These Low-Carb Breakfasts Will Inspire You to Go to Bed Early (So You Can Wake Up and Eat!)

Chia seeds and coconut milk marry for this Paleo-friendly pudding that works great for breakfast.

Carbs per serving: 20.3 grams
Calories per serving: 206

Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding

For a one-two punch of healthy fats in your breakfast, try baking eggs in an avocado.

Carbs per serving: 18.1 grams
Calories per serving: 449

Get the recipe: egg in an avocado

If you're in need of a little something sweet and don't want to indulge in a 400-calorie dessert, this low-calorie smoothie has your fudge cravings covered!

Carbs: 6.2 grams
Calories per serving: 153

Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie

This tofu scramble is bursting with an addictive savory-sweet flavor and since it's made with tofu, kale, and sweet potatoes, you can feel good reaching for seconds.

Carbs per serving: 16.6 grams
Calories per serving: 260

Get the recipe: tofu scramble with sweet potatoes and kale

With a little effort, a handful of ingredients, and less than 30 minutes, you can have this nutrient-rich meal on the table that's quick, light, and so satisfying.

Carbs per serving: 19.4 grams
Calories per serving: 349

Get the recipe: roasted veggies and egg dish

This hearty low-carb breakfast casserole will energize you with its high protein content and keep you full until lunchtime rolls around.

Carbs per serving: 8.2 grams
Calories per serving: 375

Get the recipe: overnight breakfast casserole

This simple banana protein smoothie makes a great morning snack to satisfy sweet cravings and keep you full until lunch.

Carbs per serving: 19.3 grams
Calories per serving: 149

Get the recipe: banana smoothie

Even if you're cutting back on carbs, you can enjoy a stack of hotcakes! These wheat-free pancakes use almond meal and flaxseed instead of traditional flour. They're high in fiber and protein with nearly zero sugar.

Carbs per serving: 5.4 grams
Calories per pancake: 162

Get the recipe: wheat-free pancakes

This low-calorie frittata is quick enough to come together on a weekday morning but elegant enough to serve to friends at a special weekend brunch.

Carbs per serving: 11.2 grams
Calories per serving: 300

Get the recipe: egg white frittata

This recipe is easy to bake ahead of time and grab when you head out the door.

Carbs per serving: 2.3 grams
Calories per muffin: 150

Get the recipe: turkey sausage muffins

With more than 10 grams of protein, this tomato frittata is the perfect way to fuel your body after a tough morning workout.

Carbs per serving: 5.3 grams
Calories per serving: 164

Get the recipe: tomato frittata

Hard-boil your eggs in advance for a throw-together breakfast that will fill you up with protein and fiber, keeping you surprisingly full and satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.

Carbs per serving: 9.8 grams
Calories per serving: 333

Get the recipe: avocado and hard-boiled egg breakfast

Love fruit smoothies, but want a little more protein? We've got a trick for you. Kick your smoothie up a notch with cottage cheese. Try this low-carb recipe using mango.

Carbs per serving: 19.8 grams
Calories per serving: 163

Get the recipe: mango lassi protein smoothie

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this low-carb breakfast bowl takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and feels like you've treated yourself to a beautiful brunch at a neighborhood hot spot.

Carbs per serving: 5.4 grams
Calories per serving: 335

Get the recipe: breakfast bowl

Pop in a batch of these protein-heavy eggs in ham shells when you wake up, and enjoy a hot, hearty, and quick breakfast before you leave for work.

Carbs per serving: less than one gram
Calories per cup: 109

Get the recipe: eggs in ham shells

Bake up this quinoa egg casserole on Sunday night, and cut a slice the following morning for a gluten-free breakfast.

Carbs per serving: 13.4
Calories per serving: 247

Get the recipe: quinoa egg bake

Need an energizing breakfast that will offer tons of protein? This sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl is full of flavor and offers almost 20 grams of filling protein.

Carbs per serving: 20.7 grams
Calories per serving: 317

Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl

With flavors like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and cilantro mingling together, you get a surprise in every bite of this Southwestern tofu scramble.

Carbs per serving: 14.3 grams
Calories per serving: 135

Get the recipe: Southwestern tofu scramble