The Slimming Clinic’s 7 Healthy and Low Calorie Breakfast suggestions
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as skipping breakfast can lead to unhealthy snacking throughout the day from increased hunger. Here are some great breakfast ideas to get your day rolling.
Avocado and Strawberry Smoothie
In a blender, combine ½ an Avocado stoned, peeled and cut into chunks, 150g of Strawberries halved, 4tbsp low-fat yoghurt, 200ml semi-skimmed milk, lemon or lime juice and honey and whizz until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a little water. (197 calories)
Egg-White Muffin Melt
Scramble 3 egg whites. Cover half of a wholegrain English muffin with 1/2 cup spinach and the other half with 1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese; toast until cheese is melted. Add egg and 1 slice tomato. 270 calories
Berry Parfait
Top 1/2 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup of low-fat granola, 1 teaspoon slivered almonds, 1 tablespoon honey and 1/2 cup of berries. 303 calories
Cinnamon-Apple Oats
Prepare 1 packet plain, instant oatmeal with 1/2 cup of skim milk. Microwave 3/4 of a small apple, chopped, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Top oatmeal with apples and 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts. 255 calories
Mexican Egg Scramble
Scramble 3 egg whites with 1/4 cup of canned black beans (rinsed and drained) and 1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Top with 2 tablespoons salsa. 191 calories
Peanut Buttery Bagel
Toast a wholegrain bagel and spread it with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat all-natural peanut butter. Cover with slices from 1 apple. 335 calories
Berry Waffles
Have a low calorie treat by topping 2 wholegrain waffles with 1/4 cup of low-fat plain yogurt, 1/2 cup of mixed berries and 2 teaspoons maple syrup. 246 calories
Sources:
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/7-day/the-7-day-fight-fighting-menu/
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/avocado-strawberry-smoothie