Hi HG,
I know that a good breakfast is important but I'm SO not a morning person. I just don't feel inspired to make anything elaborate when I wake up, which often means I'll skip breakfast and find myself super hungry before lunchtime. Have any super-easy morning meal ideas?
Gimme A Break(fast)
Hi Gimme,
The struggle is real, and you're not alone -- plenty of people end up skipping breakfast because of time or because they just don't feel like cooking. With these super-simple hacks, your morning meal will come together in minutes... and with minimal effort on your part. Pair one with a side of fruit for a simple yet satisfying healthy b-fast!
Cheesy Bean & Egg Mug
Entire recipe: 196 calories, 4g total fat (2.5g sat. fat), 801mg sodium, 10g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 26.5g protein
This is one of the easiest ways to make an egg scramble! Pour 3/4 cup (about 4 large)
egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute into a large microwave-safe mug sprayed with nonstick spray, and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in 2 tbsp.
shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese and 2 tbsp.
fat-free refried beans, and microwave for 1 minute, or until set. Top it with an extra 1 tbsp. cheese and 2 tbsp. of your favorite
salsa. When you’re done eating, fill the mug with hot water and a bit of dish soap for easy cleanup later!
Bagel-Inspired Lox-Topped Toast
Entire recipe: 173 calories, 8g total fat (4g sat. fat), 620mg sodium, 16g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 10.5g protein
This one is literally just a matter of keeping the right ingredients on hand, and then putting 'em all together. Toast 1 slice
whole grain bread (60 - 80 calories), and spread it with 2 tbsp.
light/reduced-fat cream cheese. Top with 1 oz.
smoked salmon with 300mg sodium or less per oz. and 1/4 tsp.
everything bagel seasoning... and that's it! P.S. You can get a huge container of that amazing seasoning mix
on Amazon for a great price.
Super-Easy Breakfast Quesadilla
Entire recipe: 210 calories, 8.5g total fat (4.5g sat. fat), 601mg sodium, 19g carbs, 10.5g fiber, 1.5g sugars, 21.5g protein
This idea comes from HG's resident supermom, Lynn -- if she has time for it, you do too! Measure 1/3 cup (about 3 large)
egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute into a large measuring cup (the kind for measuring liquids), and add 1/4 cup
chopped veggies (like peppers & onions) right into the cup. Dump it all into a preheated skillet (about the size of your tortilla) sprayed with nonstick spray, and lay a
low-carb flour tortilla with 70 calories or less on top. Wait 1 - 2 minutes until the egg is set, then flip the whole thing over. Top with 1/4 cup
shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, fold, and cook until the tortilla is crispy.
Ham & Cheese Egg Mug
Entire recipe: 182 calories, 7.5g total fat (4.5g sat. fat), 504mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 23.5g protein
One more egg mug, because I love the concept so much! Pour 1/2 cup (about 4 large)
egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute into a large microwave-safe mug sprayed with nonstick spray, and microwave 1 minute. Add 1 tbsp.
light/reduced-fat cream cheese, 1 slice
Canadian bacon (chopped), and 1 slice
reduced-fat Swiss cheese (broken into pieces). Stir, and microwave for 1 minute, or until set. Yummm...
Happy eating (and no more skipping breakfast)!
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