Easy & Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Skipping breakfast can put you at greater risk of being overweight.

Start your day with these healthy, low-calorie breakfast options.

                                                  

 
Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup

1/3 cup frozen blueberries

2 teaspoons maple syrup

2 whole-grain waffles

1 tablespoon pecans 

Make it: Microwave blueberries and syrup together for 2 to 3 minutes, until berries are thawed. Toast waffles and top with warm blueberry syrup. Sprinkle with pecans.

  

 

Spinach & Bacon Omelet 

1 egg plus 2 egg whites

2 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled

1 cup baby spinach

Cooking spray

1 slice whole-grain toast

1 teaspoon butter 

Make it: Whisk together eggs, bacon and spinach. Coat a skillet with cooking spray; cook egg mixture and serve with toast and butter. 

Pumpkin & Granola Parfait

1 container (6 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt

2 teaspoons honey

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice

1/4 cup granola

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Make it: Mix together yogurt, honey and pumpkin-pie spice.
In a bowl, layer yogurt mixture, granola-bar crumbs and pumpkin.

                                 

Bagel & Cream Cheese With Tomato 

1 small (3-ounce) whole-grain bagel
2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
2 large slices tomato
Salt and pepper to taste 
Make it: Toast bagel halves and spread with cream cheese. Top each side with a slice of tomato and season with salt and pepper. 

Vanilla Spice French Toast with Apple 

1 egg plus 2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg
2 pieces whole-grain bread
1/2 medium apple, sliced 
Make it: Whisk eggs, vanilla, and spices together. Dip bread into egg mixture. Spray skillet with cooking spray and saute bread on each side until brown (about 3 minutes). Top with apple slices.

  

Three-Cup Quick Start 

1 cup whole-grain oat cereal

1 cup skim milk

1 cup blueberries

Honey & Pear Oatmeal with Almonds 

1 medium pear, diced

2 teaspoons honey

1 packet instant plain oatmeal

1 tablespoon almonds, chopped 

Make it: Microwave pear and honey until warm (about 3 minutes). Prepare oatmeal with hot water and top with pear and honey. Sprinkle with almonds.

Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie 

10 ounces skim milk or plain almond milk 

1 tablespoon natural peanut butter 

1 medium banana 

Make it: In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Use 6 ice cubes for a thicker consistency.

Santa Fe Egg Scramble 

1 egg plus 2 egg whites

2 tablespoons canned green chilies, dried

2 tablespoons cheddar cheese

1 whole wheat tortilla, heated

1/2 grapefruit 

Make it: In a pan over medium heat, scramble eggs, chilies, and cheese together. Once cooked, place egg mixture in tortilla and fold. Eat with grapefruit.

Recipes Courtesy of Fitness Magazine:

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