Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Before keto, many people chose sandwiches as their go-to breakfast option, especially as they are such a big part of the American diet. They’re easy to make however you want.

However, it almost seems impossible to eat a sandwich without carbs. That is why being on a keto diet can be challenging; you have to come up with low-carb breakfast ideas that work for busy mornings. But the good news is that it’s possible to make a keto breakfast sandwich. What is it, you ask?

What Are Keto Breakfast Sandwiches?

Some meals are known as “low effort, high reward” meals, and keto breakfast sandwiches fall into that category. Keto breakfast sandwiches are low-carb meals that are easy and fast to prepare, and they’re healthy and perfect for weight loss. 

In addition, they are far better since they are mostly made with fresh, whole, and unprocessed ingredients. One serving is enough to last you till your lunch break. Your keto breakfast sandwich can be sweet or savory, depending on how you want it.

The sandwiches are also super easy to make and can be made with basic ingredients in your pantry. You can freestyle with keto sandwiches however you like and still keep the net carbs low.

Can You Eat a Sandwich on the Keto Diet?

Bread is perhaps the most important ingredient in a sandwich, but a single slice of regular white bread with about 13g net carbs doesn’t work in a keto diet. Despite the general skepticism, you might be shocked to know that eating a sandwich on a ketogenic diet is actually very possible.

If you are a sandwich lover, you can try making a keto-friendly sandwich by baking your own bread with low-carb flour.

You don’t even need to make bread, as you can make sandwiches out of anything. For instance, you can skip the bread by making a keto egg sandwich: a fried egg in the shape of a bagel paired with avocado, sausage, and cheese as filling.

You can also swap the fried egg with chicken, turkey, or sausage patties on the outside. A taste of such sandwiches will blow your mind!

Low-Carb Bread Options

Are you looking for a way to make a low-carb breakfast sandwich but without all the carbs of regular bread? Look no further. Here are some options for you to try out.

Keto almond bread

Almond bread is made using almond flour. It is similar to wheat bread, but it is denser, carb-free, and allows for gluten-free servings. It is almost like white bread, with the only difference being that it is full of protein and fiber.

You need to bake it for much longer than wheat bread until the interior isn’t wet anymore. The bread slices can be used to make the perfect low-carb keto sandwich.

Cloud bread

Cloud bread is very rich in protein, and it is very popular among keto followers. It is an excellent replacement for English muffins and a perfect base for a keto breakfast sandwich.

There are different ways people make cloud bread, but the basic ingredients in the recipe are eggs, cream cheese, and a pinch of salt.

Almond flour pancakes

If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth but are on a low-carb diet, almond flour pancakes are the best option for you.

Plus, if you want sweetness, there are low-carb sweeteners you can use as substitutes for sugar, like erythritol, stevia, and xylitol.

These pancakes are similar to almond bread. The major difference is that instead of baking them, you fry them like normal pancakes. For these, you need almond flour, almond milk, coconut oil, eggs, baking soda, and artificial sweeteners.

Keto Breakfast Sandwich

This keto breakfast sandwich recipe card is proof that you can eat sandwiches on a low-carb diet. It is made with almond flour which is gluten-free. It is super delicious, easy to make, and super fast. And it takes just 25 minutes!

You can tweak the recipe to fit your taste; a little bit of hot sauce to add heat, sweetener, sharp cheddar cheese, egg, deli ham, or any protein of your choice.

Keto breakfast sandwich ingredients:

For the bread:

• 3 tbsp almond flour
• 1 egg
• ½ tbsp cheddar cheese, grated
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ½ tbsp unsweetened almond milk
• Salt, to taste

For the sandwich filling:

• 2 slices Canadian bacon
• 1–2 large eggs
• 1 slice cheddar cheese
• 1 sausage patty
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup baby spinach
• ¼ tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tbsp keto hollandaise sauce
• ½ tbsp unsalted butter
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Keto breakfast sandwich instructions:

For the bread:

1. Oil a small microwave dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
2. Lightly beat the egg. Mix in all the keto bread ingredients.
3. Then, pour it into the microwave dish. Set the timer for 6 minutes and bake. If the bread isn’t well cooked, bake for another 2 minutes.
4. When it’s done, remove it from the microwave dish and cut the keto bread into two slices.

For the sandwich:

1. While the keto bread is baking, place a medium skillet on a stove. Sautee baby spinach for 3 minutes on medium heat.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together, then add lemon juice.
3. After cooking the spinach, dry the skillet with a paper towel and place it back on the stove. Fry your bacon on medium-high heat for 2 minutes until it’s crispy. 
4. Then, add your sausage patties and cook for 2 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
5. Add the slice of cheddar cheese to the top of the patty and wait for the cheese to melt.
6. Wipe the skillet again with a paper towel. Add 1/4 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and toast the bread slices for 1 minute on each side on medium heat.
7. Add the remaining 1/4 tablespoon of butter to the pan until it melts. Then add the egg into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on low heat. You can choose to cook the sunny egg side up or scrambled, depending on how you like it in your egg breakfast sandwich.
8. Assemble this easy keto breakfast sandwich by starting with one slice of bread. Add the sausage patty with melted cheese.
9. Put the cooked egg over the melted cheese. Then add the sautéed spinach and the sliced avocado on top of the egg.
10. Pour the keto hollandaise sauce over it to your taste.
11. Cover with the second slice of bread. Serve immediately. 

This delicious gluten-free keto breakfast sandwich will definitely be one of the highlights of your breakfast cuisine.

Recipe notes

• One of our favorite keto tips is that you can replace the almond milk with heavy cream, and it will still be keto-friendly. This is great if you don’t like the taste of almond milk.
• If you don’t have almond flour, you can use coconut flour as a substitute. It is also good for making keto bread that tastes delicious. However, keep in mind that you’ll need only about a fourth of the amount of almond flour if you’re using coconut flour instead.
• Sausage patties may need more time to cook, so they should be left for longer until cooked to your taste.
• You can also use a cookie cutter to adjust the size of the eggs, especially if you’re not a fan of large eggs in your keto breakfast sandwich.
• You can substitute the spinach with onions or take them out of this breakfast sandwich entirely. It will still taste delicious.
• If your skillet is big enough, you can cook the egg, bacon, and patty together to save time.
• For more than one sandwich, you can increase the measurements to make more. You will need multiple dishes for your keto bread, though. You can make multiple loaves and use them for quick meal prep.
• This easy keto breakfast can also be made in advance. However, you need to keep it in plastic wrap or an airtight container in the fridge and skip the avocado until you are ready to serve it. If you add egg to the recipe and use it for meal prep, make sure to eat it within three days.

Nutrition facts

Keep in mind that the ingredients you choose may have different nutritional values than those we mentioned. However, the values for the recipe above serve as a good estimate for your breakfast sandwich.

Conclusion

Being on a keto diet means removing carbs from your diet, and that includes regular white bread due to the high net carbs in each slice. But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat sandwiches. There are bread alternatives you can use in keto recipes.

This low-calorie breakfast recipe is one of our favorite recipes that uses wheat bread alternatives. It may be challenging to substitute bread at first, but when you get used to it, you may not even notice the change. It goes just as good with cheese, bacon, and eggs.

If you need more keto breakfast recipes that are great for meal prep and low on processed ingredients, you should check out Keto Cycle. You can find related recipes that you actually like, and it will make your keto meal planning so much easier.