Top 10 Keto Egg Recipes For Breakfast

(Last Updated On: May 7, 2019)

 

Want to start off your ketogenic meal plan on the right track? A bowl of cereals will no longer do the trick nor do carb-heavy breakfasts can help you reach effective ketosis. Fortunately, there are eggs! Chock-full of fats, protein and nutrients, eggs are known to be one of the best food items to be added to your meal planning.

Aside from effective weight loss, eggs are also known to rev up ketosis or for the body to burn fat fast. With breakfast being recommended to many meal plans, these egg recipes will definitely be of help.

1. Fried Eggs. A mainstay in many American breakfast menus, eggs are not only easy to find but also easier to cook. You can make a sunny side-up, over-easy, or well-done.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2oz coconut oil (butter is great, too!)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter or heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan.
2. Break eggs and voila! You got fried eggs in a little less than 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts:

• Fat: 21g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 1g
• Kcal:233

Keto Tip : Top it on steamed asparagus or serve with fresh arugula. Top it with fresh herbs and a dollop of homemade mayonnaise. Frying it on pepper rings will also add more fun.

2. Bacon & Egg Classics. An all-time favorite to dieters and non-dieters alike, bacon and eggs is a combo food for the gods and goddesses. Delicious and healthy, this fat-filled combo will put one’s ketosis to a frenzy.

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4oz bacon slices
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Fry bacon and leave grease on skillet.
2. Fry eggs using fat from bacon. You can choose to do it sunny side-up, over-easy or well-done.
3. Slice fresh tomatoes and cucumber or avocado on the sides and you got one breakfast that’s keto-riffic!

Nutritional Value

• Fat:22g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs:1g
• Kcal: 272

Keto Tip : Get the king of bacon on your keto plate with the Peter Luger Extra Thick Cut Bacon. Definitely filling to the palate.

3. Scrambled Eggs. Yet another easy egg recipe for breakfast, scrambled eggs is perfect for keto. This recipe, however, comes with a twist—it got bacon!

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 4 strips bacon
• 2tbsp butter
• 2tbsp sour cream
• 2stalks green onion
• 1/2tsp salt
• 1/2tsp garlic powder
• 1/2tsp onion powder
• 1/4tsp black pepper
• 1/4tsp paprika

For cooking instructions, click HERE.

Nutritional Value

• Fat:35g
• Protein:25g
• Carbs: 2g
• Kcal: 444

 

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Keto Tip: Instead of sour cream, use dollop of crème fraiche like the Vermont Creamery Creme Fraiche. This one comes with more butter fat and can help rev up ketosis.

4. Egg Wrap. This ultra-low-carb breakfast number comes with some of your favorite stuffings—sausage, jalapeno cream cheese and avocado. Great when integrating fasting to keto.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken sausages
• 2 cups of eggs (approx. 8 to 9 eggs with the yolks on)
• 2 avocados
• 8 tbsp softened jalapeno cream cheese
• 4 tsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Check out cooking instructions HERE.

Nutritional Value

• Fat: 51g
• Carbs: 14g
• Protein: 31g
• Kcal: 459

Keto Tip: Can be prepared overnight. Simply roll each wrap in plastic, refrigerate and grab one in the morning as well as during dinner time.

5. Egg Muffins. Another easy-peasy keto breakfast. It’s a winner for kids and other family members not on keto, too. Most importantly, it can be prepared a day ahead.

Ingredients:

• 12 eggs
• 2 scallions (finely chopped)
• 5oz cooked bacon
• 6oz shredded cheese
• Salt&pepper to taste

Optional:

• 2tbsp red/green pesto

Check cooking instructions in this video HERE.

Nutritional Value

• Carbs: 26g
• Protein: 23g
• Fat: 26g
• Kcal: 336

Keto Tip: Can be stored in the fridge up to 4 days. Eat hot or cold.

6. Keto Breakfast Burrito. Another quick and easy keto breakfast recipe with eggs as base ingredients. Perfect for the whole family with plenty of fillings to choose from.

Ingredients:

• 2 med eggs
• 2 tbsp full-fat cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Your choice of herbs and spices

See detailed cooking instructions HERE.

Nutritional Value

• Fat: 30g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 1g
• Kcal: 331

Keto Tip:

Mix and match a variety of fillings. Here are some variations:

• Avocado, bacon, sour cream, cheese
• Smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill
• Chipotle sauce, ham, cheese

7. Boiled Eggs with Mayonnaise. Simple and can be prepared without any hitch. This one is for lazybugs who wanted to go into ketosis – fast!

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 8 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably homemade)

Optional:

• Diced avocado
• Fresh herbs

Instructions:

1. Boil eggs. If you want it softer, 5 to 6 minutes will do. For hard-boiled ones, do it for 8 to 10 mins.
2. Serve with mayonnaise and dice avocado or your choice of leafy green salad.
3. Sprinkle some fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts

• Fat: 29g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 1g
• Kcal: 316g

Keto Tip: Add a pinch of salt to boiled water to prevent eggs from cracking.

8. Mushroom Omelet. Good for the heart and overall health, this omelet is made extra special with fresh mushrooms in it. Easy and quick to make!

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3 mushrooms
• 1 oz shredded cheese
• 1 oz butter or coconut oil (for frying)
• ½ yellow onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

See cooking instructions HERE.

Nutrition Facts

• Fat:43g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 4g
• Kcal: 510g

Keto Tip: Add spinach salad drizzled with vinaigrette dressing to complete a keto-rrific morning meal.

9. No-Bread Keto Breakfast Sandwich. Who says one can’t enjoy breakfast without toasts or a sandwich? This no-bread breakfast number will definitely rock your boring mornings.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 oz smoked deli ham
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 oz provolone or cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A few drops of Worcestershire sauce or if you want some zing—Tabasco sauce

See preparations HERE.

Nutrition Facts

• Fat: 30g
• Protein:20g
• Carbs:2g
• Kcal:354

Keto Tip: Replace ham with crispy fried bacon then, pair it up with diced avocado. Delish!

10. Egg Butter. Here’s a breakfast number that will make keto worshippers squeal with glee. Smear it on steamed asparagus, cucumber slices or celery stalks. Great substitute for the usual jam and jelly.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 2/3oz butter
• 1/4tsp sea salt
• 1/8tsp black pepper (ground)

See cooking instructions HERE.

Nutrition Facts

• Fat: 69g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 1g
• Kcal: 664

Keto Tip : Add fresh herbs or, if you want more zing, go with chili flakes. Pair it with salmon sashimi or cold cuts. It also makes great toppings to keto-friendly veggies.

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