Low calorie breakfast and lunch ideas for cheap?

DeannaCoersCarter

I was looking for some low calorie, cheap breakfast and lunch ideas to keep me on track. This morning I ate turkey bacon, a slice of bread, a protein bar, and a pastry crisp and I'm still hungry. Any help would be great!

1994banana

I generally have a bowl of ready break porridge with a bit of honey to give it some flavour.. With the honey its about 140 calories and keeps me full til lunch

Queenmunchy

Www.budgetbytes.com

DeannaCoersCarter

Thanks, guys! I like to see what other people eat to get me some ideas.

Queenmunchy

I love the Brussels sprouts/bacon frittata from www.slenderkitchen.com - I swap the Brussels for cabbage (cheaper) and I have four servings for easy warm up breakfasts.

DeannaCoersCarter

That sounds really great! Thank you for the ideas and the website. I'll really start looking there for some ideas. I already see some that I want to make.

Queenmunchy

The best is www.skinnytaste.com. Amazing food and photography.

m4n1x

Do you get paid to mention all these sites? lol

Annie_01

A peanut butter and banana sandwich is quick, easy and cheap. It gives you fat, protein, potassium, fiber for about 250 calories. I don't know if you consider that low calorie or not.

SoulSisterSoulBrother

Porridge. I like it as it keeps me full for a long time.

kramrn77

Fridge porridge and mug o eggs with laughing cow cheese and cubed ham are pretty much go to breakfasts for me. But keep me full and are easy- the fridge porridge is rolled oats, chia, almond milk, fruit and some sweetener of some sort. Mug o' eggs is an egg, tbs milk, 1 wedge laughing cow cheese and ham. Nuked in the microwave. Not as good as traditional scrambled eggs but way faster.

Queenmunchy

m4n1x wrote: »

Do you get paid to mention all these sites? lol

I wish! My downfall with losing weight when I was in my teens is that I never really cooked. I'd eat an item here and there, but had no idea how to combine food to create a filling, tasty, and substantial meal. Since I had my daughter (8 years ago), I've really looked into how to set myself up for success. Part of that is having easy meals that I can prep or cook ahead of time, and most of the websites I mention are consistently offering them.

I'm not a "piece of chicken, side of broccoli" kind of person. I'd rather have a complete dish like a stew, chili, frittata, enchilada, etc. It may be easier when starting out to see recipes that have healthy options that resemble meals that some people are used to eating.

Ceekat

I make a couple of easy, make ahead breakfasts that I can pop in the microwave and warm up. One I call Italian egg cup. Put 2 tbsp of tomato sauce in a small ramekin, drop in an egg, season with Italian seasonings, then top with 1tsp of Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 until egg is cooked, about 30 mins. The second, eggs in a ham cup, is along the same lines. I spray a muffin pan with Pam, lay 2 pieces of Black Forest ham crossways, then drop in an egg, season to taste, add 1tsp of preferred cheese and bake at 350 for approx 30 mins. The ham forms a cup and the whole thing will lift out once cool (without a muffin cup in it). I am on a low carb diet so these work great for me.
Italian eggs--146 cals---10.6g Protein, ---7.2g Fat, ---7.6g Carbs
Eggs in Ham Cup--105 cals---11g Protein, ---6g Fat, ---1.4g Carbs

Ceekat

Queenmunchy, thanks for those sites! I love finding new recipes!

hvjc

oatmeal with melted cheddar and a bit of hot sauce is very very filling and not too high in calories. Add some fruit or veg on the side.

DorisSilver50

Kashi Go Lean Cinnamon Crumble and Dannon Fit & Light yogurt are my favorite, makes a nice parfait and you can add some fresh berries in between in you like (dump it all together if you are really in a hurry:). Southwestern Egg Beaters and a toasted whole wheat light english muffin (can add lowfat cheese if you want). I also like steel cut oatmeal by Quaker Oats.

jsimler1

18 eggs
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green pepper
1 cup crumbled bacon
6 oz shredded cheese (I use Kraft Mexican four cheese)
2 tbsp milk (2%)
salt & pepper

mix together, place in muffin cups--makes 24

oven at 400 degrees, bake in muffin cups for about 15 min, just insert toothpick and when it comes out clean they are finished. My "muffins" are 100 cal each

handschuhsheimwg23

Breakfast: Two slices of brown toast with jam. A bowl of milk and rolled oats. Keeps me going for 3-4 hours. Eat an apple if you feel hungry.

Lunch: Salad, a slice of meat- preferably chicken. And some boiled vegetables. Enough for 4-5 hours.

Drink a glass of water before your meal. Drink some tea if you feel hungry.

lizzocat

Eggs are my favorite breakfast, either hard boiled or if i'm pressed on time, I'll throw them in the microwave. Actually pretty good