Start the day off right with one of these power-packed, low-carb breakfast ideas. Each recipe contains 15 grams or fewer of carbs per serving!
43 Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas You’ll Be Excited to Eat
Updated on Oct. 31, 2023
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Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make this frittata recipe your own by using whatever veggies you like. Spinach, mushrooms and bell peppers would add both color and flavor to every bite, but don't be afraid to get creative! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 124 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 249mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.
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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These are quick, easy and delicious. I make them ahead for easy breakfasts. You can swap in Gruyere for the Swiss cheese and use ham instead of the bacon or add in small-cut veggies. I like to also bake these in small Mason jars for a fun single-portion presentation. Serve with avocado slices and fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast. —Maria Morelli, West Kelowna, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg bite: 143 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
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Amish Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We enjoyed hearty breakfast casseroles during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it a bit to create this version that my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
A breakfast of cottage cheese with ketchup and pepper might seem scandalous to some, but to President Nixon it was standard morning fare. The cottage cheese in these flapjacks adds texture and an old-fashioned flavor reminiscent of blintzes. If you want to top the cottage cheese pancakes with something red, I suggest strawberry syrup. —Terri Johns, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 326 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 234mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
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Chaffles
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 chaffles
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy these “cheese waffles' as a scrumptious low-carb breakfast, lunch or snack! Try topping with avocado and tomato, hummus and veggies, or use the chaffles in place of bread for a BLT. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 chaffle: 151 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Italian Cloud Eggs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Drop egg yolks on nests of whipped Italian-seasoned egg whites, then bake in a cast-iron skillet. Dreamy!—Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 96 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.
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Baked Omelette
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like omelets but don't always have time to stand by the stove. That's why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment's notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 235 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
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Crustless Spinach Quiche
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I served this crustless quiche at a church lunch, and I had to laugh when one guy told me how much he disliked vegetables. Many people were surprised by how much they loved this veggie-filled quiche recipe—and he was one of them! —Melinda Calverley, Janesville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Vegetable, Steak and Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Low-carb doesn't have to mean skimpy—here's a lighter take on steak and eggs. I love cooking with squash, but feel free to toss in any vegetable combination you like. —Robert Deskin, Plantation, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 344 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 259mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Rainbow Fruit Toast
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing will brighten up your morning more than one of these colorful and tasty toasts. —Shannon Roum, Taste of Home Food Stylist
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece of toast with cream cheese (calculated without additional toppings): 172 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Sausage Patties
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These country-style patties are so simple to prepare. You'll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not as good. —Bertha Bench, Mineral Wells, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty: 242 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.
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Eggs Benedict
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 331mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
(With one of these low carb breads, you can swap the English muffin for a side of toast.)
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Sausage Cheese Puffs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in this easy sausage ball recipe. Cheesy and spicy, the golden morsels are a fun novelty at a breakfast or brunch, and they also make yummy party appetizers. —Della Moore, Troy, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 puff: 89 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Creamy Baked Eggs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves eggs prepared in any way. This recipe is simple but special, and every time the eggs come out just as he likes them. If you like soft yolks, cook the eggs for 9 minutes; for firmer yolks, cook for about 11 minutes. —Macey Allen, Green Forest, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 baked egg: 135 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My hearty sausage patties are loaded with flavor but have a fraction of the sodium and fat found in commercial breakfast sausage links. —Judy Culbertson, Dansville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty: 85 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Savory Crepes
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The crepes used in this dish come from my mom's special recipe, and can be made ahead of time, refrigerated to assemble the next day. Cooked rotisserie chicken is a real timesaver when making this savory brunch specialty. —Mary Sloan, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 filled crepe: 264 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Eggs Lorraine
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Super easy and elegant, this is one of my favorite special-occasion dishes. It’s absolutely delicious! —Sandra Woolard, DeLand, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 258 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 399mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.
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Ketolicious Cheesy Biscuits with Turkey Sausage
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're craving serious comfort food, this sammy is for you. The keto-friendly breakfast of homemade biscuits and turkey sausage checks all the boxes! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, ID
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 546 calories, 37g fat (12g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
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Egg Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After enjoying scrambled egg muffins at a local restaurant, I came up with this breakfast egg muffins recipe that my husband likes even better. They're pretty, hearty and fun to serve, too. —Cathy Larkins, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 140 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Sausage Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sausage provides plenty of flavor in this hearty egg strata. It's a great addition to a brunch buffet, because it's assembled the night before to cut down on last-minute fuss. —Teresa Marchese, New Berlin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 373 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Homemade Yogurt
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll be surprised by how easy it is to make homemade yogurt. Top with granola and your favorite berries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 151 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 whole milk.
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Garden Veggie Egg Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for a healthy day-starter? Children will actually enjoy eating their veggies when they’re baked into this cheesy, nutrition-packed egg dish. —JoAnne Wilson, Roselle Park, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 202 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Mini Ham Quiches
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These quiches are delightful for brunch when you don’t want to fuss. You can replace the ham with bacon, sausage, chicken or shrimp, and use chopped onion, red pepper or zucchini instead of olives. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini quiche: 141 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Feta Asparagus Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Asparagus and feta cheese come together to make this frittata extra special. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday or to serve with a tossed salad for a light lunch. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 frittata: 425 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 590mg cholesterol, 1231mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Denver Omelet Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe. It may not be your typical breakfast, but it has all the right elements. Plus, it’s easy, healthy and fast. Just turn your favorite omelet ingredients into a morning salad! —Pauline Custer, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 229 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Bacon Egg Cups
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This breakfast dish is a fresh take on the classic bacon-and-eggs combo. Make sure to use ovenproof bowls when baking! —Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 380 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 486mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
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Cream Cheese & Chive Omelet
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first bite of creamy filling lets you know this isn’t any old omelet. Make it once, and we suspect you’ll be fixing it often. —Anne Troise, Manalapan, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 omelet: 305 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 455mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
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Shakshuka
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it's been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
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Million-Dollar Bacon
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These spicy-sweet bacon strips aren't only delicious; with their maple syrup glaze, they're also pretty. Baking them in the oven in a foil-lined pan makes cleanup a breeze. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Portobello Mushrooms Florentine
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A fun and surprisingly hearty breakfast dish packed with flavor and richness.
—Sara Morris, Laguna Beach, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed mushroom: 170 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 0.500 fat.
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Ham Steak
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I need just three ingredients to fix this sweetly seasoned ham steak. It's a quick and easy main dish for brunch or any meal. —Nancy Smits, Markesan, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked ham: 269 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1157mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein.
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Corn Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband. For dinner, they're nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They're also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice. Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13.
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Shrimp Omelet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
'I've been cooking for 30 years and enjoy making quick, easy and tasty meals,' relates Greg Parsons of Candor, North Carolina. 'This coastal-inspired omelet is a breeze to prepare. Your dining partner is sure to exclaim, 'Wow, what a meal.''
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 each: 498 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 591mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
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Keto Waffles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy keto waffle recipe makes a great breakfast or toasted snack spread with nut butter. There are only three net carbs per waffle! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 waffle: 320 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Avocado Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bacon and avocado blend nicely in these special eggs. They’re easy and perfect for breakfast. But I'll also whip them up after an evening meeting or football game—or any time friends drop by for coffee. —Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 233 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 302mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Vegetarian Lox
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can’t have brunch without bagels and lox! This version is made with carrots instead of salmon, so it still has that bright orange color. —Kristyne Mcdougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 17 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Keto Granola
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This my favorite on-the-go breakfast treat. A handful sprinkled on full-fat, plain yogurt makes a fantastic keto-friendly treat that will keep you satisfied all morning. It's a great evening snack, too. Delicious and packed with heart healthy nutrients. What could be better! Vary the nuts and seeds if you prefer. You can also use erythritol sweetener in place of the stevia. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 287 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Breakfast Pig in a Blanket
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Hard-boiled eggs and sausages wrapped up in crescent dough make for the breakfast version of the classic pig in a blanket. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 83 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Quick & Easy Sausage Gravy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Breakfast doesn't get any heartier or more satisfying than this home-style classic. No one will leave the table hungry! —John Wilhelm, Richmond, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 446 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1075mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.
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Air-Fryer Sausage Bacon Bites
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Try surprising your family on Sunday morning by pulling these bites out of the air fryer as they head to breakfast, and get ready for the oohs and aahs of delight. They're equally delicious as a party appetizer. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 74 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Veggie Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was impressed with myself that I could omit dairy and still create something so good! Use any vegetables in this recipe, then add a salad, fruit cup or yogurt on the side. —Kizmet Byrd, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 145 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 279mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
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Spanakopita Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Spanakopita is the Greek name for this traditional dish featuring spinach and feta cheese. You can serve it as a side dish or meatless main dish. — Sharon Olney, Galt, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 262 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 178mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Classic Avocado Toast
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This is such an easy way to add avocados to your diet. Use healthy multigrain bread and top with sliced radishes and cracked pepper or lime zest, or chipotle peppers and cilantro. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 160 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
