41 Keto and Low Carb Breakfasts That Aren’t Eggs (2024)

Eggs might be a perfect protein, but that doesn’t mean every keto breakfast has to include or revolve around them. Reaching your macronutrient and micronutrient goals is the most important factor on a keto diet, so enjoy fun, tasty ways to achieve your goals sans the eggs.

Luckily, eggs aren’t nature’s only perfect protein. Omnivores and vegetarians (lacto) have more options. Vegans can find alternative sources by combining vegetables and keto-approved vegetable proteins and substitutes.

In fact, you’ll find many keto recipes that use liberal amounts of nuts, seeds, and sometimes legumes to create keto baked goods, like muffins, scones, and pancakes. They provide protein and healthy fat.

41 Eggless Keto Breakfasts

1. Keto Breakfast Biscuits

2. Keto Bagels

Craving a hearty and satisfying breakfast staple while sticking to your ketogenic lifestyle? Keto-friendly bagels are here to save the day! These delectable bagels offer a low-carb alternative to the traditional version, allowing you to enjoy a beloved breakfast treat guilt-free. Crafted with a combination of almond flour, coconut flour, and psyllium husk, these bagels deliver a chewy texture and authentic flavor reminiscent of the real deal. They are typically enriched with healthy fats from ingredients like cream cheese or butter, which contribute to their delightful richness. Topped with your favorite keto-friendly spreads like cream cheese, smoked salmon, or avocado slices, these bagels are a fantastic way to start your day on a delicious and satisfying note while staying in ketosis. Say hello to a breakfast option that combines all the taste and texture you love, minus the excess carbs!

3. Keto Cereal

A classic breakfast staple, with a low carb approach.These cereals are typically made with a combination of high-fiber ingredients, such as coconut flakes, nuts, and seeds, and are sweetened with natural sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit extract. Packed with healthy fats and minimal net carbs, keto-friendly cereals offer a crunchy and flavorful breakfast choice that pairs well with low-carb milk alternatives like almond or coconut milk. So, whether you prefer a cinnamon-infused crunch or a nutty blend of flavors, keto-friendly cereals provide a delicious and convenient way to kick-start your day while staying in ketosis.

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4. Keto Muffins

We know that sometimes finding delicious and satisfying breakfast options can be a challenge when following a keto diet. However, worry not! We have included two of our most scrumptious copycat recipes in the breakfast category, posted on our recipes! These two mouthwatering keto muffin recipes will revolutionize your mornings. Say hello to Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins made with coconut flour and Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins made with almond flour. These low-carb treats will not only keep you on track with your keto lifestyle but also satisfy your cravings for a delectable breakfast.

5. Keto Waffles & Pancakes

Who says you can’t enjoy fluffy pancakes or crispy waffles while following a ketogenic diet? With keto-friendly alternatives, you can still savor these beloved breakfast classics without derailing your low-carb lifestyle. Keto-friendly pancake and waffle recipes often rely on almond flour, coconut flour, or a combination of both, which provide a nutrient-dense and grain-free base. To maintain the ketogenic balance, these recipes typically use low-carb sweeteners like erythritol or stevia instead of sugar. Additionally, incorporating high-fat ingredients such as cream cheese or coconut oil ensures that you’re getting a satisfying breakfast that keeps you satiated throughout the morning. Topped with sugar-free syrups, berries, or a dollop of whipped cream, these keto-friendly pancakes and waffles bring joy to your mornings while supporting your dietary goals.

6. Cauliflower Tots

Looking to add a delicious and low-carb twist to your breakfast routine? Keto-friendly cauliflower tots are the answer! These tasty morsels combine the goodness of cauliflower with a blend of cheese, eggs, and flavorful spices to create a satisfying breakfast option that fits perfectly into your ketogenic lifestyle. The cauliflower is grated and mixed with the other ingredients, forming a batter that is then baked until golden and crispy. The result is a delightful alternative to traditional tater tots, offering a burst of savory flavor and a satisfying texture. Enjoy these cauliflower tots as a standalone breakfast dish or pair them with a side of sugar-free ketchup or your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce. With keto-friendly cauliflower tots, you can savor a breakfast treat that is both satisfying and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients while keeping your carb intake low.

Try our Keto Cauliflower Tots recipe here! Only 4 Net Carbs per serving!

7. Keto Granola

What better to put in your morning yogurt than low carb granola? Our paleo coconut cacao nib granola recipe is just 4 net carbs per serving, and takes less than 30 minutes to make from scratch! This delightful twist on traditional granola combines a medley of nuts, seeds, and unsweetened coconut flakes with a touch of natural sweeteners like stevia or erythritol. The result is a flavorful and nutrient-dense granola that’s low in carbs and high in healthy fats. Packed with a variety of textures and flavors, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of nutty goodness. Enjoy it as a standalone snack or sprinkle it over low-carb yogurts or almond milk for a filling and energizing breakfast. With keto-friendly granola, you can start your day on a delicious and nutritious note while keeping your carbohydrate intake in check.

Don’t have the 30 minutes to spare? No problem! We linked our favorite keto granolas below for you to check out:

8. Avocado Toast

Indulge in a satisfying and nutritious breakfast with the ever-popular avocado toast, now made keto-friendly with keto bread. This delightful combination brings together the creaminess of ripe avocado and the toasty goodness of low-carb bread. Keto-friendly bread options, often made with almond flour or coconut flour, provide a sturdy base that perfectly complements the rich flavors of avocado. Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on your toasted keto bread and top it off with a sprinkle of sea salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, or even a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Not only does this keto avocado toast offer a delectable taste experience, but it’s also packed with healthy fats and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied and energized throughout the morning. Enjoy a breakfast that satisfies both your taste buds and your dietary goals with avocado toast on keto-friendly bread.

You can’t go wrong with these keto bread options:
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9. Keto Oatmeal

Start your day with a warm and comforting bowl of keto oatmeal, a clever twist on the classic breakfast staple. While traditional oatmeal is off-limits on a ketogenic diet due to its high carbohydrate content, keto oatmeal offers a low-carb alternative that still provides the same cozy and filling experience. Made with a combination of ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and unsweetened coconut flakes, keto oatmeal mimics the texture and taste of traditional oats. Sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener such as stevia or erythritol, and flavored with warming spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, this keto oatmeal is a delightful and nutritious way to kickstart your day. Top it off with a dollop of almond butter, a sprinkle of crushed walnuts, or a few berries for added flavor and texture. Enjoy the comfort of a warm bowl of oatmeal while keeping your carb intake low with this delicious keto-friendly alternative.

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8. Avocado Green Tea Power Shake

A satisfying morning shake will get you off on the right foot. Avocado delivers a dose of healthy fats while protein powder provides extra bulk to keep you fuller longer. Matcha green tea gives you a hefty dose of antioxidants too.

For a vegan shake, you’ll need to make a few swaps, but you likely already have a dairy free yogurt and protein powder in your pantry.

9. Easy Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Mousse

Have a hankering for the flavor of a cinnamon roll, but you don’t want to fall out of ketosis? Indulge in a delectable, healthy mousse that copies only the flavor. No guilt. No worry about ketosis or your waistline.

Need it vegan? You can make substitutions for the dairy ingredients without too much change to the texture and flavor.

10. Keto Cabbage

Technically, it’s called keto cabbage with bacon, but add whatever you like, including meat free keto-approved alternatives. You could also try coconut bacon.

11. Vegan Coconut Flour Pancakes

Foodie Fiasco has a vegan and non-vegan version of their low carb take on a traditional high carb recipe. As the name implies, coconut flour replaces traditional wheat, but it gives it a thick, soft texture. You’ll find both yummy recipes below.

12. Flourless, Crispy Flaxseed Waffles

She offers plenty of variations (egg free too, including conversions for flax and chia seeds) to satisfy your craving for waffles. You won’t miss the carbs, and the seeds give a nutty crunch that tastes like a real, carb-loaded multigrain waffle.

13. Grain Free No-Bake Protein Bars

Need a portable breakfast option that’s both keto and easy to make? This recipe combines nuts, coconut, flax, and a few other keto staples. Simply blend up ingredients, spread them in a pan, top with sugar free chocolate, and enjoy.

14. Grain Free Instant “Brown Sugar” N’oatmeal

Another perfectly engineered low carb, egg free breakfast classic is keto instant oatmeal. Chia seeds, shredded coconut, and flax meal provide the comforting texture of oats.

15. Oil Free Blueberry Streusel Scones

Scones and tea pair together well, but traditional recipes come with a hefty done of carbohydrates, scant protein, and loads of unhealthy fats. This recipe cuts the carbs, ups the protein, and despite being oil-less, it still rocks a decent amount of fat too.

16. Low Carb Hot Cinnamon Flax Meal Porridge

With a texture similar to Cream of Wheat, the porridge comes packed with flavor, texture, and none of the carbs. The base of the recipe is one you can mess around with too. Porridge is a good way to sneak in extra fat or protein.

17. Cinnamon Bun Fat Bomb Bars

Fat bombs have become increasingly popular keto snacks, but this bar version can easily replace your breakfast. The melt-in-your-mouth goodness provides fuel while the nut base gives a healthy dose of protein.

18. Orange-Blueberry Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are a wonderful gift from nature. In this recipe, they add texture and thicken your pudding while the orange and blueberries shine through for a bright start to your morning.

You could substitute some of the OJ with orange zest or extract to lower the carbs.

19. Muesli Low Carb Cereal

You have many options to build your own Muesli since it typically contains nuts, seeds, flake coconut, and a bit or oil and sweetener. Why settle for store bought when you can be in full control of the ingredients?

20. Keto Low Carb Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe with Spinach

The in depth differences she provides between drinking and eating a smoothie from a bowl make a lot of sense, but the recipe she delivers quickly outshines her seasons with all those healthy additions that turn what was once a delicious drink into a real, balanced meal that’s keto-friendly.

Her point on using natural extracts to give you fruity flavors without adding carbs is a great idea too.

21. Fudge Keto Overnight “Oats”

Overnight oats deliver a brilliant, tasty concept for busy people, but can it be keto-friendly? Yes, it can. Hemp hearts and chia seeds offer you the feel of oats.

Like traditional overnight oat recipes, you make them ahead. They’re ready by morning. Add your toppings, and you’re good to go.

22. Egg and Grain Free Blueberry Coffee Cake

If you replace the applesauce and honey with pumpkin puree and stevia, you’ll be left with a delicious, tender crumb that you swear couldn’t be keto. Think of the flavor combinations you could create by changing spices or tossing in some nuts.

23. Almond Flour Low Carb Tortilla

While a tortilla by itself isn’t a breakfast, you can fill them with nearly any keto-approved food for a quick breakfast. These tortillas are soft and pliable. They don’t resemble cardboard, and you can use them for any meal.

Filling ideas:

• Cream cheese (dairy, soy, or cashew) and berries

• Ricotta cheese and berries

• Use as a pizza crust for a veggie breakfast pizza

• Slather it with guacamole and pile on the veggies

24. Homemade Coconut Yogurt

This method doesn’t require a yogurt maker or crockpot to make it at home. The beautiful part is that you’re making eight servings with each batch, which helps for planning out your meals and snacks. It’s also sugar free, and chia seeds are the thickening agent.

25. Low Carb Acai Bowl Recipe

Powdered acai and tropical essences make your breakfast taste like an exotic vacation. You’ll need to omit the optional egg, but the author added it for extra protein to fit her macro needs, so it doesn’t alter the consistency of this yummy blended bowl.

26. Vegan Keto Avocado Mousse

Refreshing lime, energizing matcha, and fueling avocado combine in this pick you up mousse to jumpstart your day. It takes minutes to whip up a batch of this savory breakfast.

27. Vegan Keto Bagel Thins

The ingredients are few for this tasty breakfast staple. It’s not an exact replacement, but it’s about as close as you will get to a real bagel thin. However, bagels are a canvas for you to enjoy plain or build meals on. At 2g net carbs per serving, your options are wide.

She has a recipe for vegan smoked lox if you can spare the carbs.

28. Keto Bread Without Eggs

As implied, this is a vegan loaf of bread that you can use to make toast, breakfast or lunch sandwiches, or as a base for an eggless bread pudding.

It does require a bit of work and many ingredients. If you’re already practicing vegan or eggless baking, you probably have them in your pantry.

29. Vegan Keto Peanut Butter Doughnuts

She also includes substitutes for the peanut butter, but this moist, cake like doughnut pairs well with a cup of keto coffee. You won’t be too tempted to go back for more since it packs a bit of protein, a nice dose of fat, and minimal carbs.

30. Instant Chocolate Chia Pudding

If you’re a fan of rice or tapioca pudding, this one will surely be a keeper because the texture is near perfect. You can also omit the cacao for a vanilla chia pudding and try different keto-friendly extracts.

31. Mashed Cauliflower Breakfast Bowls

Mashed cauliflower for breakfast might seem odd, but truly any food can be a breakfast food. Sautéed mushrooms add protein to the rich greens, and the creamy cauliflower meshes well with the textures.

If you’re not into eating meat, you can omit the bacon, use more mushrooms, or use a keto-approved meat substitute.

32. Spaghetti Squash Tots

Sometimes you have a hankering for potatoes, but you can’t risk the carbs or losing ketosis. What do you do? You find the next best thing with its perfectly crunchy outside and shredded, comforting soft insides.

33. Vegan Keto Pumpkin Bread

Slather on a keto-approved buttery spread (or butter) and enjoy this fall favorite any time of the year. You won’t miss the carbs in the flavor or texture. If you love pumpkin, be sure to check out her 11 pumpkin themed recipes.

34. Traditional Tofu Scramble

This dish is the closest you’ll come to eggs, and it’s included for those who might want eggs or an egg like experience, but they can’t have them. It’s a super healthy, filling breakfast too where you have a nice balance of macros.

Another upside to a scramble is you can really customize it with what you have on hand. You can even fill a keto tortilla with a smaller portion for a portable breakfast.

Don’t like tofu? You can substitute it for chickpeas or a non-soy tofu alternative.

35. Instant Cereal

Chocolate Covered Katie offers some creative alternatives to classic foods. Her take on instant cereal works like a blank canvas for whatever you’re craving or have on hand.

Most of her recipes contain substitute information to make her recipes keto-friendly if they already aren’t.

36. Vegan Keto Panna Cotta

While this is technically a dessert, who says you can’t have panna cotta for breakfast? Toss on a few raspberries or a sliver of orange peel, shut your eyes, and savor this classic turned keto and vegan with good for you coconut and agar-agar.

37. Vegan Quiche

Another classic made eggless is the quiche. They’re versatile dishes that you can make or have for any meal. It’s great for using up leftover veggies too.

38. Cinnamon French Tofu Sticks with Chocolate Syrup

Tofu sticks might sound like an odd substitution for traditional bread, but the flavors of cinnamon and sweetness blend well with the nuttiness of the tofu once it’s pan fried in coconut oil.

At 1g of net carbs for a serving, enjoy a guiltless indulgence.

39. 1 Minute Coffee Cake In A Mug

You can microwave this cake for one or use a traditional oven, which takes longer but worth the wait. The moistness of the coffee cake and the crumbly texture of the streusel mimic the real thing.

Best yet, it’s quick, easy, and doesn’t contain a bunch of crazy ingredients.

40. Keto Grits

You can make keto grits one of two ways: cauliflower or flake coconut. Both methods offer the texture of grits, and it can be a quick and easy breakfast option to eat by itself or as a base for other foods (similar to breakfast bowls).

The cauliflower method contains heavy cream and butter. You can substitute keto-friendly options, but coconut cream will give it a varied flavor that’s far from traditional grits. There might be other substitutes that don’t.

The coconut method does change the flavor too, but sans the shrimp and bacon in the original recipe, it’s a solid vegan option.

41. Three Ingredient Vegan Keto Protein Bars

Whether you’re a strict vegan, vegetarian, or you have food allergies, you understand how difficult it can be to find a protein bar that fits your needs. This version is soy free, tree nut free, and gluten free. Bonus: they don’t taste like cardboard.

Conclusion

Breakfast is an important meal if you’re trying to lose or maintain weight, have blood sugar issues, and if you’re not intermittent fasting. Skipping breakfast can cause more harm than good and lead you to overeat or binge.

Two keys to success with a keto diet are balancing your macros and planning your meals. Luckily, many of the recipes featured here provide both. No eggs needed. Simply good for your body and soul keto-friendly breakfast fare.

See Also

• 15 Insanely Delicious Fat Bomb Recipes for Keto
• 25 Essential Keto Lunch Recipes

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