Breakfast Delicious Low Calorie Options

Breakfast Boosts Energy

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day packed with the nutrition it is a great way boost your metabolism to burn off calories more effectively. Ready to eat cereals are popular in demand products amounting to 8.33 billion US. dollars in sales in the United States in 2018. The US cereal market was influenced by Kellog and General Mills Companies who produced convenient breakfast cereals fortified with essential vitamins to ensure consumer satisfaction.

Research indicates 214.79 million Americans consume hot breakfast cereals in 2019 this figure is projected to increase to 220.49 million in 2024. Quaker instant low sugar instant oatmeal includes all your favorite Quaker flavors with 35 percent fewer sugar additives with no artificial preservatives or sweeteners.  Quaker Low Sugar Variety pack gives you the choice between flavors Apples & Cinnamon, Maple Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Spice made with heart healthy 100% whole grain Quaker oats, it is only 120 calories per serving and 2 grams of fiber in each serving.

Diets rich in whole grain foods combined with other plant based foods, low in saturated fats and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating a healthy breakfast boosts physical energy aids in managing weight. Breakfast cereals provide an important source of vitamins and minerals, whole grains consumed for a quick nutritious meal.

Incredible Edible Eggs

Quickly prepare a Low calorie breakfast in advance for heat and serve options throughout the week.  Eggs are especially nutritious only containing 75 calories each 7 grams of high quality protein, 5 grams of fat, 1.6 grams of saturated fat, including vitamins, minerals, iron, and carotenoids present in egg yolks a highly bioavailable source of lutein important for eye and skin health. Eggs can be an excellent protein source eaten after cooking it in your favorite recipes.

Hard boil eggs can be made in advance for meals on the go or saved in your refrigerator for later use. Hard boil eggs to perfection placing 12 eggs in one 4 quart stainless steel saucepan.  Cover the eggs with cool water.  Place the pot on top of the stove heat on high.  Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water up to a boil. Turn the heat off then remove the pot from the heat.  Allow the water time to cool for ten minutes.  The eggs should be perfectly cooked ready to eat or used in recipes. Allow the eggs to thoroughly cool before storing eggs in the refrigerator eaten as a healthy low calorie breakfast.

Mini Quiche Low Calorie Breakfast

Mini Quiche recipe using fresh eggs, vegetables, and meat of choice packed with protein eaten as a nutritionally dense breakfast. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Crack 12 raw eggs in a mixing bowl removing the eggshells. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic, ¼ cup low fat milk, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ cup chopped spinach,or ½ cup chopped broccoli, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives, 3 ounces cooked meat of choice, beef or chicken, ½ cup diced mushrooms into the egg mixture.

Mix all of the ingredients using a whisk to combine. Prepare a muffin tin spray the tin with olive oil cooking spray to avoid sticking. Using a ladle add the egg mixture into each mold filling each round pocket equally distributing each serving without overfilling. Bestonzon 12 piece mini tart pans ideal for baking Mini Quiche recipes nonstick design makes it easy to remove single servings fluted shaped molds.

Spray each mold with nonstick spray. Place the molds on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Then fill each fluted tart pan with the egg mixture. Both molds work well for this recipe. Top each serving with a pinch of shredded low-fat cheddar cheese. Bake the Mini Quiche in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes until the eggs are thoroughly cooked through. Remove the quiche from the oven and allow to cool thoroughly before storing quiche in the refrigerator ready to eat low calorie breakfast anytime.

A healthy delicious breakfast provides the body with enough nutrition to boost physical energy to kick start the day increasing the metabolism to burn off calories more effectively leaving you feeling satisfied with your meal options.

Cheers! 

Patricia Lynn

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