I love starting my day with inventive recipes. Today I crafted an easy make ahead keto breakfast, featuring roasted cauliflower, savory breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar cheese layered with fluffy eggs and aromatic spices. This vibrant bowl blends flavors and textures that will intrigue any morning enthusiast to explore every bite.

I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen lately and came up with a Make Ahead Keto Breakfast Bowl that totally upgrades your morning routine. I love how the recipe keeps things simple yet surprising.
First, I roast bite-sized cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until they’re lightly browned. Then I mix in crumbled breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, and a generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
I know how tough busy mornings can be so I prepped this low carb make ahead breakfast the night before, making it a quick keto breakfast that I can simply heat up. There’s an optional pinch of onion powder or some chopped green onions if you wanna add a bit more flavor.
This recipe is one of my favorite keto recipes breakfast ideas, and it’s perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, easy, and clever twist to enjoy on hectic mornings.
Why I Like this Recipe
I like this recipe because it’s super easy to make and still tastes amazing even if im not a gourmet chef. I love that its keto friendly and light, so i can feel like im eating something healthy and filling at the same time. I also really appreciate the fact that you can make it ahead and stash it in the fridge for those rushed mornings when you barely have time for breakfast. Plus, the mix of sausage, eggs, and that roasted cauliflower is just comforting and flavorful, especially when you add the garlic powder and a little extra cheese on top.
Ingredients

- Cauliflower: low-carb veggie loaded with fiber and vitamins, super healthy and crunchy
- Olive Oil: brings heart healthy fats and a smooth flavor thats hard to beat
- Breakfast Sausage: packs protein and fat, adding a savory kick thats really filling
- Eggs: protein rich and perfect for binding all flavors together in your bowl
- Cheddar Cheese: delicious and gooey, it gives a tangy twist and extra protein
- Garlic Powder: just a pinch brings a subtle spice boost and amazing aroma
- Optional Green Onions: add a fresh, crisp flavor and colorful garnish touch
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 small head cauliflower, chopped into bite size florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: a pinch of onion powder or chopped green onions for garnish
How to Make this
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them out on the baking sheet.
3. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are tender and have a little browning.
4. While the cauliflower is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat and crumble in the breakfast sausage.
5. Cook the sausage until it’s nicely browned and no longer pink, then drain any excess fat if needed.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a little extra salt and pepper; then add them to the skillet with the sausage.
7. Stir the eggs and sausage together, cooking until the eggs are fully set but still moist.
8. Once the roasted cauliflower is done, divide it evenly into bowls as the base.
9. Spoon the sausage and egg mixture over the cauliflower and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
10. Finally, add the garlic powder and a pinch of onion powder or the chopped green onions for garnish if you like, then serve hot or store in the fridge for a quick, healthy breakfast later.
Equipment Needed
1. Oven
2. Baking sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. Knife and chopping board
5. Mixing bowl
6. Measuring cups and spoons
7. Large skillet
8. Spatula or spoon
FAQ
Make Ahead Keto Breakfast Bowls Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- For the cauliflower, you could try using broccoli florets or even small turnip pieces if you’re looking for a change in texture and flavor
- If you don’t have olive oil on hand, avocado oil or melted coconut oil makes a pretty good substitute, they work well in high heat too
- Not a fan of breakfast sausage? Turkey sausage works nicely or even try a spicy chorizo for a twist on the flavor
- If cheddar cheese isn’t available, go with pepper jack or even mozzarella cheese for that gooey, melty feel
- Instead of eggs, some folks swear by a tofu scramble if youre looking for a plant based option, although it changes the consistency a bit
Pro Tips
1. Make sure your cauliflower is spread out really evenly on the pan and stir it once mid roasting so it cooks and browns evenly.
2. When you’re browning the sausage, drain off any gross extra fat so your eggs dont get oily and messy.
3. Keep an eye on your eggs when you mix them with the sausage; cook ’em on medium heat and stir fairly often so they stay tender and dont turn rubbery.
4. For an extra flavor kick, try sprinking a little extra garlic powder or even a few chopped green onions on top right before serving; it makes a big difference.
Make Ahead Keto Breakfast Bowls Recipe
My favorite Make Ahead Keto Breakfast Bowls Recipe
Equipment Needed:
1. Oven
2. Baking sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. Knife and chopping board
5. Mixing bowl
6. Measuring cups and spoons
7. Large skillet
8. Spatula or spoon
Ingredients:
- 1 small head cauliflower, chopped into bite size florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: a pinch of onion powder or chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them out on the baking sheet.
3. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they are tender and have a little browning.
4. While the cauliflower is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat and crumble in the breakfast sausage.
5. Cook the sausage until it’s nicely browned and no longer pink, then drain any excess fat if needed.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a little extra salt and pepper; then add them to the skillet with the sausage.
7. Stir the eggs and sausage together, cooking until the eggs are fully set but still moist.
8. Once the roasted cauliflower is done, divide it evenly into bowls as the base.
9. Spoon the sausage and egg mixture over the cauliflower and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
10. Finally, add the garlic powder and a pinch of onion powder or the chopped green onions for garnish if you like, then serve hot or store in the fridge for a quick, healthy breakfast later.

















