These breakfasts are comforting choices for chilly mornings, making them great options for wintery days. With 14 grams of carbohydrates or fewer per serving, these morning meals are good choices for those looking to reduce their carb intake. And featuring high-protein ingredients like eggs and fish, these dishes boast at least 15 grams of protein per serving and can help you reap the benefits of the important nutrient, including promoting muscle growth and supporting the immune system. Recipes like our Bacon & Kale Sheet-Pan Eggs and Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches are delicious options for a cozy breakfast that can help you meet your nutrition goals.
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Bacon & Kale Sheet-Pan Eggs
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Our trick for making a big batch of eggs? Get out your sheet pan. With this simple recipe, you can easily meal-prep breakfast for the week. Serve them as is or in a sandwich. A sprinkling of za'atar—a Middle Eastern spice blend that's a mix of thyme, sumac, salt, sesame seeds and sometimes other herbs—adds big, bold flavor to these frittata-like squares.
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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
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This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It's a quiche without the fussy crust! It's filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.
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Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches
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These individual mini quiches are a fun take on a traditional quiche. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for an easy breakfast later in the week.
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Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs
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This easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthier, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal.
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Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs
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Meal-prep breakfast for the week with these easy sheet-pan eggs, which can be served as is or in a sandwich. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor.
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Avocado & Kale Omelet
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Make this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe.
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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
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This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.
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3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
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Requiring just three main ingredients—bell peppers, eggs and shredded cheese—these portable baked eggs are simple to assemble and perfect for meal prep. Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days to reheat on demand.
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Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts
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This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
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10-Minute Spinach Omelet
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This delicious spinach omelet recipe is ready in just 10 minutes for a nutritious breakfast. Eggs and cheese help pack it with protein, while fresh dill boosts its flavor.
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Ham & Cheese Quiche with Cauliflower Crust
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Cauliflower rice makes up the crust of this low-carb quiche recipe. Smoked Gouda imparts a delicious smoky flavor that complements the ham in the quiche filling. If you can't find smoked Gouda, substitute smoked Cheddar.
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Low-Carb Bacon & Broccoli Egg Burrito
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Instead of wrapping up eggs in a tortilla for a classic breakfast burrito, we're wrapping up veggies and bacon in a tortilla made out of eggs. Just whip up an easy omelet and nestle your cooked veggies inside to slash the carbs in this healthy, gluten-free burrito.
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Parmesan Cloud Eggs
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These light and fluffy eggs are loaded with Parmesan and scallions for tons of flavor, plus there's a luscious runny yolk on top. And don't worry, this impressive brunch recipe is easy enough for anyone to master.
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Mushroom Omelet
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For a quick breakfast, learn how to make this mushroom omelet. Sautéing the mushrooms with garlic adds a punch of flavor in this healthy breakfast recipe.
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Avocado & Arugula Omelet
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Add some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. Serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast, if desired.
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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelet
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The key to this healthy smoked salmon omelet recipe is cooking the eggs over low heat so the curds set up nice and soft. A splash of milk in the eggs is added insurance to keep the salmon omelet from turning rubbery.
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Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables
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This fridge-clean-out meal is the perfect way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand. Chop up anything that's been left behind in your veggie drawer for this quick scramble that's the perfect healthy dinner for one.
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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet
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Stay full until lunch when you add this avocado and smoked salmon omelet to your morning routine. This healthy omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat, which helps quash hunger, and the avocado's fiber helps you feel full longer.
