Published 15:43 IST, October 14th 2019
Low calorie breakfast: Five ideas for a great start to the day
Low-calorie breakfasts are what many want. Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. Read on to know five low-calorie breakfast ideas.
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Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. As we start the day with breakfast, eating a nutritious breakfast sets the tone for the day. As per reports, eating a healthy breakfast promotes weight loss and weight maintenance by preserving metabolism and blood glucose levels. So a healthy breakfast is essential. A low-calorie breakfast will help you maintain that. Read more for suggestions of five low-calorie breakfasts for you.
Five low-calorie breakfast ideas
A boiled egg with a thin strip of toast
Egg is full of protein and will keep you full till lunchtime. Boiled egg is a great treat for breakfast. It can be soft in the centre or hard-boiled. This is a simple low-calorie breakfast to make. You can sprinkle some salt pepper to taste on top.
- Required: 1 boiled egg and toast.
- Total calories: 100
Banana and honey
This is one of the easiest breakfasts to make. Slice banana into chunks as it will make it last longer. Drip it with honey and turn this fruit into breakfast. If you want to try something fresh, you can mash up the banana and warm it in the microwave with a honey topping.
- Required: ½ teaspoon honey and 1 small banana
- Total calories: 99 calories
Mixed berries, apricot, and Greek yoghurt
This is an ideal way to make your yoghurt last longer and add some sweet flavour to it. Top it with berries and fresh apricot. You can enjoy all these fruits together in your breakfast. It is a hearty breakfast that will keep you satisfied for a long time.
- Required: 50g raspberries, 3 tablespoons fat-free Greek yoghurt, 50g strawberries, 50g blackberries, 1 fresh apricot.
- Total calories: 96
Porridge
It is a great way to start your day. The oats in this recipe will keep you full as oats are a slow-energy releasing carb. To keep the calories low, mix it with water rather than milk and sweeten it with a pinch of cinnamon. You can top your porridge with nuts, but keep in mind that the calorie count is likely to increase accordingly.
- Required: ½ teaspoon honey, 25 grams porridge oats, water, pinch of cinnamon
- Total calories: 99 calories
Spinach omelette
An omelette is an excellent choice for breakfast. Spinach is rich in iron and goes well with protein-packed eggs. Crack and whisk the egg in a cup and then add to a small frying pan. Wait till the bottom of the omelette is cooked. After it is cooked, top it with baby spinach and grill. You can add salt, pepper, and some herbs to add some flavour to the egg,
- Required: 1 medium egg and 60gram fresh spinach
- Total calories: 94
Updated 19:27 IST, October 14th 2019