Easy Whole30 Breakfast Ideas

Finding easy whole30 breakfast ideas to meal plan for your 30 days in the program is the key to setting yourself up for success! I’m going to share some of my typical, simple breakfast combinations along with TONS of tips for putting together a delicious meal so you can wake up inspired every morning.

The best Whole30 breakfast recipes

If you’ve never done a Whole30 before or it’s been awhile since your last one, planning breakfasts can be a little bit tricky.

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut making the same thing again and again. That might work for some people but I always crave variety! Especially when I’m in the middle of a round of Whole30.

Because enjoying your food matters. And if you can stay excited about breakfast lunch AND dinner you’ll have a much better chance of successfully completing all 30 days.

But before we dive in, let’s chat about the basics of the Whole30 program.

What is Whole30

Whole30 is a 30 day elimination nutrition program. Founded by Melissa Hartwig, it focuses on taking out foods that may be causing inflammation in your body, and adding in nutrient dense whole foods in their place.

The idea is that by removing inflammatory food groups from your diet for long enough your body has a chance to rest and re-set. This means that at the end of the 30 days you should be able to see how your body and mind actually feel without any potential triggers muddying everything up.

Some of the foods that you’ll eliminate are: gluten containing grains, non-gluten containing grains like corn and rice, legumes (except for green beans and peas), soy, sugar, alcohol, dairy, and processed foods.

It sounds like a lot, but you still have a TON of ingredients to play around with to make delicious meals. We definitely eat super well when we are doing a Whole30. Often better than when we’re busy and meal prep becomes an after thought.

If you want more detailed information about what you can and can’t eat on Whole30 I have a blog post with the full scoop and some handy printables.

And now, let’s talk breakfast!

For today’s post I thought I would share a basic breakfast template with you to draw inspiration from when planning your breakfasts.

If you’re looking for a Whole30 breakfast recipe that is completely make-ahead, on the go friendly I’d definitely recommend checking out this recipe for Whole30 breakfast casserole!

Eggs are the main protein focus for the ideas I’m sharing here, but if you’re looking for some eggless breakfast options, don’t worry! I got you. I’ll share some suggestions farther down in the blog post.

A basic Whole30 breakfast template

In order to keep things simple (but also delicious) during Whole30, I like to think of my breakfast plate as a template with spaces to fill.

I try and prep as much of this as I can on the weekend, leaving only the eggs to cook each morning.

Here’s how I break it down:

• Protein – Eggs – scrambled, fried, poached, or hard boiled.
• Veggies – Filling your plate with easy-to-make veggie options will help keep you full longer and add more nutrient density to your meal!
• Carbohydrate and / or healthy fat – I typically choose one or the other, unless I’m feeling extra hungry.
• Yummy extras – Extra flavor boosting ingredients help bring a little pep to your plate. This could be a Whole30 compatible hot sauce, kimchi, chili oil, fresh herbs, a sprinkle of seeds, or thinly sliced green onions.

Let’s dive into some more detailed examples of what you could make for each category, including how to prep stuff ahead of time.

How to cook your eggs for during the Whole30 program

Eggs tend to be the main protein source for Whole30 breakfasts. But there’s no reason to make them only one way! Cooking them in a variety of ways is a great way to bring some diversity to your morning meal.

Is there a way you love to eat eggs but haven’t perfected making at home? Whole30 is the perfect time to practice your cooking skills and learn how to make something new!

• Fried – Sunny side up, over easy, over medium, or over hard are all awesome ways to fry your eggs for a Whole30 breakfast. Just make sure to use a Whole30 compatible fat like avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, or ghee.
• Scrambled – Soft scrambled eggs are probably my most frequently made eggs in the morning. When made right they’re just so delicious and fast! This is the method I use for making perfect soft scrambled eggs every time (but using a Whole30 compatible fat).
• Poached – Poaching eggs is another delicious way to top your veggies or just eat on their own or with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper. Here is a helpful tutorial on how to poach eggs if it’s something new to you.
• Hard boiled – Hard boiled eggs are another easy option, probably the easiest option actually, because they can be prepped far in advance. Again, delicious on their own or over a breakfast salad (my personal favorite!). I’ve finally found the perfect way to hard boiled eggs and I’m going to share my secrets with you below!

How to make perfect hard boiled eggs

There are about as many tips out there for making perfect hard boiled eggs are there are days in the year that you could eat them. And trust me, I’ve tried them ALL. Because I’m totally obsessed with finding the best way to do things. Ha!

And after many years of trying different methods, and thinking that I have it figured out, only for the method to fail me the next time I try it, I think I’ve FINALLY “cracked” the code (heh heh, get it?).

Here’s my tips for how to make perfect hard boiled eggs every time

• Bring your water to boil WITHOUT the eggs. This is the most important tip. Really the only one you need. Why is this important? Because the membrane that divides the shell from the egg is often what makes it so hard to peel the eggs after boiling them. If you bring your water to a boil with the eggs in the water the membrane warms up at a slow pace, which causes it to stick to the egg. By adding your eggs to water that is already boiling, the membrane is cooked rapidly and separates easily from the egg when you go to peel it.
• Gently lower the eggs into the water while it’s boiling. Part two of my first tip. Once the water is boiling, use a slotted spoon or a large curved spoon to gently lower the raw eggs into the boiling water. Keep the heat on high for 1 minute, and then lower it to a simmer.
• Cook for desired doneness. Depending on how you like your hard boiled eggs, you’ll want to pull them from the water at different times. For a soft boiled eggs – 3-4 minutes. Medium boiled eggs – 5-6 minutes. Hard boiled – 7-14 minutes (depending on the size of your eggs and how hard boiled you want them).
• Move to ice water. Once you’re eggs are cooked to your liking immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool for 5-10 minutes. Otherwise they will continue cooking.
• Crack and roll peeling method. Once eggs have cooled, tap one end of the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell. Then, working from the cracked end, gently roll the egg on the hard surface until cracked all over. You should start to feel the shell loosen around the egg. The shell should then easily slide off the egg.

What veggies are good for a Whole30 breakfast

Vegetables might not be something you’re used to adding to your breakfast plate, but after a few mornings I think you’ll come to love it!

There’s so many options that can be prepped ahead of time to warm up throughout the week!

Here’s some ideas:

• Sautéed Spinach with Garlic – This recipe only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish, so you could make it the morning of. But you could also make it in advance and re-heat it. If re-heating I would leave out the lemon as it can discolor the spinach leaves.
• Simple Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus – So easy to make a big batch and re-heat it in the morning.
• A simple green salad – Salad for breakfast might sound strange if you’ve never tried it, but breakfast salad is one of my favorite ways to switch up my morning meal! I share a recipe below in the recipe card for my favorite homemade Whole30 compatible dressing.
• Fresh cherry tomatoes
• Steamed vegetables – Steamed green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, or bok choy are all super easy to prep ahead of time.
• Sautéed kale – Prepping this hearty green on a Sunday to re-heat throughout the week is another great option. I often make something similar to this recipe.
• Roasted Brussels sprouts – Or really any roasted veggie! Super easy to make a big tray of roasted veggies with dinner one night and reserve the leftovers for breakfasts.
• Mashed Cauliflower – An unexpected choice, but so good topped with fried or poached eggs.

Carbs and fat options

After protein and veggies, I like to pick either a carbohydrate or a fat to fill in the rest of my plate. You could also totally do both if you’re super hungry! Or double up on veggies and skip this category all together, since most proteins and vegetables will have some carbs and high quality fats in them already already.

Here’s some ideas:

• Roasted sweet potatoes – These are awesome for meal prepping. Sweet, caramelized, and so satisfying!
• Roasted potatoes
• Avocado – Avocado makes a perfect addition to any Whole30 breakfast plate.
• Roasted root vegetables
• Roasted butternut squash

Extras for your Whole30 breakfast plate

While it’s good to keep it simple, it’s also nice to add a little something else to your plate to give it an extra pop of flavor.

Here are some of my favorite breakfast add-ons:

• Whole30 compatible hot sauce
• Kimchi
• Sauerkraut
• Sprinkle of seeds
• Fresh herbs
• Microgreens
• Green onion
• Capers
• Olives
• Red onion
• Chili oil
• A yummy Whole30 sauce like this romesco sauce or cashew queso

Whole30 breakfast options without eggs

If eggs really aren’t your thing, or you just want to switch it up, I’ve got some ideas for making an eggless breakfast!

• Pick a different protein – Using the same formula I shared above (protein + veggies + carbs/fats) just pick a different protein besides eggs! Some ideas could be whole30 approved bacon, sugar free smoked salmon, tinned fish, seared chicken breast, pan seared chicken sausage, leftover steak, or my Whole30 breakfast sausage patties!
• Eat leftovers – It may not feel very breakfast-y at first, but if you loved what you made for dinner the night before, re-heat that and eat it for breakfast! Strangely enough soup is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast when I’m tired of eggs during a Whole30.
• Make a big hash – Breakfast hash doesn’t have to be served with eggs. You can whip up a big hash with sweet potatoes or regular potatoes, greens, peppers, onions, and sausage and eat that by itself! This recipe would be great without the eggs and some added protein.
• Eggless breakfast bowl – Build a yummy bowl with a base of greens or cauliflower rice, some cooked protein, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a simple sauce for an easy eggless breakfast bowl!
• Breakfast salad – You could also make a breakfast salad without eggs. Smoked salmon or tuna would be super yummy, or even something simple like sliced chicken breast!

Doing a Whole30 and looking for more meal ideas? Check out these recipes!

• Healthy Chicken Patties
• Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl
• Whole30 Breakfast Sausage Patties
• Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
• Whole30 Breakfast Casserole
• Classic Whole30 Meatloaf
• Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes
• Creamy Whole30 Smothered Pork Chops
• Whole30 Beanless Chili
• Nourishing Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
• Garlicky Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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