Eating Keto for Breakfast

Breakfast is a tough meal to master when on the keto diet since so many foods are carb-based. Read on for keto breakfast ideas and tips.

When you force your body to go into ketosis, you are burning fat to fuel your activity, rather than carbohydrates. If you’re like many health-conscious dieters, you may have tried diet plans that are low in carbohydrates in order to do that. The struggle for many following a ketogenic diet however, is that there don’t immediately seem to be a lot of delicious, non-pastry options at breakfast time. But, a ketogenic breakfast can be easy to put together if you get a little creative.

How to Eat Keto for Breakfast

Eggs, Eggs, EGGS!

The most obvious choice for a keto breakfast is eggs. Because eggs are high in protein, they fit into a ketogenic diet plan quite nicely. There are so many different ways that eggs can be prepared, that it is unlikely that you will get bored with them. Whether they are poached, boiled, fried, scrambled, or prepared in a delicious omelet with mushrooms and spinach, eggs are a great choice for a healthy, low-carb start to your day.

Substitutes for Bread

Unfortunately for those trying to follow a ketogenic diet plan, the typical American breakfast is usually loaded with bread and carbs. Substituting vegetables or meat for the bread in many dishes, however, will help to lower the carb content and make your meal keto-friendly.

Try replacing pancakes with delicious fritters made from cauliflower or zucchini for instance. The taste and texture will satisfy your craving for pancakes without the heavy carbohydrate content. Or, try replacing the bread on an egg and tomato sandwich with meat patties to start off your day with a breakfast packed with protein.

Other Protein Options

If you’re looking for more protein options for breakfast, or if you can’t eat eggs, there are some other things you may want to try. Smoked salmon, also known as lax, is a great option for a keto breakfast and is delicious paired with spinach or kale, tomatoes, and a low-carb mayonnaise. Similarly, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is sure to be a hit for those looking for an easy breakfast that fits into a ketogenic diet plan, as it packs plenty of nutrients and protein, but doesn’t take much effort to prepare.

Smoothies

If you’re looking for a ketogenic breakfast that is easy to prepare, and that you can take with you to the office, there is really no better option than a protein-rich smoothie. Green smoothies are a keto favorite, but you may also want to try a flavorful coconut cherry vanilla smoothie. The trick to making this smoothie keto friendly is using coconut milk instead of cow’s milk for a healthy, filling fat in your smoothie beverage.

There are so many great options for breakfast that fit into a ketogenic diet plan that you will likely never really run out of delicious, creative ideas to try. There’s no need to have carbs at breakfast when you can load up on healthy fats and proteins to start your day off on the right foot.

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