42 Low-Calorie Breakfast Recipes

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42 Low-Calorie Breakfast Recipes2/42 Quinoa-Pear Breakfast Bake 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I enjoy quinoa, so I created this pear breakfast bake for our Sunday brunch. The quinoa is a nice change of pace from oatmeal. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 267 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 2 starch. 3/42 Slow-Cooker Frittata Provencal 6 Reviews

The meatless slow-cooker meal also makes an elegant brunch for lazy weekends

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe means that a delectable dinner is ready when I walk in the door from work. The meatless slow-cooker meal also makes an elegant brunch for lazy weekends. —Connie Eaton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 245 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 385mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. Don’t miss our best low calorie recipes for lunch and dinner! 4/42 Almond

It’s a breakfast I feel good about eating

Berry Pancakes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond Berry Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whole wheat flour and two kinds of berries add an extra helping of nutrition to these hearty pancakes. It’s a breakfast I feel good about eating. —Sarah Haengel, Bowie, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 239 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 5/42 Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Scrambled

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

Eggs with Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to have friends and family over for a special Sunday brunch, especially when there’s a big game on television. These colorful eggs go perfectly with sausage, toasted English muffins and fresh fruit. —Marilyn Ipson, Rogers, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 173 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 373mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 6/42 Oh-So-Good Oatmeal 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total

Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Add extra nutrition to fiber-rich oatmeal by adding chopped apple and almonds. My two boys demand seconds! At 1-1/2 cups per serving, it’s hearty and filling; and at zero cholesterol, what’s not to love? —Danielle Pepa, Elgin, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 253 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. 7/42 Early Riser Oven Omelet 3 Reviews Early Riser Oven Omelet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone will rush to the table when you serve this big fluffy omelet. Packed with tomato, broccoli, ham and cheese, it makes a hearty brunch dish that easily serves a bunch. —Wendy Fawcett, Gillam, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 216 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 8/42 Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk

From the Recipe Creator: These bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they’re also sweet enough to double as dessert. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 214 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk. 9/42 Pressure-Cooker Eggs in Purgatory 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Eggs in Purgatory Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomatoes and red pepper flakes

add spicy zing to these saucy eggs

add spicy zing to these saucy eggs. Serve them with toasted bread or sauteed polenta rounds for an unforgettable morning meal. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 255 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 676mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 10/42 Peanut Butter Oatmeal 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son and I eat this

peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast

peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast. It’s a hearty, healthy way to jump start our morning. — Elisabeth Reitenbach, Terryville, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 323 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. 11/42 Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always experiment with different herbs on my eggs, since I eat them every morning. This one became one of my favorites! —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 231 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat

11g fat (5g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 12/42 Potato Omelet 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potato Omelet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even folks who don’t care for eggs will enjoy this dish. The comforting tastes of potatoes, onions and garlic come through. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 236 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 279mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

1g fiber), 11g protein

1g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 13/42 Ham and Spinach Pie Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the exception of the phyllo dough, which I always have on hand, this ham and spinach pie recipe is made entirely from Easter dinner leftovers. One of my neighbors traded me four freshly caught trout for a slice! —Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 195 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g

fiber), 16g protein

fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 14/42 Oatmeal Pancakes 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 10 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family absolutely loves these oat pancakes. I make them every Saturday and Sunday. If I don’t, they don’t believe it’s the weekend! My son’s friends often spend the night, and I think it’s because they like these oatmeal pancakes so much. They are especially delicious served with molasses and syrup. —Sharon W. Bickett, Chester,

—Jeanne Larson, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Nutrition

South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 263 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 15/42 Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. I came up with this recipe to feed my family a healthy, hearty breakfast—and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat

Facts: 1 serving: 224 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. 16/42 Great Granola 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 50 min Servings 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nuts, dried fruit and more make a crunchy mix for topping oatmeal or eating by the handful. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 290 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber),

6g protein

6g protein. 17/42 Rustic Vegetable Frittata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Vegetable Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love that this veggie-loaded frittata combines seriously nutritious ingredients into a filling dish I can serve as breakfast, lunch or dinner—and is still delicious even as leftovers! —Deborah Jamison, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 259 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 340mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch. 18/42 French Omelet 5

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