Mornings can be rough, which is why I’m thrilled to share this guide to keto breakfast ideas with you!
Because whether or not you’re sticking to low carb recipes, we all need a little motivation to get out of bed in the mornings…
And I can’t think of a faster way to get out of bed than thinking about ultra fluffy pancakes, creamy chia pudding, or milkshake-tasting smoothies!
This guide is full of recipes, DIY tricks, and great products to give you tons of variety.
So c’mon, let’s go find your new favorite low carb breakfast ideas!
Can’t get enough low carb goodness? Check out my guides for keto snacks, keto dinners, and keto lunch ideas t00!
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29 Best Keto Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast is my FAVORITE meal of the day! And I know many of you agree. So without further ado, here is your ultimate collection of low carb breakfasts. (Psst — use the table of contents above to skip to the section you’re looking for!)
Here are the 29 best keto breakfast ideas:
Keto Cereal
Looking for a crunchy sweet treat to kickstart your day? These low carb cereal recipes are a delicious solution. Serve with low carb milk, low carb yogurt, or enjoy them for a snack on their own:
Tried and true recipes:
- Keto Oatmeal. So many of the individually packaged oatmeal options are packed with sugar and carbs. Not this low carb recipe! Plus, when you make your own, you can add your favorite mix-ins! (Walnuts, raspberries, coconut, etc.)
- Keto Cocoa Puffs. Yep, you read that right! Believe it or not, you can make low carb breakfast cereal at home that tastes just like your childhood favorite!
- Keto Granola. The crunch and flavor are great with yogurt or on their own.
- Keto Chocolate Granola lets you indulge in chocolate FOR BREAKFAST! I love putting some in a baggie for an on-the-go breakfast.
Best keto cereal brands:
I’m LOVING all the low carb breakfast cereals available these days, however, they aren’t cheap! But, if you need a little something to get your through, here are some great options:
- Magic Spoon is rocking the keto cereal world right now with their epic flavors: fruity, cinnamon, frosted, blueberry and cocoa.
- Lakanto’s Granola is the perfect addition to your yogurt or milk!
- High Key is loaded with protein!
- Cereal School is another great protein-packed choice!
Keto Pancakes
There are SO many ways to whip up delicious keto pancakes, and I guarantee you’ll love them just as much as the traditional kind!
Serve your pancakes with some low carb Greek yogurt for added protein, fresh berries, or some sugar free maple syrup! Whatever you decide, you’ll be hooked!
Tried and true recipes:
- Coconut Flour Pancakes are a great weekend treat! The coconut flour makes this gluten free while bringing a scrumptious coconut flavor to every bite.
- Keto Pancakes are deliciously FLUFFY!!! Top with low carb maple syrup for a magical breakfast.
- Protein Powder Pancakes do a lot of heavy lifting! But the best part? The protein will help keep you full until your next meal!
Best keto pancake brands:
Although making your own low carb breakfast pancakes is SO EASY, make your life even easier with products such as High Key Pancake mix!
Keto Smoothies
Each of these keto smoothies tastes more like a low carb milkshake than something healthy… and they only take 5 minutes to throw together!
Keep in mind, the ingredients in these recipes are flexible, so sub, swap or skip the ingredients to your liking:
- Keto Peanut Butter Smoothie helps even out your morning if you want the sweetness of peanut butter without the guilt.
- Keto Green Smoothie. Believe it or not, this smoothie is our favorite of all! The flavors are fabulous, it’s full of veggies AND protein! The perfect way to start the day.
- Keto Protein Shake. This shake is there for you when you need a little extra umph to fill you up. Perfect for a post-workout breakfast!
- Keto Strawberry Smoothie. This one literally tastes like a strawberry milkshake. Bright and bursting with flavor, enjoy it year-round to enjoy the flavors of spring!
- Keto Breakfast Smoothie. Another great low carb breakfast — I like to turn my smoothies into bowls and top them with some granola!
Making your own keto smoothies:
Making smoothies is a quick and easy way to get breakfast on the table. Use these tips and you’ll be golden:
- Liquid. You low carb milk (such as unsweetened almond or coconut milk), and water.
- Add protein and fat via protein powder, low carb Greek yogurt, nuts, or nut butter.
- Measure and stick to low carb fruits, such as blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
- Add in veggies! You won’t even taste a handful of mild-tasting ones such as spinach or kale!
Crustless Quiche
Anyone can make scrambled eggs. But with the same amount of dirty dishes and *practically* the same amount of time, why not make a creamy and decadently cheesy crustless quiche?!
Loaded with veggies, and often a protein or 2, these dishes are the epitome of comfort food for breakfast:
- Crustless Spinach Quiche. Getting rid of the crust just means there’s more room for cream and cheeeese. And who doesn’t love that?!
- Crustless Quiche Lorraine sounds like something out of a fancy hotel brunch, but trust me when I say you can make this EASYYY breakfast in no time at all!
Making your own crustless quiche:
Making decadent low carb breakfast quiche is EASY once you get the base down. Use any of the recipes above as your “base”, and simply swap in your favorite veggies or protein in equal amounts!
Deviled Eggs
Most of you probably eat deviled eggs as snacks and appetizers — but I LOVE these for breakfast. They’re great to make at the beginning of the week, for grab and go meals.
Make a variety so you never get tired of them!
- Keto Deviled Eggs. Crispy little pieces of bacon sprinkled on top not only add a delicious flavor, but also a much-appreciated crunch to this dish!
- Classic Deviled Eggs. I love these little easy to eat treats for their taste and nostalgia! And who woulda thought these tasty little bites were LOW CARB??
- Avocado Deviled Eggs? Yes, please! My favorite healthy fats food meets this one-bite breakfast wonder.
- Jalapeno Deviled Eggs are great for when you want to zest up your mornings. Full of flavor and spice, each bite is WOW!
Making your own deviled eggs:
Grab my classic deviled eggs recipe above, and swap the mix-ins for your faves. You can also add herbs, spices, heat, and/or meat!
Keto Casseroles
Low carb casseroles aren’t just for dinners and side dishes…
Not with these breakfast casseroles my friends. Cheese, sausage, bacon, and eggs, all baked into one cohesive dish. Is your mouth watering yet?? Me to! Let’s do this:
- Keto Breakfast Casserole is great to fill up your fridge with breakfasts for the whole week! Make it at the beginning of your week, slice it and freeze it, and you have breakfast every morning, ready to go.
- Keto Quiche lets you have your pie and eat it too! Shake up the ingredients however you want for healthy breakfast bites. We’ll be using my FAVORITE buttery and flaky low carb pie crust for this one, you’ll love it!
Making your own breakfast casserole:
Breakfast casseroles are easy to make from scratch! All you need are:
- Generous amount of scrambled eggs
- Sauteed low carb vegetables — this ensures they aren’t loaded with water, which will prevent your casserole from sticking together
- CHEESE! Because it’s low in carbs and makes everything better.
- Optional protein addition — again, you’ll want to use cooked here, think bacon, sausage, or ham.
Keto Muffins
Low carb muffins are a thing! And they’re absolutely as delicious as the regular kind! From blueberry muffins to banana muffins, you’ll never get tired of these grab and go treats!
- Keto Egg Muffins are a delicious, savory breakfast option! So easy to make and store in the freezer, then grab, reheat, and head out the door!
- Keto Breakfast Muffins make getting out of bed easyyy. With their fluffy texture and addicting crumb topping, they’re the best treat to enjoy with some coffee.
- Keto Blueberry Muffins are fluffy, soft and sweet with delightful little bursts of blueberries — this low carb breakfast recipe is one of my favorite ways to start the day! Dunk a bite of these muffins into your tea or coffee for an extra treat.
- Keto Banana Muffins. Ok, you probably guessed it, but there are NO bananas in these low carb banana muffins — BUT, you’d never know after one bite of ’em! Try this recipe to see my sneaky low carb swap!
Best low carb muffin mixes:
Lakanto does it again with their blueberry muffin mix, that makes baking EVEN EASIER!
Chia Seed Pudding
I. Love. Chia. Seed. Pudding.
And you will too once you try a bite of these! Think of them as the low carb version of overnight oats — once your chia seeds soak up all the liquid, they expand into a gelatinous pudding!
Flavor with your favorite sweetener, berries and mix-ins, and you’ve got a high fiber, low net carb treat!
- Keto Chia Pudding. Who doesn’t want both chocolate and pudding for breakfast? I love topping this recipe with some raspberries and sugar-free whipped cream — now we’re talkin’!
Making your own chia pudding:
Start with my chia pudding base so you have the milk to see ratio down, then mix and match to your liking! A few additions you may consider include:
- Sweetener — I always add it!
- Cocoa powder, for a chocolate variation
- Matcha, for some green tea flavor
- Peanut butter power of peanut butter
- Fruit powders for additional sweetness and flavor.
Keto Bread
Not all keto bread recipes are breakfast foods, but the ones that are, are SO sinfully good. And I just can’t get enough! From fluffy cinnamon rolls to doughy bagels to sugar dipped donuts…
Here’s a drool-worthy section:
- Keto Cinnamon Rolls. Cinnamon-y, fluffy, and covered in a delicious glaze. Make these for a special weekend treat!
Making your own low carb bread:
Low carb baking takes some getting used to! So it’s best to start off with a tried and true recipe as your base and experiment from there once you get the hang of things.
Keto Biscuits
Biscuits are another family fave. Because toast can be boring, and nothing goes better with low carb jam, eggs, or bacon! Check out these heavenly recipes:
- Keto Biscuits. These are my suuuper buttery, mile-high biscuits! Trust me when I say, they give Pilsbury a run for their money!
Keto Waffles
Fluffy on the inside and nice and crisp on the outside… waffles are often high in fat to achieve that ideal texture we all crave!
I like to whip up the batter for these recipes in my blender for easy pour and press waffles ready in no time! Pour your waffles into a traditional, Belgian, or mini waffle maker!
- Chaffles. Yes, chaffles! This fun spin on waffles brings cheese and eggs into a wonderful, crispy breakfast treat.
Quick Keto Breakfast Ideas for on the Go
Here are a few recipes for FAST and EASY low carb breakfast foods. Make a big batch of these ahead of time, store them in the fridge (or freezer), and grab and go as you run out the door!
*NOTE: a lot of the recipes above qualify for grab and go breakfast as well, but were better suited for the other sections. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, check the other sections!
- Keto Breakfast Cookies are a great excuse to eat cookies as soon as you wake up. Plus, they’re loaded with healthy fats AND protein. It’s a win-win!
Best low carb breakfast on the go products:
You can eat any of your favorite snacks for on the go breakfast options. Here are some of my faves…
- Bars! My faves are Power Crunch and Bulletproof.
- Hard-boiled eggs
- No sugar added jerky
- Cheese sticks
More Keto Recipes
- Keto Appetizers. Best way to start every meal.
- Keto Dinners, bring the whole family together with these comfort food dishes!
- Keto Desserts. If there’s a sweet you love, guarantee it’s on this list.
- Keto Chicken Recipes. Every high carb chicken dish has been low carba-fied in this SOLID collection!
29+ Keto Breakfast Ideas
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Keto Milk
- 1 Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 Cup Swerve or Lakanto (see sweetener notes below)
- Unsalted Butter to cook pancakes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except butter) in a blender, in the order listed above.
- Blend until ingredients are thoroughly combined — I usually stop my blender halfway through to scrape the sides, the dry ingredients like to stick in the corners and under the blade.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt a thin layer of butter over medium heat.
- Pour the batter into your pan. I pour my pancakes one at a time in the center to keep them pretty!
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until your pancakes flip easily.
- Flip to cook the other side. This side usually cooks a little faster, about 2 minutes. Your pancakes are done when they’re golden brown and cooked through.
- Place on a plate and continue cooking the rest of the batter.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Almond Flour. Using fine-grained almond flour will yield the most "flour-like" results. My favorite brands are Bob's Red Mill, Trader Joe's, or Costco brands.
- Lakanto, Swerve, or Erythritol. I stick to Lakanto and Swerve which are a 1:1 swap with traditional sugar. If using a different brand of Erythritol, keep in mind it's 70% as sweet as sugar, so you may need to add more to taste.
- Milk. I swap between unsweetened light almond or coconut milk
- Nutritional information is based on 1 pancake if you make 8 pancakes from the batter:
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Conclusion
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and thanks to this list of the best keto breakfasts, it’s now the tastiest meal of the day!
What breakfast is your favorite? Did we miss it? Let me know in the comments, or request your desired recipe so we can start working it up!
