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The foods which you start your day with often set the tone for the hours to come, determining how long you will stay full for, how much energy you will have, as well as supporting healthy eating decisions throughout the rest of the day. Beginning your morning with a high sugar breakfast may be delicious at the moment, but the reality is that it likely will not keep you full for long and is often loaded with empty calories which will fail to support your weight loss goals. This can lead to overeating in the coming hours to compensate for the lack of nutrients in your breakfast, making it more difficult to maintain the calorie deficit needed for weight loss. Whether you’re trying to lose a few extra pounds or are simply hoping to improve your overall health, we gathered 4 low-sugar breakfast options to try this month to add some variety to your eating plan so you can continue to nourish your body without depriving yourself of delicious flavor.
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
A unique twist on your traditional bowl of oatmeal, this recipe is packed with antioxidants to help beat bloat and allow you to feel your best starting off your day. Great for meal prep and packed with nutrient dense ingredients such as blueberries, oats, egg, and walnuts, this dish is perfect to check off a serving of protein, carbs, and healthy fat first thing in the morning. Meal prep the night before and you have a delicious breakfast to take on the go.
Ingredients: Old fashioned oats, milk, applesauce, walnuts, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, blueberries
Low-Carb Breakfast Burritos
For a high-protein, low-carb breakfast, these burritos fit the bill. Packed with a variety of colorful veggies, protein from egg, and healthy fat from avocado and cheese, this dish will leave you full for hours and keep cravings at bay as you navigate your busy day. With ingredients you likely already have stocked in your fridge, this is a quick and easy breakfast that the whole family will love.
Ingredients: Eggs, heavy whipping cream, butter, bacon, peppers, onion, spinach, tomato, avocado, low carb tortillas, cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, salt, pepper
Tofu Scramble
For a plant-based diet that still requires a morning boost of protein, tofu scramble is the perfect dish to start off your day with. This meal comes together in under 10 minutes, is loaded with veggies, protein, and healthy fat, and can be served with anything you would typically eat your eggs with for the perfect plant-based alternative. Throw in any veggies you may have laying around in your fridge, and you have an easy and nutritious breakfast ideal for a busy morning.
Ingredients: Olive oil, firm tofu, nutritional yeast, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, non-dairy milk, onion, garlic, spinach, red pepper, broccoli, tomato
Pineapple Kale Smoothie
If you’re more inclined to start your morning off with a smoothie, adding veggies such as kale to your meal is going to be a great way to maximize your health and keep you full throughout the day. With ginger to help settle your stomach and neutralize bloating, and banana to increase satiety and provide a healthy carb, this smoothie is great for hot summer mornings when you don’t want a heavy meal to weigh you down.
Ingredients: Kale, cashew milk, pineapple, hemp seeds, banana, ginger, ice
