13 Delicious Paleo Breakfast Ideas
If you’re following an ancestral diet, your Paleo breakfast of choice may be the classic meal of pastured bacon and free-range eggs. And while this certainly fits the bill when it comes to healthy fats and high-quality protein, it doesn’t take long for this morning meal to become a bit ho-hum.
When it comes to making a lifelong change in your diet and getting a broad range of health-promoting nutrients, meal variation is the key to success. So, today I’ll show you thirteen boredom-beating breakfasts that will provide you all-day energy and an assortment of age-defying nutrients to boot!
Paleo Breakfast Ideas That Beat Boredom and Boost Nutrition
Organic Kale, Sausage & Egg Bake:
The perfect breakfast when company is over, this nutritional powerhouse can be made ahead and enjoyed through the week. Simply crumble and brown 1lb. of sugar-free pork breakfast sausage in a large skillet. Drain the fat, then add 2 cups chopped kale and sauté 2-3 minutes.
Whisk 10 eggs until frothy and season to taste. Add the kale and sausage mixture to a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Pour the eggs over the top and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until eggs are just set. You can also make this same recipe in a well-greased muffin tin for individual, on-the-run breakfasts like my any-way-you-like-em Paleo Egg Muffins.
Breakfast Sliders in Lettuce Wraps:
Beef breakfast sliders are a delicious way to start your day. They a superior source of protein and also rich in CLA (the healthy fat that’s known to promote a lean physique and cellular health). Tuck cooked breakfast sliders into a lettuce wrap and top with avocado (and maybe a dollop of Paleo mayo or salsa) for a hearty hand-held meal.
Bacon-Wrapped Egg Cups:
Use sugar-free pork bacon as a nest for a perfectly cooked egg. Partially cook the bacon in the oven or skillet. Then place bacon strips in a well-greased muffin tin, making a “nest” inside each individual muffin cup. Add an egg (whole or scrambled) to each nest and then bake at 400F for 15 minutes or to desired temperature. Serve with fresh organic berries. Looking for a twist on this Paleo breakfast idea? Try these Prosciutto Egg Cups.
Paleo Berry Muffins + Chicken Apple Sausage Links:
Here’s a great grab-and-go duo. Simply cook up a batch of free-range chicken apple sausages and bake a dozen of my favorite Paleo Pumpkin Muffins made with coconut flour for a breakfast with zero prep time on busy mornings.
Canadian Bacon + Paleo Pancakes:
More like ham than bacon, Canadian bacon is lean and flavorful and makes a perfect addition to grain-free Paleo Buttermilk Pancakes topped with a fresh apple compote.
Superfood Whey Protein Smoothie:
Use grass-fed whey protein, coconut milk, your favorite organic berries and greens to make an immune-boosting, protein-rich breakfast that you can take along with you.
Poached Eggs with Wild Salmon:
Looking for a way to sneak more omega-3 rich wild salmon into your diet? Try poached eggs topped with flaked Vital Choice wild salmon (from a can or pouch). Add a grain-free English muffin and homemade hollandaise to make it a Paleo Benedict, as time permits.
Steak and Eggs:
This classic breakfast combination can be made in a hurry using grass-fed steak leftovers. Another option? Cut a teres major steak into breakfast portions and cook for the week ahead. Serve your steak and eggs Paleo breakfast with sautéed asparagus, organic greens or mushrooms.
Paleo Breakfast Salad:
Looking for an easy way to get more veggies? A breakfast salad made with your favorite leafy greens and crowned with poached eggs and crisp bacon is a great way to get the classic breakfast flavor… with more veggies to boot.
Bone Broth Breakfast Soup:
While uncommon in the U.S., many cultures start the day with a nutrient-rich bowl of soup made with a nourishing bone broth, veggies and assorted meat or fish. Try a breakfast of bone broth or chicken gelatin with some cooked pastured chicken, organic greens, ginger and lemongrass for an Asian-inspired start to your day. (Find my 30 minute bone broth recipe packed with gelatin benefits here)
Primal Frittata:
Raw grass-fed cheese, eggs, green veggies, and your meat of choice make for a delicious meal, any time of the day. One of my favorite frittatas is this Greek Frittata with Spinach, Feta and Olives.
Pemmican and Nuts:
This super-fast, fat-rich breakfast is perfect when you’re in a rush or traveling. Keeping healthy shelf-stable breakfast options on hand can prevent the dietary disasters that so often occur with limited healthy options on the road.
Paleo Donuts and Bagels:
When you’re craving the taste of your old favorites, whip up these grain-free, better-for you Paleo Donuts and Paleo Bagels
What’s your favorite breakfast meal? Do you make your breakfasts for the week ahead? We want to hear from you!
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