High-Protein insect breakfast ideas for Keto and Paleo diets

Adding a few spoonful of pure insect flour or whole edible insects to your breakfast, will transform your usual breakfast into a protein packed meal.

In many countries around the world, edible insects have long been a traditional and nutritious part of breakfast. In regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, insects like crickets and mealworms are commonly consumed in the morning. The insects are either eaten on their own, roasted or fried, or incorporated into dishes such as porridge, omelettes, or rice-based meals. These cultures have recognised the value of insects not only for their availability and sustainability, but also for their impressive nutritional profile.

Since edible insects are naturally high in protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins (especially B12), and minerals like iron and zinc, they are an excellent fit for modern dietary approaches such as the Paleo and Keto diets.

The Paleo diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods that mirror what our ancestors may have eaten, and insects are considered one of the most ancient sources of protein in human history. Meanwhile, the keto diet prioritises low carbohydrates and high fat intake, and insects provide a zero- or very low-carb protein option with the added benefit of essential fats and micronutrients.

Because they are nutrient-dense, low in carbs, and environmentally sustainable, edible insects offer a smart and culturally rooted way to support both traditional breakfast practices and modern health-conscious diets.

How to increase protein intake with and edible insect rich breakfast

Insect protein is the “muscle food”  of the 21st century; below you will find some simple serving suggestion you can use to boost your protein intake  incorporating edible insect protein in your food.

• Stir ground dried insects into scrambled eggs or omelettes for a protein boost without changing the flavour much.

• Top avocado toast (on almond flour or seed bread) with roasted crickets or mealworms for crunch and added nutrients.

• Add dried insects to a breakfast salad of leafy greens, hard-boiled eggs, and olive oil.

• Mix ground insects into your morning chia pudding or low-carb porridge using almond or coconut milk.

• Blend insect powder into your Keto or Paleo smoothie with coconut milk, spinach, and nut butter.

• Sprinkle mealworms or crickets over sautéed veggies and eggs for a savoury, nutrient-rich plate.

• Add ground insects to Paleo-friendly waffles or pancakese.

• Top coconut yogurt (unsweetened) with roasted insects and seeds for a dairy-free, crunchy breakfast bowl.

• Make a trail mix-style breakfast with nuts, seeds, and roasted insects for grab-and-go energy.

• Stir insect protein into nut butter and eat it with celery or cucumber slices as a simple, filling option.If you are ready to start experimenting, you can buy edible insects directly from our online edible bugs shop.