Looking for paleo breakfast ideas with no eggs? Whether you’re allergic, avoiding them, or just can’t face eggs every single day, here are my favorite easy, low carb, grain-free breakfasts that don’t involve eggs. From breakfast smoothies and coconut yogurt bowls to savory leftovers and my Coconut & Almond ‘Cereal’.
The first time I tried going paleo, there was one meal I really struggled with.
If you’ve ever tried eating low carb or going ‘full paleo’, I bet you’ve struggled with this too.
Yep. Breakfast. Brekkie.
Now I think about it, when I went vegan for a week, breakfast was the trickiest then too.
This time, during my experiment of eating full paleo for a month, breakfasts were relatively easy.
Since moving to our little farm and getting a flock of chooks (that’s chickens for you non-Australians!), I’ve become a huge fan of having eggs for breakfast. There’s something so great about a proper breakfast of poached eggs and some veggies.
I could happily eat eggs every single day. But I know not everyone can (or wants to), so here are my favorite breakfast ideas for when eggs aren’t an option…
Are Eggs Allowed on Paleo?
Yes, eggs are a paleo staple. But lots of people avoid them because of allergies or intolerances, or simply get bored of them. The good news is that a grain-free, egg-free breakfast is easy once you have a few ideas up your sleeve.
10 Egg-Free Paleo Breakfast Ideas
1. Coconut & Almond ‘Cereal’
This grain-free paleo cereal mix (pictured above) was a lifesaver during my month of eating paleo for mornings when I wanted a change. It takes 20 minutes to make a batch and keeps for months. See the recipe below.
2. Coconut Yogurt Bowls
Top coconut yogurt with fresh berries, toasted nuts and seeds or a spoonful of my coconut and almond cereal. If you’d like to make your own coconut yogurt, there’s a recipe over here.
3. Overnight Chia Pudding
For one person, soak 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds in 2/3 cup coconut milk, almond milk or other milk. Leave in the fridge overnight or for as long as you’ve got. The longer you soak, the less crunchy the chia will be. Serve with fresh fruit such as blueberries. More tips in my chia seeds guide.
4. Green Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls
A brilliant way to get some veggies into your breakfast. Blend spinach or kale with frozen banana or berries, coconut milk and a spoonful of nut butter. Try my Easy Green Smoothie Bowl.
5. Dinner for Breakfast
One of my favorite paleo breakfast ideas is simply leftovers! A bowl of last night’s curry, stew or roast veg is satisfying, savory and keeps you full until lunch.
6. Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet
Fry crumbled sausage (check the label for gluten-free and paleo-friendly ingredients) with mushrooms and wilt in some spinach. Here’s my One Pot Mushroom, Sausage & Spinach.
7. Smoked Salmon & Avocado
No cooking required. Pile smoked salmon onto smashed avocado with lemon juice and a sprinkle of everything seasoning, or roll it up in lettuce leaves.
8. Sweet Potato Toast
Slice sweet potato lengthwise about 1/4 inch (5mm) thick and toast it in your toaster on high (it can take a few rounds). Top with avocado, nut butter or smoked salmon. More ideas in my bread substitutes guide.
9. Bacon & Veggie Hash
Crisp up some bacon in a pan, then add diced sweet potato, zucchini or leftover roast veg and cook until golden.
10. Chocolate ‘Granola’
I’d forgotten about this recipe until I was researching this post. A fun treat for the weekend!
What Is a Good Healthy Breakfast Without Eggs?
Focus on protein, healthy fats and fiber to keep you full. Good options include Greek or coconut yogurt with nuts and seeds, chia pudding, smoked salmon with avocado, leftovers, or a smoothie with nut butter or protein powder. If you’re not strictly paleo, overnight oats and lentil granola are also great.
Tips for Egg-Free Paleo Breakfasts
- Batch cook – make a big jar of cereal or a few chia puddings on the weekend.
- Think savory – breakfast doesn’t have to be sweet. Leftovers and veggies are great in the morning.
- Don’t fear fat – avocado, nuts, coconut and olive oil help keep you full.
- Watch the hidden sugar – many ‘paleo’ granolas and yogurts are high in honey or maple syrup.
Coconut & Almond ‘Cereal’
This grain-free paleo cereal mix was inspired by the lovely Eleanor Ozich from Petite Kitchen.
I generally have it with coconut yogurt and sometimes a handful of blueberries or raspberries. But you could eat it with milk or your favorite dairy-free milk if you prefer a more traditional ‘bowl of cereal’ experience.
Coconut & Almond 'Cereal' (Grain-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 4 tablespoons psyllium optional
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds whole or ground, optional
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes. Stir and cook for another few minutes until the almonds are just lightly golden.
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Cool the almonds on the tray, then toss with the coconut, psyllium (if using) and chia (if using).
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Store in an airtight container in the pantry for a few months.
Variations
raw ‘cereal’ – don’t worry about toasting the almonds.
sweet – feel free to add your favorite dried fruit. Or serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
more! – feel free to double or triple the recipe.
nut-free – replace the almonds with sunflower seeds or pepitas or both. Skip the toasting step.
different additions – any whole, chopped or ground seeds or nuts like hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, flax seeds, sunflower seeds or pepitas. You could also add rolled oats or oat bran for a more cost-effective cereal, but it won’t be paleo anymore.
More 5-Ingredient Breakfast Ideas
- My 9 Favorite Healthy Breakfast Ideas (including eggs and legumes)
- 6 Slightly Unusual Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- My 3 Biggest Lessons from Paleo Month
- All my Breakfast Recipes
In your corner,
Jules from Stonesoup xx
(Your favourite Australian Food Scientist)
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hi jules! can you recommend a good brand of coconut yoghurt? thanks :)
The only one I’ve come across in Australia is called CoYo Pia
It’s lovely but expensive! The only thing I don’t like about it is its sweeteend with stevia so you can’t use it in places you’d use yoghurt for savoury cooking
Jx
Nudie are making a coconut yoghurt with no sweetener..its amazing
Ah, Jules! I love some of your ideas. I like a good Chia pudding or green smoothie in the summer. I’m not too sure about the cashew yoghurt though as I tried making a cashew cheese once and it really just made me sad!
Not to worry though, I’ll never be convinced to go Paleo as there’s way too much meat for me and not enough dairy ha ha!
We missed you today. See you after the break. Linda x
You know I’ve had some good success with nut cheeses the last few weeks Linda… but it’s really just to get me through the month… I’m with you on the dairy front!
But I’m really loving my cashew yoghurt!
See you soon
Jx
Hi Jules,
I loooove your recipes and several have become family favourites. I also enjoy your writing about what to eat/not eat since you always back it up with research. Therefore I would very much appreciate if you wrote more about this paleo thing. Why paleo?? Why all the hazzle with omitting lots of yummie things like supernice danish rye bread and other things that I consider being healthy too? So if you have the time – please write something about “why paleo. Thank you!
Thanks for the request Lu!
Planning a follow up on my paleo month so will make a note to include the ‘why’
Jx
I love seeing breakfast ideas without eggs – never liked eggs so I always despair of cafes with eggs in every breakfast dish! Thank goodness this is changing.
I am interested in psyllium husks in muesli – I have been making my own chocolate muesli this year and have a big bag of psyllium I would love to use up so perhaps I could just add some of it!
Go ahead and add the psyllium Johanna!
I’m really getting into it at the moment :)
Jx
Being on a feeding tube my dad couldn’t eat this because of his swallowing issues. However, he can eat Cream of Wheat and he loves it flavored. I know it’s probably not called that in Australia. Would you know of an easy recipe where I could make my own and not have to have a bunch of ingredients that are hard to get? When its plain and to get weight on him, I add cinnamon/sugar, real maple syrup and a pat of butter. He loves it! However, I think my mom would love this cereal so I will have her try it. She loves raspberries and blueberries so I would add them to hers. I’m guessing it’s a cold cereal and not like oatmeal. I ask because you mentioned rolled oats which my mom also loves. We aren’t going Paleo anytime soon.
Sorry Gail!
Not familiar with Cream of Wheat.. so can’t really help :)
And yes the cereal above is more of a cold cereal but you could serve with warm milk if you wanted to
Jx
Your breakfast ideas sound good, but they are very low protein. I am not a fan of eggs for breakfast, and don’t do well on low protein, so going paleo would be very difficult. But if I ever want to, I know where to get good ideas… :-)
They may be low in protein Susan but there’s plenty of fat to keep you full for a long time… you might be surprised that you don’t need loads of protein.. but if you’re happy with your current breakkie no need to change!
Jx
Hi Jules
Happy belated birthday and congrats on your baby news! Love reading your paleo posts as I’ve been paleo for around 9 months and am always up for some meal inspiration…especially of the simple kind. Am now interested in giving coconut yoghurt a go. Just a question along the lines of yoghurt making….I’ve seen some recipes for “cream cheese” which simply say to strain out the whey from a tub of full fat youghurt by placing it in cheesecloth and letting it hang over a bowl for 24 -48 hrs. Is this safe from a bacterial point of view?I’m worried that leaving dairy out for so long would cause harmful micro-organisms to grow making it unsafe to eat. Just interested in your thoughts as you mentioned you studied this sort of thing for your uni degree. Thanks xxx
Great question Sue!
No need to worry about making yoghurt cheese.. I usually leave it in the fridge to strain. But if you do leave it at room temp, the low pH (acid environment) produced during the yoghurt fermentation by the lactic acid bacteria actually acts as a perservative and prevents most harmful microbes from growing so nothing to worry about :)
Jx
Borscht is an option. Hot or cold, it is just fine as a breakfast.
And if not going eggless for paleo, add a poached egg. It’s like sour cream for it.