and taking some from your own body.

Now that you've read about all of those 80 nutrients compacted into the egg, you can enjoy some of our low carb breakfast recipes without guilt. As studies have shown, those who consume a breakfast consisting of eggs, show a greater weight loss than those who do not.

For superior nutrition, when possible choose farm fresh pastured eggs. For elevated nutrition, choose fertilized eggs that have been pastured. I purchase mine for about $3 a dozen from a local farmer and the taste is phenomenal. The chickens are able to consume their natural diet of bugs and worms.

No, chickens are not natural vegetarians they scratch for worms and bugs for their protein sources!

Low Carb Breakfast Recipes don't have to always contain eggs. Left over dinners and smoothies are great breakfast ideas.

Egg Crepes

• 4 Eggs Beaten
• 4 Tbs. Whipped Cream Cheese
• 2.5 Tbs. Xylitol or 3-4 Packs of Truvia
• 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Directions:

• Begin by beating 4 eggs. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Whipped cream cheese works very well but block works just fine. The small lumps of cheese will melt. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

• Heat a non stick pan with a small amount of light oil, Rice Bran Oil is my favorite but a grape seed oil will work nicely. When pan is hot, pour a small amount of the mixture into the pan so it just covers the bottom. Allow to cook until able to flip to your desired browning

• Spread with soft butter and roll. You can also add a sprinkle of your favorite natural sweetener and another dash of cinnamon. Put your xylitol in a coffee grinder to make a powdered sugar consistency if you'd like and sprinkle over the top

For those on Phase II

• Put about 1 cup cottage or ricotta cheese in your food processor with about 5 frozen strawberries and blend until smooth. Roll this mixture into the crepes and serve. I generally don't add sweetener to the cheese mixture as I find the strawberries sweeten nicely.

This is one of the loveliest low carb breakfast recipes that even kids can enjoy.

Credit goes to my dear friend Betty who went from fast food queen to low carb marathon runner. Betty has never looked back and she swears she runs because she wants to, not because she's being chased!

Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs Room Temp.
• 1 Cup Coconut or Raw Milk
• 2 Tsp. Vanilla
• 1 Tsp. Cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 Tsp. Stevia or 4 drops liquid
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
• 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp. Sea Salt
• Coconut Oil & Butter for Frying

Directions:

Preheat griddle over medium-low heat.

In a bowl beat eggs about two minutes. Mix in milk, vanilla, and stevia. Add coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt and whisk together.

Grease pan with equal amounts of butter and coconut oil. Ladle a small amount of batter into pan making each pancake and spread slightly until pancakes are about 3 inches in diameter. Cook for a few minutes on each side,until the bottoms start to brown. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot with melted butter, cinnamon, coconut oil, or a fresh fruit puree.

Low carb breakfast recipes such as coconut pancakes are easy for the whole family to enjoy!

Chocolate Chia Greek Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup Greek Yogurt-FAGE total
• 2-4 Tbs. Gelled Chia
• 1 Scoop Quality Chocolate Protein Powder

This is a great on the go recipe that you can prepare the night before and grab and go to work.

No excuses to skip breakfast with these low carb breakfast recipes!

Beef Mushroom & Spinach Crustless Quiche

• 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
• 1 Tbs Butter or Olive Oil
• 8 Oz Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
• 4 Oz Red Onion, chopped fine, 1 medium
• 10 Oz Frozen Spinach, thawed and drained
• 6 Eggs
• 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream (or milk substitute like almond or coconut milk)
• 1/2 Tsp. Salt
• 1/4 Tsp. Pepper
• 8 Oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet, sauté the beef, mushrooms and onions in the butter or olive oil until tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.

Whisk in the cream, salt and pepper. Add the mushroom mixture and stir well. Stir in the cheese. Pour into lined cupcake tins and Bake at 350º 35-40 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 8-10 servings

One of our heartiest low carb breakfast recipes

Soft Butter Eggs

Ingredients:

• 3 Eggs Soft Boiled
• 1 Tbs. Butter
• Sea Salt to Taste

This was another good discovery by accident. I don't like to consume much mayonnaise unless it's home made, and like most of you, I just don't have the time. I like to add fat to my eggs to sustain my appetite for several hours so I chopped the soft boiled eggs, added a tablespoon of pastured Irish butter and a touch of sea salt and oh my! I chose soft boiled rather than hard boiled for additional moistness. How decadent!

Some of the strangest combinations can become your favorite low carb breakfast recipes.

No Bread Eggs Benedict

Ingredients:

• 4 Eggs and 3 Large Egg Yolks
• 4 Slices Canadian Bacon
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1/8 Tsp. Sea Salt
• 1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• 2 Tbs. Hot Water

Directions for Hollandaise Sauce:

Melt butter in a saucepan until hot and foamy, but not browned. In a small bowl, whisk or beat egg yolks with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Gradually beat in butter, then water. Return mixture to saucepan and beat over very low heat until mixture is slightly thickened. Serve immediately or let stand over warm water for up to 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

This sauce is wonderful over vegetables especially, asparagus.

I'm working on a low carb crab cake recipe to accompany these rather than the english muffin.

For those on a maintenance diet, I recommend utilizing sprouted grain english muffins for these low carb breakfast recipes.

Crustless Quiche

Ingredients:

• 6 Eggs
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
(I prefer raw cheddar for nutritional benefit, you use what your budget allows)
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Shallot
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Crimini Mushrooms
• 3/4 Cup Chopped Tomato
• 2 Tbs Butter
• 10 oz. Pack frozen spinach thawed and drained well
(I also like to use fresh spinach in this egg recipe)
• Sea Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:Sauté the onion and mushrooms in the butter until tender. Add the spinach and stir until heated. Beat the eggs, salt and pepper and then add spinach onion and cheese, lightly fold mixture. Pour into a buttered medium sized casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

This is a versatile egg recipe.

More Low Carb Breakfast Recipes for the crustless quiche:

• Bacon, Crumbled
• Green Chilis
• Ground Beef
• Pepper Jack Cheese
• Zucchini
• Eggplant
• Seafood, Crab or Smoked Salmon

This is one of those low carb breakfast recipes that are easy to cut and wrap individually for grab and go.

Scotch Eggs Hollandaise

Ingredients:

• 1 Lb. Ground Country Sausage
• 6 Eggs Soft Boiled
• Salt & Pepper to taste

(Don't worry if soft boiled isn't your cup of tea, the eggs finish cooking in oven.)

Directions:

Separate ground sausage in 6 even portions. Wrap portions around egg until egg is completely covered. Lay on cookie sheet and bake at 400 for 35 minutes.

Cut in half and serve with Hollandaise Sauce below:

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Hollandaise Sauce:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1/8 Tsp. Sea Salt
• 1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• 2 Tbs. Hot Water

Directions for Hollandaise Sauce:

Melt butter in a saucepan until hot and foamy, but not browned. In a small bowl, whisk or beat egg yolks with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Gradually beat in butter, then water. Return mixture to saucepan and beat over very low heat until mixture is slightly thickened. Serve immediately or let stand over warm water for up to 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

This is fun for brunch low carb breakfast recipes.

Artichoke Crustless Quiche

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cheddar or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. I like raw cheese
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 small jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Preheat oven to 350.Grease a pie dish with butter, olive or rice bran oil

Beat eggs wellBeat in cream or milk. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Add cheese and artichoke hearts Spread evenly in quiche pan (or pie pan)Bake at 350 about 45 minutes until lightly browned and puffy on top.

Insert toothpick near center to check for doneness; it should come out clean.

Cool 10 minutes. Cut into wedges or squares to serve

Chile Rellano Egg Bake

Ingredients:

• 12 Eggs Beaten well
• 1/2 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
• 2 Cups Grated Jack Cheese
• 1 16 oz. Container Cottage Cheese
• 2 7oz. Cans Green Chilis, chopped
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350, grease a large square baking pan with rice bran, olive oil or butter.

Beat eggs and slowly stir in all ingredients pour into baking dish and bake for 60 minutes or until done. I've noticed that some ovens vary with this large recipe so use the clean toothpick method.

This is one of my favorite low carb breakfast recipes.

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