Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola recipe here.
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One of my friends has a saying that ‘variety is the gluttony of life’. And as much as I love trying new foods, she does have a point.
There’s something to be said for keeping your meals simple and on the repetitive side.
Especially at breakfast!
So even though I’m going to share a whole variety of breakfast recipes with you today, I want you to remember my friend and her gluttony quote.
Don’t feel like you need to be having a different breakfast every day.
I certainly don’t 🙂
In fact these days I have the same thing for breakfast, every day.
I’ve been experimenting with Intermittent Fasting and am loving the results (more to come on this). Basically I have a black coffee instead of breakfast and wait until lunch for my first meal. Not for everyone but it certainly makes life easier!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TODAY:
- Low Carb Breakfast Recipes + Ideas
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you’re on medication for anything but especially for diabetes or high blood pressure, it’s super important that you talk with your doctor before making changes to your diet. Even gradual changes.
NO-COOK / GRAB-AND-GO LOW CARB BREAKFASTS
A Handful of Nuts
Pop them in a ziplock bag for the ultimate convenient breakfast that also provides plenty of good fats, protein and fiber to start your day right. Explore all the different types so you’ll never be bored.
Greek Yoghurt + Nuts
Just make sure your yoghurt is full cream, or Greek-style and unsweetened. Flavoured low-fat yoghurts tend to be alarmingly high sugar.
Greek Yoghurt + Nut Butter
This is actually a favourite snack of mine but it works really well as an on the run breakfast too. Just stir a tablespoon or two of nut butter into your favourite yoghurt. I often add some linseeds (flax seeds) for extra fiber and crunch.
Greek Yoghurt + Berries
I always have frozen berries and cherries in the house. Although they’re lower carb than most fruit, I wouldn’t advise this as an every day option. More a special treat.
Coconut Yoghurt
There are some great coconut yoghurts out there now that are fab if you need to be dairy-free.
Nut Butter on a Spoon
My boys love their peanut butter so I always pack a jar (with a spoon) when we’re travelling so I know we’ll have a tasty breakfast option if we get stuck somewhere. Other nut butters like cashew and almond are also great.
Yoghurt & Veggies
Greek yoghurt works really well with crunchy raw veggies. I also love it with sauerkraut or kimchi. Add nuts if you want a little extra substance.
SOME-PREP-REQUIRED LOW CARB BREAKFASTS
Granola & Yoghurt
We’re not talking just any granola here. Rather than using oats to make this fab crunchy breakfast, I keep it Low Carb (and super delicious) by sticking to nuts and shaved coconut for my granola base. My current fave is this Peanut Butter Granola but I also love this decadent Chocolatey Coconut Granola.
Coconut & Almond Cereal
If you’re really missing your cereal and milk, I have a solution for you. This Coconut & Almond ‘Cereal’ recipe! If you’re really watching your blood sugar levels, consider a non-dairy milk such as coconut milk or almond milk because regular cows milk can cause surprising spikes.
Avocado on Toast
Toast?! Yes toast. I’m talking my Broccoli Bread toasted and slathered with creamy avocado and lashings of black pepper. It’s going to involve some baking but trust me, it’s worth it. Not only is it Low Carb, the broccoli bread is giving you an extra serve of vegetables! Take it to the next level by sprinkling on a squeeze of lime, some finely chopped fresh red chilli or this Smashed Olive & Tahini creation.
Almond Breads
If you really must have something bready in the mornings. These Little Almond Breads are a staple in our house.
Green Smoothies
To be honest I don’t like smoothies because I prefer not to drink my calories (apart from red wine!). But if you’re a smoothie fan, keep up the good work. Here’s my simple ‘template recipe‘ if you want to try it. Just don’t start adding banana or honey or tropical fruit as these will spike your blood glucose at an alarming rate.
Overnight Seeds
Back in my grain eating days, one of my favourite work-day breakfasts was bircher muesli or ‘overnight oats’. Basically you just soak rolled oats and grated apple in milk or water overnight and in the morning add some yoghurt and you’re good to go. This Low Carb recipe is every bit as easy and satisfying.
A Frittata
These can be made in advance and either eaten cold or at room temp. Or warmed gently. I especially love this one with walnuts and goats cheese because it feel less eggy and more substantial. And there are greens!
Feta & Veggie Breakfast Muffins
These are brilliant if you’re looking for a do-ahead brunch, a portable breakfast or lunch box option that’s more exciting than sandwiches.
Zucchini ‘Bread’
Banana bread fans don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. All we need to do is make a loaf of this Honey & Almond Zucchini Cake and change it’s name to Zucchini Bread. Instant winner!
SWEET HOT BREAKFAST RECIPES
Pancakes
I save them for weekend breakfasts. But these Low Carb Coconut Pancakes really hit the spot when you’re in the mood for something sweet without all the carbs.
Porridge / ‘Oatless’ Oatmeal
A recently discovery that I can’t get enough of! If you’re a porridge (oatmeal) fan, you’re going to love my Pecan Porridge which uses ground pecans (or other nuts) instead of oats.
SAVOURY HOT BREAKFAST RECIPES
Poached Eggs
I love love love me some poached eggs. I used to be afraid of poaching but after having them so often, I’ve discovered a few tricks to make them super easy (and a great way to impress guests!).
Fried Eggs
My Irishman is heavily into his fried eggs, preferably with some bacon or sausages. I always sneak a little bit of salad in there too.
Turkish Poached Eggs with Yoghurt & Sumac
OMG, I can’t tell you how much I’m in love with this Turkish idea of combining yoghurt and melted butter as a sauce. It’s soo soo good. You get all the tangy creaminess of the yoghurt and then the nutty richness of the caramelised butter.
An Omelette
Omelettes are super versatile. While they make a fabulous easy Low Carb supper, I really love them for a weekend breakfast. My Goats Cheese & Basil Omelette is easily my favourite at the moment.
Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a Tunisian dish of baked eggs. I love it because it’s super versatile and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cumulus Spiced Eggs
These eggs are a simplified version of a dish served at one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants, Cumulus Inc. I love having the spinach eggs and cheese all in the one pot.
Leftover Dinners!
There can be so many ‘rules’ around what makes a breakfast food. It can be fun to break them. Challenge yourself to enjoy those meatballs or curry first thing in the morning. It might give you an extra reason to leap out of bed in the morning!
SUMMARY
Here’s what we’ve covered:
- 24 Low Carb Breakfast Recipes + Ideas
ACTIVITY
1. Review the Breakfast Recipes Ideas.
Choose the ones that sound the most appealing to you and add them to your favourites.
2. Plan Your Shopping.
Decide which 2 breakfasts you want to try in the next week. Write a list of ingredients you need and schedule some time to go shopping.
See you tomorrow!
Cheers,
Jules x
I have a question.
What oil do you use? I’m not sure which oil is neutral!
Thsnks Heken
I use a cheaper ‘light’ olive oil (not extra virgin) for things where I don’t want the olive flavour. It’s also more stable so I use it for most of my cooking as well.