If you’re looking for AIP Breakfast ideas, then look no further! This epic list of AIP breakfast recipes will keep you full and happy in the morning. From sweet potato toast to breakfast sausage, we've got you covered!
What is an AIP Breakfast?
First, the autoimmune protocol diet (core AIP diet) is a template for healthy eating and living for those with chronic illness, specifically autoimmune related diseases. It's essentially a stricter version of Paleo with the purpose of healing from disease. For more information about the autoimmune protocol check out the post 'What is the AIP Diet?' and 'What is the AIP Lifestyle?'
The core AIP diet removes inflammatory foods such as:
- Grains (oats, rice, and especially wheat)
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Legumes (peas, beans and peanuts)
- Nightshades (tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and potatoes)
- Processed Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
- Processed Oils
- Food Additives
- Alcohol
That makes breakfast the toughest meal of the day. Processed, sugary cereal; eggs; hash browns; gluten filled toast or baked goods are no longer options when going AIP.
What do you eat for breakfast on AIP?
It’s good to think of breakfasts for AIP as you would any other meal. You really don’t need AIP breakfast foods. Although in the beginning, I completely understand wanting a donut or pancakes to replace you more traditional Sunday morning routine. That’s where this epic list of AIP breakfast foods comes in handy. Some recipes are good for every day but there are lots of treats as well.
Is oatmeal ok for AIP diet?
Oatmeal is a grain therefore not allowed during the elimination stage. If you want more info about the autoimmune protocol diet and what is/isn’t allowed, check out my post on ‘What is the AIP diet?’ for details.
If you are an oatmeal fan, then there are AIP oatmeal options. If you’re looking for something filling, try aip breakfast porridge like this sweet potato breakfast bowl or another recipe from this list.
AIP Breakfast Smoothie
AIP Breakfast Smoothies are the perfect breakfast on the go or a yummy way to supplement your meal.
Creamy Peach Green Smoothie (AIP, paleo)
This banana-free Creamy Peach Green smoothie is the perfect paleo, AIP, filling smoothie to kickstart your day. It’s thick, slightly sweet and has a little zing from the fresh ginger!
Green Berry Smoothie
This smoothie is deceptively healthy. It looks like it's mostly blueberries which tastes sweet and delicious but there's a handful of spinach thrown in to make it good for you.
Spinach and Apple Smoothie
It may seem a little strange to add an avocado and spinach to a drink but it’s good. The avocado adds a creaminess that you normally get from heavy cream but balanced with the fruit. It’s surprisingly good considering it’s totally sugar and dairy free.
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Thanks to frozen blueberries, widely available fresh bananas and spinach, this Blueberry Banana Smoothie can be made any time of the year. It’s a healthy snack or addition to a meal. While it’s filled with leafy greens and no added sugar, there’s just enough fruit that even your kids will enjoy this healthy drink.
Persimmon Chai Smoothie
This recipe for Persimmon Chai Smoothie use uses only a few ingredients to create a healthy and delicious drink. Persimmons have a rather short season so take advantage and blend this seasonal smoothie.
AIP Avocado Smoothie
This AIP Avocado Smoothie is a healthy green smoothie made with avocado but with a handful of mint thrown in for a slight kick. This recipe fits the Whole30, Vegan, Paleo and AIP diets.
AIP Apple Pie
This AIP Apple Pie Smoothie is easy to make, good for you and tastes just like pie. That’s hard to beat! I’ll be making this smoothie every time I’m craving a piece of apple pie.
AIP Breakfast Sausages
AIP Breakfast Sausage is yummy for friends and family, even
those non-aip eating pals.
Chicken and Apple Breakfast Sausage (AIP, SCD)
These Autoimmune Paleo Breakfast Sausages are free of seeds and nightshades, so they are great for people on an autoimmune paleo (AIP) protocol.
Breakfast Sausage Chicken Poppers (Paleo, Whole 30, AIP)
These breakfast sausage chicken poppers are the perfect breakfast option with veggies, protein, and flavor in one bite! They’re paleo, whole30, and AIP.
Easy Oven-Baked Breakfast Sausage Patties (Paleo, AIP-friendly, Whole30)
This Easy Oven-Baked Breakfast Sausage Patties recipe takes less than 30 minutes, only requires 8 ingredients, and is a perfect egg-free breakfast for Paleo, AIP, and Whole30 diets! Prep it for an early weekday breakfast or a late weekend brunch.
Blueberry Sausage (AIP Breakfast Sausage)
These homemade Blueberry Sausage breakfast patties are filled with spices, juicy blueberries and a hint of maple syrup. Serve with eggs for the perfect low carb breakfast!
AIP Coffee and other drinks
Breaking up with coffee is so hard. These AIP Coffee and other drink recipes help you state your morning off right.
AIP Coconut Milk Matcha Latte
This AIP Coconut Milk Matcha Latte is a quick, easy, and warming addition to your morning routine. The recipe also includes instructions on how to turn this AIP hot drink into an AIP matcha smoothie and an iced matcha latter.
Rose Latte
This Rose Latte recipe is a delicious and unique drink that combines the sweetness of rose syrup, hibiscus tea, and creamy milk. You’ll love it’s floral notes and smooth texture.
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
This Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte is a delicious twist on your favorite drink to start your day. This recipe is essentially a matcha latte with pureed strawberries which add a hint of natural sweetness.
Lavender Milk Tea
This Lavender Milk Tea is a creamy, delicious, and floral AIP drink. With just a bit of honey to add sweetness you have tasty herbal drink.
AIP Coffee
Curl up with a hot cup of AIP coffee in the morning. It uses carob and chicory root to give it the taste of coffee without the inflammation.
AIP Hot Chocolate
This AIP Hot Chocolate is sweet, thick, and chocolatey, even with carob (not chocolate). It takes just a few ingredients and less then 10 minutes to make this delicious AIP hot drink.
AIP Breakfast Casserole
Casseroles without canned cream of something are hard to find. These AIP Breakfast Casseroles are all made with whole food so they are nutritious and delicious.
Hidden Live Breakfast Cake
This Paleo AIP Hidden Liver Breakfast Cake is a super healthy, nutrient-dense way to start your day! It is an absolute AIP breakfast game-changer!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
This chicken bacon ranch casserole is a delicious main dish or breakfast option! It’s paleo, whole30, and AIP.
Pumpkin Breakfast Bake (AIP, Paleo)
A delicious apple pumpkin breakfast bake that is AIP and Paleo friendly.
AIP Oatmeal and Porridge
No grains mean no oatmeal or porridge for breakfast. BUT these AIP Oatmeal and Porridge recipes are a fantastic substitute.
AIP Cauliflower "Oatmeal" with Cinnamon and Apples (Paleo, Vegan, Grain-Free)
This warm, comforting AIP cauliflower "oatmeal" is such a great breakfast food. It will make you feel like you're eating your favorite hot cereal.
AIP Overnight Oats {AIP, Paleo}
This AIP Overnight Oats is a quick, easy and satisfying Bircher muesli-style breakfast option.
Grain-free Baked Oatmeal
This Grain-free Baked Oatmeal is AIP, paleo and vegan and contains no oats or added sugars beyond fruit! It comes together quickly in the blender and is light, fluffy, and delicious.
Apple Cinnamon Paleo Noatmeal (AIP, Candida)
Apple Cinnamon Paleo Noatmeal is perfect for anyone paleo, autoimmune paleo, or otherwise looking for a low carb breakfast solution!
Spiced Carrot Breakfast Porridge (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
This Spiced Carrot Breakfast Porridge is an easy and delicious start to your day. Made with nourishing veggies like carrots and cauliflower and then flavored with some warming spices, it'll sure be a hot cereal you'll come back to again and again. Also, Paleo, AIP, egg-free, and easily made Whole30.
Banana and Cream "Oatmeal"
This simple banana and cream oatmeal is a quick breakfast! Paleo, Vegan and AIP, it uses only 4 ingredients!
AIP Breakfast Muffins
Muffins are so convenient. It’s nice to whip up a batch of these AIP Breakfast Muffins and eat them all week.
AIP Blueberry Muffins
These AIP Blueberry Muffins are so good it’s hard to believe they are AIP baked goods. The texture is light and it’s bursting with sweet blueberries.
Liver and Blueberry Muffins {AIP + Reintroduction, Paleo}
Highly nutrient dense, filling, and delicious, these Liver Blueberry Muffins are a perfect way to eat organ meat, particularly if you thought you didn't like it!
AIP Paleo Breakfast Muffins {made with cassava flour}
These AIP Paleo Breakfast Muffins for a hearty and healthy start to the day.
AIP Breakfast Hash
AIP Breakfast Hash is one of the easiest recipe groups. Just throw your ingredients into the pan and sauté.
Sunrise Beef Hash (AIP)
This Sunrise Breakfast Hash is a simple hash is packed with flavor and nutrients.
AIP Turkey Breakfast Hash
This Turkey Breakfast Hash is a one-dish meal that you can portion out for the week in glass containers for busy mornings.
AIP and Whole30 Breakfast Hash
This egg-free and AIP-friendly Whole30 Breakfast Hash is super easy to make. We've been making it daily for a few months now, and it's just the trick for getting good food on the table quickly in the morning.
AIP Pancakes and Waffles
AIP Pancakes and Waffles are such a special treat. These recipes may take additional time in the kitchen but they are totally worth it!
Plantain Waffles
It’s nice to enjoy these Plantain Waffles with your family for Sunday brunch. Every time I find green plantains, we bust out the waffle maker and cook a yummy spread for breakfast or brunch.
Banana Coconut Pancake (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
These Banana Coconut Pancakes (Paleo, AIP, Vegan) are soft pancakes with crispy edges that have the deliciousness of bananas and coconut!
AIP Waffles (Vegan)
Quick and easy AIP Waffles that happen to be AIP, Paleo, and Vegan. This is a delicious recipe to add to your brunch menu.
Nut/Cassava/Grain Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles (AIP, Paleo)
Delicious Pumpkin Spice Waffles (AIP, Paleo)! Crisp and golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside. You’ll want to make this all year long!
AIP Blueberry Pancakes
If you want a quick and delicious AIP breakfast ideas, start with these AIP Blueberry Pancakes. This AIP Pancakes recipe is perfect for not just your AIP and Paleo friends but also Vegan.
Easy AIP Pancakes (no banana, no eggs)
These Easy AIP Pancakes (no banana, no eggs) are so fluffy and delicious that they could fool your non-paleo friends. Bonus - they are also Vegan!
AIP Cassava Flour Pancakes
These AIP Pancakes made with cassava flour are a delicious and luxurious addition to your morning. When you're looking for that special weekend AIP breakfast treat, these whip up quickly and easily!
AIP Cereal
Cereal is a busy morning staple in most households. And there’s no reason to go without even when you’re eating an AIP diet breakfast. These AIP Cereal recipes are a healthy and delicious option.
Pale-os Cereal (Paleo, AIP)
When trying to make your kids eat healthier, things like sugary cereal are out. But this Paleo cereal is a healthy, delicious option they'll love! (Paleo, AIP)
Cinnamon Raisin Nut Free Paleo Granola Cereal
This recipe for Nut Free, Paleo Granola Cereal is so easy and delicious, you’ll want to have it on hand for breakfast all week. It includes just 4 main ingredients: coconut, cinnamon, dried fruit, and pure maple syrup.
Sweet & Salted AIP Granola
This is chewy, crunchy, crispy, and clustery Sweet and Salted AIP Granola is made with grocery store ingredients & minimally sweetened.
AIP Donuts
Donuts are a favorite breakfast treat. These options are all refined sugar, grain and dairy free. They aren’t lacking in flavor though. They taste so good, it’s hard to imagine that they are all AIP!
Apple Cider Donuts (AIP, Paleo)
These apple cider donuts are the ultimate delicious fall dessert. They are sweet, cakey, and full of all the fall flavors such as apple and cinnamon. The recipe is easy to make and will be your new favorite weekend treat. These donuts are gluten and dairy-free, Paleo and AIP.
AIP Blueberry Donuts
These deliciously fluffy Lemon Glazed AIP Blueberry Donuts are both yeast-free and baked rather than fried. They’re super quick to come together and sure to brighten up your day!
AIP 'Chocolate' Donuts (Paleo option) – Beth Blends
If you are looking for a fudgy treat, you need to try these AIP ‘Chocolate’ Donuts with a chocolate glaze. It’s a decadent treat made to fit the autoimmune protocol diet.
Paleo Pumpkin Donut with Maple Icing (Nut Free, AIP, Paleo)
These Paleo Pumpkin Donuts are filling with warming spices and sweet maple syrup and topped with a Maple Icing that is not only nut free but also AIP. They taste like a traditional baked paleo donut but without any nuts, grains, or refined sugar.
Other AIP breakfast Recipes
There’s no end to the AIP Breakfast Ideas. Here are quite a few more that will help you enjoy your mornings.
Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwich (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)
This meal prep Breakfast Sandwich is a simple and healthy recipe you can prepare ahead of time and quickly assemble for a breakfast on the go. AIP, Paleo, and Whole30, this Breakfast Sandwich recipe is one you can feel confident indulging in every day of the week.
Pumpkin Blueberry Breakfast Bars (Paleo, AIP)
These pumpkin blueberry breakfast bars are a unique and delicious breakfast option! They’re gluten and grain-free, paleo, and AIP.
Pumpkin Cranberry Bagels (AIP, Vegan)
You might think you are dreaming when you bite into these AIP bagels! The texture and density is spot-on, the pumpkin and cranberry flavor is just a seasonal bonus.
AIP Breakfast: Egg-Free Nomelet!
This high protein AIP No Egg Omelet will have you doing the Happy Dance!!!
AIP Cranberry Orange Scones – Beth Blends
These AIP Cranberry Orange Scones are sweet, citrusy, and tart. It’s the perfect combination for a holiday treat. But they are so good you’ll want to make them all year long.
Is almond milk OK on AIP diet?
Nut milks are not allowed during the elimination stage of the autoimmune protocol diet. However, coconut milk is allowed, if the ingredients are AIP friendly. You’ll find that coconut milk is used in a lot of the AIP Breakfast recipes listed below. The only brands I’ve found are those in a can such as Star Anise, Trader Joe’s and Native.
Please note that according to the AIP diet, coconut is considered a fruit and not a nut. For more information check out my post ‘Is coconut a nut?’
What bacon is AIP approved?
Pork is AIP compliant during the core elimination stage of the AIP diet. However, the curing process along with the additional ingredients usually determines whether bacon is AIP or not. The pork must be naturally cured (usually using celery) without any sugar or spices that are considered reintroductions such as black pepper. Here’s a yummy vegetable side dish that includes bacon.
What cereal can I eat on AIP diet?
There are a few store-bought brands of AIP cereal like Lovebird and Nuco Coconut Crunch. I personally love Lovebird cereal. If you use this link and the code BONAIPPETIT10, you can get 10% off your order.
However, store-bought brands are expensive. There are a few homemade AIP cereal options in the list.
Can I have eggs on AIP?
Eggs have recently had pr makeover. They went from high cholesterol and overall bad for you to a very healthy source of proteins and nutrients. They do have nutritional value but could cause problems for those with inflammation. That means you'll need to be egg free during the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol. If you need some AIP breakfast ideas with no eggs, try AIP sweet potato hash or AIP breakfast bowl.
Is coffee OK on AIP?
Like eggs, coffee does have its benefits health wise. For more info on coffee and autoimmune disease check out this article from The Paleo Mom. However, it’s not allowed during the elimination phase of the AIP diet. Skipping your morning joe may be very difficult for some, so switching to tea like matcha could help ease your transition to an AIP diet.
What should I drink on AIP?
Skipping coffee doesn’t mean you have to drink only water. There are lots of AIP breakfast drinks. You can still enjoy lattes and smoothies for breakfast but with some tweaks to make them AIP friendly. Just check out the list.
Can you have black tea on AIP diet?
Yes, there are many health benefits to tea. [source] Caffeine is not restricted during the elimination stage. However, if you find yourself having reactions to caffeine, it may be best to remove it all together for a few weeks. If you find yourself needing to eliminate caffeine, there are plenty of AIP breakfast drink options in the list below.
Tips for a great AIP breakfast
- Think of breakfast as meal one to remove yourself from the idea of ‘breakfast foods.’ AIP breakfast soups will be your new favorite breakfast!
- Leftovers are always a good AIP breakfast option.
- Make sure to include veggies with your AIP breakfasts (and lunch and dinner).
- Focus on nutrient density and having a balanced plate.
- Don’t think of any food as bad. Some foods just nourish and fuel you more so be kind to yourself and enjoy these AIP breakfast recipes.
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