There’s much to read inside of the quick, easy, convenient and on-the-go low-carb meals topic, if you’re looking. Personally, I struggle sometimes with the way quick, easy, convenient and on-the-go is defined out here in these low-carb streets.

Here’s my take.

When I say quick low-carb meal, I mean, my one-hour-always-runs-over Zoom call starts in 10 minutes, and I’m starving.

When I say easy low-carb meal, I mean, I don’t want to read, “rolling pin required,” in the directions.

When I say convenient or on-the-go low-carb meal, I mean, I need to be able to eat it in the car on the way to soccer practice.

Most of our lives are uber busy in one way or another. Fitting in the right food can be a challenge. Planning is important when you’re following a low-carb lifestyle, but if you’re human and imperfect like I am, some days you miss the mark. And hangry left unchecked can lead you to overindulge in some scary bad-carb places. (Hello extra-large waffle fries).

Starting here with easy low-carb breakfasts, I thought I’d share some of the fast fix meal ideas that have fed me well and kept me in check with my low-carb goals over the years. These are all designed to serve one.

Hope you enjoy!

5 SUPER EASY LOW-CARB BREAKFASTS TO MAKE WHEN YOU’RE IN A HURRY:

1. Scrambled Eggs

OK, I know it’s old-school, but what could be simpler? The key here is to use enough butter (or ghee or coconut oil) in the pan when you cook the eggs, to provide enough healthy fat to help keep you satisfied for a few hours (1T-2T usually does the trick for me).

I typically scramble two eggs per serving, but don’t be afraid to use three if you know lunch will be small or a long way off. I always keep a stash of pre-washed baby spinach leaves on hand to beef up my eggs as well. Add some shredded mild cheddar if you’ve got the calories to spare, and you’ve got yourself an easy, five-minute-or-less, nutritious, low-carb breakfast.

Optional Variation 1:  If you’ve got some lonely, leftover cooked ground beef hanging out in the fridge, throw ¼ cup of that in the pan as well for more of a brunch effect.

Optional Variation 2:  Instead of a baby spinach mixer, top your scrambled eggs with 1/4 of a fresh avocado, chopped and 1/8 cup of chopped tomatoes or salsa. YUM!

2. Toast with Salted Almond Butter

Confession. I’m not a morning person. God bless those of you who are. But far too often, one last snooze button smack wins out for me in the battle of sleep vs. enough time to get ready.

So yeah, I’m occasionally stumbling out of the door with a shoe untied, clutching travel-size mascara and lip gloss tubes, anxiously awaiting the first long stop light of my drive.

This super easy, low-carb breakfast is a go-to that’s surprisingly filling on those kinds of days when waiting for a pan to heat up is not an option.

Add one heaping tablespoon of salted almond butter to a toasted slice (or two) of your favorite low-carb bread. (You’ll find mine in here, and over here.) Carefully slide into a zip lock bag or plastic container for future eating at long stop lights, once mascara and lip gloss have been applied.

Optional Variation: Slice a few (3-4) fresh strawberries to enjoy alongside your toast if you have them on hand.

3. Bulletproof Coffee

Ah, Bulletproof. To know me is to know my love for Bulletproof coffee. An especially convenient concoction if you’re on keto or intermittent fasting, this high-octane, healthy fat goodness in a tall mug (originally created by Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey) is a welcomed start to my day on most days. There are tons of ways to prepare it, but lately here’s what I end up choosing the most, especially when I’m planning for a later lunch.

• 16 ounces of brewed coffee (thank God for my Keurig)
• 1T grass-fed butter or ghee
• 1T of heavy cream or 2T of coconut cream
• 1T of MCT oil

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender, choose the rocket fuel turbo setting and let her rip. Now pour all of that foamy goodness into your favorite tall travel or ceramic mug. Drink up. Feel awesome.

4. Strawberry Collagen Smoothie Surprise

This one’s inspired by one of my favorite cookbook authors, Suzanne Ryan. You can check out her must-have keto cookbook here.

• 4 medium frozen strawberries
• 1 scoop of collagen powder (I use this one)
• 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1T heavy cream (or 1T coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
• 1T MCT oil
• 1 heaping cup of ice (or to taste, depending on how thick you want your smoothie)
• 3/4 cup baby spinach (optional)

The “surprise” part comes in if you do what I usually do and add about a cup of baby spinach. It’s not easy being green, so prepare for your pretty pink potion to lose that camera-ready sparkle somewhat, but for me it’s a fair trade to be able to sneak in a major dose of nutrition without sacrificing the yummy taste.

Throw all ingredients into your blender and blend to desired consistency.

P.S. – If you’re new to low-carb and used to your smoothies being a little sweeter, add in one teaspoon of Swerve granulated natural sweetener before blending.

5. Low-Carb Granola and Berries with Almond Milk

What’s an easy low-carb breakfast menu without cereal options? This right here is one of my favorite high-carb cereal hacks.

Could you make your own granola? For sure. But since we’re talking about super easy low-carb breakfasts when you’re in a hurry in this post, let’s allow ourselves this little dose of convenience, shall we? This is my all-time favorite, low-carb, pre-made granola.

Pour a serving in a bowl, add some unsweetened almond milk, a few fresh blueberries (like maybe 7 or 8), a smattering of raw or sliced almonds and a spoon. So good!

And that’s it, friends. Easy low-carb breakfasts have been served!