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The key to a satiating low-calorie meal is the balance of macronutrients.
So what should we be whipping up in the morning to keep us going all day?
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Keep scrolling to meet your new breakfast!
For a boost in protein, add a scoop of nut butter.
Top with blueberries and keep covered in the fridge overnight.
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This recipe has 285 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fat.
“This superfood smoothie is the ultimate energy and beauty booster,” she explains.
Her recipe contains around 136 calories per serving.
Byrdie Tip
Start the day by eating a light and easily digestible but nutrient-dense breakfast.
Save heavier foods for later meals.
Spinach Avocado Tofu Scramble
Like scrambled eggs, sans the eggs.
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Stir inturmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper before adding spinach.
Sliced avocado on the side rounds out the recipe with a dosage of healthy fats.
This balanced breakfast provides 280 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 20 carbohydrates.
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She suggests keeping things like frozen fruit and vegetables, eggs, and nut butter on hand.
Vegan Protein Omelet
Sound contradictory?
Meet the animal-free omelet packed with a whopping 22 grams of protein and just 232 calories.
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This is your “egg” mix and can be saved in the fridge for speedy morning preparation.
Cook in a pan with your favorite veggies for a nutritious plant-based breakfast.
This combo has 228 calories, 8 grams of protein, and 7 grams of fat.
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Avocado Salmon Toast
What’s better than avocado toast, you ask?
Avocado toast topped with smoked salmon, of course.
Peach Cobbler Oatmeal
The next best thing to peach cobbler?
Top with hemp hearts, walnuts, coconut flakes, pomegranate seeds, fresh blueberries, and sliced bananas.
Top with sliced bananas and walnuts for a kick of potassium, fiber, and protein.
One serving will get you about 271 calories, 16 grams of fat, and 10 grams of protein.
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Chia seed pudding is seriously simple to make and can be prepped for the whole week.
Sweeten with maple syrup, honey, or another healthy sweetener.
Top with frozen fruit, bananas, granola, or nut butter.
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Collagen Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Add a littlecollagento your morning oatmeal because, well, why not?
“Oats are a high-nutrient plant food with a full spectrum of nutrition,” Snyder notes.
“I like to think of them as a humble staple that belongs in everyone’s house.”
Buy a box of frozen whole wheat waffles, almond butter, cottage cheese, and strawberries.
This option has 220 calories, 18 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat.
Veggie English Muffin Sandwich
An English muffin breakfast sandwich just hits different.
It’s the kind of meal that makes youwantto get out of bed.
This recipe contains about 255 calories and 16 grams of protein and requires minimal effort.
Then pop two in the microwave each morning for the healthiest “pre-made” meal ever!
Oh, and they’re easy to makelike throw everything in a jar and forget about it easy.
Stir together and screw on the lid to refrigerate overnight.
Solluna’sFeel Nourished: Coconut Quinoa Cerealkeeps you satiated and nourished with wholesome ingredients.
“Coconut milk is among the worlds healthiest foods,” Snyder explains.
Add kale to simmer for the last few minutes, and voila!
A hearty, healthy breakfast is servedat just 264 calories and nearly 19 grams of protein, no less.
Thisgreen smoothierecipe lands 240 calories, 9 grams of protein, and 25 grams of carbohydrates.
Don’t worry; the kale’s taste is easily concealed with sweet fruit.
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Thinking cookies first thing can’t be a healthy choice?
Bake spoon-sized dough balls at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes.
Each cookie is about 74 calories with 2 grams of protein and 2.6 grams of fat.
For the French toast mixture, smash a banana and stir in soy milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Dip your bread (we suggest whole wheat or Ezekiel) on each side and pan fry.
Top with a handful of fresh strawberries and blueberries.
