Show me your breakfast! (Under 400 cal)

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  • mrsdizzyd84
    mrsdizzyd84 Posts: 422 Member
    Gotta save this for later. I always have so many problems with breakfast. Thanks for a great thread!
  • Alexstrasza
    Alexstrasza Posts: 619 Member
    My go to breakfast when I don't feel like cooking and I'm sick of eggs is cream of wheat with chocolate whey protein powder mixed in! Gives it a chocolatey taste while giving me a nice boost of protein!

    For one serving of cream of wheat (3 tbs dry) I use half a scoop of the protein powder. It's super yummy and filling and only 160 calories!!
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    This morning for breakfast I had 2 slices of white toast with Olivio spray butter and cinnamon and sugar on top, with a banana. I also had a cup of coffee with sugar and creamer----264 calories.
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    pancakes made from ricotta light cheese, egg whites, cinnamon & pumkin spice, sweetened with stevia
  • NitroS1988
    NitroS1988 Posts: 58 Member
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  • CaptainAmerica1970
    CaptainAmerica1970 Posts: 435
    Jif Natural Low Sodium - Peanutbutter, 1 Tbsp
    Kelllogg's - Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles, 1 Waffles
    Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 3 cup (8 fl oz)
    All Whites - 100 % Liquid Egg Whites, 5 tablespoon
    Egg - Raw, 1 egg (58g)
    Peppers - Sweet, red, raw, 0.25 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia)
    Homemade - Smoked Ham, 2 ounce
    Garlic - Raw, 3 tsp

    Total: 420 Cals.
  • YossDillo
    YossDillo Posts: 19
    If I want a low-cal breakfast I have a serving of instant ramen and a glass of milk or some cold cereal. Err, I know that doesn't sound very appetizing but I'm sure with a little fnagling it can be improved...
  • csricci
    csricci Posts: 6
    Isalean choc shake - made with water - 240 cal, 22 or 23 grams of protein -super quick and really yummy! If I'm feeling spunky I add a banana.
  • jarirhea
    jarirhea Posts: 27 Member
    Bagel Thins, 1/4 cup egg beaters, slice of cheese, 1-2 tbsp salsa. Toast the bagel, cook the egg beaters, put everything together except the salsa, throw it in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds, add salsa. 205 calories!
  • froggiechap
    froggiechap Posts: 4 Member
    :smile: I like to have a hard boiled egg, a banana and usually 6 oz of fat free vanilla yogurt for a mid morning snack.
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 634 Member
    o% fage, one scoop chocolate peanut butter protein powder and cup of strawberries 283cals and 45g of protein
  • dsckrc
    dsckrc Posts: 194 Member
    1 slice dry, wheat toast (78c), 2 egg whites scrambled (32c), 2 pieces turkey bacon (70c). I make it into a foldover and it's pretty filling. Could even add a 2nd piece of toast but who needs the extra 78 calories?
  • cgillo
    cgillo Posts: 5 Member
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  • lelaspeaks
    lelaspeaks Posts: 163 Member
    Two hard boiled eggs, coffee with a cup of dark chocolate almond milk, and an apple. 313 calories.
  • drdenise
    drdenise Posts: 87 Member
    My two favorite breakfasts are: 1) Morningstar farms spicy bean burger, cut up and mixed into 1 egg and 1/2 cup egg whites. Top with homemade salsa.
    2) steel cut oats, 1/2 cup egg whites, craisins, flaxseed (ground), cinnamon on top.
  • SeeDRun
    SeeDRun Posts: 12
    I switch it up several ways but I love the Special K Strawberry Protein Shake with a couple pieces of fruit. A banana and an apple being my personal favorite.
  • Trinity1982
    Trinity1982 Posts: 54
    Weet-bix with light soy milk and black coffee with a little milk for colour, no sugar. it's approx. 220 cals.
  • nnoland
    nnoland Posts: 15 Member
    Now that it is warmer I have cottage cheese (nonfat) and a cup of no sugar added fruit, with coffee, half and half and a banana. (I spread it out).

    Another cool trick is to make 1 whole egg 2 egg white scrambles with spinach, tomato, bell pepers, maybe a serving of fat free cheese then salsa or hot sauce.

    Both of these are way under 400 calories. Cottage cheese is around 250 while the egg scramble is around 175! The eggs will fill you up!

    I suggest eating fruit as much as possible. It's a good way to get your system going. Cut up a melon and have it ready in your fridge in single servings. I have a banana almost everyday just because it is so easy to carry, peel and eat anywhere anytime.
  • Shannonlastname
    Shannonlastname Posts: 48 Member
    I like to do a big handful of fresh spinach, a Kirkland (Costco) turkey patty, a sunny side up egg, and sriracha. It's low carb, pretty low fat, and packed with protein.
  • peggymenard
    peggymenard Posts: 246 Member
    First measure 1 C of dry regular or organic oatmeal and blend in a processor until it is flour consistancy. I store in a small container.

    1/2 C of oatmeal flour
    1/4 tsp baking powder
    1/4 C almond milk or skim milk
    1/4 tsp vanilla, nut and butter flavoring
    1/2 small banana quartered and cut into little pieces
    1/4 fresh blue berries
    1 pkg Splenda (2 if you like sweeter)

    Makes 2 large pancakes or 3 small. I fix with 2 TBS SF pancake syrup and a dollop of ff,sf whip cream.
  • laceylou0702
    laceylou0702 Posts: 226 Member
    My current go-to favorite is: 2 eggs ("fried" on a teflon pan with a smidge of cooking spray) ... then I put them on a plate, put a little bit of grated parmesan cheese on them and top them with slices of roma tomatoes! It hits right about 200 calories, so if you need/want more cals in the am you can add some whole wheat toast and I always add a cup of coffee to that! ;)

    ^^Love this idea, thanks!
  • Msmonique1982
    Msmonique1982 Posts: 50 Member
    Pancakes & Eggs = 245 cal

    FiberOne Pancakes (180 ca for 3), I can't believe its not butter Spray Butter ( 0 cal), 1/4c sugar free maple syrup (30 cal), and 1/4c liquid egg (35 cal)

    Thats my Weekend Family Breakfast, Sometimes I'll throw in some sausage for 80 more calories. But its a winner in my house.

    You can also make extra and freeze them for the week. Just microwave for 1 minute.
  • Kelly0572
    Kelly0572 Posts: 50 Member
    Mine is usually
    2/3 cup Sunbelt - Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal - Raisins, Dates & Almonds, 90 cals and mixed with
    1/2 cup Zoi - Greek Yogurt-Vanilla, 110 cals.
    Total: 200 cals

    Also you can throw a sliced banana in the mix to which is usually about 100 cals
  • Kelly0572
    Kelly0572 Posts: 50 Member
    sounds yummy :)
  • Specialkayrina
    Specialkayrina Posts: 242 Member
    bump for later
  • tldust
    tldust Posts: 103 Member
    I generally dislike breakfast food. Not a fan of oatmeal or yogurt. I prefer to make myself half a toasted sandwich with mashed avocado (salt & lime juice), tomato, spinach. Maybe a little deli lunch meat.. Or if you have some grilled chicken. Sometimes I'll switch it up and use basil pesto instead of an mashed avocado. Then my coffee. You can get a 400cal breakfast easy with a sandwich. Think outside of the box and try lunch for breakfast.
  • CharMarieDavis
    CharMarieDavis Posts: 43
    Someone posted this before and I saved it. Made a batch this weekend so I can have them in the fridge and just run and eat!
    They are SO good and filling. I can only eat about 2-3 before feeling stuffed!

    Ingredients

    * 6 ounces very thinly sliced deli turkey
    * 3/4 cup salsa (click here for recipe) or grilled vegetables
    * 18 large egg whites or 2 1/4 cups liquid egg white or egg substitute (see note below)
    * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    * 2 tablespoons grated low-fat Cheddar cheese

    Directions

    1. If Using fresh eggs: Separate 18 whites into a medium mixing bowl Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and whisk lightly. Transfer to a liquid measuring cup. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
    2. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Lightly coat each cup of a standard-sized nonstick muffin pan with olive oil cooking spray.
    3. Line each muffin cup with 1/2 ounce of the turkey. There will probably be a little excess extending from the top of each cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the salsa or grilled vegetables into each cup.
    4. Measure 3 tablespoons of the egg whites or egg substitute into each muffin cup. (After the first "muffin," you can pour the whites from the liquid measuring cup to the same level as the fist muffin cup, rather than measuring 3 tablespoons each time.)
    5. Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the eggs are puffed and the center is set. Carefully remove the baked eggs from the pan and place 2 egg cups on each serving plate. Garnish with the cilantro and cheese.
    6. Per Serving:
    7. 70 calories; 12 g protein; 2 g carbohydrates (1 g sugars); 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat); 20 mg cholesterol; 1 g fiber; 220 mg sodium.
  • enaves1986
    enaves1986 Posts: 46 Member
    I make a boston cream pie inspired protein smoothie with my favorite vanilla smoothie, 2 table spoons of sugar free vanilla pudding mix, a tiny amount of gram cracker crumbs, and a dusting of ovaltine.
  • melbot24
    melbot24 Posts: 347 Member
    My low carb, high protein breakfast burrito!

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  • MrsB123111
    MrsB123111 Posts: 535 Member
    Breakfast is my fav!! On weekdays I rotate the following:

    -Whole wheat English muffin with 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 strawberry sliced, 1/2 banana sliced (this is around 310 calories)
    -Trader Joe's frozen steel cut oats with 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 banana, some Splenda and almond milk (around 270 calories)
    -Crispix cereal with 1/2 banana sliced and almond milk (around 210 calories)
    -Quaker low sugar oatmeal, I like the strawberry the best (150 calories)

    Weekends I do omelettes and breakfast casseroles.

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