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The Ultimate Guide to Carb Smashing with the American Classic, the Egg McMuffin
Learn how to make a low-carb version of the classic breakfast sandwich, the Egg McMuffin, with this ultimate guide.
The Ultimate Guide to Carb Smashing with the American Classic, the Egg McMuffin
Carb Smashers is back, and today we’re going to rock the carbs out of an American classic, the golden arches Egg McMuffin. With a whopping 25.6 grams of net carbs, the Egg McMuffin contains more carbs than most people eat in a day. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a pretty darn good low-carb version of this popular breakfast staple.
The Low-Carb English Muffin
The first step in creating a low-carb egg muffin is to use a low-carb English muffin. We used the live carb smart English muffins from Aunt Millie’s, which have 20 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fiber, and 9 grams of soluble fiber. By taking off half of the soluble fiber, we can call the net carbs zero.
The Cheese
Next, let’s talk about the cheese. If you want to add American cheese to your egg muffin, you’ll have 2 grams of carbs. However, if you’re looking for a cheese with zero carbs, try colby jack. Unlike other shredded cheeses, colby jack doesn’t require any flour or binding agents, making it a great option for those watching their carbs.
The Ham and Eggs
For the ham, we used old world Black Forest ham, which has about 1.5 grams of carbs per slice. And for the eggs, a large egg has about 0.6 grams of carbs.
Putting It All Together
Now it’s time to put everything together. Start by cooking up your eggs with a little salt, pepper, and butter. Toast your low-carb English muffin and spread some soft butter on both sides. Fry up your ham, melt your cheese on top of the eggs, and assemble your muffin. Our final product contains about 3/4 of a gram of carbs, making it a low-carb version of the classic breakfast sandwich.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this guide to carbing smashing with the American classic, the Egg McMuffin. By using a low-carb English muffin, zero-carb cheese, and a small amount of ham and eggs, we were able to create a delicious and low-carb breakfast option. So why not give it a try and see for yourself just how delicious low-carb eating can be?