Are you ready to have an ultimate and satisfying healthy breakfast for a whole week? Check out these fantastic recipes that will surely get your mornings and day started off the right way.
Let’s get going with our healthy breakfast for a week recipes
Wake Up Sandwich
Here is a fantastic breakfast sandwich to get your day started on the right foot.
Ingredients
1/4 cup liquid egg (whites OK too)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (light)
2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
1 tbsp reduced sodium ham
Add Pepper to taste
1/8 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
1 whole-grain toasted English muffin
Directions
1. Grab a bowl that is safe for the microwave and make sure it is the same size as the English muffin you are going to use.
2. Start by mixing the bell pepper, ham, cheese, and ground pepper, and if you are using Italian season throw it in too. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Then you want to turn the egg and continue to microwave for another 30 seconds or up to 1 minute.
3. Now all you have to do is to put the egg on your English muffin (toasted of course) and enjoy.
(Makes 1 Serving)
Calories Per Serving: 247
Apple Oatmeal
Apple Oatmeal
A warm and delicious morning treat for breakfast.
Ingredients
3 cups of good apple juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups (Quaker) quick oats
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/4 cup of good maple syrup
A 1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 tbsp A good fat-free vanilla yogurt
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan you are going to combine the apple juice and cinnamon. And bring to a boil.
2. Then you are going to stir in the oats, chopped apple, raisins, and maple syrup.
3. Lower the heat and cook until most of the juice is absorbed, Make sure you are occasionally stirring. Then fold in walnuts.
4. Now you just top each bowl with a tablespoon of fat-free vanilla yogurt and enjoy.
(Makes 4 Servings)
Calories Per Serving: 271
Melon Smoothie
Melon Smoothie
This fabulous smoothie is sure to utilize the true natural sweetness of the Watermelon.
Ingredients
3 cups watermelon chunks
1 small banana, chopped
Use 1 cup ice
1 1/2 cups 0% fat vanilla yogurt
Directions
1. Add the watermelon chunks, chopped banana, ice, and yogurt into a blender. Now blend until your desired smoothness.
2. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
(Serving Size 12 oz)
Calories Per Serving: 158
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Whole Wheat Pancakes
This is such a healthier choice than what you grab off the store shelf those boxes of pre-mixed pancake batters. Use toppings wisely as that will add calories.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tbsp honey
Directions
1. In a medium bowl combine and whisk the whole-wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2. Combine the buttermilk, honey, and egg, in a small bowl.
3. You are going to make a well in dry ingredients then stir in the egg and the buttermilk mixture. Be sure to allow the batter to rest for at least a few minutes.
4. Grab a nonstick griddle or frying pan and set it on medium to high heat. Next drop batter by the 1/4 cupful onto a hot griddle or pan. Now you just let them cook until you see the edges begin to dry and bubbles begin to appear in the pancakes. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
(Makes 8 pancakes)
Calories Per 2 Pancake Serving: 188
Morning Power Bar
Morning Power Bar
Power up your morning workouts with this delicious easy to make healthy power bar.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup almonds (slivered)
1 tbsp flaxseeds, preferably golden
Use 1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 cup unsweetened whole-grain puffed cereal
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup creamy almond butter
Use 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square pan with cooking spray.
2. It is best to use a large rimmed baking sheet for this. Spread the oats, almonds, sesame seeds, and flaxseeds, onto the baking sheet. Bake until the oats are lightly toasted. Transfer to a large bowl. Go ahead and add the cereal, raisins apricots, and currants; Now toss/mix to combine it all.
3. In a small sauce pan ad almond butter, vanilla, honey, sugar, and salt. Put on medium to low heat making sure to stir it frequently until the mixture is bubbling.
4. When this happens immediately add the mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix it all together with a large spoon or spatula. Make sure you don’t leave any dry spots.
5. Transfer it over to the pan you already prepared and press the mixture down until you have a nice firm even layer.
6. Put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until they are firm.
(Makes 8 Bars)
Calories Per 1 Bar Serving: 244 calories
Texas Omelette Wrap
Texan Omelette Wrap
This wrap is a nice healthy taste of the South West.
Ingredients
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley (optional)
2 tablespoons prepared black bean dip
1 9-inch whole-wheat wrap
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoons grated pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon prepared green or red salsa, (optional)
Directions
1. Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source; then preheat the broiler.
2. Stir together eggs, hot sauce, pepper, scallions, and cilantro (or parsley), if you are using it.
3. If the black bean dip is cold, just warm it up in the microwave on High for 10 to 20 seconds. Place the whole-wheat wrap between paper towels and warm it in the microwave on High for about 10 seconds. Spread bean dip over the wrap, and make sure to leave a 1-inch border all around.
4. Brush the oil over a 10-inch nonstick skillet; heat over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook for about 20 to 30 seconds. Place the skillet under the broiler and broil just until the top is set, just 20 to 30 seconds.
5. Slide the omelet onto the wrap. Now sprinkle with the cheese. Roll up the wrap and serve with the salsa
(Makes 1 Serving)
Calories Per Serving: 321
Muesli
Muesli
This is a classic breakfast that is power packed with dried fruit and healthy nuts.
Ingredients
300g jumbo oats
100g Allbran
25g wheatgerm
100g dark raisins
140g ready-to-eat apricots, cut into chunks
50g golden linseeds
Directions
1. Mix everything into a large bowl.
2. Store it for up to 2 months, in an airtight cotainer.
3. Serve with Milk if you prefer
Calories Per 1 Cup Serving: 124
Healthy Breakfast For A Week
There you have it, 7 fantastically delicious recipes for a healthy breakfast for a week. You can check out the next installment of recipes featuring a healthy lunch for a week.
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