15 Healthy Breakfast Recipes That Could Help You Lose Weight
English Breakfast Tray Bake
Barbara Mendez, of Barbara Mendez Nutrition, tells Woman’s Day that the best foods for weight loss are vegetables and protein, so this dish serves up both in a delicious and stylish way. This egg, sausage, and veggie dish is savory and will keep you full until lunch.
Get the recipe for English Breakfast Tray Bake.
Slow Cooker Maple-Berry Oatmeal
Oatmeal is “hearty and satisfying and filling,” according to Mendez. If you can’t get in some eggs, she suggests going with oatmeal. Even though it won’t pack as much protein into your breakfast, it can help slow insulin response because of the high density of fiber. Get some antioxidants by adding berries on top.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Maple-Berry Oatmeal.
Sausage Scramble
Although Mendez encourages people to skip carbs for breakfast because they often make you crash and don’t sustain you, the protein between the sausage and eggs will still make for a hearty bite.
Get the recipe for Sausage Scramble.
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Bacon and Egg Cups
Cut down on carbs by indulging in these bite-size breakfast bites that bake an egg, cheese, and a bit of bacon into a toasting cup.
Get the recipe for Bacon and Egg Cups.
Egg in a Hole with Broiled Tomatoes
This breakfast is a hole in one! Get everything you want, and need with this egg and toast dish, served up with some lightly seasoned broiled tomatoes.
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Smoothie Bowl
Ditch the straw in favor of this thicker version that you can top with different fruit, granola, and more. Just be careful not to overindulge on toppings like chocolate and granola, which often can be unhealthy in large quantities.
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Breakfast Grain Bowl
Retire your dry cereal and try a new kind of breakfast. Mendez suggests adding a variety of vegetables, some avocado, and an egg. It will fill you up, and keep you full, unlike some sugary cereal.
Get the recipe for Breakfast Grain Bowl.
Fruit and Nut Bars
No baking required for this grab-and-go meal.The ideal breakfast for the person who says they “never have the time”.
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Banana and Almond Butter Pancakes
With only three ingredients, these flapjacks couldn’t be easier. These pancakes are made with eggs, almond butter, and bananas. You’ll get protein from the eggs and almond butter, plus some good fat to give you energy. Drizzle a little syrup on top if you want some sweetness.
Get the recipe for Banana and Almond Butter Pancakes.
Egg Sandwich
This protein-packed breakfast is ready in 5 minutes—no skillet necessary!
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Brussel Sprout Hash
We really vibe with veggie dishes. Are you sensing a pattern?
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Caprese Avocado Toast
As if avocado toast could be any better. Spice up breakfast even more by doubling up on good proteins and fats by adding veggies, eggs, and a dash of balsamic.
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Ham & Cheese Egg Cups
Skip the carbs with these ham and egg cups that can be pre-made. You will have a lot more energy throughout the day with double the amount of protein from the eggs and meat. It will also keep you from snacking throughout the day.
Get the recipe at Delish.
Pineapple, Ginger, and Walnut Oatmeal
The ginger in this pineapple, ginger, and walnut oatmeal is known to help stimulate digestion, which can aid in weight loss. It’s also super delicious paired with the pineapple and walnut.
Get the recipe at Country Living.
Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata
This egg white based dish incorporates veggies of different textures like kale, sweet potato, and red onion with some goat cheese and garlic to create a truly savory breakfast. The egg whites provide protein without the fat from the yolks, and the veggies fuel you without the energy crash.
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