Meatballs shouldn’t be relegated to pasta. These keto sausage balls are packed with protein and healthy fat for a high-protein, low-carb breakfast that can be enjoyed on the go. Great for little hands to dip in maple syrup!

Keto sausage balls with scrambled egg, cheese, and maple syrup

What Are Breakfast Meatballs?

Breakfast meatballs are an easy grab-and-go low-carb breakfast idea! These meatballs are packed with protein to get your day started off right. Scrambled eggs, ground pork sausage, shredded cheese, and maple syrup are combined and baked into the best high-protein, low-carb breakfast!

Breakfast Meatballs Make A Great Keto Breakfast On The Go

These keto and low-carb sausage balls are perfect for busy mornings because you can prepare them ahead of time, reheat in the microwave, and eat in the car on the way to work, school, or your next adventure.

Keto breakfast meatballs with maple syrup for dipping

Meal-Prep These Keto Sausage Balls

The best part about these breakfast meatballs is that they are great for meal prepping. Simply reheat refrigerated meatballs in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. These meatballs may also be frozen (cooked) and reheated in the microwave.

Do The Eggs Have To Be Scrambled First?

Yes, scrambling the eggs is essential to this recipe. In traditional meatballs, raw eggs are used as a binder for all of the ingredients. Eggs do not serve the same purpose in these breakfast meatballs. The scrambled eggs in the meatballs are meant to mimic a breakfast sandwich.

Keto sausage balls with egg, cheese, and maple syrup are a great on the go low carb breakfast. — Low carb breakfast meatball dipped in syrup

What Kind Of Sausage Is Best For These Keto Sausage Balls?

This easy, low-carb breakfast recipe requires mild ground-pork sausage. If you prefer hot sausage, that will work as well. If possible, look for sausage that is organic, nitrate/nitrite-free, and zero added sugar.

What Kind Of Syrup Is Best For Keto?

If you are trying to cut sugar from your diet, pure maple syrup is not the best option. For the best tasting and best texture keto maple syrup, I suggest ChocZero. At only 1 net carb per tablespoon, it is great for all keto breakfasts.

If you are not concerned with the total carb counts and want to make your meatballs as clean and organic as possible, I suggest using organic pure maple syrup. The change in overall carbohydrates is insignificant.

Are Breakfast Meatballs Healthy?

Absolutely! These breakfast meatballs are keto, low-carb, and grain-free. For paleo friendly, omit the cheese. If you’re looking for a high-protein low-carb breakfast, this is an ideal recipe.

Are The Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs Necessary For This Recipe?

The gluten-free bread crumbs act as the binder for all of the ingredients. They are very easy to make and help hold the meatballs together, as well as absorb some of the fat. In a pinch, you could use crushed pork rinds but the calorie count will increase significantly.

If you don’t want to use regular bread crumbs and want to turn your breakfast meatballs low-carb, you can use coconut flour instead. Remember to double the amount of maple syrup and eggs to keep your meatballs moist. Coconut flour tends to absorb more moisture than bread crumbs.

How Do I Store Breakfast Meatballs? Can I Freeze Them?

To extend the shelf life of your breakfast meatballs, you can transfer them in a shallow airtight container
and store them in the fridge. This will make your meatballs last for 3 to 4 days.

You can also freeze them to make them last longer. To do this, line a baking pan with a single layer of meatballs and freeze them for 2 to 3 hours until they harden. Then transfer the frozen meatballs into a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. They will have a shelf life of 2 months.

Low grab and go low carb breakfast meatballs with scrambled egg, sausage, cheese, and maple syrup.

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Meatballs

Anna Hunley | Keto In Pearls

Low grab and go low carb breakfast meatballs with scrambled egg, sausage, cheese, and maple syrup.

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Breakfast

Servings meatballs

Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground breakfast sausage
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
[1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs]
1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with wire rack and set aside.
In a skillet over medium low heat, scramble 2 well beaten eggs until just done. Break the cooked eggs up into small pieces with a food chopper or knife.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to combine everything until just mixed. Do not over work the meat mixture.
Use a cookie scoop to measure 24 even sized meatballs. Roll the meatballs in your hands and place on the cookie sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before eating.
Serve with maple syrup for dipping.

Notes

Nutriton information for pure maple syrup: 98 cal/7.4g F/2.5g C/0.1gFi/4.4g P

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4.4gFat: 7.4gFiber: 2.6g

Keyword easy low carb breakfast, high protein low carb breakfast, keto breakfast on the go, keto breakfast recipes, keto sausage balls, keto sausage recipe, low carb breakfast ideas, low carb breakfast on the go

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!