Breakfast is an important meal — some even argue that it is the most important meal of the day. Because breakfast is key for providing the body with the energy you need to power through the morning, a sugar- or fat-laden morning meal isn't the greatest idea on days where productivity is key. It's also not great to load up on doughnuts morning after morning if maintaining a healthy weight is a chief concern. These 33 breakfast ideas contain everything your body needs to function like a proper human in the morning, and each falls under the 350-calorie mark.
For a one-two punch of omega-3s in your breakfast, try baked eggs in avocado. The low-sugar, high-protein, and fiber-filled breakfast will kick off your day on a healthy high note.
Get the recipe:baked eggs in avocado Calories: 225 for one egg baked in avocado half
So busy you don't have time to even cook up a bowl of oatmeal? These make-ahead oatmeal muffins are just for you. Like a bowl of regular oatmeal, each muffin is loaded with protein and fiber.
These protein- and carb-packed energy bars are the perfect breakfast to grab when you need serious energy. Almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds fill you up, while honey and dates will give you the carbs you need for active mornings.
Asparagus and salmon combine their superfood powers to create one delicious and nutritious breakfast that offers more than 10 grams of protein per serving. An added bonus: these quick and easy bundles are a breeze to make in advance.
Made with pureed banana, spinach, and strawberries, these muffins are naturally sweet and great when you don't have time to make a smoothie in the morning.
This roasted veggie and egg recipe is delicious any time of day and is a great way to make use of whatever's left over in your crisper. All you need is veggies and an egg to throw together an inexpensive meal that supports your goals.
Greek yogurt is one of the best ways to enjoy plenty of protein without any eggs or meat. Instead of topping off your morning bowl of yogurt with sugary granola, serve it up in a fresh cantaloupe bowl that kicks out carbs. Be sure to add your favorite fresh berries to the mix for extra color, flavor, and weight-loss help.
Make a batch of these egg, broccoli, and turkey sausage muffins over the weekend to grab and go during the workweek. Containing 12 grams of protein, these muffins are a smarter choice over any coffee shop pastry.
Get the recipe:egg muffins Calories: 150 per muffin
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Gluten-Free Breakfast Bar
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These chewy, nutty, and energy-packed breakfast bars are just what you need if you're craving carbs but can't eat wheat. Fill up on two and stay satisfied until lunch.
Even if you're cutting back on carbs to shed weight, you can enjoy a stack of hotcakes! These wheat-free pancakes use almond meal and flaxseed. They're high in fiber and protein with nearly no sugar whatsoever.
Bake up this egg casserole on Sunday night, and cut a slice the following morning for a gluten-free breakfast that will keep you on track all week long. In addition to getting plenty of protein and fiber, you'll up your iron and calcium intake while enjoying this dish.
If you've yet to hop on the overnight-oats bandwagon, this is the perfect recipe to get you started. It's not only quick and delicious, but it's chock-full of ingredients that can offer you a flatter, less-bloated tummy.
Classic Mediterranean ingredients like peppers, onion, and spinach bring texture, flavor, and nutrition to actress Lea Michele's frittata recipe, while egg whites and feta provide over 20 grams of weight-loss-supporting protein. This low-calorie frittata is quick enough to come together on a weekday morning but elegant enough to serve to friends at a special weekend brunch.
Protein-packed quinoa is just what you need to fuel your morning, and it'll help fend off fatigue as well. This breakfast bake will warm you up for Fall.
Fluffy specks of quinoa are the secret to these filling muffins, while pumpkin puree and applesauce keep things moist without the need for eggs or oil.
Because this bowl of chia pudding follows the nutritionist-appproved formula for losing weight, this breakfast will not only satisfy your cravings for sweetly spiced desserts, but you'll also be happy when you step on the scale.
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, this low-carb breakfast bowl takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and feels like you've treated yourself to a beautiful brunch at a neighborhood hot spot. It will fill you up, fuel your morning, and keep you satisfied until lunch.
Swap the normal amount of butter you'd add to your muffin recipe with an avocado and save hundreds of calories without feeling like you have to quit your morning muffin. The spices in these pumpkin muffins will help warm you up in colder weather.
Pop in a batch of these protein-heavy eggs in ham shells when you wake up, and enjoy a hot, hearty, and quick breakfast before you leave for work. They're tasty during the workweek but special enough to serve at a healthy weekend brunch where you'd like to have a low-carb option available.
With flavors like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and cilantro mingling together, you get a surprise in every bite of this tofu scramble. And unlike eggs, you can prepare this healthy breakfast ahead of time and keep it in your fridge for days.
Model Miranda Kerr loves these gluten-free apple and banana muffins so much, she makes them at least once a week. Filled with fruit, chia seeds, yogurt, and more, you'll marvel at the fact that each muffin is only 140 calories each.
Anyone who's cutting carbs to lose weight needs this naturally gluten-free recipe in their life. Hard-boiled eggs and diced avocado make a throw-together breakfast that will fill you up with protein and fiber, keeping you surprisingly full and satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.
Instead of chopping apples and mixing them into the batter like traditional apple muffins, there's actual apple-pie filling bursting inside each of these moist, cinnamony apple muffins. Even better?
Love blueberry muffins but hate the fat and calories that usually make up the traditional variety? This healthy blueberry muffin recipe has fewer calories, less saturated fat, and lower cholesterol than traditional recipes.
Scrambled egg, a sprinkle of diced bacon, and a drop of ghee all bake right into a tiny tomato "ramekin" for a savory Paleo breakfast treat with just the right hint of sweetness. With more than 10 grams of protein, this tomato frittata is the perfect weight-loss-inspired dish — it will refuel your body after a tough morning workout.
These slightly sweet oatmeal dark chocolate chip pumpkin muffins make for a quick but surprisingly filling breakfast, with five grams of protein, 2.4 grams of fiber, and heart-healthy fats from the walnuts.
This quick and easy cranberry oat bread is just what you need when busy mornings prevail. It's also a great addition to your banana bread rotation; the gluten-free bread uses ripe bananas and just a touch of honey to sweeten it, so there's not a lot of added sugar.
These coconut-blueberry bars offer almost 20 percent of your daily fiber intake and a good amount of iron, all while being a low-calorie way to treat yourself in the morning.