20 Paleo Breakfast Ideas That Will Jump-Start Your Morning

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Brittany Devenyi

The first meal of the day deserves to be prioritized (read: no store-bought muffins here). Whether you're following a low-carb diet or want to incorporate healthier options into your breakfast arsenal, these palate-pleasing paleo-approved recipes are total a.m. game changers.

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Grain-Free Granola

While most granola contains rolled oats as the main ingredient, this grain-free paleo version features toasted coconut chips, nuts, seeds, cacao nibs and a drizzle of maple syrup for sweetness. <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/best-non-dairy-milk-for-everything/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Serve with your favourite nut milk</a>. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/5-eggless-paleo-breakfasts-including-this-epic-grain-free-granola/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grain-Free Granola</a>
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Egg Muffins with Maple Sweet Potato Noodles, Bacon and Almond Butter

These sweet-meets-savoury muffins are gluten-free, paleo... and totally addicting. Made with sweet potato noodles, eggs, almond butter and hickory-smoked bacon, they're about to become your new favourite portable breakfast. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/egg-muffins-with-maple-sweet-potato-noodles-bacon-and-almond-butter/18404/" target="_blank">Egg Muffins with Maple Sweet Potato Noodles, Bacon and Almond Butter</a>
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Shakshouka

Now here's a palate-awakening and nourishing dish that's made for Sunday brunch. The popular Middle Eastern staple of eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce and a host of spices gets upgraded with butter beans, along with avocado and feta cheese for garnish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/shakshouka/15298/" target="_blank">Shakshouka</a>
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Fried Egg & Avocado Sweet Potato Toast

Sweet potato toast was all the rage last year, because just like cauliflower, it's a nutrient-rich canvas you can top with just about anything. This recipe dresses up the humble potato with fried eggs, avocado and sunflower sprouts. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/why-sweet-potato-toast-is-all-the-rage-plus-2-new-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fried Egg & Avocado Sweet Potato Toast</a>
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Chocolate Avocado Keto Breakfast Cookies

Cookies? For breakfast? That are actually healthy and keto-approved? These powerhouse chocolate baked goods feature avocado, raw cacao, eggs and almond flour, amounting to a good-for-you treat that'll keep you satiated and power you through the day. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/chocolate-avocado-keto-cookies/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chocolate Avocado Keto Breakfast Cookies</a>
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Spicy Corn and Bacon Frittata

Frittata is a versatile egg dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This variation features tender kernels of corn, ricotta and cheddar cheese, spicy jalapenos and thick-cut bacon. Serve hot or cold with a tomato-based dipping sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-corn-and-bacon-frittata/22394/" target="_blank">Spicy Corn and Bacon Frittata</a>
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Grain-Free Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Here's another grain-free muffin recipe that's worth waking up for – replacing white flour and sugar for its coconut counterparts. Pumpkin puree, warming spices (think cinnamon, ground ginger and nutmeg) plus a handful of mini chocolate chips combine to offer a comforting, wholesome morning meal. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/paleo-pumpkin-chocolate-muffins/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grain-Free Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins</a>
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Whole30 Bacon and Egg Cups

Craving an ultra-tasty breakfast dish you can prep ahead for the week? These paleo egg cups are it; they're a cinch to make, and only contain five ingredients. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/recipe/whole30-bacon-and-egg-cups/22242/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Whole30 Bacon and Egg Cups</a>
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Toasted Coconut Chia Pudding

Channel the warm weather with a chia bowl topped with tropical fruits like mango and dragon fruit. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, protein and more to keep you energized throughout the day. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/toasted-coconut-chia-pudding/18144/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Toasted Coconut Chia Pudding</a>
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Savoury Yogurt Bowl with Chickpeas, Cucumbers and Beets

Do you gravitate toward all things savoury in the mornings? Skip the fruity yogurt and opt for a healthy yogurt-based breakfast bowl drizzled with lemon juice and topped with chickpeas, grated cucumber and beets, and toasted pistachios. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/brunch-at-bobbys/recipe/savory-yogurt-bowl-with-chickpeas-cucumbers-and-beets/19221/" target="_blank"> Bobby Flay's Savoury Yogurt Bowl with Chickpeas, Cucumbers and Beets</a>
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Zucchini "Hash Browns" and Eggs

Good news, carb lovers: veggies often act as a satisfying stand-in (<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/low-carb-weeknight-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">see here if you don't believe us</a>). Here, zucchini is sautéed with onions, sage, garlic and jalapeños and topped with eggs baked to perfection. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/zucchini-hash-browns-and-eggs/18380/" target="_blank">Zucchini "Hash Browns" and Eggs</a>
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Healthy Vegan Vanilla Latte Smoothie

Everyone needs at least one reliable healthy smoothie in their breakfast rotation. Forego your morning coffee and blend up this latte-inspired drink instead, containing an espresso shot, medjool dates, chia seeds and almond butter. Add a scoop of your favourite protein powder, if desired! Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/healthy-vanilla-latte-smoothie-34462/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Healthy Vanilla Latte Smoothie</a>
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Veggie-Packed Breakfast Frittata

This vegetarian and paleo breakfast frittata is the perfect make-ahead meal. It takes only 35 minutes to pull together, and will keep in the fridge for a week. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/whole30-veggie-packed-breakfast-frittata/21474/" target="_blank">Whole30 Veggie-Packed Breakfast Frittata</a>
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Vegan and Paleo Pumpkin Blondies

Introducing a comforting cold-weather baked good disguised as dessert, that's healthy enough for breakfast. They're also "pegan" (vegan meets paleo) to suit most diets. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vegan-and-paleo-pumpkin-blondies/18338/" target="_blank">Vegan and Paleo Pumpkin Blondies</a>
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Breakfast Skillet with Spinach, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

This veggie-packed breakfast skillet is a weekend staple that can be made in under 15 minutes. Start by sautéing crimini mushrooms in butter before tossing in spinach and garlic. Then create pockets in the pan to crack the eggs into, and top with crumbled goat cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/spinach-mushroom-goat-cheese-breakfast-skillet-37342/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Breakfast Skillet with Spinach, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese</a>
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Spaghetti Squash Fritters

Get creative with spaghetti squash and whip together a batch of these savoury fritters, bound together with egg, flour and Parmesan cheese. Serve with a scoop of plain Greek yogurt and a fresh lime wedge. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/3-clever-uses-for-spaghetti-squash-you-probably-never-thought-of/" target="_blank">Spaghetti Squash Fritters</a>
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Healthy Breakfast Bake with Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash, we meet again. This creative breakfast bake is layered with tomato sauce and stuffed with spinach, veggies, ham and shredded cheese. And it wouldn't be breakfast without a few eggs cracked on top! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-breakfast-bake-with-spaghetti-squash/15311/" target="_blank">Healthy Breakfast Bake with Spaghetti Squash</a>
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Green Smoothie

If you haven't yet mastered a go-to green smoothie, bookmark this recipe pronto. Made with nut milk, kale, banana, almond butter, strawberries and flax seeds, it'll keep you satiated until lunch. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/your-go-to-green-smoothie-to-go/14425/" target="_blank">Green Smoothie</a>
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Moroccan Scramble with Turkey Merguez, Roasted Chickpeas and Avocado

This Middle Eastern inspired dish is an elevated version of scrambled eggs. Its star ingredients include roasted chickpeas, harissa paste, ground turkey and ripe avocados. It's just as flavourful as it is vibrant. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/moroccan-scramble-with-turkey-merguez-roasted-chickpeas-and-avocado/19802/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Moroccan Scramble with Turkey Merguez, Roasted Chickpeas and Avocado</a>
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Fried Egg Spring Mix Salad

For a lighter breakfast, toss up a fresh spring salad finished with a fried egg. This version is dressed in a simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette, but you can build on the recipe, adding avocado, walnuts, or any other toppings of choice. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fried-egg-spring-mix-salad/14342/" target="_blank">Fried Egg Spring Mix Salad</a>
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