Scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs

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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 , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Breakfast

Scrambled eggs

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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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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 3 large egglarge eggs
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and use a fork to whisk them together with some salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Watch carefully โ€” the butter shouldn't turn brown!
  3. Pour the eggs into the skillet and stir for 1โ€“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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143 comments

  1. 101
    Helen Pearce
    April 9 2019
    Is honey ok to sweeten your coffee on Keto?
    Reply: #102
  2. 102
    Reply to comment #101 by Helen Pearce
    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

  3. 103
    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, Quebec

    Reply: #105
  4. 104
    Bruce
    April 18 2019
    Also, is Greek yogurt too high in protein? Should I be eating cream cheese instead? (Not the same!)
  5. 105
    Reply to comment #103 by Bruce
    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, Quebec

    Greek 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.

  6. 106
    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.
    Replies: #107, #129, #146
  7. 107
    Reply to comment #106 by Tawny
    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.

  8. 108
    Piirce
    May 14 2019
    I don't drink soda but I have discovered kombucha, is it ok as a soda replacement?
    Reply: #109
  9. 109
    Reply to comment #108 by Piirce
    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.

  10. 110
    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?
    Replies: #111, #112
  11. 111
    Reply to comment #110 by Jan
    Jan
    May 15 2019
    This is the nutritional breakdown of The sausage per 105g: cal:240, fat:14g, carbs:0, fibre:0, protein:26g
  12. 112
    Reply to comment #110 by Jan
    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.

  13. 113
    Thewellnessevolution
    June 11 2019
    These scrambled eggs are great. Using more butter than normal like this recipe calls for made for some perfect eggs.
  14. 114
    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. :-)
    Reply: #115
  15. 115
    Reply to comment #114 by Simona
    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-started

  16. 116
    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
    Reply: #117
  17. 117
    Reply to comment #116 by Evelyn Okeefe
    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.

  18. 118
    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 donโ€™t weight the same so should our portion sizes be the same?
    Reply: #119
  19. 119
    Reply to comment #118 by Jordan Browne
    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 donโ€™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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  21. 121
    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 ?
    Reply: #122
  22. 122
    Reply to comment #121 by cheryl
    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!

  23. 123
    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
  24. 124
    Reply to comment #123 by Judy
    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-guess

  25. 125
    Teddy
    September 23 2019
    Can I eat the eggs with a Keto bun https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/the-keto-bread?
    Reply: #126
  26. 126
    Reply to comment #125 by Teddy
    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.

  27. 127
    Lori Gordon
    October 6 2019
    I am new to this. How can I get help preparing a meal plan?
    Reply: #128
  28. 128
    Reply to comment #127 by Lori Gordon
    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-started

  29. 129
    Reply to comment #106 by Tawny
    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.
  30. 130
    shrutitreddy
    June 4 2020
    Hi
    Can kale/spinach/mushrooms be added to the eggs?
    Reply: #131
  31. 131
    Reply to comment #130 by shrutitreddy
    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.

  32. 132
    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.
  33. 133
    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?
    Reply: #134
  34. 134
    Reply to comment #133 by foxislandgirl
    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

  35. 135
    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?

    Reply: #136
  36. 136
    Reply to comment #135 by Meg
    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-disease

  37. 137
    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
    Reply: #139
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  39. 139
    Reply to comment #137 by Mariam Arab
    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.

  40. 140
    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
    Reply: #141
  41. 141
    Reply to comment #140 by Maddy
    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.

  42. 142
    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???
    Reply: #143
  43. 143
    Reply to comment #142 by Grace
    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.

  44. 144
    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?
    Reply: #145
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    Reply to comment #144 by sahar
    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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    Reply to comment #106 by Tawny
    Christopher
    March 29 2022
    You can use an Ox Bile supplement that has helped me in the past.
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