Popsugar Health & Fitness Recipes Best Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes These Low-Carb Breakfasts Will Inspire You to Go to Bed Early (So You Can Wake Up and Eat!) 10 October 2018 by Jenny Sugar Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar "Is it bedtime yet?" That's what you'll be thinking because you'll be so excited to hit the hay so you can wake up and enjoy one of these delicious low-carb breakfasts. We've got all your cravings covered, from eggs and tofu to smoothies. Each recipe is less than 20 grams of carbs. Which one will you make first? Related: I'm a CrossFitter and These Are the High-Protein Vegan Dinners I Make Every Week Coconut Chia Pudding Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Chia seeds and coconut milk marry for this Paleo-friendly pudding that works great for breakfast. Carbs per serving: 20.3 grams Calories per serving: 206 Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding 1 / 18 Egg in an Avocado Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr For a one-two punch of healthy fats in your breakfast, try baking eggs in an avocado. Carbs per serving: 18.1 grams Calories per serving: 449 Get the recipe: egg in an avocado 2 / 18 Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Smoothie Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you're in need of a little something sweet and don't want to indulge in a 400-calorie dessert, this low-calorie smoothie has your fudge cravings covered! Carbs: 6.2 grams Calories per serving: 153 Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie 3 / 18 Tofu Scramble With Kale and Sweet Potatoes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This tofu scramble is bursting with an addictive savory-sweet flavour and since it's made with tofu, kale, and sweet potatoes, you can feel good reaching for seconds. Carbs per serving: 16.6 grams Calories per serving: 260 Get the recipe: tofu scramble with sweet potatoes and kale 4 / 18 Roasted Veggies and Egg Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr With a little effort, a handful of ingredients, and less than 30 minutes, you can have this nutrient-rich meal on the table that's quick, light, and so satisfying. Carbs per serving: 19.4 grams Calories per serving: 349 Get the recipe: roasted veggies and egg dish 5 / 18 Overnight Breakfast Casserole Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr This hearty low-carb breakfast casserole will energize you with its high protein content and keep you full until lunchtime rolls around. Carbs per serving: 8.2 grams Calories per serving: 375 Get the recipe: overnight breakfast casserole 6 / 18 Morning Protein Smoothie Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This simple banana protein smoothie makes a great morning snack to satisfy sweet cravings and keep you full until lunch. Carbs per serving: 19.3 grams Calories per serving: 149 Get the recipe: banana smoothie 7 / 18 Low-Carb Hotcakes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy Even if you're cutting back on carbs, you can enjoy a stack of hotcakes! These wheat-free pancakes use almond meal and flaxseed instead of traditional flour. They're high in fibre and protein with nearly zero sugar. Carbs per serving: 5.4 grams Calories per pancake: 162 Get the recipe: wheat-free pancakes 8 / 18 Egg White Frittata Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr This low-calorie frittata is quick enough to come together on a weekday morning but elegant enough to serve to friends at a special weekend brunch. Carbs per serving: 11.2 grams Calories per serving: 300 Get the recipe: egg white frittata 9 / 18 Turkey Sausage Muffins Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Leta Shy This recipe is easy to bake ahead of time and grab when you head out the door. Carbs per serving: 2.3 grams Calories per muffin: 150 Get the recipe: turkey sausage muffins 10 / 18 Tomato Frittata Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr With more than 10 grams of protein, this tomato frittata is the perfect way to fuel your body after a tough morning workout. Carbs per serving: 5.3 grams Calories per serving: 164 Get the recipe: tomato frittata 11 / 18 Avocado and Hard-Boiled Egg Breakfast Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Hard-boil your eggs in advance for a throw-together breakfast that will fill you up with protein and fibre, keeping you surprisingly full and satisfied until lunchtime rolls around. Carbs per serving: 9.8 grams Calories per serving: 333 Get the recipe: avocado and hard-boiled egg breakfast 12 / 18 Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Dominique Astorino Love fruit smoothies, but want a little more protein? We've got a trick for you. Kick your smoothie up a notch with cottage cheese. Try this low-carb recipe using mango. Carbs per serving: 19.8 grams Calories per serving: 163 Get the recipe: mango lassi protein smoothie 13 / 18 Paleo Breakfast Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this low-carb breakfast bowl takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and feels like you've treated yourself to a beautiful brunch at a neighbourhood hot spot. Carbs per serving: 5.4 grams Calories per serving: 335 Get the recipe: breakfast bowl 14 / 18 Baked Eggs in Ham Cups Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Pop in a batch of these protein-heavy eggs in ham shells when you wake up, and enjoy a hot, hearty, and quick breakfast before you leave for work. Carbs per serving: less than one gram Calories per cup: 109 Get the recipe: eggs in ham shells 15 / 18 Quinoa Egg Bake Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Bake up this quinoa egg casserole on Sunday night, and cut a slice the following morning for a gluten-free breakfast. Carbs per serving: 13.4 Calories per serving: 247 Get the recipe: quinoa egg bake 16 / 18 Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Avocado Breakfast Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Need an energizing breakfast that will offer tons of protein? This sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl is full of flavour and offers almost 20 grams of filling protein. Carbs per serving: 20.7 grams Calories per serving: 317 Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl 17 / 18 Southwestern Tofu Scramble Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jaime Young With flavours like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and coriander mingling together, you get a surprise in every bite of this Southwestern tofu scramble. Carbs per serving: 14.3 grams Calories per serving: 135 Get the recipe: Southwestern tofu scramble 18 / 18 RecipesBreakfastLow-CarbWeight Loss