A good source of protein and whole grains is a perfect way to start your day! Eating a good healthy breakfast will also jump start your metabolism.
Here are a few great breakfast recipes that you can make during and after your weight loss journey:
1.) Strawberry parfaits
Ingredients
2 cups of low fat vanilla yogurt
1 lb of strawberries
6 tbsps of muesli cereal
Directions:
1. Cut a 1 lb of strawberries into quarters
2. Add 2 tbsps of muesli cereal
3. Add 1 cup of low fat yogurt
2.) Berry Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients
1/4 frozen pitted unsweetened raspberries or cherries
3/4 chilled unsweetened rice or almond
1 1/2 tsp of honey
1 tsp of ground flaxseed
2 tsp of fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blender add the lemon juice to taste.
3.) Smoked turkey and spinach quiche
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup (4 ounces) cubed smoked turkey ham
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
1/4 cup (1 ounce) reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large egg whites
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ham, onion, and pepper to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until ham is lightly browned.
3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese in a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Top with ham mixture.
4. Combine remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, spinach, and next 5 ingredients (through egg whites) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
5. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stirring with a whisk until blended. Pour egg mixture over ham mixture. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center of quiche comes out clean..
