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Having a healthy breakfast is a good way to set the tone for the rest of your day. If you are trying to lose weight, opting for a low-calorie and high-protein breakfast is definitely the way to go.
Unfortunately, it may be difficult to put together a healthy breakfast, especially if you are on the run. With that in mind, preparing a weight loss friendly morning meal ahead of time is a good way to ensure that you will be able to stick to your healthy eating goals even when you’re in a rush (or oversleep).
Keep reading for out favorite calorie-saving breakfast hack!
Low-Calorie Egg Cups
Eggs can be a delicious and healthy start to your morning. They contain a large amount of protein and are low-calorie, making for the perfect weight loss breakfast.
Understandably, however, not everyone has time in the morning to cook a big breakfast of eggs--so one simple hack to making your breakfast more low-cal is to cook your eggs ahead of time and make some Egg Cups.
Once you make a batch of Egg Cups, you can keep them in the fridge for days when you do not have time to cook a breakfast from scratch. They're also super easy to make and customizable, meaning you can get on board with this breakfast no matter what your tastes are.
Keep reading for the 40 calorie breakfast recipe!
What You'll Need: eggs, milk, asparagus, bell peppers, mushrooms, olive oil, shredded cheese, salt, pepper
Full Recipe: Your Modern Family
Not only is this recipe easy and low-calorie, but it also gives you a boost of veggies in the morning as well.
And if any of these vegetable ingredients don't make your mouth water, you can always swap them out for a veggie you'd prefer.
