AIP Breakfast Ideas

AIP Diet

When you're on a diet specifically designed for your AIP, it can be tough to decide what you can have for breakfast. This is especially true if you don't have enough time in the morning to cook a meal.

For busy professionals, Fueling Food has thrown together some easy to make aip friendly breakfast ideas. Most of these dishes can be made in 30 minutes or less depending on the number of people you're cooking for.

1. Banana Pancakes with Coconut Flour

   A delicious alternative to traditional pancakes.

   
   
   • 1 banana, mashed
   • 2 eggs
   • 2 tbsp coconut flour
   • 1/2 tsp baking soda

   Approximate calories: 250

   
   
2. Grilled Shrimp with Lime

   Shrimp seasoned with lime and grilled.

   
   
   • 6 large shrimp
   • 1 lime, juiced
   • 1 tbsp olive oil
   • Salt and pepper to taste

   Approximate calories: 150

   
   
3. Avocado and Bacon Salad

   Fresh avocados mixed with crispy bacon pieces.

   
   
   • 1 ripe avocado, diced
   • 2 strips of AIP-compliant bacon, cooked and crumbled
   • Salt and pepper to taste

   Approximate calories: 400

   
   
4. Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Skillet

   Hearty breakfast skillet with chicken sausage and diced sweet potatoes.

   
   
   • 2 chicken sausage links, sliced
   • 1 medium sweet potato, diced
   • 1/2 onion, chopped
   • 1 tbsp olive oil
   • Salt and herbs to taste

   Approximate calories: 350

   
   
5. Steamed Asparagus with Avocado Dip

   Tender steamed asparagus served with a creamy avocado dip.

   
   
   • 6 asparagus spears, steamed
   • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
   • 1 clove garlic, minced
   • Salt and lemon juice to taste

   Approximate calories: 220

   
   
6. Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Carrots

   Carrots wrapped in bacon and roasted until crispy.

   
   
   • 4 carrots
   • 4 strips AIP-compliant bacon

   Approximate calories: 280

   
   
7. Avocado and Tuna Salad

   A refreshing salad with avocado and tuna chunks.

   
   
   • 1 ripe avocado, diced
   • 1 can tuna, drained
   • 1/2 lemon, juiced
   • 1 tbsp olive oil
   • Salt and pepper to taste

   Approximate calories: 350

   
   
8. Sweet Potato Hash with Chicken Sausage

   Delicious hash made with sweet potatoes and chopped chicken sausage.

   
   
   • 2 chicken sausages, diced
   • 1 large sweet potato, diced
   • 1 onion, chopped
   • 1 bell pepper, chopped
   • Salt and herbs to taste

   Approximate calories: 400

   
   
9. Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

   Brussels sprouts grilled to perfection with bacon pieces.

   
   
   • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
   • 2 strips AIP-compliant bacon, diced
   • 1 tbsp olive oil
   • Salt and pepper to taste

   Approximate calories: 220

   
   
10. Avocado-Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

    Tomatoes baked with an avocado stuffing.

    
    
    • 2 large tomatoes, halved
    • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 200

    
    
11. Chicken Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    A quick stir-fry with chicken sausage and assorted vegetables.

    
    
    • 2 chicken sausages, sliced
    • 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 350

    
    
12. Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

    A comforting casserole with sweet potatoes and apples.

    
    
    • 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
    • 2 apples, sliced
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
    • Pinch of salt

    Approximate calories: 300

    
    
13. Roasted Beet and Avocado Salad

    A colorful salad with roasted beets and creamy avocado.

    
    
    • 2 medium beets, roasted and diced
    • 1 ripe avocado, diced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 250

    
    
14. Bacon and Vegetable Omelette

    A fluffy omelette with bacon and sautéed vegetables.

    
    
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 2 strips AIP-compliant bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell pepper, onion)
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • Salt and herbs to taste

    Approximate calories: 350

    
    
15. Chicken Sausage and Mushroom Stir-Fry

    A savory stir-fry with chicken sausage and mushrooms.

    
    
    • 2 chicken sausages, sliced
    • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 320

    
    
16. Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Porridge

    A comforting porridge made with mashed sweet potatoes and a touch of cinnamon.

    
    
    • 1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt

    Approximate calories: 280

    
    
17. Grilled Zucchini with Lemon and Herbs

    Zucchini slices grilled with lemon and fresh herbs.

    
    
    • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g., basil, parsley)
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 150

    
    
18. Baked Avocado and Egg Cups

    Creamy avocado halves baked with eggs in the center.

    
    
    • 2 avocados, halved and pitted
    • 4 eggs
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 420

    
    
19. Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup

    A comforting soup with chicken sausage and fresh kale.

    
    
    • 2 chicken sausages, sliced
    • 2 cups kale, chopped
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 250

    
    
20. Roasted Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts

    Sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts roasted to perfection.

    
    
    • 2 sweet potatoes, diced
    • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and herbs to taste

    Approximate calories: 280

    
    
21. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

    Grilled salmon filets topped with a zesty avocado salsa.

    
    
    • 2 salmon filets
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 350

    
    
22. Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Asparagus

    Tender asparagus spears wrapped in crispy bacon.

    
    
    • 6 asparagus spears
    • 6 strips AIP-compliant bacon

    Approximate calories: 300

    
    
23. Avocado and Cucumber Salad

    A refreshing salad made with diced avocado and cucumber.

    
    
    • 1 ripe avocado, diced
    • 1 cucumber, diced
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • Fresh dill to taste
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 200

    
    
24. Coconut Milk Smoothie with Berries

    A creamy smoothie with coconut milk and mixed berries.

    
    
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1/2 cup mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
    • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

    Approximate calories: 180

    
    
25. Baked Sweet Potato with Bacon and Chives

    A baked sweet potato topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives.

    
    
    • 1 large sweet potato
    • 2 strips AIP-compliant bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 1 tbsp chives, chopped
    • Salt to taste

    Approximate calories: 320

    
    
26. Grilled Chicken Sausages with Sautéed Spinach

    Juicy grilled chicken sausages served with sautéed spinach.

    
    
    • 2 chicken sausages
    • 2 cups fresh spinach
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 360

    
    
27. Roasted Veggie Platter with Avocado Dip

    Assorted roasted vegetables served with a creamy avocado dip.

    
    
    • 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, broccoli, cauliflower)
    • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and herbs to taste

    Approximate calories: 250

    
    
28. Pan-Fried Plantains with Coconut Cream

    Sweet pan-fried plantains served with a dollop of coconut cream.

    • 2 ripe plantains, sliced
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • 1/2 cup coconut cream

    Approximate calories: 350

    
    
29. Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini

    Zucchini halves stuffed with a bacon and mushroom mixture.

    • 2 zucchinis, halved
    • 4 strips AIP-compliant bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 300

    
    
30. Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus Salad

    A protein-packed salad with grilled shrimp and fresh asparagus.

    • 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 6 asparagus spears
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and herbs to taste

    Approximate calories: 200

    
    
31. Chicken Sausage Breakfast Skillet

    A hearty skillet meal with chicken sausage, sweet potatoes, and peppers.

    • 2 chicken sausages, sliced
    • 1 sweet potato, diced
    • 1 bell pepper, diced
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 400

    
    
32. Roasted Veggie Breakfast Bowl

    A nourishing bowl of roasted vegetables and avocado.

    • 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, carrots), roasted
    • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and herbs to taste

    Approximate calories: 300

    
    
33. Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Dip

    Steamed artichokes served with a flavorful garlic dipping sauce.

    • 2 artichokes
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 lemon, juiced

    Approximate calories: 150

    
    
34. Coconut and Berry Chia Pudding

    A sweet and satisfying chia pudding with coconut milk and berries.

    • 3 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1/2 cup mixed berries
    • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

    Approximate calories: 250

    
    
35. Grilled Chicken Sausages with Avocado Slaw

    Grilled chicken sausages served with a tangy avocado slaw.

    • 2 chicken sausages
    • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
    • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
    • 1 carrot, shredded
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Approximate calories: 370

    
    
36. Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Rolls

    Elegant smoked salmon rolls with crisp cucumber and fresh herbs.

    • 6 slices smoked salmon
    • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
    • 1 lemon, juiced

    Approximate calories: 180