500 calorie Breakfasts
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Having a good, hearty and protein-rich breakfast not only gives you the energy to motor on through the day, but it also helps curb those random pangs of hunger in between meals. However, a hearty breakfast does not mean you get to go indulge too much. So to help you make healthier choices, we’ve drawn up a list of delicious and nutritious breakfast options….and the best part is….they’re all under 500 calories!
1 OATMEAL RAISIN SCONES
CALORIES | 375 |
11⁄2 CUPS ROLLED OATS
1⁄2 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
2 TABLESPOONS WHEAT GERM
3 TABLESPOONS SUGAR
1⁄2 TEASPOON SALT
11⁄2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
6 TABLESPOONS COLD, UNSALTED BUTTER, CUT IN PIECES 2 EGGS
1⁄2 CUP BUTTERMILK
1⁄2 TEASPOON VANILLA
1 CUP RAISINS
1 EGG WHITE
2 TABLESPOONS RAW SUGAR
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or spray lightly with oil. Grind half of the oatmeal into flour in a food processor.
- Combine remaining oats, oat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat germ, sugar, salt, baking powder, and butter in a food processor with a metal blade. Process until mixture resembles cornmeal.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir in raisins with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Add dry ingredients and fold in with a spatula. Drop scones into rounds onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Brush scones with egg white and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Fat | 2 g | |
Protein | 8g | |
Carbohydrates | 44g | |
Sugar | 37g |
2 BLACKBERRY-MANGO SMOOTHIE
CALORIES | 235 |
1⁄2 BANANA
1 CUP FROZEN MANGO CUBES
1 CUP BLACKBERRIES
1⁄2 CUP VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT 1⁄4 CUP ORANGE JUICE
1 TEASPOON HONEY
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and serve as a quick breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Fat | 3 g | |
Protein | 4g | |
Carbohydrates | 53g | |
Sugar | 39g |
3 STRAWBERRY-BANANA SMOOTHIE
CALORIES | 248 |
1 BANANA
1 CUP FROZEN STRAWBERRIES, CUT UP 1 CUP VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT
1⁄4 CUP ORANGE JUICE
1 TEASPOON HONEY
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- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and serve as a quick breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Fat | 4g | |
Protein | 4g | |
Carbohydrates | 50g | |
Sugar | 37g |
4 BANANA CHOCOLATE PECAN PANCAKES
CALORIES | 245 |
2 (1-OUNCE) SQUARES SEMISWEET BAKER’S CHOCOLATE 2 TABLESPOONS WATER
1 CUP PECANS
1 CUP WHOLE-WHEAT FLOUR
2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
3 EGGS, WELL BEATEN
3⁄4 CUP 2% MILK
6 TABLESPOONS HONEY, OR TO TASTE 1 TEASPOON PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 1⁄2 TEASPOON SALT
NONSTICK SPRAY
2 BANANAS, PEELED AND SLICED 1⁄4THICK
IN THIS RECIPE YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE NONFAT MILK FOR 2% MILK.
- Melt chocolate with 2 tablespoons water and set aside to cool slightly. Lightly toast the pecans and grind in a food processor or chop by hand.
- In a large bowl, mix whole-wheat flour and baking powder. Slowly beat in the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla, and salt and then chocolate mixture.
- Spray a griddle or frying pan with nonstick spray. Heat to medium-high. Drop the pancake batter, about 2 tablespoons per pancake, on the hot griddle. Cover with banana slices. Turn when bubbles form at the top of the cakes.
- Serve hot with butter, marmalade, or chocolate syrup.
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Fat | 7g | |
Protein | 11g | |
Carbohydrates | 38g | |
Sugar | 12g |
5 MORNING FRENCH TOAST
CALORIES | 410 |
1 TABLESPOON BUTTER, SALTED
2 EGGS
1 TABLESPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
1 TABLESPOON CINNAMON
2 SLICES WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD, CUT INTO TRIANGLES
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- Heat a large griddle and brush with butter.
- Crack eggs into a shallow bowl and beat well with vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Dip triangles of whole-wheat bread in the egg mixture, turning once to coat well.
- Place the bread slices in the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Fat | 24g | |
Protein | 17g | |
Carbohydrates | 31g | |
Sugar | 2g |
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