Low Carb Breakfast Recipes

There are two kinds of carbs, those that are good, and those that are bad. The bad carbs are useless to the body, and come out in the form of waste or ends up converting itself into sugar or fat. Your first meal of the day needs to start off with a rich breakfast that consists of low carb breakfast recipes, that involve all that is useful for your body.

Low carb breakfast foods, consist of as I said, good carbs that benefit your body. Given here is a list of which foods are considered as good carbs, and how much of this nutrient is present in these items.

Fruits
Fruits like grapes, kiwi, pineapple, pear, raspberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapefruit, avocado, blueberry, orange, peach, apricot, tangerine, apple, blackberry and nectarine. Carb content of fruits: Less than 25g for varying portions.

Beans/Peas
Beans of different kinds, like kidney beans, lima beans, soybeans, pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, split beans and lentil beans. Carb content of beans: Less than 32g for varying portions.

Vegetables
Vegetables types like eggplant, sweet corn, celery, brussels sprouts, iceberg lettuce, ginger root, chili peppers, asparagus, radish, alfalfa sprouts, okra, cucumbers, mushrooms, spinach, red cabbage, Swiss chard, zucchini and onions. Carb content of vegetables: Less than 19g for varying portions.

Whole Grains
Whole grains like brown rice, rye bread, whole wheat pasta, popcorn, oatmeal, multi grain bread, whole grain mix pancake and whole wheat bread. Carb content of whole grains: Less than 37g for varying portions.

Seeds/Nuts
Nuts like pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, pecans, pistachios, macadamia and sesame seeds. Carb content of seeds/nuts: Less than 9g for varying portions.

The best low carb breakfast on the go is something that you can make under a couple of minutes, that can be prepared with easy to use ingredients in your low carb diet plan.

This shake is a mix of low carbohydrate ingredients that weight watchers can make, and also those who want a healthy mix for a light shake. You can also prepare no-carb breakfasts, by making it more protein based and balancing it out with other elements that are healthy.

What You'll Need

• Cranberries (1 small cup)
• Half a cup of low-fat milk
• Two tablespoons of non fat cream
• Food processor
• Stevia (1 sachet/teaspoon)
• Half a cup of pomegranate juice
• Sieve

Method of Preparation

First take a nice big pomegranate, and squeeze as much juice as you can from the seeds (arils). Using the sieve, strain out the seeds to avoid seedy grittiness in your mouth. In the food processor, dump in the cranberries, pomegranate juice, low-fat milk and non-fat cream.

Give it a good whirl and stop to check the balance in taste, if you think you need more sweetness add a little more stevia. Pour the mix into a nice tall glass, garnish with mint leaves, and you're done!

Low carb breakfast without eggs is ideal if you want to cut down on protein and fatty yolk, that is high in cholesterol. When starting out your day, opt for low carb foods if you want to go easy on the extra calories. Substitute white bread, for low-fat brown bread and dab on a sliver of low-fat butter. You can also have an assorted fruit bowl of tangerines, cranberries, peaches and strawberries.

If you prefer protein to kick-start your morning then try the following.

• Turkey sandwich
• Low-fat yogurt
• Cottage cheese sandwich
• Mini tuna salad
• Vanilla shake
• Chickpeas salad
• Croissant with bacon and cheese

Casseroles are a nice substitute for a big breakfast, which resembles a packed in lasagna which is by the way a kind of casserole, but has its ingredients mixed up instead of layered within.

What You'll Need

• Spaghetti, half a packet
• Boneless chicken (½ cup) (marinated overnight with garlic and ginger paste)
• Vegetables - broccoli, capsicum and peas
• 1/2 cup of lemon juice
• Chili flakes

• Mozzarella cheese (or whatever else you have on hand)
• Olive oil
• Olives
• Shredder and colander
• Thyme
• Chives
• Parsley
• Salt to taste

Method of Preparation

Boil the spaghetti (whole wheat) first, while you attend to the other ingredients. Take the marinated chicken out and fry it in the olive oil; keep it sizzling on the fire, and start on the vegetables.

Rinse the veggies well, and then julienne the capsicum. Cut up the broccoli into small pieces, and put it aside into one bowl along with the stripped capsicum and peas. While the chicken's frying, pour into the pan the lemon juice, drenching the chicken as it fries.

Check on the spaghetti; I heard this technique on television, where you throw a strand of it against a wall and if it sticks, it's done. Drain it in a colander and then drop it into a low bottomed dish. Strew in the veggies, chili flakes, olives (seedless), thyme, chives and parsley.

Once the chicken is done, wait for it to cool and then shred it up with a nice sharp knife, after it isn't too hot to handle. Dump the chicken shreds into the dish as well. Take half a teaspoon of salt and shower the dish.

Using the shredder, grate the cheese and cover up the top layer (go easy on it, as cheese is fatty dairy). Finally drizzle the top with olive oil. Slip it into the oven, and crank up the heat to about 400°F, timed at 15 minutes. Once the bell goes off remove it from the oven - that aromatic hit of flavors can really overwhelm the senses. Break through that cheesy barrier that is now covered with molten cheese, and dig in.

These low carb breakfast foods are a great way of juggling different ideas and trying out new dishes every morning. You can also advise others on what's good to eat before the day begins. In time you'll be making some of the best breakfasts, so don't stop the experimenting!