If you are confused about what to eat for breakfast for weight loss, then you are going to love this post. Breakfast is widely known to be one of the most important meals of the day. It sets the tone for all of your food habits throughout the day and skipping it can unleash a mad frenzy of hormonal havoc. This will ultimately lead to cravings for highly palatable foods and overeating, making your weight loss goals much more challenging.
What’s in a healthy breakfast for weight loss?
A balanced breakfast should contain a combination of protein + fat + fiber. Eating these 3 key nutrients will help keep you feeling full and stave off cravings… a big win-win for weight loss. The good thing is that it doesn’t need to be complicated. With just a few ingredients, your breakfast can go from mundane to mouthwatering!
Here are 3 healthy breakfast ideas for weight loss:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1/2 cup whole rolled oats
1 1/2 cups water
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon peanut butter (or other nut butter)
Cook the oats, mix in the protein powder and nut butter, enjoy!
Protein Smoothie
1 cup dairy-free milk (almond, oat, coconut)
1 scoop protein powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup frozen berries
Blend and enjoy!
Eggs + Sprouted Grain Toast + Avocado
2 eggs (scrambled or fried)
Sprouted grain bread (Ezekiel is an option)
1/4 avocado
Enjoy!
Feel free to play around with other flavors and spices to create a signature breakfast you will look forward to eating each day.
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