When you're on a low-carb diet, you need a wealth of quick and healthy recipes to help keep you on track — but when it comes to breakfast, sometimes easy recipes aren't enough. Instead, you need breakfasts that are simple and delicious but that can also be prepared ahead of time so you don't have to worry about cooking on hectic mornings.
Lucky for you, we've rounded up a bunch of recipes that are perfect for Sunday meal prep. Most make at least six servings and can easily be doubled so you can freeze some for later, and every last one uses low-carb staples like cheese, meat, eggs, and fresh veggies. Keep reading for our favorite low-carb picks!
Egg muffins are the perfect on-the-go breakfast, and since they can be frozen and reheated, you can always make a double batch and store some away for later.
These keto-friendly bell peppers are roasted with sausage, spinach, eggs, and shredded mozzarella for a hearty, satisfying breakfast. If you can resist devouring them immediately, they can be cooled, wrapped in foil, and frozen for up to three months.
The Instant Pot makes meal prep so much easier. This low-carb casserole is made with eggs, cheese, and Italian sausage, and makes six servings that can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
This low-carb recipe uses cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, and low-carb sweeteners to re-create that warm, cinnamon-scented monkey bread you love. Reheat one before you rush out the door in the morning.
Most quiche recipes aren't exactly low-carb, but this veggie-filled version is made without the crust. Since there's no base layer to get soggy, you can prep it ahead of time and reheat as needed.
Who knew you could make a breakfast casserole in the slow cooker? This low-carb recipe combines eggs with mushrooms, onion, spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes for heaps of Greek flavor. You'll get six servings, which can be stored in the fridge and reheated.
If you've been doing the low-carb thing for a while, we know you've been missing bagels. This low-carb version gets bagels out of your dreams and back onto the breakfast table.
Baking eggs on a sheet pan is genius in so many ways. You get a big batch of breakfasts ready to go for the week and fewer dishes to clean up, and you can customize the toppings however you like.
This fun alternative to egg muffins uses a slice of ham to create the world's tastiest breakfast delivery system. This recipe makes 12 muffins, so you can reheat and eat all week.
These flourless pancakes have only 12 grams of carbs per serving, but they're as fluffy and flavorful as any other pancake we've tried. The recipe makes four to five pancakes, so we suggest doubling (or tripling!) up and freezing some for later.
This one-pan breakfast makes four servings of egg-and-cheese goodness. When you throw in the prosciutto, spinach, and bell peppers, you've got an off-the-charts delicious low-carb meal.
To prep these low-carb smoothies ahead of time, simply store individual servings of berries in the freezer, then do the same with the protein powder and hemp seeds, keeping them in the fridge or pantry. When you're ready to make your smoothie, you only need to combine the contents of the bags with milk and ice.
You only need two ingredients (and all the toppings your little heart desires) to make these low-carb wraps. Once the wraps are cooked, fill them up however you like, and roll tightly in foil or parchment paper.
This mix of eggs and bell peppers cooks on one pan and makes enough to last through four mornings. We recommend adding the avocado and cilantro just before serving so they stay fresh, but the other ingredients should store well in the refrigerator.