171 calorie omelette!

CombatVet_Armywife
CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
edited September 21 in Recipes
I was tired of the same cup of cereal & milk for breakfast. I love omelettes, but I knew the calorie count would push me over my calorie goal. So I experimented with MFP's database, entering the foods I already had in my kitchen. I ended up with an omelette that comes in UNDER 200 calories. It filled me up for HOURS and was YUMMY! I know people can have a hard time figuring out different meal ideas, so I figured I'd post this as a potential idea for anyone that likes omelettes that will help keep you under your calorie goals.

1/4c Cheese
3Tbs Egg Whites (I used liquid egg whites in the carton)
1oz. or 1/4c turkey sausage
=171 calories!

Simple, quick, and YUMMY! Of course the calorie count will change depending on any additional ingredients added, different products used, or the amounts used. I like spicy foods, so I used tabasco sauce, but salsa would be yummy too and it's low in calories. I hope this can give other users who might be tired of the same 'ol breakfast another option. I know I am always looking for meal ideas, eating the same things everyday can get old!
Happy eating!! :happy:

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  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    you need a minimum of 300-400 calories for breakfest to get your matabloism going. It should be one of your bigger meals of the day. Use one egg and 3 whites and add veggies in instead of processed meats. Like spinich onioins peppers ect:smile:
  • CombatVet_Armywife
    CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
    Oh I have additional items on the side, sliced avacado or tamatoes or fruits, different items. The omelette was the base meal. I was just surprised I could get an omelette that was yummy and low in calories. Figured I would share that with other members. Thanks for the tip though! I appreciate it! :)
  • Pinky_Calhoun
    Pinky_Calhoun Posts: 125 Member
    Yum! I love eggs...any time of day! Thanks Mama! :drinker:
  • byrdhouse2006
    byrdhouse2006 Posts: 22
    Thanks for the idea. I'm going to have to experiement with egg white omlets. My husband made me an egg white omlette the other day and well, as much as I normally love his omlettes, this one wasn't so great.
  • LauraAkaTigger
    LauraAkaTigger Posts: 145 Member
    Great omlette!! I use one whole egg and loads of veggies, then sometimes instead of regular cheese I smear cottage cheese on top!!
    I love eggs.... Hence I'm always over on protien!!
    It's good to change your brekkie around...
    Breakfast is always almost half of my calories for the day to get a good start.. Just my preference.. So will try your omlette at the weekend!!!
  • DanniJNoles
    DanniJNoles Posts: 19
    sounds yummy Bren. I am gonna have to do that with the extra peppers we have. Oh and good idea on the tabasco. You know eating spicy foods boost the metabolism?!
  • CombatVet_Armywife
    CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
    Thanks girls!! Your input is always so helpful! I wanted to find a low-cal omelette that was actually yummy & filling! Adding extras like veggies and cottage cheese (a new one that sounds so yummy, I'll have to try it!!) is a terrific idea!! I use tomatoes sometimes, or peppers. This morning I had sliced avacados on the side. I do love omelettes!! :smile:
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