English muffins are round bread products made with yeast dough and cornmeal dusting. You can eat them from the bag or toast them plain or with toppings. Fortified whole-grain English muffins are high in fiber, B vitamins and iron, and you can choose from a variety of healthy toppings to make a nutritious meal or snack for any time of the day.
Nut Butter and Fruit
Peanut butter and nut butters, such as cashew or almond, are low in saturated fats and high in heart-healthy, unsaturated fats, dietary fiber and magnesium, according to the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center. Fresh fruit is lower in added sugars and more nutritious than jam or jelly, and some ideas for your English muffin are sliced bananas, pears, strawberries or apples, blueberries or raspberries. Raisins and other dried fruits are alternative options with a longer shelf life than fresh fruits.
Lean Proteins
Skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef without visible fat and low-fat ground turkey and chicken are high in protein and lower in cholesterol-raising saturated fat than dark meat poultry, fatty cuts of beef and full-fat ground beef. Protein is an essential nutrient for maintaining lean muscle mass, and it is a good topping for English muffins because it satisfies your hunger for longer after you eat, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Raw cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes are low-calorie, nutritious additions.
Pizza Ideas
Tomato sauce is high in potassium, which helps regulate your blood pressure, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Fortified fat-free or low-fat cheese provides protein, as well as calcium and vitamin D for strong bones. Grilled chicken breast and sardines are alternatives that are lower in saturated fat than pepperoni or Italian sausage. Olives and sardines supply heart-healthy fats, and mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and spinach are low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins.
Grilled Vegetables
Most vegetables, including eggplant, zucchini and yellow summer squash and red, yellow and green bell peppers, are low in calories and fat, and high in dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A or vitamin C. Portobello mushrooms are a good size for English muffins, and they add a meaty texture. You can add healthy fats to your English muffin sandwich by brushing your vegetables with olive oil before grilling them, and fresh herbs add flavor without sodium or many calories.
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