Add These Simple, Low-Carb Breakfasts to Your Meal Prep, and Never Leave Home Hungry Again

Updated on 7/28/2019 at 8:20 AM

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Whether you're keto, Paleo, gluten-free, or simply trying to eat fewer carbs, conquering meal prep is an important step toward reaching your fitness goals. Breakfast can feel especially tricky. That sugary cereal is out. Overnight oats? Good on occasion, but perhaps not every day. And while you could find some other low-carb dish to whip up every single morning, that can get kind of boring. Fortunately, there are lots of options that are easy to prepare and keep stocked in your kitchen. We've rounded up these supersimple recipes, from make-ahead breakfast casseroles to scrumptious baked doughnuts you can re-create in a pinch.

Cheddar Egg Muffins

These gluten-free turkey sausage egg muffins bake in 30 minutes while you go about your morning, or you can scramble the eggs into omelets for a make-ahead meal.

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Garlic Herb Bagels

Yes, bagels — they're made with almond flour, which is lower in carbs. Bake a batch over the weekend, and grab one on busy mornings.

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Grain-Free Granola

Skip the sugary store-bought granola, and add this homemade mix to Greek yogurt for an easy, craveable breakfast.

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Sheet Pan Eggs

Make this recipe your own (by adding your choice of leafy greens, for example), then simply reheat individual portions for a quick weekday breakfast.

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Waffles

You'll use just one mixing bowl when making the batter for these delicious waffles, and you can freeze them for breakfast on-demand.

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Chocolate Muffins

When you're craving something sweet, reach for these yummy chocolate muffins, made with monk fruit syrup that tastes like maple.

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Hard-Boiled Eggs With Avocado

This protein-packed breakfast couldn't be simpler to throw together on a busy morning.

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Sugar-Free Granola Bars

There's so much to love in these virtuous bars, from the chopped almonds to the Stevia-sweetened chocolate chips.

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Silver Dollar Pancakes with Almond Flour

Prepare a batch of these diner-like pancakes, and enjoy five small flapjacks for just six grams of carbs.

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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Let the eggs, sausage, and more heat up in your slow cooker while you sleep, then eat the leftovers for days after.

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Blueberry Scones

These moist scones bake up in 20 minutes and contain roughly five grams of carbs each, three of which come from fiber.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Shake

This protein-packed shake is the perfect post-workout treat, and it comes together in just five minutes.

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Spinach Frittata With Prosciutto and Peppers

Customize this one-pan meal with whatever you have in your fridge. You might even try freezing individual pieces during your Sunday meal prep.

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