These recipes are proof that a low-carb breakfast doesn’t always have to mean a quiche or an omelet. These meals all have less than 14 grams of carbs per serving, and lean on yogurt, fruit, veggies and oats instead of eggs to keep you full and energized until your next meal. Try our Gluten-Free Almond Flour Waffles for a sweet start to your morning, or try our highly-rated Parmesan Spinach Cakes for a simple but delicious savory breakfast.
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Low-Carb Strawberry Muffins
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These low-carb strawberry muffins are a delicious alternative to traditional muffins. By swapping out all-purpose flour for almond and coconut flour, you create a tender, slightly nutty base that pairs beautifully with sweet fresh strawberries. Flavorful and bursting with strawberry goodness, these muffins make a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Gluten-Free Almond Flour Waffles
Jennifer Causey
Almond meal stands in for flour and adds texture and nutty flavor to this easy gluten-free waffle.
Pumpkin Muffins
These easy pumpkin muffins are packed with oats and chocolate chips. Plus, these mini gluten-free pumpkin muffins are made entirely in the blender, making cleanup a breeze. If you’d rather make 12 regular-size muffins, bake for 18 to 20 minutes and let cool for 10 minutes before turning them out of the pan.
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar.
Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts
This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
Strawberry-Banana Smoothies
Jacob Fox
This healthy strawberry banana smoothie gets creaminess, protein and staying power from yogurt and extra vitamin C from kiwi. Have it for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Parmesan Spinach Cakes
If you like spinach-cheese pie, try these simple but elegant-looking little spinach cakes.
Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins
The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
Carrot Smoothie
Diana Chistruga
This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.
Greek Yogurt with Strawberries
Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack.
Cauliflower “Toast”
Looking for a low-carb way to enjoy toast in the morning? Try these toasts made from cauliflower rice, egg and cheese. Make a big batch to keep in your freezer for an easy breakfast or healthy base for a sandwich (like grilled cheese!) any time.
