Getting your day started off right with a healthy breakfast is important for both your well-being and your diet. If you skimp on nutrients in the morning, you are more likely to eat poorly later on. So get ready for the day ahead with one of these breakfasts that are loaded with good-for-you ingredients — all at under 400 calories!
Loaded-up oatmeal
Serving size 1
A little bit crunchy, a lit bit fruity and a whole lot of oat goodness to warm your belly early in the morning!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
- 1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 3 slices banana, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon no-calorie sweetener
Directions:
- Place the oats, milk and water in a bowl, and microwave for 1–1.5 minutes. Stir and let sit until liquid has absorbed.
- Stir in the nuts, blueberries, banana and sweetener.
- Heat in the microwave for another 15 seconds. Enjoy!
Peanut butter and banana on an English muffin
Serving size 1
Who knew comfort food could be so healthy? This delicious breakfast will take you back to childhood memories while providing you with all the protein and potassium you need to get your day started right!
Ingredients:
- 1 whole-wheat English muffin
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 small banana, sliced
Directions:
- Toast the English muffin.
- Spread peanut butter over both sides of the English muffin.
- Lay banana slices on the peanut butter. Enjoy!
Crunchy parfait
Serving size 1
Get all the protein, fibre and vitamins you need with this crunchy and sweet breakfast parfait.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogourt
- 1 tablespoon no-calorie sweetener
- 1/3 cup All-Bran buds
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup mixed berries
Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine the yogourt and the sweetener.
- Sprinkle buds, nuts and fruit overtop. Enjoy!
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