Low Carb Breakfast On The Go

Here's a collection of ideas for a low carb breakfast on the go! Includes recipes, products, and drive-thru tips!

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Whether you're doing the school run, dashing for a meeting, or just plain running out of time, it's great to be able to have a grab-and-go breakfast. Because if you don't, the chances increase of you having to settle for a high carb option instead, or being so hungry by lunchtime you are desperate for stodgy carbs.

For me, an “on the go” breakfast is something portable, relatively mess-free, and doesn't need cutlery. I've split things up into three main sections – items that you can buy which is perfect for busy weeks. Next are breakfast recipes to make in advance, then either reheat (if necessary) or enjoy cold. These recipes obviously require a little more planning, but then, that's often the way when you follow a low carb diet! And finally, a quick section on what to order at the drive-thru!

Low Carb Breakfast On The Go To BUY

Bulletproof Cold Brew Coffee
Low Carb Omelet Bars from Scramblers – 2g net carbs!
Super soft and chewy granola-style Nola Bars from Perfect Keto – get 15% off with coupon code stepawayfromthecarbs
Cheese snacks
Atkins Meal Bars
Hard boiled eggs
Low Carb Croissants from Ciao Carb! Order them from Netrition.
Zero Carb SmartMuf'ns! – get 10% off with coupon code: StepAwayFromTheCarbs
Mixed nuts and/or seeds
Tasty Pastries from Legendary Foods – 5g net carbs each!

Low Carb Breakfast On The Go To MAKE AHEAD

Low Carb Breakfast At The Drive-Thru

Sometimes fast food is the only option, so here are some ideas of what to order.

McDonald's: Any of the biscuits, griddles, and muffins are OK – as long as you cancel the bun! An English muffin from McDonald's contains 27g carbs and a McGriddle is 40g! Shown below: Sausage & Egg McMuffin (no muffin), Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddle (no griddle, extra bacon)

Starbucks: The only options here are the Sous Vide Egg Bites (9g carbs) and bags of Moon Cheese
Wendy's: Try the Breakfast Baconator (no bun) – it's 5g net carbs
Burger King: The best suggestions here are the Sausage (or Bacon!), Egg and Cheese Croissan’wich – but – you guessed it – without the croissant
Dairy Queen: Go for the Bacon or Ham Biscuit Sandwich (no bun) for 3g net carbs
Sonic: Order the Sonic Breakfast Bowl (4g net carbs) or a breakfast burrito but in a bowl with no tortilla
Panera: Try the Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich with no bread for 2g net carbs

Quick Low Carb Breakfast Ideas

Bonus! And if you have just a little time, you might like some of these QUICK low carb breakfast recipes – including smoothies, roll-ups, parfaits, cereal, and more!