You can’t start the keto diet without a good egg recipe. In fact, you’ll need several of them to get you through your carb-free days.
The keto diet involves cutting carbs and replacing them with protein and fat. This has been shown to improve weight loss and may even have other positive health effects.
Eggs are basically nothing but protein and fat, so they’re perfect for keto. These delicious egg recipes will keep you high-energy and happy until you’ve achieved your weight loss goals.
1. Simple Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs are extremely quick and easy to make. Try topping this egg recipe with your favorite vegetables and cheeses.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Place your frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of butter.
While the butter is melting, whisk your eggs in a bowl. Add a splash of milk – the more milk you add, the creamier and juicier your scrambled eggs will be. Whisk until smooth.
Once the pan is hot, add the eggs. Flip as soon as you notice the egg solidifying. Cook until all liquid has solidified, then serve.
2. Easy Fried Eggs
Making a good fried egg takes practice. It’s up to you whether to pop the yolk or leave it runny; both ways are delicious.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Place your frying pan over high heat. Coat the bottom of the pan with oil.
When the pan is sizzling hot, crack your eggs directly into the pan. Pop the yolks to cook them through, or leave unpopped for runny centers.
Flip the eggs as soon as the white starts to crips. Cook both sides evenly, and serve.
3. The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg
The hard-boiled egg is an essential keto recipe. Make several eggs at once, and eat them as snacks or add them to other recipes throughout the day.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Water
- Saucepan
How to Make It:
Place your eggs in the bottom of the saucepan, and completely submerge with water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Hard-boiled eggs usually cook for 8-10 minutes. If you prefer soft boiled eggs, pull them out after 7-8 minutes.
Submerge the eggs in a bowl of cold water. Let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour, and peel before serving.
4. Zucchini Egg Fritters
The egg fritter is a keto staple. These zucchini fritters use almond flour, which is a common keto diet substitution.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Almond Flour
- Grated Zucchini
- Grated Cheese
- Vegetable Oil
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Coat your pan with vegetable oil and place it over medium-high heat. Grate your zucchini into a dishcloth, and squeeze out the liquid.
Make your batter by whisking together 2 eggs and 1 ounce of almond flour. Add the grated zucchini and cheese, plus salt and pepper to taste.
Use a spoon to drop the fritter batter into the pan. Fry for roughly 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. Egg-Stuffed Peppers
These savory peppers are colorful and delicious. Try adding bacon for an extra bit of pizzaz.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Bell Peppers
- Milk
- Shredded Cheese
- Green Onions
- Casserole Dish
How to Make It:
Cut your peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Grease your casserole dish, and lay the peppers cut side up. Add water to the dish until the peppers are partially submerged. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk two eggs per bell pepper, and add milk to taste. Mix in shredded cheese, salt and pepper, and anything else that you’d like to add.
Pull the peppers from the oven once they start to soften. Drain the water, and fill each pepper with some of your egg mixtures. Top with more cheese if desired.
Bake the peppers for 35-40 minutes. Garnish with cut green onions.
6. Egg and Nut Muffins
These muffins are the perfect grab-and-go snack. You can use the batter as a keto-friendly substitution for your favorite muffin recipe. Remember that peanuts are a legume, not a nut, and are not allowed in the keto diet.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Ground Nuts
- Flavors and Spices
- Muffin Tin
- Cupcake Liners
How to Make It:
Grind two cups of your favorite nuts into a fine powder. Next, whisk five large eggs in a mixing bowl. Add the crushed nuts, and mix until you have a slightly runny batter.
For sweet muffins, try using a pinch of dried fruit and some vanilla extract. For savory muffins, try including chopped onions and a little hot sauce. Don’t forget salt and pepper to taste.
Once your batter is perfect, pour it into the muffin tin. Bake at 350 for about 12-15 minutes.
7. Ham and Egg Wraps
This simple recipe is great for breakfast, but you can also enjoy it at any time of day.
What You Need:
- Sliced Ham
- Scrambled Eggs
- Butter
- Cheese
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Make a batch of scrambled eggs, and set off to the side. Clean out your frying pan, and place it back over the heat with a pat of butter.
Use one slice of ham per egg wrap. Place the ham on the bottom of the frying pan. Cook until it just starts to crisp. Flip the ham and add a line of egg down the center of each piece. Add shredded or sliced cheese.
Once the cheese melts, use a spatula to remove the ham from the pan. Immediately roll up and serve.
8. Egg Drop Soup
If the keto diet has you tired of eating so much fried food, this soup will make for a delightful change. Shredded cheese makes an excellent garnish.
What You Need:
- White Onion
- Butter
- Chicken Broth
- Eggs
- Saucepan
How to Make It:
Melt a pat of butter in the bottom of the saucepan over medium heat. Dice half of an onion; you can add more if you like.
Sautee the onion in the butter until brown and translucent. Add chicken broth, and bring to a low simmer. Stir occasionally to keep the onion from sticking to the bottom.
When the soup is nearly done, crack an egg into it. Don’t stir. Once the white has solidified and the egg yolk is nearly cooked, pour into a bowl. Pop the egg yellow just before eating.
9. Egg and Spinach Fry
If you need to eat more greens, this recipe will help you do it.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Spinach
- Butter
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Place butter and spinach in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook spinach until wilted.
Crack eggs into the spinach, and stir frequently until cooked through. Salt and pepper to taste.
10. Bacon Egg Cups
Oven-baked egg cups are an extremely popular keto egg recipe. This simple version will have you smiling every morning
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Cheese
- Muffin Tin
How to Make It:
Line the edge of each muffin container with bacon. Bake at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes until the bacon starts to crisp.
Crack an egg into each muffin cup. Top with cheese. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until done.
11. Egg and Greens Salad
Use this fresh recipe as the base for your favorite keto salads. Experiment with toppings – there’s so much that you can do!
What You Need:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Leafy Salad Greens
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Green Onions
How to Make It:
Toss your salad greens in a bowl with a light splash of rice wine vinegar. Add chopped green onions. Plate the greens.
Cut your hard-boiled eggs into thin slices. Arrange neatly on each bed of greens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
12. Egg and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is particularly delicious with cold sliced ham or turkey. You can also add tomatoes.
What You Need:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Avocados
- Green Onions
- Lettuce
How to Make It:
Peel off an entire lettuce leaf for each wrap. Scoop avocado straight from the fruit and spread in the center of each leaf.
Add cut hard-boiled eggs, and top with chopped green onions. Roll into a wrap, and serve.
13. Egg and Sausage Stackers
Bread isn’t part of the keto diet, but you can still have a breakfast sandwich with this easy recipe.
What You Need:
- Sausage Patties
- Fried Eggs
- Cheese
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Fry your sausage patties until crisp and golden. Push them to the edge of your frying pan, and add a little butter if you need more grease.
Crack one egg into the pan for every two sausage patties. Once you’ve flipped the egg, melt the cheese on top. Serve by stacking sausage, egg, and more sausage on your plate.
14. Oven-Baked Eggs and Avocados
Warm avocado is the perfect way to start your morning. This egg recipe requires very little effort; you just need to know how to cut an avocado.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Avocados
- Cheese
- Casserole Dish
How to Make It:
Cut each avocado in half, and remove the pit. Use a spoon to make the holes a little bigger. Place the avocados skin-down in the casserole dish.
Crack an egg into each avocado half. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
15. Fried Egg Wrappers
If you’re tired of going without bread, this egg recipe is for you. These “pancakes” have no carbs and can wrap up any food you want to eat.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Butter
- Frying Pan
How to Make It:
Place the pan on medium heat, and melt a pat of butter. Whisk eggs until extremely smooth.
Pour a small amount of batter into the frying pan, and move the pan until the bottom is coated. As soon as the egg starts to solidify, flip it like one single pancake. Cook for another thirty seconds, then remove from heat.
Place your favorite things in the center of the egg wrapper, roll up, and enjoy.
16. Cloud Eggs
This egg recipe is so fluffy and delicious, you’ll wonder why you ever ate eggs any other way.
What You Need:
- Eggs
- Baking Tray
How to Make It:
Separate your egg whites and yellows. Put the egg yellows in the fridge.
Whisk the egg whites until peaks form. If you get tired, try using a stand mixer or electric hand whisk. Fold in salt and pepper to taste.
Use a spoon to place large dollops of egg white onto a baking tray. There should be one portion per egg yellow. Make a well in the middle. Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Once the whites are firm, remove the tray from the oven and add the egg yellows to each cloud. Bake for another 3-5 minutes until done.
17. Homemade Mayo
Even when you’re done with the keto diet, you’ll still be using this homemade mayo recipe all the time. It really is that good.
What You Need:
- Egg Yolks
- White Wine Vinegar
- Lemon Juice
- Vegetable Oil
How to Make It:
Whisk egg yolks and a splash of vinegar and lemon juice in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Measure out 3/4 cup of vegetable oil for every 1-2 egg yolks.
Slowly add the oil while whisking continuously. Keep mixing until you achieve a fluffy and creamy texture. Store in the fridge in a sealed container until ready to serve.
18. Egg Salad
This egg salad recipe will keep you full and happy. Add your favorite mix-ins to make it taste even more exciting
What You Need:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Homemade Mayo
- Green Onions
- Yellow Mustard
How to Make It:
Chop several hard-boiled eggs, and place them in a mixing bowl. Add a healthy scoop of homemade mayo and a dash of mustard. Mix until the eggs are coated completely. Add green onions, and mix again.
Chill egg salad until ready to serve. Try adding to lettuce wraps and other salads.
Final Thoughts of Using Egg Recipes to Create Variety in Your Keto Diet
A good egg recipe is the first step to creating a balanced keto meal plan. Eggs are cheap and delicious, so they’re the perfect choice for your high-protein diet.
Following the keto diet isn’t always easy. If you’re not seeing results, look for hidden carbs. Fruits, beans, and juices aren’t actually keto-friendly.
Every egg recipe on this list can benefit from a little cheese, hot sauce, and seasonings. Pick your favorites from this list, and make changes until they match your family’s tastes. Good luck!
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