These are 11 quick & easy keto breakfast ideas that each take 5 minutes or less to make. They range from 0 to 8 net carbs and include no-cook options, microwave meals, and simple stovetop recipes. All 11 use common ingredients and require no special equipment.
If you're looking for keto breakfast ideas that are both easy and quick, you're in the right spot. There's sweet, savory, and make ahead options to keep you full and fueled. All of these can be made or assembled in 5 minutes or less.
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I built this list during my first year on keto when I was working full time and could not figure out how to eat breakfast without either skipping it entirely or grabbing something convenient but not-so-great.
Below, I share 11 quick & easy keto breakfast ideas, all under 5 minutes and all under 8 net carbs. These aren't elaborate recipes. I made these at 7am when I wasn't awake yet or had zero energy like Bulletproof coffee, 3 ingredient pancakes, flaxseed muffin in a mug, or a chocolate protein shake. Most of them I still rotate through every week. Whether you're running short on time or just have no energy to cook, you're sure to find some breakfast ideas that'll go with your morning routine.
You might like these 2-minute keto snack ideas and low carb waffles too!
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- Bulletproof Coffee - 0 net carbs
- Flaxseed Muffin in a Mug - 5 net carbs
- Chocolate Protein Shake - 6 net carbs
- Low Carb Waffles (Chaffles) - 3 net carbs
- Keto Mixed Berry Smoothie - 6 net carbs
- Keto Cream of Wheat - 5 net carbs
- Scrambled Eggs on-the-go - 3 net carbs
- Keto Yogurt - 6 net carbs
- Keto Cereal - 8 net carbs
- Mountain Man Breakfast - 7 net carbs
- Chorizo Breakfast Taco - 6 net carbs
- Elegant Breakfast - 3 net carbs
- 3 Ingredient Keto Pancakes - 3 net carbs
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Bulletproof Coffee - 0 net carbs
Hot coffee blended with MCT oil and grass-fed butter or ghee until frothy.
Blend on high 30 seconds 1 tbsp MCT oil + 2 tablespoon Butter or Ghee + 12 oz Coffee
Flaxseed Muffin in a Mug - 5 net carbs
A single-serve chocolate mug muffin made with egg, ground flaxseeds, cocoa powder, and coconut flour, microwaved for one minute.
Grease mug + Mix well with a fork until zero streaks of egg 1 tablespoon Ground Flaxseeds + 1 tablespoon Coconut Flour + 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder + 2 tablespoon Sugar-Free Granulated Sweetener + ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder + ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract + 1 tablespoon Butter + 1 Egg + Microwave 60 seconds
Chocolate Protein Shake - 6 net carbs
A blended protein shake made with unsweetened almond milk, chocolate protein powder, and Greek yogurt.
Blend 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk + ¼ cup Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese + 1 scoop Chocolate Collagen Protein Powder + 1 tablespoon Almond Butter + 2 tablespoon Sugar-Free Granulated Sweetener
Low Carb Waffles (Chaffles) - 3 net carbs
Crispy waffles made from egg and shredded mozzarella, cooked in a mini waffle maker.
Mix 1 Egg + ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella + 1 tablespoon Almond Flour (Optional) + Add half to hot mini waffle maker + Halfway: open and sprinkle more cheese + Close and finish cooking + Repeat for second chaffle + Serve warm
More quick keto chaffle ideas!
Keto Mixed Berry Smoothie - 6 net carbs
A blended smoothie made with unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, and frozen mixed berries.
Blend 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk + ¼ cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk + ¼ cup Frozen Raspberries + ¼ cup Frozen Strawberries + ¼ cup Blackberries
More quick keto smoothie ideas!
Keto Cream of Wheat - 5 net carbs
Warm ricotta cheese whisked with butter and sweetener into a smooth, porridge-style bowl.
Warm up ½ cup Ricotta Cheese in saucepan + Add 1 tablespoon Butter + 1 teaspoon Sugar-Free Sweetener + Whisk until smooth
Scrambled Eggs on-the-go - 3 net carbs
Eggs scrambled with cheese and cream in a coffee mug and microwaved, no pan required.
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Mix well in a mug 2 Eggs + 1 oz Grated Cheese + splash of Heavy Whipping Cream + Salt + Pepper + Chives + Microwave 90 seconds
Keto Yogurt - 6 net carbs
Plain Greek yogurt mixed with peanut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
Mix together in a bowl 100g Plain Greek Yogurt + 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter + 1 Sugar-Free Sweetener Packet + 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Keto Cereal - 8 net carbs
A mix of shredded coconut, nuts, seeds, and sweetener served with unsweetened almond milk and cream.
Mix ¼ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut + ¼ cup Sliced Almonds + ¼ cup Crushed Pecans + ⅛ cup Chia Seeds + ⅛ cup Flax Seeds + 1 teaspoon Sugar-Free Sweetener + ½ teaspoon Cinnamon + Toss mixture in ⅛ teaspoon Vanilla Extract + 1 tablespoon MCT oil + Pour 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk + 1 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream on top
More keto cereal ideas!
Mountain Man Breakfast - 7 net carbs
A no-cook assembly of meat, cheese, peanuts, and coffee with cream.
6 Little Smokies or 2 oz Deli Meat + 2 slices Cheese + ½ oz Peanuts + Black Coffee with Heavy Whipping Cream + Grab & go
Chorizo Breakfast Taco - 6 net carbs
Chorizo and scrambled eggs cooked together and wrapped in a fried low carb tortilla with cheese and salsa.
Cook 2 oz Chorizo in pan + Whisk 2 Eggs + Pour into pan with Chorizo + Fry 1 Low Carb Tortilla in 1 tablespoon Butter + Fill Tortilla with mixture + Top with 2 oz Cheese + 1 tablespoon Salsa
Elegant Breakfast - 3 net carbs
Creamed parmesan spinach topped with pan-fried prosciutto and over-easy eggs.
Simmer in pan until wilted 1 cup Baby spinach leaves + Add 1 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream + 1 oz Parmesan Cheese + Set aside + Pan fry 2 oz Prosciutto + 2 Eggs over-easy + Top with creamed spinach
3 Ingredient Keto Pancakes - 3 net carbs
Thin pancakes made from blended cream cheese and eggs, cooked in a greased pan.
Mix well in a bowl 2 oz Cream Cheese + 2 Eggs + 1 teaspoon Sugar-Free Sweetener + ½ teaspoon Cinnamon + Rest 2 minutes + Cook 1 minute in hot greased pan + Flip + Cook 1 minute + Serve with Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
I highly recommend keeping your fridge and pantry stocked with the following:
-Eggs
-Bacon
-Protein Powder
-Sugar Free Sweeteners
-Heavy Whipping Cream
-Unsweetened Almond Milk
-Almond Butter
-Flaxseeds
-Almonds
-Cheese
-Cold Cuts
-Butter
-Olives
-Bell Peppers
-Avocado
-Fresh Berries
-Almond Flour / Coconut Flour
-And above all else: Coffee, coffee, coffee!
Here's my full list of pantry items, and if you are a visual person like me, you'll love the visual guides built into my Ultimate Keto Bundle!
Most of these are designed to be made fresh in under 5 minutes, but a few work well for prep. The pancakes and waffles can be made in batches and refrigerated for up to 4 days. The keto cereal dry mix can be prepped in bulk and stored in a jar - just add milk and cream when you're ready to eat.
Calorie counts vary depending on exact brands and portions, but most of these fall between 200-400 calories. The highest calorie options are bulletproof coffee and the elegant breakfast due to fat content. For exact numbers, Cronometer is the most accurate macro tracker for keto.
Yes, this list was built with beginners in mind. Everything uses simple, widely available ingredients and requires no special equipment. If you're just starting keto, bulletproof coffee, scrambled eggs on-the-go, and the mountain man breakfast are the easiest starting points since they require almost no prep.
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If you enjoyed these ideas, check out these other recipes:
- Keto Egg Bites (Starbucks Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper)
- Keto Chocolate Flaxseed Muffins
- Keto Coffee Cake Chaffle (With Cinnamon Crumble and Icing)
- 4 Ingredient Keto Breakfast Fat Bombs
This list of keto breakfast ideas is one of many quick & easy recipe ideas. Check them out!
Jeremy says
You have the best few ingredient on the go recopies thank ou!
Olivia Wyles says
You are so welcome 🙂
DJ says
I am a huge fan of the cream cheese pancake with Walden’s SF Walnut maple syrup and Bulletproof coffee - YUM!!
GingerB says
OMG #10.. the Elegant Breakfast was sooooo friggen good! What a simple breakfast to make but I felt like I was eating at a 5 start restaurant.. LOL Can't wait to surprise hubby with that one. I'm definitely making that a regular in my breakfast rotation. Thank you
Olivia Wyles says
Yessss!! I hear that a lot about this recipe. Haha. I’m glad you liked it and it turned out like a 5 star restaurant. Tell me what your hubby says!
Jackilynn says
How many calories are these recipes
Tori says
How do you come up to 0 net carbs for the cream of wheat? Any nutrition calculator I use gives me about 5 g net carbs???????
Olivia Wyles says
Tori, I have no earthly idea, that is so weird. I'm getting your same net carbs using cronometer. Something tells me that's a typo. I will update!
Jeanine says
With the cream cheese pancakes, is the batter supposed to be lumpy from the cream cheese?
Olivia Wyles says
Yes, slightly lumpy! But make sure your cream cheese is softened.
Donna says
What are your feelings about avocados? I eat a 1/2 (if it is a large one) or a whole if small everyone morning with my eggs.
Daniel says
I love avocados with breakfast! Whenever I get a chance to cook my breakfast I’ll make 2 scrambled eggs with a slice of bacon, a whole sliced avocado, and a small sliced tomato.
Norma Engelmann says
Hey Olivia,
Just wondering if the bulletproof coffee is served hot or cold?
Olivia Wyles says
Usually hot, but I bet you could make a killer ice version too!
L C says
I’ll try your recipes. I’ve been on Keto for 20 days, dark pink ketosis on the test strips the entire time, averaging 1800 calories or less, and have list and regained the same 4 lbs. I’m staying under the 18 net carbs on my macro app every day and don’t understand why I’m not losing weight! I am still hungry at the end of the day most of the time too!
Olivia Wyles says
Hi LC, let me know how things are going after trying my recipes!
Linda Faust says
Love your creative and tasty Keto food options! Thank you for sharing!
Olivia Wyles says
Thank you, Linda!
Ronda says
Wow!!!!! 65 lbs?? I am just starting my Keto journey for the 5th time!!! I fall off as it is hard to stick to it!! How did you do it?? Ronda