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1. Eggs in Clouds
rachaelraymag.com
Egg whites, cheese, and bacon form cute little nests for perfect, soft yolks. Recipe here.
2. Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal”
lowcarboneday.com
This “oatmeal” is grain-free and made from a mixture of chia seeds, flax seeds, and coconut. Not an exact substitute for the real thing, but totally delicious in its own right. Recipe here.
3. Paleo Sausage Egg “McMuffin”
nomnompaleo.com
A classic, reimagined. Recipe here.
4. Tomato and Avocado Egg White Omelette
buzzfeed.com
Simple and pretty. Recipe here.
5. Swiss Chard and Ricotta Pie With Sausage Crust
ibreatheimhungry.com
Regular pie crust can’t hold a candle to one made of sausage, IMO. Recipe here.
6. Baked Eggs With Kale and Root Vegetable Mash
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Recipe here.
7. Stuffed Breakfast Bell Peppers
whatscookingmexico.com
If you think about it, they’re like mini quiches with pepper crusts. Recipe here.
8. Gluten-Free Protein Crepes
fitsugar.com
You’re gonna wanna make these every morning. Recipe here.
9. Jumbo Chickpea Pancake
ohsheglows.com
It’s like hummus and crepes had a delicious, savory love child. Recipe here.
10. Perfect Scrambled Eggs
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Perfectly scrambled eggs are an art. Here’s how.
11. Gluten-Free Cinnamon and Coconut Pancakes
nomnompaleo.com
Coconut flour makes for some pretty delicious breakfast ‘cakes. Recipe here.
12. Gluten-Free Five-Ingredient Banana Blender Muffins
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It’s probably more accurate to call these low
ish-carb, thanks to ripe bananas that make the muffins delicious. But they’re gluten- and grain-free, and not nearly as high-carb as your average breakfast pastry. Plus, the batter comes together in a blender and requires no bowl or whisk! Recipe here.
13. Egg-Crust Breakfast Pizza With Pepperoni, Olives, Mozzarella, and Tomatoes
kalynskitchen.com
FWIW, the olives are optional. Recipe here.
14. Skillet-Fried Eggs With Ground Beef and Kale
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Use whatever meat and greens you have on hand to make this fast and easy breakfast. Recipe here.
15. Cauliflower Hash
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Recipe here.
16. Avocado Green Tea Power Shake
alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Even creamier than a smoothie made with…well, cream. Recipe here.
17. Tofu Scramble
thebittenword.com
Who says eggs get to have all the fun? Recipe here.
18. No-atmeal
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1) Grind nuts, seeds, and spices in the food processor.
2) Whisk together almond milk, egg, and a mashed banana to a custard-y consistency.
3) Combine nut mixture with custard mixture, mix to combine, then heat or microwave.
You have to be careful not to heat it too much or too quickly (the egg will scramble), but this makes for a really delicious, hearty alternative for anyone who loves hot cereal. Recipe here.
19. Apples and Peanut Butter
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Yes, almond butter would work, too. No recipe, because you can figure this one out on your own.
20. Shakshuka
theshiksa.com
Simply the best (brunch). Recipe here.
21. Bacon-Baked Eggs
fitfoodiefinds.com
What could be
bad about this? Recipe here.
22. Berries and Yogurt
idontcarebutyou.blogspot.com
Layer a few of your favorite berries with about a cup of plain, unsweetened yogurt. Add a few nuts or seeds on top, if you want.
23. Mini Smoked Salmon Frittatas
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Never has something so cute been so classy. Recipe here.
24. No-Oat Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola
alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Buh-bye, cereal. Recipe here.
25. Savory Egg and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins
kalynskitchen.com
Muffins can take many forms. Recipe here.
26. Green Monster Smoothie
ohsheglows.com
Monstrously healthy, equally delicious. Recipe here.
27. Paleo Breakfast Burrito
spoonfulofsugarfree.com
No one should have to give up breakfast burritos. Recipe here.
28. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
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A satisfying solo brunch. Recipe here.
29. Baby Kale, Mozzarella, and Egg Bake
kalynskitchen.com
Recipe here.
30. Blackberry Lemon Ricotta Parfait
alldayidreamaboutfood.com
If you’re sick of fruit and yogurt, ricotta is a pretty great way to switch it up. Recipe here.
31. Breakfast Vegetable Miso Soup With Chickpeas
wholeliving.com
Soup makes for a pretty great breakfast when it gets chilly. Recipe here.
32. Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles
alldayidreamaboutfood.com
These waffles are made with hazelnut flour, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa. Which basically means they taste like Nutella. Recipe here.
33. Homemade Greek Yogurt
two-tarts.com
Homemade yogurt is actually so
easy. Recipe here.
34. Gluten-Free Strawberry Nut Bars
lowcarboneday.com
Reminiscent of a PB&J. Recipe here.
35. Tuna Salad With Feta and Olives
buzzfeed.com
You’ll look forward to it all morning. Recipe here.
36. Prosciutto-Wrapped Peach and Pistachio Salad
nomnompaleo.com
Pretty, filling, and so easy to pack. Recipe here.
37. Shaved Pork and Cheddar Sandwich on a Portobello “Bun”
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Recipe here.
38. Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad With Lemon and Dill
ibreatheimhungry.com
Quick, easy, healthy. Recipe here.
39. Mini Turkey Meatloaf Cups With Sun Dried Tomato and Mozzarella
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These are so portable, and they make for a great lunch when you pack them with some veggies or a salad. Recipe here.
40. Grilled Veggie and Steak Salad
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Recipe here.
41. Peachy Pork Lettuce Wraps and Cherry Tomatoes
nomnompaleo.com
Finger food. Recipe here.
42. Paleo California Rolls
theclothesmakethegirl.com
Rice who? Recipe here.
43. Shawarma Chicken Bowls With Basil-Lemon Vinaigrette
theironyou.com
Much more reliable than street meat. Recipe here.
44. Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
theroastedroot.net
Zoodles are a great midday alternative to pasta, because there’s no risk of a carb coma. Recipe here.
45. BLT Spring Rolls
whiteonricecouple.com
Recipe here.
46. Skinny Omelette
101cookbooks.com
Use in place of a regular wrap or tortilla. Recipe here, but know that you can use whatever fillings you like.
47. Deconstructed Gyro Salad
theclothesmakethegirl.com
Recipe here.
48. Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
buzzfeed.com
Lotta good things going on here. Recipe here.
49. Stuffed Peppers
ourpaleolife.com
These stuffed peppers are just as good as the ones you grew up with. Recipe here.
50. Chicken and Avocado Salad With Lime and Cilantro
kalynskitchen.com
When chicken salad is this good, it would be a shame to waste it on a sandwich. Recipe here.
51. Big Fat Vegan Nori Wrap
eat-spin-run-repeat.com
Light but filling, and so packed with flavor. Recipe here.
52. Spaghetti Squash With Kale, Hazelnuts, and Chickpeas
mynewroots.org
Just as good when it’s lukewarm. Recipe here.
53. Apple Chicken Salad
gimmesomeoven.com
Bright, filling, and flavor-packed. Recipe here.
54. Shrimp Salad Cabbage Cups
kalynskitchen.com
No fork necessary. Recipe here.
55. Tuna Avocado Salad
deliciousbydre.com
Serve it right in the avocado! Recipe here.
56. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
ellaclaireinspired.com
Pack the lettuce separate from the toppings, then make your wraps at lunchtime. Recipe here.
57. Tofu Living Salad With Sesame-Lemon Dressing
backtoherroots.com
Mason jar salads are the new sandwich (???). Recipe here.
58. BLT Avocado Salad
buzzfeed.com
BLAT. Recipe here.
59. No-Mayo Tuna Salad In Romaine Cups
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Healthy and fun. Recipe and packing directions here.
60. Cauliflower “Cous Cous” With Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
ahouseinthehills.com
The cous cous is always the most bland part of the salad, anyway. Recipe here.
61. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken With Roasted Leeks, Radishes, and Carrots
buzzfeed.com
Make a big batch of chicken in your slow cooker and a separate big batch of roasted vegetables. BOOM! Lunch all week. Recipe here.
62. Spaghetti Squash Quiche
ifoodreal.com
Breakfast for lunch. Recipe here.
63. Caprese Avocado Salad
damndelicious.net
You’re drivin’ me ~caprese~. Recipe here.
64. Thai Stuffed Avocados
eatliverun.com
Avocados are life. Recipe here.
65. One-Pan Chicken With Fennel, Tomatoes, Olives, and Spinach
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Recipe here.
66. Tempeh “Bread” Kitchen Sink Sandwich
margaretsdish.blogspot.com
Really stretching the definition of “bread,” but I’m OK with it. Recipe here.
67. Crab Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes With “Lazy Devil” Eggs
nomnompaleo.com
None of that scooping, mashing, and filling back up. Recipe here.
68. Ginger Beef Lettuce Cups
buzzfeed.com
Pickled red onions make everything better. Recipe here.
69. Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
buzzfeed.com
Some nights, you wanna keep it simple. Recipe here.
70. Mediterranean Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos
marthastewart.com
Nobody wants to give up Taco Tuesday. Recipe here.
71. Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
iowagirleats.com
If you don’t like spaghetti squash, you’re probably just doing it wrong. Recipe here.
72. Sheet Pan Chicken Breasts With Squash and Brussels Sprouts
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So many flavors with so little mess! Recipe here.
73. One-Pan Crispy Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
soletshangout.com
Not too many carbs, not too many dishes! Recipe here.
74. Flank Steak Salad
citizenchef.com
Salads are totally dinner appropriate when there’s steak involved. Recipe here.
75. Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder
iowagirleats.com
All the flavor (read: cheese) of loaded baked potato soup, far fewer carbs. Recipe here.
76. Pizza Frittata
rachaelraymag.com
This frittata is on the dinner list because, really, there seems like no better way to end the day. Recipe here.
77. Sheet Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken
buzzfeed.com
Halloumi cheese is great because it can stand up to really high heat, so instead of melting everywhere, it gets toasty and a little charred. Recipe here.
78. Pesto Zucchini Spaghetti
perrysplate.com
The best thing about zoodles is that they leave so much extra room for fillings. Recipe here.
79. Cauliflower Pizza
umamiholiday.com
Really it’s a cheese crust with a little bit of cauliflower. Recipe here.
80. Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
skinnytaste.com
Tortillas are really just a vessel for the good stuff. Recipe here.
81. Salmon BLT Stacks
barbellsandbellinis.com
You can really never go wrong with anything BLT. Recipe here.
82. Vietnamese Cauli-Fried Rice
urbanposer.blogspot.com
Cauliflower “rice” is a remarkably convincing substitute. Recipe here.
83. Chicken in Creamy Green Onion Sauce
lowcarbsosimple.com
Recipe here.
84. Greek Stuffed Peppers
buzzfeed.com
Recipe here.
85. Eggplant Pizza
kalynskitchen.com
I’ll take five, please. Recipe here.
86. Baked Turkey, Quinoa, and Zucchini Meatballs in Lettuce Wraps
cookincanuck.com
A little bit of quinoa holds these together without adding too many carbs. Recipe here.
87. Marinated Flank Steak With Cauliflower “Rice” and Mustard Greens
buzzfeed.com
Recipe here.
88. Crispy Peanut Tofu and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
minimalistbaker.com
Tofu can really achieve greatness when done right. Recipe here.
89. Seared Scallops With Pancetta and Brussels Sprouts
seriouseats.com
So many people are afraid to cook scallops at home, but really they’re so fast, and all you need is a nice hot pan. Recipe here.
90. Spaghetti Squash With Spinach, Parmesan, and a Fried Egg
buzzfeed.com
Recipe here.
91. One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Apple Jus
buzzfeed.com
Basically you take fall and cram it all into a single skillet. Recipe here.
92. Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas
blog.williams-sonoma.com
For when you’re craving Chinese takeout. Recipe here.
93. Spicy Roasted Tofu and Portobello Mushroom Bowl
buzzfeed.com
Veggie-packed, low-carb, and totally vegetarian. Recipe here.
94. Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash and Spinach
skinnytaste.com
Not quite mac ‘n’ cheese, but a pretty OK alternative. Recipe here.
95. Paleo Crockpot Chili
paleonewbie.com
No beans, but plenty of bacon to make up for it. Recipe here.
96. Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
damndelicious.net
Nothin’ wimpy about this shrimp. Recipe here.
97. Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
thecomfortofcooking.com
Recipe here.
98. Collard-Wrapped Turkey Burger
buzzfeed.com
No bun? Still fun. Recipe here.
99. Feta-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf With Tzatziki Sauce
alldayidreamaboutfood.com
Instead of breadcrumbs, this loaf is held together with coconut flour. And, obviously, stuffed with cheese. Recipe here.
100. Zucchini Noodles With Heirloom Tomato Basil Sauce
halfbakedharvest.com
Top with poached eggs for best (and most filling) results. Recipe here.
101. Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs With Braised Cabbage
buzzfeed.com
Cozy up to this baby. Recipe here.
102. Portobello and Halloumi “Burgers”
mushroominfo.com
Low-carb AND meat-free. Recipe here.
103. Spaghetti Squash With Bacon, Spinach, and Goat Cheese
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