There are tons of fad diets one could try, and one of them is paleo. A paleo diet focuses on eating plants based on foods humans might have eaten during the Paleolithic Era. These include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds.
The idea for this diet came about when people and health experts realized human genes are not well suited for modern diets that grew out of farming. If you are interested in trying a paleo diet, you could start with these 20 paleo breakfasts.
Scrambled eggs are a go-to breakfast for many people because they are easy to whip up and fill you up nicely. The paleo scrambled eggs replace dairy with soy milk or homemade nut milk. For an additional health boost, use vegetable-based margarine or avocado oil instead of butter because they contain healthy fats.
Despite the replacements, the scrambled eggs still turn out creamy and fluffy. If you want something with these eggs, try bacon, fried mushrooms, or blanched greens such as broccoli or Brussels sprouts.
Another egg-based breakfast for paleo diet is a shakshuka. It is a savory breakfast dish that is naturally paleo. In this dish, eggs are simmered in a combination of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
A sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and cilantro adds a pop of green and yet another layer of flavor to the eggs. You can customize your shakshuka however you like. The options are endless with these Shakshuka recipes.
Everyone loves toast for breakfast, but they are the best breakfast for paleo diets unless you ditch the bread and use sweet potatoes. Bread is made with processed flour, which is not paleo-friendly.
Swap the bread with toasted slices of sweet potato, made by slicing the potato lengthwise and baking it in the oven for 30 minutes till it is toasted. You can top your toast with mashed avocado and tomato, almond butter and banana, or hummus and chickpeas.
Life without pancakes for breakfast when you are on a paleo diet can be downright depressing, but thanks to the cassava flour, it does not have to be. Cassava flour is made from the yucca, a starchy root vegetable. The flour has a very fine texture and mild flavor and is the closest substitute for white flour.
You could use almond and coconut flour, but they do not yield the same results as cassava flour. Cassava flour pancakes are fluffy, light, and airy, just like the regular ones.
A paleo bacon and spinach frittata is a total breakfast comfort food. It is packed with delicious flavors thanks to the crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and earthy spinach. It is made without milk, cheese, cream, and dairy, which makes this frittata vegan as well.
This is just one combination of frittata. There are hundreds of different variations that you can try. You can try bacon, zucchini, onion, bell pepper or pumpkin, baby spinach, red onion, and garlic.
People who do not like eating anything in the morning but want something energizing and healthy should try a blueberry spinach breakfast smoothie. You can replace the milk with almond milk and also add walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, and chia seeds for flavor. There are also other flavors of breakfast smoothies if you'd like to try them.
Blueberries are considered a superfood and contain high levels of antioxidants. These antioxidants protect our bodies from sickness and diseases.
Another drinkable paleo breakfast option is a green smoothie. These juices often include a leafy green base, such as spinach or kale, and are complemented by fruits like bananas, pineapples, and mangoes. These naturally sweet fruits balance the earthy and grassy taste of the vegetables.
A green smoothie is a nutritious way to kickstart your day. They contain essential nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins, all of which keep our bodies healthy.
Oatmeals are not the most exciting paleo breakfast food. But with the right seasoning and ingredients, oatmeals can be fantastically delicious. No one can resist a savory oatmeal with bacon and egg. It is a total game-changer.
The oatmeal is made with cashews and pecans. These nuts are soaked overnight, boiled in hot water, and pulsed in a food processor with chia seeds, garlic, and basil. After that, the oatmeal paste is simmered in a pan with nut-based milk.
If you are following a paleo diet for breakfast, a roasted vegetables breakfast bowl is a no-brainer. They are naturally paleo-friendly, delicious, and a healthy way to start your day.
You can use whatever veggies you prefer but do include a good amount of starchy ones for flavor and variety. A classic combination includes red potatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, carrots, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and garlic. You can season the veggies with salt, pepper, and drizzle of avocado oil.
Just because you are on a paleo diet does not mean you should stop eating muffins. Muffins can be paleo-friendly with simple ingredient swaps. Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour, tapioca flour, and coconut flour, and use regular ingredients like eggs, milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
These muffins will turn out light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet despite the flour swap. They are studded with fresh, juicy blueberries that add flavor and visual aesthetics.
Muffins and cookies are interchangeable during breakfast because both are desert-like and satisfy our sweet tooth. You can make them with the same ingredients, but what you make depends entirely on your mood. If you want a healthy cookie, try a paleo version with nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chia seeds.
All cookies require some type of fat and flour. For paleo cookies, use coconut oil, almond flour, and coconut flour. The cookies will come out crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
You do not always have to make zucchini boats or pasta with surplus summer zucchini. You could switch it up and make a paleo-friendly zucchini bread, perfect for breakfast.
Replace all-purpose flour with almond flour, tapioca flour, and coconut flour. Combine it with wet ingredients: eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and grated zucchini. Unlike other paleo breads, this one is delicious, moist, and not overly dense.
Granola bars are healthy enough to pass for breakfast and a perfect afternoon snack. It is perfect when you get a massive hankering for something crunchy and sweet but want something healthy. They are made with nuts and seeds, like pumpkin and sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, pecans, crushed peanuts, and rolled oats.
These nuts and seeds are combined with unsweetened shredded coconut, chopped dates, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and baked in the oven.
Not everyone loves a sweet breakfast like granola, blueberry muffin, and cookie. Some people like a hearty breakfast like paleo sausages served with eggs and vegetables like avocado and cherry tomatoes.
Paleo sausages are made in 100% natural hog casings. They contain free-range meat, herbs, and spices. They do not contain gluten, artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. The sausage meat is not overly processed and contains grass-fed pork or beef.
An acai bowl is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. They do not contain any carbohydrates or blood sugar-spiking ingredients.
An acai bowl has ingredients like frozen mixed berries and bananas, unsweetened coconut milk, cashew butter, chia seeds, and coconut oil. These ingredients are blended in a Vitamix and served with toppings of choice, like cacao nibs and fresh fruits.
Crepes are delicious and versatile. You can make a sweet version with whipped cream and fruit or savory ones with spinach and eggs. A regular crepe is made with all-purpose flour and dairy milk.
However, paleo-friendly crepes are made with coconut flour and come together with eggs and almond or coconut milk. Making crepes is basically like pancakes. Mix wet and dry ingredients for a batter and cook it in a pan.
Stuffed peppers are not just for lunch or dinner. They make a great paleo breakfast. You can stuff your peppers with anything you like, but a taco filling always hits the spot.
For the fillings, cook onion, garlic, ground meat, and tomatoes and season with taco seasoning and salt. Load it in the peppers, bake it in the oven, and top with sliced avocados, fresh salsa, cilantro, and dairy-free sour cream before serving.
With a few panty staples and apples, you can whip up no added sugar or sweeteners, dairy-free, gluten-free, and delicious sauteed cinnamon apple for breakfast. They remind you of baked cinnamon apple crumbles but without all of the fake syrupy sugar liquid.
Peeled and cored apples are sauteed in a pan with coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. They are cooked over medium heat until the apples are tender. These apples are sweet, tart, and filling enough for breakfast.
A paleo breakfast quesadillas checks all those boxes. It is healthy, provides an energy boost, is delicious, and is easy to whip if you are making one. If not, you can order takeout or grab one at your nearest breakfast spot.
Grain-free tortillas are filled with seasoned chicken and creamy cashew cheese sauce, which tastes like diary cheese sauce, and topped with all the usuals, like guacamole, fresh salsa, and dairy-free sour cream.
Hash Browns are a popular breakfast option because they are incredibly delicious. They are made with potatoes and vegetable oil, but for a paleo version, you can use ghee or naturally refined avocado oil.
You can take it a little further by making it healthier with plantains. Plantains are an ideal substitute for potatoes because of their starch content, but they are less carby. Grate the plantains, squeeze out the moisture, and fry them with salt and pepper.
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