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Power-Up Your Mornings: Delicious Low Carb Breakfast Ideas for a Healthy Start

Power-Up Your Mornings: Delicious Low Carb Breakfast Ideas for a Healthy Start

December 11, 20234 min read

9 Foods To Fight Hormonal Weight Gain

Tired of the same old breakfast options while trying to maintain a healthy, low-carb lifestyle? It's time to spice up your morning routine with delicious and nutritious alternatives! This blog post will guide you through exciting low-carb breakfast ideas that not only satisfy your taste buds but also support your fitness goals. From protein-rich eggs and veggies cooked in coconut oil to innovative skillet-baked eggs with spinach and yogurt, we've got you covered. Dive into the world of creamy avocado green tea shakes, delightful low-carb pancakes, and simple yet scrumptious chia pudding. Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to a variety of flavors that keep you energized and on track with your health journey!

5 Delicious Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

1. Baby Steps, Big Flavor: Eggs and veggies cooked in avocado or coconut oil not only make for a satisfying meal but also ensure you're fueling your body right with healthy fats from the start. A simple sauté with your favorite herbs and seasonings can elevate this dish to a whole new level. Experiment with oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, cayenne, paprika or any of your faves.

Coconut Oil Eggs & Veggies:

  • Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 cup of your choice of vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach), 1 tablespoon coconut oil, seasoning to taste.

  • Instructions: Heat coconut oil in a pan. Fry eggs to your desired consistency. Sauté the vegetables briefly, season, and serve alongside the eggs.

2. Skillet-Baked Goodness: Try skillet-baked eggs with spinach and yogurt for a nutrient-packed start to your day. Baking cuts down on extra fats, making it a smart cooking method and a nice twist for a healthy lifestyle.

Skillet-Baked Eggs with Spinach and Yogurt:

  • Ingredients: 4 eggs, 2 cups spinach, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 leek (chopped), 1 scallion (chopped), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon coconut oil.

  • Instructions: Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine yogurt, garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. In a skillet, sauté spinach, leek, scallion, and lemon juice in coconut oil. Remove from heat, crack eggs over the veggies, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Top with yogurt mixture before serving.

3. Shake Up Your Morning: For those craving something sweet yet healthy, an avocado green tea shake is the answer. It's rich, creamy, and easy to make, plus it's packed with good fats and protein.

Avocado Green Tea Shake:

  • Ingredients: ½ avocado, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 ¼ cups almond milk, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 teaspoon matcha powder, 1 tablespoon hot water, sweetener to taste (honey, monkfruit, or stevia).

  • Instructions: Dissolve matcha powder in hot water. In a blender, combine avocado, yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, and sweetener. Blend until smooth. Add the tea mixture and blend again. Serve chilled.

4. Pancakes, but Make Them Low-Carb: Break the monotony of egg-based breakfasts with these low-carb pancakes. A simple blend of cream cheese, eggs, sugar substitute, and cinnamon, and you’ve got a breakfast that feels indulgent but fits right into your eating style.

Low-Carb Pancakes:

  • Ingredients: 2 oz cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute (e.g., monkfruit), ½ teaspoon cinnamon.

  • Instructions: Blend cream cheese, eggs, sugar substitute, and cinnamon until smooth. Let the mixture rest to reduce bubbles. Cook on a medium heat pan for 2 minutes per side.

5. Chia Pudding Perfection: Chia pudding is a fuss-free option that's both healthy and versatile. Prep it overnight, and in the morning, top it with your favorite fruits for an extra health kick.

Chia Pudding:

  • Ingredients: ¼ cup chia seeds, 1 cup non-dairy milk (e.g., almond milk), ½ tablespoon honey, low-sugar fruit (e.g. any type of berries) for topping.

  • Instructions: Combine chia seeds, milk, and honey in a jar. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. The pudding will thicken and become jelly-like. Serve with your choice of fruit on top.

Incorporating these low-carb breakfast ideas can make a significant difference in your energy levels and overall health. They’re not just about limiting carbs and calories; they’re about embracing variety and flavor in your diet. Click here to follow me on IG for more inspiration and keep your food game strong and healthy! 🥑🍳🌿

If you're curious about how food may have affected your hormone balance and want to know what to do about it, take the free quiz on hormone imbalances below 👇🏽

Hormone Imbalance Quiz


Other resources to help you on your journey of deep healing:

🌿DITCH SUGAR ADDICTION: A free PDF guide to help you find hidden sugars and add more foods to your diet that help you beat sugar cravings.

🧘🏽‍♀️ GIRL, HEAL YOURSELF! GROUP COACHING: Say PEACE OUT ✌🏽 to family health issues, feeling the weight of chronic stress, and BS weight loss programs with results that don't last. Journey with us from Scattered Sista to Grounded Goddess in just 8 weeks!

💡 WEEKLY GUIDANCE: Weekly tips and and hacks to help you stay connected with your healing and maintain hormone harmony

💻 ANGELABILLUPS.COM : Stay up to date with my workshops, courses and offerings and how I can best serve you on your journey.

Free Hormone Tips, Recipes and Product Deals sent straight to your phoneText the word FAMILY to 202-938-2677 to get on my VIP List and never miss a promotion

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Nurse Anesthetist and Holistic Hormone Health Coach with close to 30 years experience, helping ambitious women recover and reclaim their health after years of being depleted by diet and grind cultures.

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Power-Up Your Mornings: Delicious Low Carb Breakfast Ideas for a Healthy Start

Power-Up Your Mornings: Delicious Low Carb Breakfast Ideas for a Healthy Start

December 11, 20234 min read

9 Foods To Fight Hormonal Weight Gain

Tired of the same old breakfast options while trying to maintain a healthy, low-carb lifestyle? It's time to spice up your morning routine with delicious and nutritious alternatives! This blog post will guide you through exciting low-carb breakfast ideas that not only satisfy your taste buds but also support your fitness goals. From protein-rich eggs and veggies cooked in coconut oil to innovative skillet-baked eggs with spinach and yogurt, we've got you covered. Dive into the world of creamy avocado green tea shakes, delightful low-carb pancakes, and simple yet scrumptious chia pudding. Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to a variety of flavors that keep you energized and on track with your health journey!

5 Delicious Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

1. Baby Steps, Big Flavor: Eggs and veggies cooked in avocado or coconut oil not only make for a satisfying meal but also ensure you're fueling your body right with healthy fats from the start. A simple sauté with your favorite herbs and seasonings can elevate this dish to a whole new level. Experiment with oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, cayenne, paprika or any of your faves.

Coconut Oil Eggs & Veggies:

  • Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 cup of your choice of vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach), 1 tablespoon coconut oil, seasoning to taste.

  • Instructions: Heat coconut oil in a pan. Fry eggs to your desired consistency. Sauté the vegetables briefly, season, and serve alongside the eggs.

2. Skillet-Baked Goodness: Try skillet-baked eggs with spinach and yogurt for a nutrient-packed start to your day. Baking cuts down on extra fats, making it a smart cooking method and a nice twist for a healthy lifestyle.

Skillet-Baked Eggs with Spinach and Yogurt:

  • Ingredients: 4 eggs, 2 cups spinach, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 leek (chopped), 1 scallion (chopped), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon coconut oil.

  • Instructions: Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine yogurt, garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. In a skillet, sauté spinach, leek, scallion, and lemon juice in coconut oil. Remove from heat, crack eggs over the veggies, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Top with yogurt mixture before serving.

3. Shake Up Your Morning: For those craving something sweet yet healthy, an avocado green tea shake is the answer. It's rich, creamy, and easy to make, plus it's packed with good fats and protein.

Avocado Green Tea Shake:

  • Ingredients: ½ avocado, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 ¼ cups almond milk, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 teaspoon matcha powder, 1 tablespoon hot water, sweetener to taste (honey, monkfruit, or stevia).

  • Instructions: Dissolve matcha powder in hot water. In a blender, combine avocado, yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, and sweetener. Blend until smooth. Add the tea mixture and blend again. Serve chilled.

4. Pancakes, but Make Them Low-Carb: Break the monotony of egg-based breakfasts with these low-carb pancakes. A simple blend of cream cheese, eggs, sugar substitute, and cinnamon, and you’ve got a breakfast that feels indulgent but fits right into your eating style.

Low-Carb Pancakes:

  • Ingredients: 2 oz cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute (e.g., monkfruit), ½ teaspoon cinnamon.

  • Instructions: Blend cream cheese, eggs, sugar substitute, and cinnamon until smooth. Let the mixture rest to reduce bubbles. Cook on a medium heat pan for 2 minutes per side.

5. Chia Pudding Perfection: Chia pudding is a fuss-free option that's both healthy and versatile. Prep it overnight, and in the morning, top it with your favorite fruits for an extra health kick.

Chia Pudding:

  • Ingredients: ¼ cup chia seeds, 1 cup non-dairy milk (e.g., almond milk), ½ tablespoon honey, low-sugar fruit (e.g. any type of berries) for topping.

  • Instructions: Combine chia seeds, milk, and honey in a jar. Mix well and refrigerate overnight. The pudding will thicken and become jelly-like. Serve with your choice of fruit on top.

Incorporating these low-carb breakfast ideas can make a significant difference in your energy levels and overall health. They’re not just about limiting carbs and calories; they’re about embracing variety and flavor in your diet. Click here to follow me on IG for more inspiration and keep your food game strong and healthy! 🥑🍳🌿

If you're curious about how food may have affected your hormone balance and want to know what to do about it, take the free quiz on hormone imbalances below 👇🏽

Hormone Imbalance Quiz


Other resources to help you on your journey of deep healing:

🌿DITCH SUGAR ADDICTION: A free PDF guide to help you find hidden sugars and add more foods to your diet that help you beat sugar cravings.

🧘🏽‍♀️ GIRL, HEAL YOURSELF! GROUP COACHING: Say PEACE OUT ✌🏽 to family health issues, feeling the weight of chronic stress, and BS weight loss programs with results that don't last. Journey with us from Scattered Sista to Grounded Goddess in just 8 weeks!

💡 WEEKLY GUIDANCE: Weekly tips and and hacks to help you stay connected with your healing and maintain hormone harmony

💻 ANGELABILLUPS.COM : Stay up to date with my workshops, courses and offerings and how I can best serve you on your journey.

Free Hormone Tips, Recipes and Product Deals sent straight to your phoneText the word FAMILY to 202-938-2677 to get on my VIP List and never miss a promotion

blog author image

Angela Billups

Nurse Anesthetist and Holistic Hormone Health Coach with close to 30 years experience, helping ambitious women recover and reclaim their health after years of being depleted by diet and grind cultures.

Back to Blog

WHO IS ANGELA?

Besides being your new Hormone 🧬 Hacking BFF, I'm a global traveller, lover of food, culture, animals, big-hearted people and all things wellness. Years of neglecting my own health and misinformation put me on the path to embracing holistic health. Now it's my mission to empower other ambitious women ditch the diet and grind cultures in order to restore and reclaim their vitality and health.

If you are here, you are family, and you are most welcome!

FREE RESOURCES

5 DAY MINI-COURSE

FREE HORMONAL WEIGHT LOSS GUIDE

JOIN EMAIL LIST

FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL

Copyright © 2023 Livity Wellness Solutioins LLC | All Rights Reserved.