Quick Keto Breakfast Ideas

No steak or eggs? No problem. We’ve got you covered with delicious and nutritious plant-based breakfast options for a keto diet.

Start your morning with an easy keto breakfast.

What’s keto all about?

Let’s talk keto basics.

The keto diet has been around since the 1920s and was originally designed to help patients with epilepsy.

Today, keto is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that’s designed to help you burn fat as your main source of energy. Your body usually burns carbohydrates for energy but when you eat very few carbs, then your body moves into a state of ketosis and starts burning fat instead. 

The diet has gotten super popular and loads of people are interested in following a ketogenic lifestyle. Fans of the keto diet aim to lose weight and get other health benefits. 

If you’re looking to go keto, make sure to find the right keto foods that aren’t loaded with artificial sweeteners and ingredients you can’t pronounce. 

Benefits of a ketogenic diet

There are pros and cons to any diet, including the keto diet, and it may not be right for everyone.  Keto is an extremely restrictive diet and you might experience side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, digestive changes, and increased cholesterol when you’re first getting started.

If you’re interested in this lifestyle, here are a few big benefits of low-carb, ketogenic eating.

1. Low-carb diets reduce your appetite. Studies show that when people cut carbs and eat more protein and fat, they tend to reduce their appetite and calorie intake.

2. Low-carb diets can increase “good” HDL cholesterol in blood levels.

3. Low-carb diets can reduce blood sugar and insulin levels by reducing carb consumption.

4. Low-carb diets may lower blood pressure. Low-carb diets can be effective at reducing abdominal fat. Over time, this could lead to a reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 

5. Cutting carbs is one the simplest and quickest ways to lose weight at first. That’s because low-carb diets can rid excess water from your body, lower insulin levels and lead to weight loss in the short-term. 

6. Low-carb diets can lower blood triglycerides. These are fat molecules that increase your risk for heart disease.

Early evidence does suggest that this low carb, high fat diet could offer potential benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control and other conditions. But more research is still needed to figure out the keto diet’s long-term effectiveness.

Want to get started with the keto diet? Let’s break down the best food groups to nosh on.

What can you eat for a keto-friendly breakfast?

Stock up on these keto-approved ingredients on your next grocery trip.

• Animal proteins (like seafood, meat, and poultry)

• Eggs

• Dairy (like low-carb types of cheese, plain greek yogurt, and cottage cheese)

• Unsweetened plant-based milk (like soy, almond, and coconut milk)

• Green leafy vegetables 

• Peppers

• Avocados

• Summer squashes

• Non-starchy vegetables

• Nuts and seeds

• Berries

• Shirataki noodles

• Olive oil

• Butter and ghee

• Unsweetened coffee and tea

• Unsweetened sparkling water

When eating keto, you should avoid high-carb vegetables such as potatoes and sweet potatoes, onions (in large quantities), winter squashes (think: acorn squash or butternut squash), corn, and beets. 

You should also be sure to switch up your protein sources between animal and plant-based protein sources for a well-balanced diet. Yep, plant-based protein sources are a thing!

Craving a quick, keto-friendly breakfast or snack? Whip up some scrambled eggs with a creamy swirl of cream cheese for a satisfying dose of healthy fats. For a high-protein breakfast boost, add a dollop of nut butter to your favorite breakfast recipe or include it in your weekly meal prep. These simple additions fuel your mornings and keep you feeling unstoppable all day long.

And Daily Harvest has got you covered for adding different types of plant-based, dairy-free, keto-friendly foods into your day. Our food is chef-crafted with high quality ingredients, frozen without artificial preservatives, and delivered to you. 

Keto oatmeals, bowls and on-the-go breakfast options.

Looking for a delicious keto breakfast idea? Daily Harvest has a variety of keto meal options that are sure to hit the spot. All of our food is made with fruits + veggies. Take a peek at our keto breakfast recipes:

• If you’d like dessert for breakfast, then the Apple + Cinnamon breakfast bowl is perfect for you. Think apple pie but in a delicious and nutritious bowl of oats.

• Get your grains with the Broccoli Rice + Dill Pilaf. Hello, 17 grams of fiber and herby lemon-dill dressing. 

• Get allll the craveworthy veggies with Cremini + Miso Breakfast Bowl. With high-fiber cracked oats, organic cremini mushrooms and crisp green onions, this is the perfect high fiber breakfast food for your morning.

You’ll love Daily Harvest’s easy keto recipes. (No cooking required.)

Daily Harvest has a selection of keto-friendly foods and easy keto breakfast ideas to help you eat fewer net carbs and satisfy every craving. Our plant-based keto breakfast recipes are built on fruit + veg grown on organic soil and with zero artificial fillers or preservatives. Our food is also frozen at peak freshness and delivered to your doorstep. Easy, amiright?