Breakfasts

Does anyone have any ideas for low calorie but very filling (and long lasting) breakfasts?

Thank you!!

xxx

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  • heatherterp
    heatherterp Posts: 239
    1. PB & H Waffle
    Toast 1 whole-grain waffle and smear with 1 tbsp. natural peanut
    butter. Drizzle with 1 tsp. honey and sprinkle with 1 tsp. sesame
    seeds.

    2. Cold Pizza
    Nope, not the takeout kind! Toast 1 slice whole-grain bread and top
    with 2 tbsp. ricotta, 1 large basil leaf, 2 tomato slices, a drizzle
    of olive oil, and salt and pepper.

    3. Eggs in a Muffin
    Heat a pan with a spritz of cooking spray over medium heat. Season 1
    egg with salt and pepper, scramble, and cook to desired consistency
    (no more than five minutes). Top egg with 1 slice cheddar cheese and
    allow cheese to melt. Pile egg and cheese on 1 toasted whole-wheat
    English muffin and add 1 slice cooked Canadian bacon. (Use half the
    muffin and eat it open-faced to save a few calories!)

    4. Canadian Waffles
    Toast 1 whole-wheat waffle and top with 1 slice cooked Canadian bacon,
    1 over-easy egg (prepared with cooking spray), and a 1 to 2 tsp.
    drizzle of maple syrup.

    5. Cereal A-Go-Go
    Swap out the milk in a bowl of cereal for 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    flavored with 1/8 tsp. lemon zest and 1 tsp. honey. Add ½ cup bran
    flakes and some extra flavor with ¼ cup fresh berries or 1 tbsp.
    sliced almonds.

    6. Breakfast Taco
    In a pan spritzed with cooking spray over medium-high heat, scramble 3
    egg whites, a small handful of spinach leaves, and 1 tbsp. drained and
    rinsed black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap mixture in an
    8-inch whole-wheat tortilla and top with 1 tbsp. salsa.

    7. Chocolate-Banana Shake
    Blend together 1 packet chocolate breakfast powder (like Carnation
    Breakfast Essentials), 1 cup milk of choice, and ½ frozen banana.
    Optional: Add a scoop of protein powder for improved muscle recovery.

    8. Oatmeal in an Instant
    Skip pre-made packets in favor of this homemade version. Combine ½ cup
    rolled oats, 1 cup milk or water, and a pinch of salt, and microwave
    for 3 minutes. Stir in toppings of choice, like 1 tsp. maple syrup, 2
    tbsp. sliced almonds, or ¼ cup dried fruit.

    9. Broiled Grapefruit
    Preheat broiler and halve 1 chilled grapefruit. Sprinkle each half
    with ½ tsp. sugar and ¼ tsp. cinnamon. Broil both halves on a baking
    sheet for 3-5 minutes. Serve with 1 slice of whole-wheat toast spread
    with 1 tbsp. nut butter for a complete breakfast.

    10. Mini Wrap
    Top an 8-inch whole-wheat tortilla with 2 slices Canadian bacon, ½
    sliced apple, and 2 to 3 slices cheddar cheese. Roll up and microwave
    for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.

    11. Vegan Breakfast Scramble
    In a frying pan over medium-high heat combine ½ cup tofu (crumbled), a
    handful of spinach, ¼ cup chopped red peppers, 1/8 cup chopped onion,
    1/8 cup chopped vegetarian bacon, and a few dashes of paprika. Sauté
    until veggies are cooked and tofu is heated through. Season with salt
    and pepper to taste.

    12. Nutty ‘Nana
    Toast 1 slice whole-grain bread and top with 1 tbsp. crunchy almond
    butter and ½ a sliced banana.

    13. Berry Yogurty Smoothie
    Blend together ½ cup frozen strawberries, ½ cup frozen blueberries, 1
    cup plain low-fat yogurt, 2 tsp. honey, and ¼ cup milk of choice.

    14. Sweet n’ Savory Breakfast Pizza
    Preheat the broiler (or toaster oven). Microwave 2 slices turkey bacon
    for 30-60 seconds (or until crisp) and crumble once cooked. Spread 1
    tbsp. low-fat ricotta on 1 whole-wheat tortilla. Top with ¼ cup sliced
    strawberries and/or blueberries and the bacon. Broil 5 minutes or
    until fruit softens and begins to caramelize.

    15. Sun-Dried Tomato Omelet
    Coat a pan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Pour in
    3 egg whites mixed with 1 tsp. water and salt and pepper (to taste).
    When eggs begin to set, top half with 2 tbsp. goat cheese, ½ cup fresh
    spinach, and 2 tbsp. chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Fold in half and cook
    2 more minutes, or until egg whites are set, veggies are warmed
    through, and cheese is melted.

    16. Frog in a Hole
    Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Spread 1 slice of whole-grain bread
    with 1 tsp. butter. Use a cookie or biscuit-cutter to cut a hole in
    the center of the bread. Place the bread— buttered-side down— in the
    pan and crack 1 egg into the hole. Cook until egg sets, about 2 to 4
    minutes. (Flip half way through for a more well done egg.)

    17. Fruit Parfait
    Layer together: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt sweetened with 1 tsp.
    honey, ½ cup granola, and ½ cup frozen blueberries and strawberries.

    18. Breakfast Quickie Cookie
    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup oats, ¼ cup liquid egg whites,
    1 ½ tbsp. brown sugar, 1 ½ tbsp. all-purpose flour, ½ tsp. vanilla
    extract, ½ tsp. baking powder, 2 tbsp. raisins, and cinnamon to taste.
    Flatten half the mixture into the bottom of the bowl and microwave for
    45 seconds. Pop cookie out of the bowl and repeat with second half of
    mixture.

    19. Pumpkin Muesli
    Combine ¼ cup quick-cooking oats and ¼ cup pumpkin puree in a
    microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and nuke for 20 seconds.
    Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt,
    2 tbsp. honey, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 2 tbsp. sliced almonds in a
    separate bowl. Stir yogurt mixture into the oat mixture and enjoy.
    Extra points for adding fresh fruit, too!
  • vibegirl
    vibegirl Posts: 69 Member
    haven't made these but they look good....lots of variations to try with imagination..

    http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/10/egg-muffins-revisited-again.html
  • heatherterp
    heatherterp Posts: 239
    Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Pancakes

    Serves 5 people-3 medium sized pancakes each

    Ingredients

    2 cups of Whole Wheat, Heart-Healthy or Multigrain Pancake Mix

    1 cup of Skim, Non-Fat or 1% Milk

    2 Large (whole) Eggs

    2 Tbsps of Unsweetened Applesauce

    6 oz of Blueberries

    2 medium sized Bananas, diced into coins

    Optional Toppings: Reduced Fat Whipped Cream and/or Maple Vanilla Syrup

    Directions

    1. In a medium size mixing bowl; whisk/mix together the pancake mix, milk, eggs and applesauce. Once completely mixed, fold in the blueberries.

    2. Heat a frying pan/medium sized skillet to about medium heat, it’s better to slow cook the pancakes, rather than high heat. It’ll just burn them and leave the inside raw. Spray pan with Butter flavored Pam if you wish.

    3. Pour just under 1/4 cup of blueberry batter for a medium-sized pancake. Cook about 90 seconds on each side, till a darkish golden brown.

    4. Stack 3 pancakes per plate, top with 1/5 of the sliced bananas, whipped cream and syrup. Serve warm and enjoy!
  • MollyMinx
    MollyMinx Posts: 14
    Thank you!! I'm going to print these all out and get going. I couldn't believe how many calories a bowl of cereal was so if I'm using that many calories I'd like the breakfast to be filling.

    xxx
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    The only breakfast that works for me is muesli, anything else and I'm hungry about an hour later.

    Dorset Fruit & Seeds + 1 cup almond milk (usually drink half, put half in the muesli) = 245 calories.