Low-carb breakfast ideas?

stepheatscake

I just tried 'paleo pancakes' this morning and they were great! Like real pancakes.

2 eggs
1 banana
cinnamon to taste

blend in a blender until smooth like batter (30 secs)

Heat a skillet with coconut oil, olive oil or oil spray of your choice.

Cook as regular pancakes- they even bubble like traditional pancakes so you know when to flip them. If you like them fluffier then add a pinch of baking soda or arrowroot powder to the batter before cooking.

Usually I eat unconventional things for breakfast though- like sardines over raw spinach, diced apple and capers- yum!

Oh i tried these the other day, they were DELISH!

MO211

I have scrambled eggs most days; Greek yogurt some days - both are low carb.

sunsnstatheart

Bacon, sausage, omelet with cheese and yogurt

Confuzzled4ever

So.. would a lot of carbs per serving be 10 carbs? or 20?

i really don't know.. I don't eat sugar or much processed foods..
the banana I eat has 27 carbs.. high or low?
My protein breakfast smoothie has 28 is that high or low.. (greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, honey, flax seed)

I never reach the carbs limit this site set for me.. but I really have no idea.. I'm always focused on getting enough calories in and protein and fiber.

Just curious really.

dmkoenig

Nonfat Greek Yogurt. Mic up some frozen berries and throw them in. Cinnamon is also good; if you want a bit more sweetness squirt in a little honey.

Almond butter is another great high protein breakfast. You can spread it on multi-grain crackers or fruit (apples, etc.).

I know you are looking to stay away from carbs, but many people recommend eating some carbs at breakfast to provide energy for the day. All carbs are not the same; if you go for carbs on the lower side of the glycemix index you might fare better. My favorite cereal is Nature Path's Heritage flakes. Ancient grains (spelt, quinoa, etc.) are primary ingredients and 6 grams of fiber helps keep you satisfied. Great crunch and these flakes do NOT get soggy!

The other carb alternative that has worked well for me is oatmeal with a lot of cinnamon. Cinnamon helps regulate the release of sugar into the blood stream so you don't get that bounce that can happen often with eating a lot of carbs.

zoom2

ooo i usually have rice cakes with peanut butter and honey during the day for a snack, i'll totally try that for breakfast awesome suggestions!

OK, but just so you know, that's not low-carb by any standard definition, aside from the PB. Honey and rice are both pure carb sources.

I vote for crustless quiche. I make one that has a base of eggs, heavy cream, cheese...and then I will add various things to it depending upon what I have on hand: broccoli, cooked spinach, ham, bacon, sausage, peppers, etc. Easy to make a batch the night before and it makes 12 servings. Nukes beautifully.

MavenMassage505

Protein Pancakes. Just pick your favorite protein and just add an egg. No need to get complicated. My favorite protein is from Max Muscle. Yummy

Or you add fresh salsa to an egg. Great way to spice up your breakfast.

srm1960

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I have scrambled eggs most days; Greek yogurt some days - both are low carb.

My go to every morn-egg whites with spinach & salsa-made in microwavable dish-1 min-then onto a 100 cal sandwich thin -spread with 35 cal laughing cheese-

stepheatscake

So.. would a lot of carbs per serving be 10 carbs? or 20?

i really don't know.. I don't eat sugar or much processed foods..
the banana I eat has 27 carbs.. high or low?
My protein breakfast smoothie has 28 is that high or low.. (greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, honey, flax seed)

I never reach the carbs limit this site set for me.. but I really have no idea.. I'm always focused on getting enough calories in and protein and fiber.

Just curious really.

I haven't done a ton of research but not all carbs are bad. Especially ones found in fruit and vegetables, etc. What I'm trying to primarily avoid is wheat. Wheat is in so many breakfast items: bread, bagels, cereal, buns, i could go on. Your smoothie sounds delicious and I would definitely give it a try, thanks for the idea.

stepheatscake

ooo i usually have rice cakes with peanut butter and honey during the day for a snack, i'll totally try that for breakfast awesome suggestions!

OK, but just so you know, that's not low-carb by any standard definition, aside from the PB. Honey and rice are both pure carb sources.

I vote for crustless quiche. I make one that has a base of eggs, heavy cream, cheese...and then I will add various things to it depending upon what I have on hand: broccoli, cooked spinach, ham, bacon, sausage, peppers, etc. Easy to make a batch the night before and it makes 12 servings. Nukes beautifully.

lol OK, I figured the rice cake would have carbs. Shows how much I've researched haha. I'm just trying to avoid wheat primarily. Thank you!

MightyDomo

1 cup Diced Hasbrowns (teeny cubes not the big cubes), 1/4 tsp or to taste chili powder, pinch salt, pinch pepper, 1 tsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup Egg Whites (or equiv of 2 Large Egg whites) and about 1/4 cup mozzarella (fresh shredded is best).

Cook hashbrowns first with the butter, chili powder, salt and pepper half way through and then add the egg whites and mozzarella until the whites are fully cooked and cheese fully melted through.

It's like a breakfast bake but single serving and made in a pan If you don't like it at all spicy there are alternatives or you can omit it entirely.

Nobby44822

Turkey burger, 160 cals, 0 Carbs, 8% fat and very filling with scrambled egg

Confuzzled4ever

So.. would a lot of carbs per serving be 10 carbs? or 20?

i really don't know.. I don't eat sugar or much processed foods..
the banana I eat has 27 carbs.. high or low?
My protein breakfast smoothie has 28 is that high or low.. (greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, honey, flax seed)

I never reach the carbs limit this site set for me.. but I really have no idea.. I'm always focused on getting enough calories in and protein and fiber.

Just curious really.

I haven't done a ton of research but not all carbs are bad. Especially ones found in fruit and vegetables, etc. What I'm trying to primarily avoid is wheat. Wheat is in so many breakfast items: bread, bagels, cereal, buns, i could go on. Your smoothie sounds delicious and I would definitely give it a try, thanks for the idea.

Oh yes.. and chocolate whey protein powder is in it too.

honkytonks85

So.. would a lot of carbs per serving be 10 carbs? or 20?

i really don't know.. I don't eat sugar or much processed foods..
the banana I eat has 27 carbs.. high or low?
My protein breakfast smoothie has 28 is that high or low.. (greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, honey, flax seed)

I never reach the carbs limit this site set for me.. but I really have no idea.. I'm always focused on getting enough calories in and protein and fiber.

Just curious really.

I haven't done a ton of research but not all carbs are bad. Especially ones found in fruit and vegetables, etc. What I'm trying to primarily avoid is wheat. Wheat is in so many breakfast items: bread, bagels, cereal, buns, i could go on. Your smoothie sounds delicious and I would definitely give it a try, thanks for the idea.

Oh yes.. and chocolate whey protein powder is in it too.

Once broken down your body doesn't know the difference between carbs from bread and carbs from bananas

JennyVirginia

My favorite breakfast is a 2 egg omlette with black olives, artichokes, spinach and mushrooms along with 2 Morning Star sausage links!
Those Paleo pancakes are AWESOME too!!!

JustineMarie21

Egg whites and veggies or just egg whites
Chicken
Yogurt
Fruit with yogurt you could also add egg white omelet
Protien drink

meadow_sage

I would be more focused on slow-carb, rather than low-carb but I discovered cottage cheese with fruit is wonderful. Had it with fresh mango...mmmmmm.