#HealthBytes: Five healthy and delicious Keto breakfast recipes
What's the story
If you happen to be a weight-watcher, you have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.
The Keto diet encourages increased consumption of healthy fats, a moderate amount of protein consumption, and much lower intake of carbohydrates, in order to promote weight loss.
Here are five healthy and delicious Keto-friendly breakfast recipes you can try.
#1
Boiled eggs and mayonnaise
To make this simple yet amazingly healthy and tasty breakfast, you will need nothing more than a few eggs and some mayonnaise.
Start by boiling the eggs (for 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, 6-8 minutes for medium and 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled).
Finally, serve with some avocado/fried asparagus and homemade mayonnaise.
Another similar alternative is to have boiled eggs with butter.
#2
Keto Mushroom omelette
To prepare this quick and easy breakfast, crack open the eggs in a mixing bowl, and whisk with a fork until it gets smooth. Add salt and spices to taste.
Next, melt butter in a frying pan and pour the egg mixture in it. During preparation, sprinkle cheese, mushrooms and onion on top.
When ready, slide the omelette on to a plate. Start munching!
#3
Keto coconut porridge
Coconut porridge is a delightful comfort food that will keep you full and warm for a good number of hours.
You will need butter/coconut oil, one egg, one tablespoon of coconut flour, 4 tablespoon of coconut cream, and salt.
To prepare, mix all these ingredients in a non-stick saucepan, and place on low-heat. Stir until the desired texture is gained.
Serve with coconut milk/cream.
#4
Keto salad sandwich
Rely on this amazingly simple Keto-friendly breakfast to keep yourself full and healthy.
You will need lettuce, butter, cheese (as per your liking), avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
Rinse the lettuce thoroughly and use it as base for the toppings (rest of the ingredients).
Then smear butter on lettuce leaves and toss all the ingredients.
#5
Keto pancakes
Super-tasty Keto pancakes are a great breakfast pick, especially for kids.
Start by adding eggs, cottage cheese, psyllium husk to a medium-size bowl and mix together. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken up.
Heat up butter/oil in a non-stick skillet. Fry the pancakes on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Finally, serve with whipped cream and berries of your choice.