Breakfast for the picky?

[PenCreed]

Help! I need to lose some weight (not sure how much, just some...) and I reckon low-carb is a good start. But what on earth do you have for breakfast? I'm deeply awkward in that I don't like eggs, I barely tolerate dairy and I hate bananas. My standard breakfast is a coffee and a bit of toast or some kind of cereal bar - both of which are full of carbs. Do I admit defeat and just count breakfast as all my carbs for the day?

Morning!
Here are some bread like recipes I fall back on when needing the carby hit.

Flatbread chips (nachos)this can also be used as a 'pizza' base which you can top with regular pizza toppings
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup almond flour (or flaxseed meal, or a combination of the two)
2 garlic cloves (optional)
herbs (optional)

Microwave mozzarella and cream cheese until melted and combined (about 1min).
Add beaten egg, flour, garlic and herbs, stir to combine.
Press out on to a piece of parchment paper.
Bake in oven for 10-15mins at 180C/350F .
Slice into nacho sized chips or top with pizza toppings and pop back in the oven for 5-10mins

Microwave ‘Bread’
3 tbsp almond flour (or flaxseed meal, or a combination)
1/2 tsp baking powder
salt
1 tbsp melted butter
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup parmesan (optional)
1 sp rosemary (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a ramekin. Microwave on full power for 90 seconds. Cut into slices and these can be popped in a frying pan for a few mins for a more toast like texture

Cheddar scones
3/4 cup almond flour (or flaxseed meal or a combination)
3/4 cup grated cheddar
1 tsp baking powder
1 beaten egg
1 tsp water (optional if dough needs it)
1 tsp paprika or cayenne (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together then add egg/water until dough is formed. Shape into balls.
Bake at 180C/350F for 15 mins

Coconut yoghurt?
Tempeh?
Tofu?

Nothing wrong with fish or meat for breakfast

Avocado
Smoked salmon

Nothing?

Don’t eat breakfast. Intermittent fasting for the win.

@Sairafina those all sound very creative, but I really can't eat cheese! That's one of my major issues with trying to find alternatives, everything has cheese in it and it makes me want to heave...

I never used to eat breakfast at all - I'm not a big eater first thing anyway - but all the "most important meal of the day" things got to me. I will explore some of these options, thanks all! The coffee is a must though

Yoghurt & fruit?
Porridge although carby is quite slow releasing

Ah missed the dairy bit - ignore me!

Breakfast doesn’t have to mean breakfast type foods (which are typically full of sugar/carbs). When I’m low carbing I’ll often eat leftovers from the night before, bolognese with kale is a particular favourite but I appreciate not everyone would be able to stomach that first thing

Oh if you’re not bothered about breakfast then definitely intermittent fast and just eat within an 8 hour window. I don’t drink coffee so I’m not 100% on the rules but I think as long as you don’t add milk you won’t break the fast

Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day! That was dreamt up by cereal manufacturers. You don’t need to eat it.

Otherwise:
-Coconut yoghurt (dairy free) and berries
-Smoothie made with vegan protein powder, a few berries and a plant milk
-Avocado and smoke salmon
-Avocado and grilled bacon/turkey rashers
-Smoked fish and stir fried spinach

It took me over 60 years to realise that I don't actually need to eat breakfast, it was just a habit I got into.

Try skipping it and seeing how you feel ... you could have bacon, mushrooms & avocado for example as a 'brunch' later in the morning. I have successfully lost weight on low carb but you might find it harder if you don't eat eggs & dairy.

Another one saying you don’t need breakfast. I don’t eat eggs, limit dairy, don’t like too much meat, trying to low carb so breakfast was always a pain. I just skip it now and it works out better.

If you have a sweet tooth, try rolled oats. I have these for breakfast with dark chocolate almond milk and strawberries on top.