Low Calorie Breakfast Ideas - Healthy, Easy, Low Fat Breakfast Recipes

By now, you've probably been told, time and time again, that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We all know this, but lots of us don't eat it. The problem with breakfast is that it's in the morning. Most of us are rushing around, getting dressed, gulping coffee and maybe cooking the kids breakfast, too. By establishing some breakfast time rules, you will be seriously impressed by the benefits of these low calorie breakfast ideas.

This article will cover my personal favorite low calorie breakfast recipes/ideas and some motivational tips and tricks on how to make sure that you eat a healthy, well-rounded breakfast every single morning. I'll also de-bunk some breakfast dieting myths that I've disproved from my own experiences. Hopefully, you won't make the same mistakes that I did and will realize why it's important to eat a low calorie breakfast every single morning, no matter what!

McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, etc., have created widespread, affordable, convenience and paired it with taste explosions that make breakfast time an event to look forward to for many.

However, have you ever stopped to look at what is actually incorporate into a McDonald's breakfast? Have you ever felt like you are about to roll over and go to sleep around 10 a.m.? It's because of the content of the breakfast food. Yes, it typically tastes good, is cheap and very convenient, but is the outcome of a sluggish metabolism, blurred thoughts and pure exhaustion worth it? I think not. There are many quick, easy and delicious low calorie breakfast ideas that you can make at home.

Everyone always tells you that breakfast is important. I've always known but never thought that I needed to eat it. First off, I am never hungry at breakfast time. It's rare if I'm hungry. I used to think that if I'm not hungry, I shouldn't eat. That is typically true, but not at breakfast time. You need to eat as your body burns the most calories upon waking in the morning. If there is no fuel to burn, you're going to get exhausted...fast! Always eat breakfast within one hour of waking, even if you're not hungry!

I used to spend literally 15 minutes every morning simply getting up, showering, getting dressed and running out the door for my one hour commute. I literally had no time to do anything, let alone eat. I finally realized that my brain simply could not function at full speed and do all sorts of multi-tasking without breakfast. My old job required lots of instant decisions that would affect a lot of people. To feel 'fuzzy' because of lack of eating was simply not acceptable anymore. Not eating breakfast causes you to lose mental acuity and greatly reduces your ability to quickly process situations at school and in the workplace.

Unfortunately, the realization that I needed something in me to increase mental acuity turned my attention to fast food and I became a fast food breakfast addict. At first, I enjoyed everything about it, but after time, I saw weight gain, headaches and started experiencing exhaustion. This led me to having to have a pick-me up cup of coffee at 10 a.m. Fast food breakfasts taste great, are convenient and cheap, but are not a good substitute, irregardless of what the commercials say!

At this point, I was eating breakfast almost every day but truly was feeling miserable. One day, I decided to 'indulge' (like I hadn't already been doing that already) and tried a sausage McGriddle. I had to pull over on the side of the road because I felt so ill, in the middle of a 9a.m. conference call. This was the day I realized what all this fast food was doing to my body. My body was literally starting to reject the fast food!

Form that point on, I arranged to have breakfast available for me at work every morning. For days I knew I'd be in the office, I had it delivered automatically from a local cafe. I got other staff to do this as well and it was really not much more expensive then buying McDonald's or Burger King. I also kept a large supply of healthy breakfast items on my person so the days that I wasn't in the office, I'd have plenty of options, too. If I wouldn't of been able to have those options, I would have simply prepared my breakfast the morning before so I could eat it on the road. Within a week, I felt a huge difference and I honestly feel I was more productive at my job because of eating a healthy breakfast every single day.

Here are some ideas for planning easy low calorie meals at home! Females should pick one item from each of the following lists, for a total of three items per breakfast. Males should pick 1 protein, 1 fruit and 2 carbs.

It is important to always have protein mixed with healthy carbohydrates. Simply eating a piece or two of bread is certainly going to spike up your blood sugar, causing you to be extremely hungry before lunch time. Same with eating just a banana for breakfast. It's great that you're eating something - but just eating fruit (sugar) or carbs are going to make you hungry very fast. Protein is very important and will help keep you fuller for longer.

Pick 1 Protein

• Two Hard Boiled Eggs (You can buy these pre-boiled or make them the night before)
• 3 oz of low sodium ham
• 3 oz of turkey bacon (2-3 slices)
• 3/4 cup of egg whites or egg beaters
• 1 oz of low-fat string cheese or shredded mozzarella
• 2 oz of low-fat cream cheese

Pick 1 Fruit

• 1 apple
• 1 cup of strawberries
• 2 small slices of melon
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1/2 cup of salsa
• 1/8 of an avocado
• 1 orange
• (Obviously there are many more fruits out there...just make sure to always include one fruit serving at breakfast time!)

Pick 1 Carbohydrate

• Whole Wheat 8" Tortilla
• 2 Slices Whole Grain Bread
• 1/2 cup of Protein/Fiber Rich Cereal (Kashi Go-Lean is the best!)
• 1/2 of a Whole Grain Bagel
• Kashi Whole Grain 'Fruit & Grain Bars' (My favorite is Dark Chocolate Coconut - only 120 calories!)
• Other low calorie, whole grain, breakfast bar

I know for certain that you will be able to find 3 items under each category that you like! This is enough to add lots of options to a quick and easy breakfast. Rotate daily for lots of low calorie breakfast ideas!

There are tons of recipes out there for breakfast burritos. They are fantastic because they give you the ability to make a breakfast item that includes your entire breakfast into one conveneint on-the-go breakfast treat!

I actually eat a breakfast burrito almost every single morning. There are tons of variations:

The two main ingredients are an 8" tortilla and about 1/2-3/4 cup of scrambled eggs. Simple scramble the eggs, assemble with the other ingredients and roll up your tortilla as you would roll up a buritto.

Mexican Cheddar Breakfast Burrito

• 8" Tortilla
• 1/2 Cup of Egg Beaters
• 1 oz of low calorie shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp of mild salsa

'Fast Food' Breakfast BurritoThis version tastes almost exactly like something that would be sold at a fast food chain. It has lots of flavor (is pretty salty) and delicious!

• 8" Tortilla
• 1/2 Cup of Egg Beaters
• 1 oz of low calorie shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of Bacon Chive potato seasoning (cook the scrambled eggs with this seasoning. It's found in the prepared foods section at the grocery store.)

Ultra Cheesy Breakfast BurritoThe avocado in this recipe gives a great texture and taste that is similiar to cheese. When paird with mozzarella cheese, it gives you a very satisfying cheesy breakfast!

• 8" Tortilla
• 1/2 Cup of Egg Beaters
• 1 oz of low calorie shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 avocado slices (about 1/8 of the avocado)

So there you have it! I hope you like some of my low calorie breakfast ides and recipes. After reading this article, you have no excuse to not eat a healthy, well rounded breakfast from now on!