Cutting Back on Carbs? Start Your Day off Right With These Breakfast Recipes

Baked eggs in avocado is a low-sugar, high-protein, and fiber-filled breakfast that will kick-start your day.

You really can't go wrong when you bake eggs in the oven with veggies, and this Italian-inspired recipe is low on calories and carbs but packed with flavor. It's one of Jessica Simpson's favorite weight-loss breakfasts!

Sometimes the simplest breakfast ideas are the best, like this low-carb combination of hard-boiled eggs and diced avocado. Add a dash of hot sauce if desired, but this quick meal is delicious on its own.

Actress Lea Michele loves this produce-packed egg white frittata that fuels you with over 20 grams of protein per serving.

Put these easy ham cups in the oven in the morning when you get up, and you'll have a tasty and filling breakfast ready before you leave for work.

Cantaloupe on its own is delicious but hardly satisfying as a whole breakfast. Fill half a cantaloupe with nonfat Greek yogurt and top with fruit, and you've got a heart-healthy meal for under 150 calories.

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this Paleo breakfast bowl takes 10 minutes to prepare and won't leave you reaching for a carb-filled pastry before lunch.

Make-ahead egg muffins packed with protein and free of flour? Genius! These low-cal and protein-packed turkey sausage muffins will save you tons of time in the morning and will leave you skipping fast-food muffins forever.

For a superlight and flavorful start to your day, make this spiced honey-broiled grapefruit. Adding the natural sweetness of honey and a pinch of cinnamon makes the otherwise bitter grapefruit even tastier. Serve with a side of scrambled eggs for a more complete meal.

You might have had the popular Middle Eastern dish shakshuka before, but this version packs a real nutritional punch. With more than 20 grams of protein and nearly 40 percent of your recommended fiber for the day, this 350-calorie meal consists of perfectly poached eggs swimming in a fragrant and spicy tomato-sauce bath.

Superfoods asparagus and salmon join forces to create an extremely simple yet delicious breakfast that you can make ahead and grab from your fridge in the morning. One serving clocks in at just over 100 calories and under five carbs.

Have you ever thought about incorporating quinoa into your breakfast? This make-ahead quinoa egg bake will have you hooked — plus, it has under 250 calories and almost 20 grams of protein.

Not sure what to do with your leftover roasted veggies? Throw an egg on it! This breakfast or dinner option is a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet, even first thing in the morning.

For a quick, high-protein breakfast that hits the spot, opt for a bowl of cottage cheese with an assortment of your favorite fresh fruit and berries. For just 81 calories, four ounces of cottage cheese offers a whopping 14 grams of protein!

Salad for breakfast? It makes sense! This energizing breakfast is packed with fresh veggies and a lemon-thyme dressing that works well on any salad.

Gluten free, protein rich, and under 400 calories, this Mexican breakfast casserole is the perfect slow-cooked recipe to cook up on Sunday afternoon, slice up, and enjoy all week long.

Paleo friendly, free of grains, and low in carbs, a slice of this hearty breakfast will energize you with its high protein content and keep you full until lunchtime rolls around.

This wholesome scramble is full of fiber and has almost 20 grams of protein — and it's totally vegan. If you're trying to cut back on cholesterol, this flavorful mixture of tofu, kale sweet potato, and spices will do the trick.

It's possible to give in to your pancake craving while still following a low-carb diet with these healthy wheat-free pancakes. The secret? They're made with almond meal and ground flax seed.

With flavors like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and cilantro mingling together, this Southwestern tofu scramble will satisfy both vegans and and omnivores looking for a low-carb option that's anything but boring.

Instead of sticking to eggs baked in a ramekin, try baking them inside a tomato for added nutrients. Top with bacon, because a little bacon makes everything better!