Keto diet is one of the most famous diets in the world. It includes low-carb and high-fat meals which make the body burn fat for energy, instead of sticking to our body. By consuming a low amount of carbs and burning fat, the keto diet helps with weight loss.
The best thing about this diet is that you can enjoy all delicious meals, such as a keto chocolate shake. Plus, you can lose weight while eating them. If you don’t believe it, here are 5 tasty and easy to prepare breakfast ideas to prove that.
1. Scrambled Eggs
You have probably heard that eggs are one of the best meals for breakfast. It’s because they are high in protein and low in carbs. So, if you are in a rush, but still want to eat a keto breakfast, you can quickly prepare this meal.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 oz. (28 g) butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crack the eggs and put them into a bowl.
- Whip them with a fork. While whipping, add some salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter on medium heat, in a non-stick skillet. It should melt slowly and look like sunflower oil. It shouldn’t turn brown, because it will be burned.
- Pour the whipped eggs into the skillet and stir for a minute or 2, until they are creamy and cooked less than you want them to be.
- You can combine the eggs with sausage, bacon, salmon, cheese, and other low-carb foods
2. Salad Sandwiches
One of the things we usually hear when it comes to weight loss is to eat more salad and less bread. So, here is a no-bread sandwich you can prepare in a couple of minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. (56 g) Romaine lettuce or a baby gem lettuce
- 0.5 oz. (14 g) butter
- 1 oz. (28 g) Edam cheese or any cheese you prefer
- Half avocado
- 1 cherry tomato
Instructions
- Rinse the vegetables
- Prepare the lettuce as a base for the sandwich.
- Spread the butter over the lettuce.
- Slice the cheese, avocado, and tomato and place them on top of the butter. If you want to try different toppings, you can use egg salad or a tuna salad.
3. Keto Cheese Roll-ups
If you love cheese and want to have a tasty breakfast, but you don’t have time or nerves to cook, this recipe is for you. There’s no baking or preparing lots of ingredients, so it’s an on-the-go meal you can make it in a minute or so.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (227 g) Edam, cheddar or provolone sliced cheese
- 2 oz. (56 g) butter
Instructions
- Put the cheese slices on a big cutting board or a wooden tray.
- Slice the butter into tiny pieces.
- Place a butter slice on each cheese slice.
- Roll the cheese slice up.
4. Keto Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Why should you be deprived of enjoying this delicious meal even when on a diet? You shouldn’t and you won’t be when you can prepare keto pancakes with berry topping. They are easy to make and you will need 20 minutes, which makes them a perfect weekend breakfast.
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
- 4 eggs
- 7 oz. (198 g) cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon ground psyllium husk powder
- 2 oz. (56 g) coconut oil or butter
For the topping:
- 2 oz. (56 g) fresh blueberries, raspberries or strawberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Put the eggs, the psyllium husk powder, and the cottage cheese into a medium-sized bowl and mix them. Let the mixture sit for 5 – 10 minutes to thicken up.
- Heat the coconut oil or the butter in a non-stick skillet.
- Start pouring the mixture into the skillet enough to make one pancake at a time. Don’t make them too heavy or big, because they will be hard to flip. Fry them for 3 – 4 minutes on each side, on medium-low heat.
- Add the cream in a different bowl and whip it until soft peaks form.
- Serve the pancakes with cream and the berries you have chosen.
5. Keto Banana Waffles
We all love waffles. And, the best thing about our keto banana waffles is that you can eat them and still lose weight. It’s because they are low in carbs, high in proteins, and dairy-free. Can you wish for anything tastier on a Sunday morning?
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon ground psyllium husk powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Take all ingredients, put them into a bowl and mix them. Let the mixture sit for a while to thicken up.
- Once the mixture is ready, make it in a waffle maker. If you don’t have one, you can fry it in a pan with butter or coconut oil.
- Serve the waffles with low-carb chocolate and hazelnut spread, whipped coconut cream, or a low-carb buttercream and fresh berries.
As you can see, all of these meals are healthy, tasty, and are easy to prepare. Thus, you can make them in a couple of minutes and eat a delicious breakfast while on a diet. And the best part is that they help you lose weight.
