Are you searching for paleo breakfast ideas to cook during your busy mornings? Are you always having a hard time figuring out what breakfast to prepare before going to work? Below are five easy-to-make paleo breakfast recipes that serve as good breakfast alternatives.
Bacon and Eggs Brussels Sprouts
Bacon and eggs are a staple of the paleo diet. They are packed with protein and fat and are included in most lists of paleo breakfast ideas. This recipe uses brussel sprouts to enhance texture and taste further but is still easy to prepare. Great for a Monday morning breakfast power meal.
Ingredients
- 6 pcs. bacon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, sliced in quarters
- ½ chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
Procedure
- Place bacon in a pan over medium heat. Fry until crispy.
- Turn off the stove and place bacon on a plate over paper towels to soak up oil from the bacon and to keep it crispy.
- Remove excess burnt bacon bits in the pan, but save as much bacon fat as possible.
- Use remaining bacon fat to fry the brussels sprouts and onions. Stir sporadically until vegetables turn golden. Add pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to season.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pan. Cook until the brussels sprouts become tender and water has evaporated (around 5 minutes). If the water is gone before the brussels sprouts become tender, just add more water and cover.
- Place in garlic and continue to cook.
- Create four holes in the mixture so that the bottom of the pan is exposed. Crack and place one egg into every hole. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cover again and cook eggs according to your preference.
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon slices.
- Serve while warm.
Bell Pepper with Eggs
This is another one of those super easy but quite tasty paleo breakfast ideas that you can prepare in a jiffy before work. All you need are eggs, a bell pepper, some parsley, and chives. Enjoy your Tuesday morning meal with this recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 pcs. eggs
- 1 bell pepper, cut 4 rings out of it
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt
- ground black pepper
Procedure
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Put a bell pepper ring in the pan and cook for a couple of minutes. Flip it over and cook the other side as well.
- Crack an egg into the bell pepper ring and season with salt and pepper. Cook the egg according to your preference. For a runny consistency, cook the eggs around 2 to 4 minutes.
- Do it again with the other bell pepper rings and eggs.
- Top with parsley and chives before serving.
Pumpkin Pancakes with Honey Caramel Sauce
Pancakes are one of the easiest breakfast dishes to make, and being a paleo eater does not mean that you can’t enjoy a few slices. Here is the recipe for your Wednesday breakfast pancake.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree, well drained
- 1 pc. egg
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1-½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/8 cup coconut milk
- ½ tablespoon walnuts, chopped
Procedure
- To make the batter: Beat egg in a bowl. Mix in pumpkin puree. Put in almond flour and continue to stir together.
- Place a non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Place a quarter of a teaspoon of coconut oil to grease.
- Put a whopping tablespoon of batter into the pan to make each pancake. Cook one side of the batter for 2 minutes or until it becomes firm. Flip and cook the other side for another minute.
- Place all cooked pancakes together on a plate.
- To make the sauce: Put honey, coconut milk, and remaining coconut oil in a cast iron pan or skillet. Stir the mixture continuously over medium heat until it boils.
- As soon as the mixture boils, lower the heat and let it continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens. Mix in walnuts.
- Sprinkle the sauce over the pancakes and serve while warm.
Baked Tomatoes with Chives and Cheese
One of the healthiest and easiest dishes to make. Ideal for those Thursday mornings when you have to rush out to the office. Simple to prepare without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pcs. large tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 pcs. eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put some parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Cut the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out their insides to mimic a pot and its cover.
- Sprinkle some olive oil inside each tomato. Add some salt and pepper to season.
- Bake tomatoes for 10 minutes.
- Take out tomatoes from oven. Crack one egg into each one and bake again for another 12 to 15 minutes.
- Take out again and continue to season with more salt and pepper.
- Top with chives and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Bread-less Banana Cinnamon Rolls
This is a unique and healthier take on the traditional cinnamon roll. Instead of using bread, you will use banana and date paste to make the rolls. While this will take a few hours to cook, it is not strenuous to prepare. Perfect for those Friday mornings when you get up hours before your alarm and are in no hurry to head to work. Perhaps one of the best paleo breakfast ideas ever.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs. ripe bananas (not overripe)
- cinnamon
- 1 cup dates
- ½ cup water
- salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut bananas lengthwise, making 3 bands for each one.
- Put some parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Place the banana bands on the baking sheet, making sure there is enough space in between each one.
- Bake the banana bands for an hour at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Take out from oven and allow them to cool for about half an hour.
- Remove bananas from the sheet and flip them over.
- Blend dates, water, salt, and vanilla to make date paste.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of date paste onto each banana band. Drizzle with cinnamon then roll. Repeat for all the banana bands.
- Place rolled banana bands on a lined baking sheet again.
- Bake for around 1.5 to 2 hours at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Take out from oven and let them cool. You can serve at once or place in a fridge to make them stiffer.
Breakfast is an important meal of the day, so experts advise not to miss it. These paleo breakfast ideas can help calm your mornings and provide you with a nutritious meal before tackling all the important tasks of the day.
References:
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58136/brussels-sprouts-hash-recipe/
https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2018/03/meatball-frittata-whole30-paleo-keto/
https://paleogrubs.com/3-ingredient-pumpkin-pancakes-recipe
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58609/breakfast-tomatoes-recipe/
