Many Americans neglect breakfast as they rush to work or school. Others drive through a fast-food restaurant, often choosing a fatty biscuit or similar item. The Cleveland Clinic recommends starting the day with a healthy breakfast to boost metabolism, aid in weight loss and improve alertness. With a few tips, a low-fat breakfast can be easily and quickly prepared. Always use a non-stick skillet or griddle to avoid adding extra fat to the meal.
Stuffed English Muffin
A toasted light, multi-grain English muffin with browned mushrooms, a tomato slice and either one serving of scrambled egg substitute or three scrambled egg whites makes a low-fat breakfast that can be eaten on the go. This breakfast contains 2 g of fat or less.
Muesli
A serving of whole grain flake cereal with 2 tbsp. of oats, 2 tbsp. of dried berries and 1 tbsp. of shredded coconut makes a tasty low-fat breakfast. One cup of fat-free skim milk can be added. This quick breakfast can be made in less than 5 minutes and contains around 7 g of fat.
Smoothie
A smoothie containing 1/2 cup of fruit such as papaya, 1 tsp. of wheat germ and a cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt makes a nutritious breakfast, suggests the Mayo Clinic. A 1/4 cup skim milk or crushed ice can be added if you want a drinkable smoothie for the road. This easy breakfast can be made in less than 5 minutes. It contains around 1 g of fat.
Banana
Fresh fruit, such as a banana, makes an easy breakfast. Add a slice of whole-grain toast and a cup of skim milk or orange juice for a quick, healthy start to the day.
Turkey Wrap
Wrap two turkey breast slices in a whole grain tortilla. Add halved baby tomatoes, halved purple grapes and baby spinach leaves and you have a flavorful meal to go. While not a traditional breakfast food, turkey can be satisfying when you crave meat at breakfast. This simple wrap contains approximately 7 g of fat.
Cottage Cheese
Fat-free cottage cheese with pineapple slices makes a nutritious breakfast, suggest the Cleveland Clinic. Top with 2 tbsp. of raisins and six dark chocolate chips for variety. The ingredients in this easy breakfast contain no fat except for 2 g or less that is found in the chocolate.
Spicy Bowl
For a substantial breakfast meal, consider a diced, unpeeled potato that has been browned with 1/4 cup sliced onion, 4 bell pepper slices and a sprinkle of ground pepper. This spicy dish can be topped with 2 tbsp of shredded cheddar cheese for a total of approximately 9 g of fat.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a traditional, low-fat breakfast food. Make it more interesting by adding blackberries, a sprinkle of allspice and a sprinkle of cinnamon while it is cooking. The oatmeal can be lightly sweetened with brown sugar or your favorite calorie-free sweetener. A 1 cup serving of oatmeal with the suggested additives contains 3 g of fat and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.
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