Sunday, December 14, 2014

10 Healthy Breakfast Recipes


Breakfast Burritos

Craving Mexican food but not the fat and calories that accompany your favorite dish? These breakfast burritos are the perfect alternative. Use egg whites instead of regular eggs to cut back on fat and cholesterol and flavor as desired with salsa.



Strawberry Parfaits

If you've got a sweet tooth when you roll out of bed, head straight for this low-fat strawberry parfait. Breakfast that tastes like dessert? That's our kind of morning!




Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese

Gourmet breakfast in just 13 minutes? Sign us up! This smoked salmon, asparagus, and goat cheese scramble is full of healthy fats and packed with protein.
Calories: 328
Text: Katherine Perry
Photo: Mitch Mandel




Orient Express Oatmeal

Short on time but need a breakfast that packs a punch? You'll only need four minutes to whip up this flavorful oatmeal. With almost 20 grams of protein, it will keep you going well past lunchtime.
Calories: 420
Text: Katherine Perry
Photo: iStockphoto/Thinkstock



Multigrain Blueberry Waffles

Just like the waffles Mom used to make—but better for your heart! These multigrain waffles are high in fiber and low in fat. Perfect for a nice Sunday brunch.
Calories: 221
Text: Katherine Perry
Photo: Rodale Images



Sunrise Sandwich with Turkey, Cheddar, and Guacamole

In this improvement on the Egg McMuffin, we've subbed in lean turkey for Canadian bacon, added lycopene-rich tomato, and crowned it all with a spread of heart-healthy guacamole.
Calories: 360
Photo: Mitch Mandel


Berry Breakfast Smoothie

Wake up to a delicious blend of banana, strawberries, blueberries and peanut butter. This fruit smoothie recipe is a good source of protein and fiber.
Calories: 225
Photo: iStockphoto/Thinkstock




Berry Wafflewich

Prepare the waffle according to the package directions. Spread peanut butter on the waffle. Cup the waffle in your hand, add berries, then squeeze lightly. Think of it as a berry breakfast taco.
Calories: 170
Photo: Polka Dot/Thinkstock


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One-Minute Cheesy Mushroom Scramble

Including prep and cook time, this scramble will take you only four minutes (meaning you'll have plenty of time to curl your hair before work).
Calories: 293
Text: Erin Hicks
Photo: iStockphoto/Thinkstock



Oatmeal, Buttermilk, and Blueberry Pancakes

Perfect for brunch, these moist, light pancakes are filling, not fattening! Adding oatmeal to the batter is a delicious way to add fiber to your morning meal.
Calories: 129 per pancake
Photo: iStockphoto/Thinkstock

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