These Keto Breakfast Muffins with Sausage are the perfect low-carb, high-protein breakfast recipe, with under 2 net carbs and 6 WW SmartPoints per muffin. These easy keto sausage egg cups come together in minutes and make the perfect make-ahead, on-the-go, low-carb breakfast! Delicious sausage, eggs, cream cheese, cheddar, crisp bell peppers, and green onions combine to create a savory on-the-go keto breakfast or snack.
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A few words come to mind when it comes to the perfect keto breakfast.
Easy, quick, low carb, portable, and delicious.
I’ve never been much of a morning person I cannot stand getting up early, and that did not change when I started the keto diet one hundred , I mean, eight years ago.
Moment of Truth: I skipped breakfast more times than I should have. It took me some time to figure out how to manage my busy, crazy mornings with three kids, three dogs, one husband, and stick to the keto diet.
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If you share my general disdain for the early morning hours but strive for health when it comes to your morning break-the-fast meal, then you’ll love this tasty recipe for Keto Breakfast Muffins with Sausage.
Keto Breakfast Muffins Recipe
First, it’s easy. You can put these together in a few minutes, even if you’re in a brain fog before your first cup of coffee. You can also make these keto muffins ahead and freeze them individually for later. Score!
Second, this recipe serves up a level of savory sausage cheese heaven that many low-carb breakfast recipes omit while staying true to being a low-carb, high-protein keto recipe.
Customizable
Breakfast can get boring if you don’t switch it up, so I’ve listed some suggestions below for making these your own.
Example: Swap the sausage for bacon or ham. Use a red pepper instead of a green one. Leave them out entirely; it’s up to you! (See more suggestions in the recipe notes!)
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What You May Need To Make These Breakfast Muffins
If your kitchen cookware or low-carb pantry needs to be updated, here are a few things you may need to make this recipe. (But look, you don’t need fancy stuff to make this!)
Muffin Pan – 2 12-cup non-stick muffin pans. Perfect for meal prep!
Stainless Steel Grater—When you’re watching carbs, it is always a good idea to use block cheese and shred it to avoid fillers.
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Easy Keto Breakfast Muffins With Sausage! The Perfectly Portable Low Carb Recipe | Word To Your Mother Blog
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 12 Muffins
Description
These Keto Breakfast Muffins with Sausage are the perfect low carb, high protein breakfast muffin! These easy keto sausage egg cups come together in minutes & make the perfect make ahead, on the go low carb breakfast! Delicious sausage, eggs, cream cheese, cheddar, crisp bell peppers, and green onions come together to create a savory on the go keto breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
10 Eggs
1/2 Pound Browned Ground Sausage
1/2 Cup Sharp Grated Cheddar Cheese
1/3 Cup Softened Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Onions
1/2 Cup Chopped Green or Red Bell Pepper
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 400
- Line your muffin tin with silicone liners or use cooking spray. (If you’re freezing for later the silicone liners will come in handy & make life a little easier:) I love these-available on Amazon!
- First, brown the sausage over medium-high heat on the stove. Don’t forget to drain the fat!
- Rinse & chop Green (or Red) Bell Pepper
- Using an electronic mixer, beat eggs & cream cheese until smooth. Then fold in the rest of the ingredients.
- Fill muffin cups to 1/2 – 2/3 full & bake at 400 for 10 minutes.
Notes
To Freeze: Allow the muffins to completely cool, then wrap each one with cling wrap & place in a labeled ziplock freezer bag. (Make sure you write the date & heating instructions!
Substitutions
Swap Ground Sausage for Ground Chicken or Turkey
Swap Sharp Cheddar for Mild
Add Spinach or Your Favorite Low Carb Veggie
WW Smart Points 6
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Keto/Low Carb
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I hope you enjoyed the 411 and the recipes! I’ve gotta go before my kids tell the neighbors I’m “slacking” on the Mom Job!:))} Have a great day, and thank you for reading.
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