12 Paleo Breakfast Ideas That'll Satisfy You Until Lunch
Hearty, filling, and versatile enough to create the most-delicious weekly plan.
Fact checked by Marcus Reeves
Whether you're new to the Paleo diet plan or you're an old pro, these quick and easy Paleo breakfast ideas are easy to add to your morning routine, jump-starting your day the right way. Each breakfast is hearty enough to keep you satisfied until lunch, not to mention each recipe is versatile enough to not get bored when following a meal plan.
Breakfast Salad with Avocado and Eggs
Bring lettuce to life for breakfast by serving it topped with eggs, radishes, avocado, and carrot ribbons. This healthy Paleo breakfast also has a homemade dressing made with fresh herbs (parsley and basil), garlic, and lemon. All of the fresh ingredients will perk you right up in the morning!
Berry-Coconut Smoothie Bowl
A lot of breakfast smoothies contain yogurt or milk to help make them hearty and creamy enough to get you through the morning. And while it's true that this smoothie bowl uses Greek yogurt, it's Paleo-friendly, dairy-free coconut yogurt. Blend it with berries, cashews, and coconut water, and the result is a quick Paleo breakfast you can take on the go or dress up for an Instagram-worthy photo.
Avocado Egg Bake
Make healthy, Paleo-friendly egg cups in less than half an hour with the help of an avocado. After you cut it in half and take out the pit, the center is just the right size for a piece of ham and an egg. Bake until the yolk is set (or just how you like it), then add a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for a simple, delicious Paleo diet breakfast.
Nut-Coconut Granola
With no grains and no sugar, this Paleo breakfast granola is a cinch to make. It contains only nuts, dried fruit, and a little natural sweetener (honey, in this case). Add it anywhere your Paleo meal needs a little extra crunch, like on top of a smoothie bowl or a dairy-free yogurt. This recipe includes a few different options for dried fruit (cherries, apricots, or golden raisins), but there's no reason you can't use all three options!
Scratch Scotch Eggs
A classic English dish turns into a Paleo breakfast recipe. Traditionally made with sausage and bread crumbs, this Paleo edition uses ground pork; you simply have to replace the panko with ground almonds to form the coating for the hard-cooked egg inside. If you want to include greens at breakfast, serve over arugula with spicy Paleo mayo on the side.
Cassava Pancakes
Yes, Paleo pancakes are on the menu for breakfast. Thanks to cassava flour (made from yuca root, a vegetable commonly grown in South America), there are no grains in the mix. This recipe is just like classic pancakes, which means you can add any stir-in you want—Paleo blueberry pancakes, anyone?
Cassava Pumpkin Muffins
These Paleo muffins take just 20 minutes to prep and satisfy any cravings for a breakfast pastry. The muffins are made with cassava flour and canned pumpkin to keep them Paleo-friendly. If you're more of an apple fan, you can swap the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice for applesauce and apple pie spice to switch up this easy Paleo breakfast.
Paleo Egg and Sweet Potato Scramble
Make simple scrambled eggs heartier and more flavorful by bulking them up with sweet potato slices and fresh spinach. This Paleo breakfast comes packed with protein and good-for-you veggies, so it's a great way to start your day on a healthy note. To wake up your taste buds even more, add a dash of hot sauce before digging in.
Paleo Mediterranean Eggs
If you're looking for a way to dress up a plain plate of eggs, look no further than this Paleo breakfast skillet. This take on Mediterranean eggs combines crushed tomatoes with kalamata olive tapenade and zucchini with a few herbs sprinkled on top, perfect for a savory, hearty way to start your day off.
Breakfast Middle Eastern-Style Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers aren't just for dinner. Start your day with a Paleo breakfast of roasted sweet peppers filled with protein and veggies. Forego the rice or quinoa, or substitute them for cauliflower rice. You may add some chopped jalapeño to the filling to bring some heat—it's not enough to set your mouth on fire, but there won't be any falling asleep at the breakfast table.
Cheesy Chorizo Sheet Pan Frittata
If you need to serve a Paleo breakfast for a crowd, turn to a veggie-filled frittata recipe. Rather than cooking in a skillet, this bigger-batch frittata bakes in a sheet pan so you can serve larger square slices or cut it into smaller portions to share at brunch. We filled our frittata with rainbow chard, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs for lots of flavor and nutrients.
Paleo Green Eggs with Ham
There are plenty of reasons to eat green eggs and ham, and one of them is that this Paleo diet breakfast is downright delicious. To give this dish its signature color, cook chopped ham with plenty of fresh spinach. Then serve with a poached egg on top and a dash of chimichurri sauce for an additional green color.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I avoid when making a Paleo breakfast?
To fully adhere yourself to a Paleo diet, you may need to forego certain types of food such as cereal grains, some legumes or nuts, like peanuts, processed refined oils, sugars, and carbs. Stick to the basics for a hearty, filling Paleo meal like fresh fruits, veggies, lean meat or fish, eggs, and seeds (you can even add some Paleo mayo for an extra flavor kick!).
Can I have coffee with my Paleo breakfast?
If
you’re following a strict Paleo diet, coffee is frowned upon. However, having a cup of black coffee, no sugar or cream, may be allowed but it all depends on your goals and needs.
Will these breakfast help me with inflammation issues?
Yes, if you follow Paleo guidelines. The Paleo diet is actually designed to help ease inflammation and gut issues, as well as the overall immune system. That’s why many options, like dairy, wheat, red meat, or processed and fried food, aren’t allowed here—these are some of the main culprits when it comes to inflammation problems.
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