whole 30 breakfast ideas
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so start your day on the right foot with one of these Whole30 breakfast ideas!
I’ll be honest.
I don’t feel that passionate writing about Whole30 breakfast ideas.
You see, I love cheese. And booze. And carbs.
And most of the work I do, the recipes I create, revolve around those things. My most popular ones: Roasted Jalapeno Poppers, Beer Cheese Fondue, and How to Make a Cheese Platter, are all things you can’t eat while following the Whole30 diet.
But with new years comes new goals, and one of mine for 2020 was to get back into cooking dinners at home. Healthier dinners.
(Yes I know you can resolve to cook more at home and eat healthier any time of year and not just in January, but after a booze and cheese filled Christmas it was time. Plus, I had to indulge in my fair share of Christmas White Russians.)
I love cooking at home, but fell of the wagon sometime in late August, when we bought a new house, moved our stuff, and promptly went on a 10 day vacation.
I spent the rest of fall writing and photographing a cookbook all while dodging boxes, ordering furniture, and trying to put roots down in our new home. Oh yes, all still while working a full time job. (Want to see what a day in the life of a public defender is like?
So after a fun filled holiday season celebrating with our friends and family (and of course, lots of cheese) I felt like January was the perfect time to get back on track and start eating just a little bit healthier.
You know, less cheese, more veggies.
ADDING WHOLE30 BREAKFAST IDEAS TO OUR MEAL PLAN
Part of my healthier eating plan is to plan out our meals for the entire week. With a plan, and a fridge stocked full of groceries, I’m more likely to cook at home.
This is how we get to Whole30 breakfast ideas:
- Part of my weekly meal planning involves meal prepping breakfast recipes. I’m not a meal prepper by any means (in fact, I don’t really like it at all)…but I have found I’m more likely to eat a healthy breakfast (or breakfast at all) if I have something that I can grab and go in the morning. By meal prepping one breakfast for the week, I will start my days on the right foot by eating something good for me.
- While we are not doing a strict Whole30 diet this month, I’m turning to Whole30 and Paleo recipes to get use in a healthier mindset when it comes to our meals. So since I’m incorporating some elements of Whole30 into our dinners, why not turn to Whole30 when it comes to breakfast too?
WHAT IS THE WHOLE30?
Whole30 is a 30-day clean eating plan (or elimination diet) that focuses on eating whole foods, not processed ones. Whole30 participants cut out certain foods that contain dairy, soy, legumes, grains added sugar and even alcohol in order to focus on better, “cleaner” eating habits.
After eliminating these foods for 30 days and “flushing” your system, you slowly add back in certain food groups to see which ones have been affecting your system.
WHAT CAN YOU EAT ON THE WHOLE30?
The focus of the Whole30 eating plan is on clean, whole foods, so we’re talking about a lot of proteins and vegetables.
So when it comes to Whole30 breakfast ideas, eggs and veggies are the normal go-to. Besides eggs (because I know I’d get sick of just eating eggs for 30 days!), other Whole30 breakfast ideas include a plant-based smoothie with compliant protein powder, vegetable hash or protein pancakes (just make sure to not include any grains!)
10 Easy and Delicious Whole30 Breakfast Ideas
This list features 10 of my favorite Whole30 breakfast ideas, many of which you can easily meal prep on Saturday and Sunday and eat the entire week. You will see a lot of eggs, because eggs are a great source of protein and Whole30 compliant, but I love that each of these Whole30 breakfast ideas gives you different flavors and options to make a healthy breakfast more eggciting...if you will.
baked eggs in avocado
You only need two ingredients (you can add a few more, depending on your personal taste) to make baked eggs in avocado for breakfast. Not only is this recipe super simple, it is a great Whole30 breakfast idea, gluten free and paleo too!
everything but the kitchen sink breakfast casserole
This casserole is a perfect way to meal prep breakfast for the entire week by using up whatever ingredients, especially vegetables, you have in the fridge. Omit any cheese or potatoes in order to make it Whole30 compliant.
sweet potato breakfast hash
Another great meal prep breakfast recipe (or even great for breakfast for dinner as an easy weeknight meal!), sweet potato breakfast hash is a light and easy Whole30 breakfast idea full off sweet potatoes, turkey sausage and tons of veggies to fuel you all day long. (To make this recipe Whole30 compliant, omit the corn oil and use olive oil instead.)
Farmhouse Eggs Benedict on Zucchini Fritters! (Paleo-Whole30 option)
A new and healthy take on an old classic! This Eggs Benedict recipe is served on crispy zucchini fritters instead of an English muffin to make it Whole30 compliant and then drizzled with a 90 second blender hollandaise sauce.
Breakfast Hash with Poached Eggs
This Whole30 breakfast idea is a veggie centric hash with poached eggs!
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are so easy and convenient, you’ll never want to make eggs any other way! Perfect for meal prep, healthy snacks, and as a protein-packed, Whole30 breakfast on the go.
The BEST Whole30 Breakfast Casserole! (Paleo)
Breakfast bakes make the Whole30 easy! Plus, it's a dish everyone will love!
Whole 30 Airfryer Breakfast Muffins
Delicious breakfast muffins are a great Whole30 breakfast idea because they are loaded with spare vegetables and perfect for a quick start to the day without having to reach for the high carb alternatives.
Turnip Noodles with Eggs and Chives
These savory turnip noodles are seasoned with shallots and chives, then topped with fried eggs for a quick and easy breakfast option!
5-Minute Whole30 Breakfast Bowls That Will Save Your Sanity
A breakfast bowl is a brilliant idea when it comes to meal planning and prepping, especially because its a great way to use up leftovers. Learn how to create a creative and satisfying breakfast bowl that is Whole30 compliant!
