It can be challenging to eat healthy foods every day, especially during busy mornings. I find the key to eating better is planning ahead and starting out in a healthy direction with a low carb breakfast.
Ever since I found out I was prediabetic, I’ve focused on eating better and lowering the carbs in my diet. No more bagels, waffles, or pancakes? Wait?! That’s not so anymore. What if I told you that you can still eat yummy breakfast foods like pancakes and waffles, and even bagels, on a lower carb diet? It’s true.
There are ways to cut down on carbs while still enjoying some of your favorite foods in the morning. And there are creative ways to make eggs more exciting, as well as easy grab-and-go breakfast items. While I try to follow the Mediterranean diet, I also find some keto diet recipes have innovative low carb meals.

This list of healthy low carb breakfast ideas will help you make busy weekday meal planning a breeze and provide satisfying, tasty breakfasts for you and your family.
Low Carb French Onion Frittata
Packed with flavor, this low carb French Onion Frittata combines the delicious savory taste of caramelized onions with Gruyere cheese. This gluten free baked frittata offers a unique twist to the popular egg dish and proves you can still add something new to the breakfast table.
Easy Shakshuka for One
Next up on this list of low-carb breakfast items is a one-pan wonder, the Shakshuka. This low carb breakfast recipe is ready to wow you with flavor, and it's so easy to make.
Low Carb Crustless Asparagus Quiche with Feta
Love quiche, but not the carbs? No problem; there's a solution. This Low Carb Crustless Asparagus Quiche with Feta is the answer. This recipe is great for a family breakfast or brunch.
Easy & Fluffy Protein Pancakes (Low Carb)
Next up is a surprising find on a low carb breakfast list: pancakes! Yes, this recipe for Easy & Fluffy Protein Pancakes is low carb, and combined with sugar-free syrup, you won't have any trouble staying in the low carb zone.
Corned Beef & Egg Scramble
This Corned Beef and Egg Scramble is the perfect way to use up leftover corned beef. And since there are no potatoes in this hash, it’s low carb. In fact, this recipe is great if you’re following a keto, paleo, or Whole30 diet, and it’s high in protein. Check it out!
Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Egg Casserole
This Cheese Mushroom Spinach Egg Casserole is super easy to make, and it’s great for breakfast or brunch when you have a bunch of hungry mouths to feed. This recipe is vegetarian, but if you’re a carnivore, just add some sausage or diced ham, and you’ll be happy.
Low Carb Keto Cinnamon Rolls
Did you ever wish there were such a thing as low carb cinnamon rolls? Your wish is granted! This recipe for Low Carb Keto Cinnamon Rolls will have you smiling, and not just because they taste so good. These cinnamon rolls have no added sugar and only have 5 grams of net carbs per serving. Heavenly!
Breakfast Egg Muffins with Spinach & Avocado
These Spinach Avocado Breakfast Egg Muffins are just what you need for a healthy breakfast on the go. With nutrient-rich ingredients like spinach, avocado, tomato, and eggs, you are on your way to a healthy and yummy start to your day.
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Here’s another grab-and-go breakfast with savory crispy bacon, Colby jack cheese, and cottage cheese to add an extra creamy texture. These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are similar to Starbucks sous vide egg bites, but without involving the fancy-schmancy sous vide method!
Grain-Free Lupin Bread (Low Carb)
When you’re craving bread but you know you shouldn’t eat traditional bread with all those carbs, you can turn to this easy-to-make grain-free alternative. You’ll be happy to know this Grain-Free Lupin Bread Recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time, and then pop it in the oven; no bread machine is required. Intriguing, right?
Sausage Egg Frittata
This low carb breakfast is perfect when you want a satisfying, savory meal in the morning. The Sausage Egg Frittata is easy to make, and it’s a great way to use up leftover veggies, meats, or cheeses.
Mexican Sheet Pan Chorizo Frittata
With a unique approach to the frittata, this Mexican Sheet Pan Chorizo Frittata is the perfect recipe when you have a crowd to feed at breakfast or brunch. To keep it low carb, just go light (or exclude) the tortilla strips since this recipe is already full of crunchy flavor and yummy toppings.
Almond Flour Breakfast Chaffles
For anyone who loves a sweet and savory breakfast, these Egg and Cheese Almond Flour Waffles will be your new favorite low carb meal. Breakfast is ready in 15 minutes with this easy recipe, and it’s low carb and gluten-free.
Easy Zucchini Egg Frittata Muffins
These delicious Zucchini Frittata Muffins are full of yummy cheese and eggs, plus zucchini and spinach, for a healthy, low carb breakfast. Make them extra cute with silicone molds, like these heart-shaped ones in the photo.
Zoodle Egg Nests
Zoodle Egg Nests are perfect when you want to impress brunch guests or give your kids a fun-looking breakfast that is super healthy. If you haven’t tried zucchini noodles yet, you need to give them a shot. Basically, zucchini noodles mimic regular noodles but are so much healthier and low carb!
Easy Low Carb Keto Bagel
Low carb bagels? Yes, it’s true! This Low Carb Keto Bagel recipe is just what you need when you’re craving bagel and cream cheese but want to keep the carbs low.
Ham and Cheese Frittata
This Ham and Cheese Frittata is great for a low carb breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner. It’s easy to make, and the classic ham and cheese flavor is basically healthy comfort food.
Cottage Cheese Broccoli Egg Bites
These Cottage Cheese Broccoli Egg Bites are easy to make and provide you with a healthy grab-and-go breakfast for the whole week. You can change up the recipe to suit your tastes, adding whatever leftover veggies or cheeses you have available. Easy-peasy and delicious!
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