The Ultimate Low Carb Guide to the Egg McMuffin

Are you tired of sacrificing taste for your low carb lifestyle? Well, look no further! Today, we’ll be showing you how to enjoy an American classic, the Egg McMuffin, without the guilt of high carb content.

With just a few simple swaps, you can enjoy a delicious, low carb version of the Egg McMuffin that will satisfy your cravings and keep you on track with your health goals.

The Problem with the Classic Egg McMuffin

The classic Egg McMuffin from the golden arches is a classic breakfast staple. However, it comes in at a whopping 25.6 grams of net carbs, which is more than what most people consume in a day. That’s a lot of carbs, especially for those who are watching their intake.

The Solution: Low Carb Swaps

The good news is that it’s possible to enjoy a low carb version of the Egg McMuffin. The key to this lies in swapping out some of the high carb ingredients for their low carb counterparts.

First and foremost, we need to swap out the traditional English muffin for a low carb version. Aunt Millie’s live carb smart English muffins are a great alternative. They contain 20 grams of carbs and 11 grams of fiber, which means they have a net carb count of zero.

Next, instead of using regular cheese, opt for a zero-carb option like Colby Jack. Most shredded cheeses have a one or two gram carb count due to the added flour used to keep the cheese sticking together, but Colby Jack is a rare exception and has a net carb count of zero.

For the egg, use large or extra-large eggs. Large eggs have a net carb count of 0.6 grams while extra-large eggs have a net carb count of 0.8 grams.

Finally, for the ham, Land O’ Frost has a ham product that has only one gram of carbs per four slices. You can use six slices to keep the carb count low.

Let’s Get Cooking

Now that we’ve gone over the low carb swaps, let’s start cooking! First, melt a tablespoon of butter in a pan. Add salt and pepper to taste to the eggs as you scramble them in the pan.

Form the eggs into a patty about the same size as the English muffin. Toast the low carb English muffin and layer on the egg patty, ham, and cheese.

And there you have it, a delicious, low carb version of the classic Egg McMuffin. Enjoy!

Conclusion

Eating low carb doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. With a few simple swaps, you can enjoy your favorite breakfast foods while staying on track with your health goals. So go ahead and enjoy the low carb version of the Egg McMuffin and start your day off on the right foot.