Low Calorie Breakfast Foods

We're all aware that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here's the deal though... How many of us really live up to making the most important meal, the healthiest of 'em all too? Let alone healthy, there are innumerable people that skip breakfast altogether, with the fear of eating too much or getting fat. But what if that could be avoided, and some delicious, wholesome breakfast could be relished instead. There are several great healthy breakfast options that you could pick from. Be it something basic, yet balanced, or even some high protein low calorie breakfast foods, there is an entire range of breakfast foods for you to pick from. Take a look at a list of some low calorie breakfast foods today.

Low Calorie Breakfast Foods: Recipes

So here it goes, to turn your low-cal breakfast into something delectable...

Blueberry Oat Pancakes with Maple Yogurt

Ingredients

• Rolled oats: 1 cup
• Blueberries: 1 cup
• Low-fat Yogurt (plain): ¾ cup
• Low-fat Cottage Cheese: ½ cup
• Eggs: 2 (large)
• Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
• Maple Syrup: 1 tbsp
• Cooking spray

Method
Begin by blending the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender. Ensure that you get a smooth mixture of the given ingredients. Once the smooth blend of oats is ready, mix the blueberries into it. Next, move on to heating a large skillet over medium heat, and coat it with cooking spray. Proceed by spreading some batter into the pan. 2 tablespoons per pancake should be sufficient. Cook for a couple of minutes, until you notice that the top and the edges look cooked. After that you carefully turn them over, and cook the other side too, preferably until it turns golden. Also prepare the maple yogurt by combining the two ingredients (maple syrup & yogurt), and serve alongside the pancakes.

Suggestion: If pancakes aren't your thing, you could also substitute it with waffles.

Bacon & Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

• Eggs: 1
• Additional egg whites: 2
• Baby Spinach: 1 cup
• Turkey Bacon (cooked & crumbled): 2 slices
• Whole grain toast: Optional
• Butter: Optional
• Cooking spray

Method
As with preparing any omelet, very simply begin with whisking together all the ingredients, i.e., the eggs, bacon, and spinach. Heat and spray the skillet with the cooking spray, and cook the mixture. Serve it with some buttered toast if you'd like to.

Salmon & Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

• Smoked Salmon: 1 ounce
• Egg whites of 2 large eggs
• Whole-wheat English muffin (split & toasted): 1
• Extra-virgin Olive oil: ½ tsp
• Tomato: 1 slice
• Red onion (finely chopped): 1 tbsp
• Capers (rinsed & chopped): ½ tsp
• Pinch of salt

Method
Place skillet over medium heat, and heat the oil. Following that, toss in the onions, and cook for roughly a minute or until it turns soft. Once the onions are done, add the egg whites, capers, and salt, and allow it to cook until the white of the eggs are done. Take it out of the skillet, and place the egg white, tomato and salmon on the English muffin. Your simple low calorie breakfast is ready. If you'd like to, you could also use a substitute like tofu maybe.

Banana & Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

• Ripe Banana (peeled & sliced): 1 (medium)
• Frozen berries (raspberry, blackberry, or blueberry): 1 cup
• Orange Juice: 1¼ cups
• Silken tofu: ½ cup
• Sugar: 1 tbsp (Optional)
• Crushed ice cubes: 2 (Optional)

Method
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until it is smoothened well. Pour in a glass and serve immediately.

That was just a tip of the ice-berg when it comes to healthy low calorie breakfast foods. Take a chance with a few of them, and you may just realize how yummy healthy food can really be.