11 Low-Carb Breakfasts That Aren’t Eggs By Lily Menk Lily Menk Lily Menk is EatingWell’s editorial fellow. As a native Vermonter, Lily combines her hands-on experience with local and sustainable food systems with her background in journalism. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 8, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Jennifer Causey These recipes are proof that a low-carb breakfast doesn’t always have to mean a quiche or an omelet. These meals all have less than 14 grams of carbs per serving, and lean on yogurt, fruit, veggies and oats instead of eggs to keep you full and energized until your next meal. Try our Gluten-Free Almond Flour Waffles for a sweet start to your morning, or try our highly rated Parmesan Spinach Cakes for a simple but delicious savory breakfast. See More Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It’s free! 01 of 11 Low-Carb Strawberry Muffins Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez , Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee These low-carb strawberry muffins are a delicious alternative to traditional muffins. By swapping out all-purpose flour for almond and coconut flour, you create a tender, slightly nutty base that pairs beautifully with sweet fresh strawberries. Flavorful and bursting with strawberry goodness, these muffins make a satisfying breakfast or snack. View Recipe Save 02 of 11 Gluten-Free Almond Flour Waffles Jennifer Causey Almond meal stands in for flour and adds texture and nutty flavor to this easy gluten-free waffle. View Recipe Save 03 of 11 Pumpkin Muffins These easy pumpkin muffins are packed with oats and chocolate chips. Plus, these mini gluten-free pumpkin muffins are made entirely in the blender, making cleanup a breeze. If you’d rather make 12 regular-size muffins, bake for 18 to 20 minutes and let cool for 10 minutes before turning them out of the pan. View Recipe Save 04 of 11 Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar. View Recipe Save 05 of 11 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe Save 06 of 11 Strawberry-Banana Smoothies Jacob Fox This healthy strawberry banana smoothie gets creaminess, protein and staying power from yogurt and extra vitamin C from kiwi. Have it for a healthy breakfast or snack. View Recipe Save 07 of 11 Parmesan Spinach Cakes If you like spinach-cheese pie, try these simple but elegant-looking little spinach cakes. View Recipe Save 08 of 11 Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect snack or quick breakfast. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition. View Recipe Save 09 of 11 Carrot Smoothie Diana Chistruga This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home. View Recipe Save 10 of 11 Greek Yogurt with Strawberries Protein-rich Greek yogurt and sweet strawberries make for a super-simple and satisfying snack. View Recipe Save 11 of 11 Cauliflower “Toast” Looking for a low-carb way to enjoy toast in the morning? Try these toasts made from cauliflower rice, egg and cheese. Make a big batch to keep in your freezer for an easy breakfast or healthy base for a sandwich (like grilled cheese!) any time. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Lifestyle Diets Low-Carb Low-Carb Breakfast Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit