12 Easy Low-Sugar Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Off Right

Who doesn’t love a good sugary treat every now and then? But every day? Well, that’s probably not the best for you, especially if you’re starting your day off with a sugar filled breakfast like a bowl of cereal or maybe a donut and a coffee. Who else is guilty? I bet I’m not the only one!

A healthy Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day. It also gives you the energy you need to get things done and helps you focus at work or at school. Those are just a few reasons why it’s the most important meal of the day.

Starting the day off right with a good breakfast can really set the tone for your day. It gives you the fuel to focus at work or school, sets your mood, helps kick start your metabolism and burn calories through out the day. There are so many reasons that breakfast may be the most important meal of the day and having a healthy low-sugar breakfast can help you start your day off on the right foot. 

Since cutting down sugar intake has been a personal struggle for myself, I know that starting the day with a healthy low sugar breakfast really helps set up the rest of my day for me to eat better as well. So for this post, I’ve round up 15 delicious, hearty, low sugar breakfast ideas that are not only easy to make, but designed to fill you up and leave you energized for the day.

1. DIY Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Cups

These DIY Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt Cups are a convenient grab and go breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and delicious to eat.  This make-ahead breakfast recipe is made with Greek yogurt and frozen berries. Combine yogurt and granola for satisfying crunch, or top with quinoa to add even more protein. Learn to make this recipe yourself at the The Nutrition Lady.

2. Breakfast Bistro Box

Perfect for busy mornings this Meal Prep Breakfast Bistro Box recipe is full of healthy options for a grab and go breakfast. The meal prep bistro boxes include a simple gluten-free muffin, hard boiled eggs, and fresh fruit! Get all the details here:  The Schmidy Wife  

3. Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

Try having some chocolate for breakfast with creamy coconut overnight oats made with raw cacao, coconut yogurt, and shredded coconut for a chocolate bar inspired healthy, plant based breakfast that’s low sugar as well. Get the full recipe here: Occasionally Eggs.

4. Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast

With its sweet and savoury components, this strawberry basil avocado toast made with Toasted Hemp Seeds is perfect for breakfast, lunch or a snack! Get the full recipe here:  Kara Lydon Nutrition. 

5. Baked Oatmeal Cups

These Baked Oatmeal Cups only take 5 minutes of prep time and only need to bake for 20 minutes! They’re dairy free, gluten free, moist, filling, and a healthy low-sugar breakfast option welcomed by children and adults! Get all the details to make them yourself at Salt and Baker. 

6. Healthy Cinnamon Apple Minute Muffins

These Healthy Cinnamon Apple Minute Muffins are an awesome and snack recipe so easy that even the kids can make it. These easy muffins using just 4 basic ingredients. Applesauce, oatmeal, Bisquick and cinnamon sugar. Just mix and microwave for one minute. They’re great for a healthy low-sugar breakfast or just as a snack throughout the day. Get the recipe at Mighty Mrs.

7. Keto Vegan Yogurt

This Keto Vegan Yogurt is the best and easiest homemade yogurt ever! It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, low-carb, high-protein & sugar-free. Made with only 4 simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes! Get the full recipe at Veg Annie.

8. Eggs Baked in Portabello Mushrooms

Eggs are always an easy go-to when it comes to a filling breakfast, and these Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms are perfect for a low carb Sunday brunch, or breakfast when you have a little bit more time to cook your eggs. Protein packed eggs, baked in a mushroom for a low carb alternative to putting them on bread and a layer of chopped spinach for a vegetable portion first thing. Find out all the recipe details at Hungry Healthy Happy.

6. Baked Frittata Breakfast Recipe

This Baked Frittata Recipe is made with roasted vegetables, eggs, and goats cheese for an easy and delicious meal. Serve your Roasted Vegetable Frittata warm, cold, or at room temperature for a healthy, protein-packed breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Get the full recipe at Hey Nutrition Lady.

7. Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe

This vegan gluten-free and sugar-free healthy blueberry muffins recipe is so easy – just 40 minutes to make and bake total. The homemade lemon blueberry muffins are nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and allergy-friendly. Fluffy vegan lemon muffins studded with juicy blueberries, topped with crunchy cinnamon streusel topping and a simple lemon glaze. Utterly delicious! The muffins are nutritious for healthy low-sugar breakfast, a delightful treat for afternoon tea and healthy addition to school lunch boxes. Learn to bake them yourself at Country Hill Cottage. 

8. Spice Apple Granola with Spelt

Spiced Apple Granola is an easy to make breakfast staple to have on standby in your kitchen. Sweetened mainly by fresh fruit this is a relatively healthy low sugar breakfast option that can be accessorized with various dried fruits for an additional treat when desired. Get the full recipe at Little Sugar Snaps. 

9. Baked Eggs

Have you made Baked Eggs (also called Shirred Eggs and Oeufs / Eggs en Cocotte ) before? They’re rich, creamy, cheesy! And not only good but can be assembled in three minutes flat and take less than 10 minutes to cook. Another benefit: you can make two or twenty because they’re made in individual ramekins. Get the full recipe at Pinch and Swirl. 

10.  Crustless Mini Vegan Quiche

Crustless mini vegan quiche is filled with red bell pepper, onions, kale, and seitan bacon in a savory tofu and cashew filling. Cook these adorable, portable quiche bites in the air fryer or oven. They can be enjoyed hot or cold. Great for brunches, picnics, packed lunches, or a protein-packed meal on the go. Vegan & gluten-free optional. Get the full recipe at Cadry’s Kitchen.

11. Keto Cinnamon Rolls

Keto Cinnamon Rolls are a sugar-free dessert or breakfast option that are perfect for anyone following a low-carb diet. These low sugar cinnamon rolls are easy to make. If you are on a keto plan or low-carb diet, you don’t have to deny yourself the everyday joys of enjoying delicious treats. These gluten-free cinnamon rolls use a classic fathead dough to make a low-carb cinnamon roll that will satisfy the sweet tooth of anyone! Get the full recipe at Platter Talk.

11. Traditional Shakshuka Recipe

This is an easy version of a traditional Shakshuka recipe of eggs in tomato sauce. Shakshuka is a low carb, gluten free, keto breakfast idea. This easy breakfast recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes. Get the full recipe at Savoring the Good.

12. Keto Chia Pudding

An overnight Keto Chia Pudding recipe that’s EASY to make! Just 4 ingredients and you have a healthy portable breakfast (or snack) ready to go! Get the full recipe at Salt and Baker.

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