Keto breakfast ideas: 8 easy low carb options

Looking for easy keto breakfast ideas? From fluffy keto pancakes and savoury frittatas to creamy smoothies and chia seed porridge, discover delicious low-carb breakfast inspiration to start your day.

Breakfast can be one of the trickiest meals to plan when you're following a ketogenic diet, especially if you're used to reaching for toast, cereal or porridge. The good news is that there are plenty of tasty alternatives to enjoy.

Eggs, avocado, cheese, nuts and low-carb vegetables are popular keto breakfast staples, providing a starting point for everything from savoury dishes to sweet treats. If you're looking for inspiration beyond scrambled eggs, here are some easy keto breakfast ideas to add variety to your morning routine.

Keto-friendly breakfast ingredients

For most keto dieters, eggs are the go-to breakfast staple – scrambled, fried, poached, boiled or as an omelette – anyhow you like them is fine.  You can also freely eat your fill of bacon, avocado, cold cuts, olives, nuts, smoked salmon and cheese as well as adding any healthy fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, butter, mayonnaise and coconut cream.  Keto friendly vegetables include leafy greens, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus and eggplant to name a few.

The above list of items will tend to form your breakfast basics.  Below we’ve outlined a few more creative ideas for ketogenic breakfasts.  You’ll find a tonne of recipes on the internet if you want more detailed instructions.

8 easy keto breakfast ideas

Frittata – for example spinach; mushroom and goats cheese; or bacon and onion. You can also pour your frittata mix into muffin tins for variety and an easy, portable snack.

Keto Pancakes – a simple keto pancake batter is eggs with some cottage cheese and almond or coconut flour. A little baking powder will help it rise a bit and adding a handful of blueberries will provide extra flavour and colour.

Fried Eggplant & Halloumi – you’ll love the mix of textures from combining eggplant and halloumi cheese, as well as the saltiness from the cheese.

Keto Porridge – think about mixing ingredients like chia seeds, flaxseed (linseed), sesame seeds, coconut flour or psyllium husk with eggs and cream or coconut milk. Warm on the stove top until it thickens. Top with some nuts or berries.

Keto Smoothie - blend coconut milk with a handful of berries and a dash of vanilla for a creamy and delicious smoothie. Or try coconut cream, spinach and lime juice for a refreshing green edition.

Yoghurt & Berries – Blend your own keto dairy-free version of yoghurt with coconut cream, vanilla and berries. Top with fresh berries, nuts or grated coconut. This will be keto-friendly when made with suitable ingredients and portions.

Sardines & Veg – a tin of sardines makes a nutritious base for any keto meal.  Add some broccoli, asparagus or spinach for even more nutrients.

Cauliflower Hash Browns – grate the cauliflower and mix with eggs and onion before frying.