Butter plus eggs equals the perfect keto breakfast. Start your day off right with our especially buttery and satisfying version of this breakfast classic. Ready in minutes!
December 30 2015 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Breakfast
Butter plus eggs equals the perfect keto breakfast. Start your day off right with our especially buttery and satisfying version of this breakfast classic. Ready in minutes!
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1 servingservings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter
- 3 3 large egglarge eggs
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and use a fork to whisk them together with some salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Watch carefully — the butter shouldn't turn brown!
Pour the eggs into the skillet and stir for 1–2 minutes, until they are creamy and cooked just the way you like them. Remember that the eggs will still be cooking even after you've put them on your plate.
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Helen Pearce
April 9 2019
Is honey ok to sweeten your coffee on Keto?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
April 10 2019
Is honey ok to sweeten your coffee on Keto?
Unfortunately not as honey is too high in sugar/carbohydrates. You can see our guide to sweeteners here - https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/sweeteners
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Bruce
April 18 2019
Is there any reason that Greek yogurt is not included as a breakfast alternartive? I make my own Greek yogurt from 3.25% milk and it is delicious. I eat up to half a litre a day sometimes straight; sometimes with a few berries sprinkled on top. As far as I know, it is a keto food. So why is it not recommended here? Too many carbs?
I tried adding powdered skim milk to make the yogurt thicker, which is does, but was horrified to discover that skim milk power is 46% lactose! The yogurt comes out a bit sweet so i've quit doing that. I tried adding heavy cream to the recipe and the yogurt comes out too runny. Whole milk alone is best.
Any info you could give on Greek yogurt would be great. I am travelling to Greece this fall and I plan to eat loads of Greek yogurt, if it is keto.
Bruce Wilson
Montreal, QuebecReply: #105
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Bruce
April 18 2019
Also, is Greek yogurt too high in protein? Should I be eating cream cheese instead? (Not the same!)
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
April 19 2019
Is there any reason that Greek yogurt is not included as a breakfast alternartive? I make my own Greek yogurt from 3.25% milk and it is delicious. I eat up to half a litre a day sometimes straight; sometimes with a few berries sprinkled on top. As far as I know, it is a keto food. So why is it not recommended here? Too many carbs?
I tried adding powdered skim milk to make the yogurt thicker, which is does, but was horrified to discover that skim milk power is 46% lactose! The yogurt comes out a bit sweet so i've quit doing that. I tried adding heavy cream to the recipe and the yogurt comes out too runny. Whole milk alone is best.
Any info you could give on Greek yogurt would be great. I am travelling to Greece this fall and I plan to eat loads of Greek yogurt, if it is keto.
Bruce Wilson
Montreal, QuebecGreek yogurt tends to be higher carb and protein without much fat. If you can find a European/Bulgarian style yogurt it tends to have better macro ratios. If you are making yogurt, try using heavy cream instead of skim milk.
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Tawny
May 12 2019
Anyone have stomach issues with all the fat you eat and not having a gallbladder? This seems to be an issue for me.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
May 13 2019
Anyone have stomach issues with all the fat you eat and not having a gallbladder? This seems to be an issue for me.
You can ask your pharmacist to help you find digestive enzymes if the fats are a problem for you.
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Piirce
May 14 2019
I don't drink soda but I have discovered kombucha, is it ok as a soda replacement?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
May 15 2019
I don't drink soda but I have discovered kombucha, is it ok as a soda replacement?
You would need to check the carb count. The carbs in it come from sugar, so even if they are low, it could still adversely affect blood sugar.
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Jan
May 15 2019
I see salmon, bacon etc. as additional options for breakfast, what about sausage. I have a butcher here who makes his own pork sausage without a lot of additives?
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Jan
May 15 2019
This is the nutritional breakdown of The sausage per 105g: cal:240, fat:14g, carbs:0, fibre:0, protein:26g
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
May 16 2019
I see salmon, bacon etc. as additional options for breakfast, what about sausage. I have a butcher here who makes his own pork sausage without a lot of additives?
As long as he is not adding sugar, sausage is a great breakfast option.
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Thewellnessevolution
June 11 2019
These scrambled eggs are great. Using more butter than normal like this recipe calls for made for some perfect eggs.
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Simona
June 21 2019
Could you please help me locate the 'two week egg challenge', everyone is talking about. i haven't been able to find it and that is why i have joined, off course the other tasty recipes as well. :-)
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 21 2019
Could you please help me locate the 'two week egg challenge', everyone is talking about. i haven't been able to find it and that is why i have joined, off course the other tasty recipes as well. :-)
We do not have a two week egg challenge. Our free two week challenge is located at this link and is an excellent way to get started with keto.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/get-started116
Evelyn Okeefe
July 25 2019
What can I do when fastin and I have a low sugar . I am a type 2 diabetic and have trouble controling my sugar
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
July 26 2019
What can I do when fastin and I have a low sugar . I am a type 2 diabetic and have trouble controling my sugar
If your blood sugar drops too low, it is important to break the fast. Low blood sugar is potentially dangerous.
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Jordan Browne
August 5 2019
Hi
The recipes shown have servings sizes based on per person without taking into account weight of people doing it . Does this mean that my serving size is the same as someone that weighs more or less than than me. Ie my wife and I are doing this together and don’t weight the same so should our portion sizes be the same?Reply: #119
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 6 2019
Hi
The recipes shown have servings sizes based on per person without taking into account weight of people doing it . Does this mean that my serving size is the same as someone that weighs more or less than than me. Ie my wife and I are doing this together and don’t weight the same so should our portion sizes be the same?These are suggested serving sizes. We recommend eating to hunger. If you find you're naturally hungry for more than one serving, you can make and eat more (keeping an eye on carb count!). If your wife is naturally hungry for less than a serving, that's OK as well.
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cheryl
August 15 2019
I like to add 1 tbsp. of heavy cream to my scrambled eggs and fry them in butter than I top them with cheese. Is this still keto friendly ?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 16 2019
I like to add 1 tbsp. of heavy cream to my scrambled eggs and fry them in butter than I top them with cheese. Is this still keto friendly ?
Yes, heavy cream can definitely be part of a good keto diet. It also helps make fluffier scrambled eggs!
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Judy
September 9 2019
Am I allowed to eat fruit on a keto diat?
And I am still confused how one can take off weight when eating heavy creme with cheese and bacon like our recipe from today- Alfredo creme chicken? It was amazingly delicious but that is a lot of calories to take off weight or not?Reply: #124
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
September 10 2019
Am I allowed to eat fruit on a keto diat?
And I am still confused how one can take off weight when eating heavy creme with cheese and bacon like our recipe from today- Alfredo creme chicken? It was amazingly delicious but that is a lot of calories to take off weight or not?With keto, it has to do with keeping the carbs low, not the calories! I am going to provide a couple of links where you can read in more detail.
Check out the fruit visual guide - https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/visual-guides
Carbs, not calories... - https://www.dietdoctor.com/common-currency-bodies-not-calories-guess125
Teddy
September 23 2019
Can I eat the eggs with a Keto bun https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/the-keto-bread?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
September 23 2019
Can I eat the eggs with a Keto bun https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/the-keto-bread?
Yes, that should be fine.
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Lori Gordon
October 6 2019
I am new to this. How can I get help preparing a meal plan?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
October 15 2019
I am new to this. How can I get help preparing a meal plan?
You can sign up for our free two week challenge here, which includes a meal plan with shopping lists.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/get-started129
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Shirley
May 30 2020
Yes Tawny. I have to tone it done a bit. I can eat butter and cheese, but I can't do olive oil or avocados. Sometimes the eggs get cooked in a non stick pan with some cooking spray depending on the fats in the next 2 meals. I've tried the enzymes, they didn't help me. And people don't understand how bad it is unless they share the lack of a gallbladder.
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shrutitreddy
June 4 2020
Hi
Can kale/spinach/mushrooms be added to the eggs?Reply: #131
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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
June 4 2020
Hi
Can kale/spinach/mushrooms be added to the eggs?Yes, you can add those items to this recipe, but be sure to include the additional elements in the nutrition calculations.
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Merily
June 11 2020
I've recently discovered that adding cream to my scrambled eggs is AMAZING! I call them velvet eggs. You can through in a bit spinach if you like but it's just amazing on it's own. Almost don't want to eat dinner I'm so full.
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foxislandgirl
July 16 2020
I'm just starting but the amount of fat suggested seems delicious but huge. Would I speed up my fat loss if I reduced the amount of fat suggested in the recipes... as long as I still feel satisfied?
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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
July 17 2020
I'm just starting but the amount of fat suggested seems delicious but huge. Would I speed up my fat loss if I reduced the amount of fat suggested in the recipes... as long as I still feel satisfied?
Fat is to be added for flavor and satiety. If you don't need the extra fat to be satisfied for 4-6 hours after the meal, don't eat it. Here's an article about how much fat to eat and it talks about this. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/how-much-fat
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Meg
December 28 2020
Im looking into doing the keto diet but also have LPR (Silent acid reflux) - Do you know if this diet is appropriate?
I've been told to avoid spicy, fried and fatty foods; citrus fruits; tomatoes; chocolate; peppermint; cheese; and garlic. Foods that contain caffeine, carbonated beverages and alcohol. I understand this diet seems to involve a lot of fat but wondering if there is way to make it work if it involves healthy fats.. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge on keto diet alongside LPR?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
December 28 2020
Im looking into doing the keto diet but also have LPR (Silent acid reflux) - Do you know if this diet is appropriate?
I've been told to avoid spicy, fried and fatty foods; citrus fruits; tomatoes; chocolate; peppermint; cheese; and garlic. Foods that contain caffeine, carbonated beverages and alcohol. I understand this diet seems to involve a lot of fat but wondering if there is way to make it work if it involves healthy fats.. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge on keto diet alongside LPR?For your specific situation you may wish to check with your doctor. Many people do use LCHF or keto to help resolve acid reflux.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb-can-cure-reflux-disease137
Mariam Arab
January 30 2021
Okay I have a weird question so I got the app and each recipe shows up as a 4 serving , should we eat 1 serving or what we can to fill full or what
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
January 30 2021
Okay I have a weird question so I got the app and each recipe shows up as a 4 serving , should we eat 1 serving or what we can to fill full or what
You can start with 1 serving and see how your hunger levels are. We do recommend eating to hunger, so if a bit more is needed, that's comepletely fine! The serving sizes can be adjusted as needed.
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Maddy
March 21 2021
I'm confused. The calorie counts on the nutrition don't seems accurate. 2 eggs and a tablespoon of butter isn't 327 calories. It should be around 234. 2 eggs only have 4.8 grams of fat and a tablespoon of butter has 7 (roughly). So how is it that you guys put 31g of fat
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
March 21 2021
I'm confused. The calorie counts on the nutrition don't seems accurate. 2 eggs and a tablespoon of butter isn't 327 calories. It should be around 234. 2 eggs only have 4.8 grams of fat and a tablespoon of butter has 7 (roughly). So how is it that you guys put 31g of fat
Our nutritional information is based on the USDA National Nutrient Database. Also keep in mind that 1 ounce of butter is 2 tablespoons.
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Grace
May 1 2021
i was looking at the 1 serving scrambled egg recipe. the recipe says 3 large eggs yet the video only shows 2 being used???
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
May 1 2021
i was looking at the 1 serving scrambled egg recipe. the recipe says 3 large eggs yet the video only shows 2 being used???
Hi, Grace! Always go by the written recipe, as sometimes the videos aren't updated as often.
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sahar
August 22 2021
would you please explain something,1large egg has 1 g of carb, how this scrambled egg with 3 large eggs has 1 g of carb?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 23 2021
would you please explain something,1large egg has 1 g of carb, how this scrambled egg with 3 large eggs has 1 g of carb?
Thank you for your question, our recipe team is going to look into this and make sure the nutrition information is accurate!
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Christopher
March 29 2022
You can use an Ox Bile supplement that has helped me in the past.
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