5 Power Breakfast Foods to Help You Power Up and Burn Calories All Day Long
Melt in Your Mouth Protein Breakfast Sandwich
You’ve probably heard about how a healthy breakfast can help you stay energized all day long, but did you know that the right combination of healthy foods can actually help you burn more calories? Meals that contain fat-burning nutrients like fiber, omega fats, calcium and vitamin D can help burn fat and keep blood sugar levels steady, and by starting your morning off with a power breakfast full of the nutrients your body needs to build muscle, fight infections, and increase energy will help you feel healthy and strong!
The good news is that making a power breakfast doesn’t have to be difficult. You can choose any combination of the following 5 Power Breakfast Foods, and serve them up any way you like. Just be sure to avoid unhealthy add-ins, like greasy bacon or extra butter and cheese.
5 Basic Power Breakfast Foods:
1. Eggs-
Packed with protein, eggs support muscle building and also help prevent food cravings. Plus, eggs contain vitamin A and Zinc. Including one egg a day as part of your breakfast routine has number of health benefits, too! Learn more about the power of eggs here.
2. Oatmeal-
A healthy source of complex carbohydrates, plus vitamins and minerals for sustained energy, steel-cut oats are a fabulous breakfast option. Plus, they’re also high in protein and fiber to help you feel fuller. Try our delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.
3. Nut Butter-
Butters made from almonds, cashews, and peanuts are filled with vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats. Try some nut butter on a piece of whole grain toast, or in a smoothie for brain boosting energy. Check out our recipe for Simple Homemade Peanut Butter.
4. Fruit & Yogurt-
Filled with fiber and health promoting antioxidants, pears, berries, apples and citrus fruits contain vitamins and minerals that can keep you healthy and energized. Add some fresh fruit to a cup of low-fat yogurt for a good source of calcium and protein. Top that with a handful of flaxseeds for omega-3′s for mental energy. Learn more about the health benefits of yogurt here.
5. Low-Fat Cheese-
As an excellent source of protein and calcium, part-skim cheese, like feta or mozzarella, goes great with whole grain bread or fruit. Be sure to try our Skinny Spinach and Egg Bowls with Feta!
Make the most of your morning for benefits that last all day. Get your SkinnyMs. 7 Power Breakfasts ebook here for this and other delicious power breakfast recipes.
Melt in Your Mouth Protein Breakfast Sandwich
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Yields: 2 servings | Serving size: ½ pita sandwich | Calories: 297 | Old Points: 6 | New Points: 7 | Total Fat: 12g | Saturated Fats: 3 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 225 mg | Sodium: 484 mg | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Dietary fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 2 g | Protein: 21 g
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup organic baby spinach, stems removed and torn into small pieces
- 4 grape or cherry tomatoes sliced into fourths
- 2 green onions or chives, diced
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup 2% mozzarella cheese
- 1 whole wheat pita pocket, cut in half
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, spinach, tomatoes, green onions, mozzarella and salt and pepper to taste. Pour egg mixture into an 8” non-stick
skillet, place in oven on middle rack. Brush both sides of each pita half with olive oil,
place on foil and warm in the oven during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Cook eggs
approximately 12 minutes or until puffy and set, but not hard.
Remove skillet from oven, cut in half and place each half in a pita pocket. Press edges into
pita if necessary and serve immediately.
http://skinnyms.com/power-up-and-improve-your-calorie-burn-all-day/References:
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20926520
Mmmmmm! This is something my teenage daughter can make for breakfast on school days!
Michele, Great idea!