Your Whole30 Breakfast Options Just Got Way, Way Better
Your Whole30 Breakfast Options Just Got Way, Way Better
If you've been considering the much-buzzed-about Whole30 diet, there's one big question that may be deterring you: What the heck can I actually eat? The diet is all about eliminating foods that can potentially impact your blood sugar and gut health, and focusing on eating whole foods. And it's been touted as a way to reset your appetite, boost your immune system and reduce inflammation, as a result.
So, while you’re supposed to skip added sugars, grains, dairy, legumes, common additives, and juices and smoothies for an entire 30 days, there’s still a ton you can eat, like fruits, veggies, meat, fish, eggs, seafood, and nuts. See? Not so bad. While you'll need to skip the whole-grain toast for breakfast, try one of these delicious Whole30 breakfast recipes to kickstart your day.
Puerto Rican Paleo Breakfast Lasagna
Lasagna for breakfast? It sure is when it’s made with plantains, baked eggs, tomato sauce, and garlic.
Per serving: 278 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated), 32 g carbs, 301 mg sodium, 13 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 13 g protein
Fried Eggs And Sweet Potato Hash
Why wait in line for a greasy diner breakfast when you can make one that’s infinitely more satisfying—and Whole30-compliant—at home?
Per serving: 286 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 1,012 mg sodium, 7 g sugar, 9 g fiber, 9 g protein
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Poached Eggs and Avocado
Eggs and ‘taters are a hearty breakfast staple no matter how you slice them. Here, let the runny poached egg yolks mix into the baked sweet potato for a heavenly start to your day.
Per serving: 262 calories, 19 g fat (4 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 186 mg sodium, 3 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 8 g protein
Mexican Shakshuka
Normally, savory and saucy dishes like pizza and pasta are reserved for dinner. But this Mexican take on an Israeli staple is the ultimate excuse to dig into a tasty blend of salsa, diced pepper, and tomatoes, topped with eggs.
Per serving: 386 calories, 23 g fat (5 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 1007 mg sodium, 7 g sugar, 10 g fiber, 19 g protein
Canned Tuna Ceviche
Canned tuna gets a glamorous update with a whole salad worth of veggies like plum tomato, cilantro, avocado, and red onion.
Per serving: 153 calories, 12 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 187 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein
Almond Butter And Banana Sandwiches
Forget bread—all you need are bananas, nut butter, coconut, cinnamon, and cocoa nibs. Pop a few of these energy bombs into your mouth before you run out the door, and make some extra for that inevitable moment you hit a wall mid-afternoon.
Per serving: 114 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 2 mg sodium, 8 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein
Bell Pepper And Potato Frittata
Post a photo of this pretty breakfast, and your friends will be green with envy at the bell pepper-topped frittata that’s packed with nutrients.
Per serving: 144 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 12 g carbs, 127 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein
Sheet Pan Baked Eggs With Roasted Vegetables
This one’s kind of a dinner-y take on breakfast since you’re getting a pan of vegetables you’d normally pair with, say, a steak. But hey, why not start out the day with this level of convenience—and deliciousness.
Per serving: 201 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 11 g carbs, 195 mg sodium, 4 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein
Mushroom Spinach Bacon Egg Cups
Seriously, does it get any better than cups of bacon? These delectable breakfast bites are a low-carb lover’s dream. Simply omit the feta cheese to make it Whole30-compliant, and you’re golden.
Per serving: 209 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 690 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein
No-Bake Whole30 Apple Almond Butter Bars
With a good source of fiber and plenty of healthy fats from some ever-beloved almond butter, these bars will become a breakfast staple even once you’re off Whole30.
Per serving: 134 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 5 mg sodium, 13 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein
Your Whole30 Breakfast Options Just Got Way, Way Better
Vegans, here’s your hassle-free, filling breakfast that’s packed with healthy fats from avocado, and disease-fighting antioxidants from carrots, sprouts, and red onion.
Per serving: 183 calories, 16 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 179 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 8 g fiber, 6 g protein
Green Detox Soup With Toasted Hemp And Gremolata
Think of it as a savory smoothie bowl made with fennel, kale, cilantro, and flat-leaf parsley that’ll pep you up even more than a cup of coffee.
Per serving: 413 calories, 26 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 35 g carbs, 890 mg sodium, 12 g sugar, 11 g fiber, 15 g protein
Classic Egg Salad
This versatile filling tastes delicious folded into butter lettuce and collard green wraps—or simply straight from the bowl with a spoon.
Per serving: 185 calories, 16 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 1 g carbs, 215 mg sodium, 2 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 10 g protein
5-Ingredient Egg White Frittata
While you lose out on a bunch of essential nutrients skipping out on the egg yolk, sticking to whites is a great way to reduce your caloric intake while still getting in heaps of protein.
Per serving: 181 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 365 mg sodium, 5 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 23 g protein
Harissa Eggs In Purgatory
Think of shakshuka, but cranked up a notch with fiery red chili pepper harissa sauce and loads of garlic.
Per serving: 103 calories, 6 g fat (0 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 253 mg sodium, 2 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein
Nourishing Paleo Warm Breakfast Salad
Like a hug from the inside, this hearty breakfast bowl contains a wide array of nutrients from berries, avocado, butternut squash, and eggs.
Per serving: 235 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 213 mg sodium, 7 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 9 g protein
Grilled Salmon And Asparagus With Grated Egg
A filet of salmon totally works for breakfast starting…now. Grated egg on top is a genius way of feeling like you’re having a shredded mozzarella-topped breakfast while still sticking to the Whole30 plan.
Per serving: 246 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 247 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein
Turmeric Oven Scrambled Eggs
It turns out the easiest way to get in your daily dose of disease-fighting antioxidants is in a heaping plate of eggs.
Per serving: 149 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated), 1 g carbs, 192 mg sodium, 0 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 13 g protein
Zucchini Noodles With Everything Pesto and Fried Eggs
This hearty zoodle bowl is proof that anything is breakfast-friendly when you pop an egg on top. Plus, it contains over a day’s worth of your recommended vitamin C intake. Take that, orange juice!
Per serving: 554 calories, 51 g fat (7 g saturated), 20 g carbs, 399 mg sodium, 9 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 15 g protein
Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Eggs
Give your Sunday brunch huevos rancheros a run for their money with this healthy upgrade on a Mexican classic. It involves, sweet potatoes, eggs, cilantro, and taco seasoning to get the fiesta started.
Per serving: 267 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated), 32 g carbs, 105 mg sodium, 0 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 9 g protein
Moroccan Healthy Gluten-Free Paleo Breakfast Casserole
Start your day with a little Middle Eastern flair to the tune of sweet potato, eggs, and sugar-free bacon all blended with cinnamon, cumin, and ground allspice.
Per serving: 200 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated), 23 g carbs, 923 mg sodium, 7 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein
Huevos Pericos (Colombian Scrambled Eggs)
Adobo seasoning and scallions turn an otherwise bland breakfast into a flavorful way to start the day.
Per serving: 272 calories, 19 g fat (5.5 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 220 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein
Goat Cheese Herb Omelet With Nova Lox
Bagels and lox are a delicious breakfast staple, but here, you envelop the tasty, fresh ingredients with protein-rich eggs.
Per serving: 239 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated), 4 g carbs, 813 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein
Breakfast BLT Salad
A hearty BLT sandwich in salad form? Heck. Yes.
Per serving: 292 calories, 18 g fat (5 g saturated), 18 g carbs, 336 mg sodium, 3 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 18 g protein
Indian Spiced Baked Potato Egg Foil Packets
Thanks to flavors from curry, turmeric, and smoked paprika, this one-pan breakfast is a surprising and invigorating way to start your day. Swap golden yellow potatoes for sweet potatoes for extra vitamins.
Per serving: 279 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 167 mg sodium, 2 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein
PB&J Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
Naturally sweet with a whole lot of nutrients, this take on a classic PB&J will help you power right through your morning.
Per serving: 204 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 42 g carbs, 177 mg sodium, 7 g sugar, 11 g fiber, 8 g protein
Spinach Breakfast Egg Muffins With Artichokes
There’s nothing cuter—or easier!—than these protein-packed “muffins.” Eat one or a handful, for a tasty Whole30-approved breakfast.
Per serving: 78 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 153 mg sodium, 0 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein
Easy Deviled Eggs With Homemade Chipotle Mayo
No need to wait until your next brunch to snack on soft, creamy eggs with a touch of spice. Treat yourself any day of the week.
Per serving: 97 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 1 g carbs, 175 mg sodium, 0 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 6 g protein
Homemade Cajun Breakfast Recipe In The Airfryer
Simply omit the sugar for a Whole30-compliant version of this satisfying breakfast dish. Bonus points for a side of fruit or fresh veggies to round out your meal.
Per serving: 126 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 11 g carbs, 85 mg sodium, 1 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein
Coconut Apricot Fig Bliss Bites
Fig Newtons were a mid-morning snack staple as kids, but this paleo update provides even more sustained energy. Grab a handful to make it a meal.
Per serving: 36 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 4 mg sodium, 2 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein
Easy Breakfast Prep Ideas for a Healthy Meal Every Morning
This article is part of Women's Health 2019 Breakfast Week
Goodbye, toast cravings.