Making time for breakfast meal can be a challenge in the mornings, especially if you are running late to work or school. Breakfast is necessary for good health in order to rev up the metabolism and produce energy for the day. Low carbohydrate breakfast drinks make that easier, allowing you to simply pour it into a travel mug and go.
Low Carb Fruit Smoothies
Fruit smoothies are an alternative for a nutritious breakfast that is low in carbohydrates. Choosing fruits that are lower in carbs themselves and mixing with water and protein powder will keep the carbohydrates low in this drink. Fruits like raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries and peaches top the low carb list. Using fresh or frozen fruit without the added sugars is best. Blend about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of berries or peaches with about 6 oz. of water, 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder and a handful of ice cubes together, pour and drink.
Vegetable Breakfast Drinks
Vegetable juice can be a good choice with breakfast, considering an 8 oz. glass of 100 percent veggie juice equals two vegetable servings. Vegetables that are higher in fiber and lower in sodium are preferable when making this drink your meal, they will keep you feeling satisfied longer without the bloat. According to Dr. Mehmet Oz's website , you can try a green drink consisting of 1 lemon, 1/2 c. parsley, 1 rib of celery chopped, 2 big handfuls of spinach, 1 pinch of peeled ginger, 1 medium cucumber, 2 apples, and the preferred amount of ice cubes. This is the drink of choice for Dr. Oz every morning. The fruit is a simple addition to enhance the flavor.
Instant Breakfast Drinks
Instant breakfast drinks like Carnation Instant Breakfast now has its own low carb version, making this breakfast faster than creating something yourself. Adding a packet to a glass of milk and stirring it well makes this drink. There are 70 calories in this carb conscious version, 12 g of carbs, 7 g of sugar and 5 g of protein. Ovaltine, with a few more carbs, at 19 g and 2 g of protein gives you many of the essential vitamins and minerals you need daily, according to the Ovaltine website.
Choosing the breakfast drink that's right for you will depend on your preferences, the time you have and what you want or need to get out of this drink.
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