Scrambled Eggs without Milk (Dairy Free) (2024)

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Scrambled eggs are the perfect breakfast, and they only take a few minutes to make! They are rich in protein and healthy fats, and will leave you feeling satiated all the way until lunch time.

I highly suggest using good quality eggs for this recipe. When you get free range, organic eggs you can immediately tell the difference in the color of the egg yolks. Good quality eggs have a rich orange yolk.

Recipe ingredient substitutions

Olive oil substitutions

Instead of olive oil you can use vegan butter, regular butter or any other cooking oil of choice such as vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.

Recipe variations

Reduce the amount of calories

To reduce the calories in this dish, reduce the amount of olive oil down to 1/2 – 1 tablespoon instead of 2. If you do this, make sure you use a nonstick skillet to avoid your eggs sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Another way to reduce the calories is by using mostly egg whites. To do this, use 3 regular whole eggs and then separate the yolk from an additional three eggs and only use the whites.

I wouldn’t recommend using a stainless steel pan unless you are using the full amount of fat this recipe calls for (2 tablespoons), because your eggs will stick to it.

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Add a bit of milk or heavy cream

Even though there is no milk or cream in this recipe, if you want extra fluffy eggs, you can add a splash of whole milk or heavy cream. There is no need though, as these scrambled eggs are nice and fluffy on their own without it.

You can also use dairy free milk like almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, or cashew milk. Just keep in mind that the addition of milk can make your eggs a bit more watery. Basically, avoid too much liquid.

Add additional flavors

These are the best scrambled eggs on their own, but if you want to add some additional flavor, feel free to add:

Garlic powder or fresh garlic cloves
Onion powder or fresh diced shallot, white onion or red onion
Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, dill, oregano, or basil
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes

Make it into a scramble

Add additional protein and veggies into your uncooked eggs before scrambling:

Sun-dried or fresh tomatoes
Fresh basil
Onions and garlic
Roasted sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Zucchini
Carrots
Bell pepper
Cooked bacon bits
Sausage
Cheese (regular or dairy free) – cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, monterey jack, or swiss

Make breakfast burritos

Take your scrambled eggs and put them into a wrap or tortilla with some salsa, cheese, black beans, sour cream and cilantro.

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Recipe pairings

Serve these delicious eggs with:

Fruit salad or fresh fruit
Muffin
Smoothie
Sausage or bacon
Coffee or tea

Frequently asked questions

What can I substitute for milk in scrambled eggs?

Instead of using milk in scrambled eggs, you can also use heavy cream or a dairy free milk alternative. However, you do not need milk to get that delicious fluffy texture. You can still get that by using an adequate amount of butter or oil.

Do you need milk in scrambled eggs?

You do not need milk or cream to make scrambled eggs. It will work just as well with oil or butter.

Can you put water in eggs instead of milk?

You can put water in eggs instead of milk, however it may make your scrambled eggs too watery. If you aren’t using milk, just use oil or butter. It will work just as well. Milk is not necessary when cooking eggs.

How do restaurants make their scrambled eggs so fluffy?

Scrambled eggs from restaurants are often extra fluffy and delicious. They achieve this by adding ample amounts of butter and heavy cream to their scrambled eggs.

What can you use instead of butter in scrambled eggs?

Instead of butter in scrambled eggs, you can use olive oil or any other cooking oil of choice. Avocado oil, coconut oil, canola oil or vegetable oil will all work.

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Egg in a Hole
Paleo Scotch Eggs

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