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.
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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.
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.
Related
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!
Lauri says
Re: cream of wheat recipe. Is cream of wheat used at all? Also can you suggest measurements for ricotta & cream. Thank you.
Olivia Wyles says
Hi Lauri, I updated this recipe with measurements for 2022.
Trixie says
Your keto recipes have been so much help, since I really struggle with finding desirable keto meals! Thanks so much for sharing them 🥰
Olivia Wyles says
Trixie! I am so glad you love the recipes. Thank you for your kind words.
Susan says
I’m allergic to eggs. Is there a protein sub for them that is meatless?
Sandie says
I am new Keto what is MLT?
Your recipes look delicious and I can't wait to try them!
Thank you,
Sandie
Olivia Wyles says
Thank you Sandie! Do you mean MCT oil? If so, it’s a healthy clean fat that is great for helping you get into and stay in ketosis!
TLC says
Quick question, is the bulletproof coffee a substitute for breakfast? I'm not a big egg eater and having difficulty eating eggs daily.
Olivia Wyles says
Hi there, yes! Bulletproof coffee is great for a high fat, energy filled breakfast. It’s a popular Keto meal replacement and great for intermittent fasting because it will keep you full and energized.
Penny says
How long have you been on keto
Olivia Wyles says
Hi Penny, I have been on Keto since November 2017. Yep, I started during the Holidays 🙂 I took a break from it during my pregnancy last year and now I’m back and down 15 pounds.
Angie says
I use Lankanto monk fruit/erythritol blend. Is Swerve similar?
Olivia Wyles says
Hi Angie, Swerve is just erythritol. What I like about this brand is the versatility. There is a powdered, brown, and granulated version. I also bake with Pyure which is a Stevia/Erythritol blend. I find my baked goods come out better with this sweetener and Swerve versus the Lankanto products. I need to do more experimenting though!
Jill says
You have a great layout here and I love your presentation! It is refreshing light and easy to understand. I really appreciate it! I’m off keto due to some health issues but will be returning soon. This makes me more excited for my return..
Keto works well for me and after looking at your beautiful layout here..I’m excited! keto has come a long ways!
Thank you keep up the good work!
Olivia Wyles says
Hi Jill, thank you so much for your kind words! It’s always good to hear when you’re doing something right. I’m glad you are excited about starting back on Keto. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
Joni says
Mountain Man Breakfast? Must have never been around a “mountain man’ or even a working man... my husband would go about an hour before is hungry again...
Olivia Wyles says
That’s hilarious!! ?
emmajune brown says
Just finished my Bulletproof coffee, heading out for morning walk and plan to make the Elegant Breakfast when we return home. Happen to have all ingredients at hand. Can't wait to eat ! Thanks for all inspirational recipes.
Olivia Wyles says
Emmajune! That sounds like a perfect morning. 🙂
Suzanne says
How much exactly is truvia pk??
Olivia Wyles says
It's about 1 teaspoon.
Reetika says
Hi Olivia , I just started my keto 3 days ago very new but I really like your breakfast recipes . Can I put blueberries in shake ?
Olivia Wyles says
Hi Reetika, thank you! Yes, you can put blueberries in the shake, but only a few as there are 9 carbs in 1/2 cup of blueberries. Berries are the best fruits on the Keto diet as long as they are eaten in moderation. The lowest carb count fruit I have found is raspberries at 3 carbs per half cup and blackberries at 4 carbs per half cup.
Debbie says
Very good to know. I haven’t started keto yet. My husband andI both have decided to do this together so all the help ya can recommend I would be totally grateful to you. I’ve been researching and trying to find a starting point with food.
Scott says
Swerve is better, it doesn't have that bitter after taste. Also you can bake with it and It also comes in brown .
Olivia Wyles says
Absolutely, don’t get me wrong, Swerve is amazing for baking. I just like Truvia packets (and now Monk Fruit packets) because it’s quick, easy, and great for 1-2 servings. P.S. Brown Swerve is amazing too!
queencafe says
I use swerve products and we like it since it does not have aftertaste. I tried making bundt cake with it since it calls for a lot of sugar. It came out dense and dry so you need to adjust your liquids and fat ingredients. But it was delicious. We have swerve granulated, brown sugar . I will buy swerve powdered sugar to try it next time. Thanks
Olivia Wyles says
Sounds good!
Tricia says
Olivia thank you for the great recipes. I've lost 40lbs with 50 to go. I miss lox and bagels therefore I started making chaffles with diced smoked salmon, cream cheese and a sprinkle of dill. I can hardly wait to try there flax muffins.
Olivia Wyles says
That is an awesome idea, Tricia! Congratulations on your weight loss. You totally got this.