400 Calorie Breakfasts

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7 deliciously simple breakfast recipes, all under 400 calories each, and all vegetarian.

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Ingredients

  • . Green Energy Smoothie:
  • Blend 1 cup soymilk, 1 banana, 2 cups loosely packed chopped kale, and 1/4 cup ice cubes until smooth. Serve with 1/4 cup raw almonds.
  • . Apple-Cheddar Melt:
  • Layer thin apple slices and 1 slice 2% low-fat or vegan cheddar cheese between 2 slices sprouted whole-grain bread. Broil or toast 6 minutes
  • . Fast Waffles with Fresh Blueberry Syrup:
  • Puree 3/4 cup fresh blueberries with 1 Tbs. maple syrup in blender; pour over 2 toasted whole grain freezer waffles and top with 3 Tbs. almond slivers.
  • . Melon & Cottage Cheese:
  • Serve 1 cup chopped melon with 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese. Top with 2 Tbs. each chopped fresh mint and chopped walnuts. Serve with 2 rye crisp crackers.

Preparation

Step 1

5. Santa Fe Breakfast Burrito:
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add 4 oz.mashed tofu, 1/4 cup canned black beans, 2 Tbs. chopped canned green chiles, and 1/8 tsp. turmeric; saute 3 minutes, or until hot. Wrap mixture and 4 avocado slices in 8-inch whole-grain tortilla.

6. Oatmeal Deluxe:
Top 1 cup cooked oatmeal with 1/2 cup raspberries, 2 Tbs. raw almond slivers, 2 Tbs. toasted unsweetened shredded coconut, and 2 tsp. maple syrup.

7. Plum Parfait:
Layer 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup chopped plums, and 1/4 cup chopped pistachios. top with 2 Tbs. low-fat granola.

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