67 Easy (And Tasty) Paleo Breakfast Ideas for a Crave-worthy Meal

While most hash recipes call for potatoes, this one makes full use of Brussels sprouts and butternut squash, with garlic, red onion, and the delicious saltiness of bacon to complete the dish.

These breakfast bars are a cross between banana bread and granola bars – not as crunchy as the latter, but more substantial than the bread – and are a perfect start to the day.

Less than a tablespoon of coconut flour is all it takes to make 8 deliciously fluffy banana pancakes, which are totally paleo-compatible and delicious served with fresh strawberries or blueberries.

While paleo baked goods are sometimes a bit crumbly, these ooey gooey cinnamon rolls are anything but; they’re moist, sticky, and oh so decadently chewy, and are topped with a coconut glaze.

If you’re partial to a BLT but want to forego the bread, how about making this BLT frittata and swapping out the lettuce for spinach or another green, leafy vegetable?

This 2-in-1 recipe shows you how to make breakfast sausage and crepes which are both paleo friendly and both absolutely delicious – the sausage is packed with a plethora of tasty herbs.

Using both almond milk and almond butter makes this smoothie the ideal paleo breakfast idea, especially if you don’t fancy sitting down to something cooked, or are simply pushed for time.

Not only is this faux granola absolutely bursting with the taste of the tropics, but it’s also fat-burning, so it’s superb for those who want a healthier lifestyle AND to lose weight.

Colorful and flavorful, this ground turkey breakfast is bejewelled with the colors of zucchini and bell peppers, and topped with an egg for a filling start to the day.

Paleo and Whole30 compatible, this grain-free hot cereal can be made up the night before and will take just 3 minutes to prepare in the morning with the addition of hot non-dairy milk.

These paleo AIP sausage biscuits might look small but they are surely mighty, as the herby, seasoned sausage is sandwiched between two layers of golden cassava and tiger nut flour crumb.

These adorable snickerdoodle donut holes need no baking at all so they are super simple to make, and use vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, and cinnamon for the sweet, irresistible taste.

Pancakes always seem to be such a deliciously naughty breakfast idea, but with this clever recipe you can make light and fluffy blueberry pancakes which use absolutely no flour at all.

A healthy alternative to flour-heavy pancakes, these ones use almond butter and coconut flour instead of wheat, and are flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon for that wholesome, homemade taste.

The colors alone in this breakfast dish make it a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, while the incredible flavors of bacon, potato, and onion will make your mouth water.

Denser than a regular apple cider donut, these egg-free paleo AIP versions use cassava flour, apple cider, and plantain, and are topped with sweet coconut sugar to finish.

These coconut almond breakfast muffins might be free from grain, sugar, and dairy, but they’re definitely not free from flavor as they’re packed with spices, nuts, and paleo chocolate chips.

If you’re missing eating yogurt in the mornings, take a look at this paleo breakfast idea which uses cashew ‘yogurt’ to fill a base made with almonds, walnuts, and a variety of heart-healthy seeds.

An absolute powerhouse of health-giving ingredients, this chocolate smoothie bowl uses frozen blueberries and banana, along with honey, avocado, and raw cacao powder to give your immune system a real boost.

Chicken, bacon, sweet potato, and apple all combine to bring a host of complementary flavors together in these handy little chicken poppers which are the perfect breakfast bites.

You can throw literally anything into this dish of breakfast fried rice – mushrooms, peppers, bacon, vegetables – and since it uses cauliflower rice instead of white, it’s even more nutritious.

If there are any of these breakfast sausage bites left you can freeze them for later use, but with their beautifully sweet and savory flavor, we doubt there will be any left to keep.

Using vegetables like spinach, zucchini, and garlic, this green shakshuka dish is flavorsome and warming, and is topped with baked eggs for a lighter version of the original dish.

Replace an English muffin with a thick slice of roasted sweet potato, and you have the base for a healthy eggs benedict, which is topped with bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce.

Get the weekend off to a filling start with a paleo breakfast casserole, which uses ground turkey, bacon, and a heap of healthy veg all baked in eggs in individual portions.

Paleo and Whole30 compatible, this one-pan breakfast recipe includes sweet potato slices, bacon, eggs, and spinach, all baked in the oven for a deliciously healthy start to the day.

For a fruity, sweet paleo breakfast idea, these stovetop cinnamon apples are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, from the maple syrup to the warming cinnamon they’re sautéed in.

Pack all the taste, texture, and goodness of your favorite trail mix into a cookie with this fun recipe, which can be adapted to include anything and everything you want from a breakfast cookie.

When you want to get your day off to a mammoth start, get stuck into one of these awesome sweet potato hash brown sliders – how high will you stack yours?

Are you looking for Irish American breakfast scones which are studded with caraway seeds and currants, and are delicious, nutritious, and totally paleo compatible, too? If so, this recipe delivers on every score.

With just three simple ingredients, you can have these moist, soft breakfast cookies with 15 minutes in the oven; you could even add some chocolate chips for a touch of decadence.

If you’re more used to having quesadillas for dinner than breakfast, it’s time to rethink your menu, because these egg filled tortillas make a delicious and paleo-friendly start to the day.

How good do these breakfast bars look? Golden on the outside, vibrant on the inside, these almond flour and honey crusts are filled with a sweet and tangy raspberry and lemon layer.

Keep your energy up or give the kids something healthy to snack on with these banana cinnamon energy balls which come together in minutes and require no baking at all.

Tacos for breakfast might seem like an odd idea, but it all depends on what you fill them with; scrambled eggs, avocado, and bacon turn this dinner staple into the perfect morning feast.

Impressive to look at but super simple to make, these stuffed peppers can be filled with pretty much anything you like and then baked in the oven for a tasty but healthy breakfast.

Bring a little Mexican flavor to your mornings (and give yourself more time to enjoy it) with this make-ahead breakfast enchilada bake, which could also be enjoyed as a nutritious lunch.

Parsnips make excellent substitutes for potatoes, and in some recipes – like this one – they are even better, producing sweet, held-together hash browns with a beautiful, golden brown color.

There’s no end to the combinations of foods you can include in these paleo and Whole30 breakfast muffins which keep for several days in the fridge and months in the freezer.

Made with sweet potatoes, vegetables, and paprika, these latkes are cooked in coconut oil until golden brown and crispy, and then served with a generous helping of sweet applesauce.

Far healthier and just as tasty as the traditional donuts, these lemon and poppy seed versions are made using coconut flour to make them paleo compatible, and baked instead of fried.

Pizza for breakfast might sound like a teenager’s dream, but this recipe uses a sweet potato crust and is topped with delicious breakfast toppings like bacon, avocado, and golden, runny eggs.

Spoil yourself and the family with chicken and waffles for breakfast – paleo-style! Made with almond flour, the waffles are dished up with wings dipped in hot sauce, garlic, and shredded coconut.

Biscuits and gravy make the perfect start to the day, but make sure it’s as healthy as possible by following this paleo-friendly recipe which uses almond and coconut flours and an onion-based gravy.

Paleo and keto-compatible, these Instant Pot Scotch eggs take just 30 minutes from prep to plate and require just three ingredients – ground sausage, eggs, and either avocado or olive oil.

Perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack, these muffins are dense and filling, and packed with nutritious ingredients such as zucchini, carrots, pecans, bananas, and dried blueberries.

This strawberry coconut breakfast bake will make you smile just by looking at it, thanks to the vibrant juicy strawberries which are mixed in with the nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes base.

Both paleo and vegan, this sweet potato breakfast bowl can be eaten hot or cold, and is mixed with non-dairy milk, almond butter, and maple syrup for a sweet and satisfying meal.

Apples and cinnamon is a match made in heaven, but when you add them to sautéed sweet potato and bake them in a coconut milk ‘custard’, breakfast will never be the same again.

Swap wheat flour for blanched almond flour and you will be able to make a batch of these cinnamon crepes, which can be topped with fruit or syrups for a paleo-friendly brekkie.

Egg and sausage muffins are the perfect weekend treat, but the actual muffin part is never paleo-friendly. Turn eggs into muffins, however, and you’ve opened up a whole new world!

This sausage and egg breakfast casserole uses very few ingredients – sausage, eggs, sweet potatoes and a little seasoning – but it is delicious and perfect for the paleo diet.

If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to wheat wraps, which are also high in protein and healthy fats, take a look at these egg wraps which can be filled with any ingredients you fancy.

If you’re craving hot porridge but want to make sure it’s gluten-free, this paleo breakfast idea combines almond milk and flax meal with coconut shreds and maple syrup, and takes just 3 minutes.

This bacon, mushroom, and spinach crustless quiche retains all the flavor of a traditional quiche, but without the unhealthy crust, and includes optional nutritional yeast to add a mild, cheesy flavor.

The natural sweetness in these gluten-free pumpkin protein muffins makes them seem like a bit of a treat, and by adding collagen protein you’re giving yourself a fabulous boost, too.

The trick to these baked eggs is to drop the yolk in first, otherwise you won’t have the pleasure of the runny golden yolks spilling out all over the avocado!

Make a paleo pie crust by combining almond flour and egg, and once it’s baked you can add in more egg along with whatever filling you fancy, like bacon, onion, and peppers.

Close your eyes and imagine the taste and aroma of caramelized onions, sizzling sausages, and herby rosemary sweet potatoes – this breakfast hash has them all, and is topped with baked eggs, too.

This paleo breakfast idea is so easy to prepare ahead of time – just two trays loaded with sweet potato, sausage, and sprouts will provide enough ingredients for up to 6 servings.

Using a spiralizer for the sweet potatoes will make this recipe so much easier, and once softened they can be added to the other ingredients and cooked in a waffle iron.

If you can’t quite bear to say goodbye to sweet waffles in your quest for healthier eating, try this recipe which allows you to create delicious, fluffy waffles with no hidden ingredients.

Make a paleo version of overnight oats by soaking chia seeds in nut milk and mashed blueberries – in the morning you’ll have a bowl full of superfood to start your day off right.

If you’re more of a savory than sweet breakfast kind of a person, this Mexican breakfast casserole will definitely hit the right spot as it’s packed with ground turkey, peppers, and spices.