In your quest to lose weight, you make it a point to work out religiously and to eat healthy foods. Most of the time, eating healthily gets extremely boring, especially when it comes to breakfast. Instead of ravishing pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and cheese omelet, or a big bowl of crunchy, sweet cereal, you unwillingly chow down bland oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs. It is not so difficult to have a bland breakfast initially as you are motivated to lose weight and get fit, but after a few weeks or months, your body starts craving some flavor. If you give into your temptation, you might start binge eating, making your progress come to a standstill. Instead, you can make your breakfast healthy and delicious at the same time so that you are motivated to eat clean every day. Luckily, summer is the best time to make the most of the fresh produce widely available. Fresh ingredients provide your body a wide variety of essential nutrients, give you a boost of energy to charge through the rest of the day with ease, and help you shed some of those extra pounds. Here are some recipes you can try if you want to lose some weight.
1. Wild Blueberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
Wild blueberries are rich in fiber and contain more antioxidants than regular blueberries. When it is combined with a few other healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, peanut butter, and banana, it fills you up without adding extra calories.
Recipe:
In a blender, add 1/2 cup unsweetened blueberries, 1/2 cup low-fat milk, 6 ounces low-fat plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, and 2 teaspoon maple syrup.
Blend the ingredients well and serve in a glass.
2. Cucumber Avocado Toast
Avocados are loaded with monounsaturated fats and oleic acid, which is beneficial in reducing belly fat. Since these fats take longer to get digested, you will feel fuller for longer. Cucumbers will keep you fresh and hydrated during summer.
Recipe:
Mash 1/3 of an avocado.
Spread it on whole-wheat toast.
Top it with sliced cucumber.
Season it with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Grilled Peach Halves With Granola And Yogurt
A combination of peaches, granola, and yogurt provides your body protein and fiber, enough to keep you satiated till lunchtime. Plus, yogurt contains gut-friendly bacteria that improves your digestion.
Recipe:
Cut a large peach in halves and remove the seed.
Lightly brush the peach halves with avocado oil and grill until char marks form.
Top the peach halves with plain Greek yogurt.
Sprinkle granola over it and enjoy.
4. Chia Seed Pudding With Strawberries And Blackberries
Strawberries and blackberries contain lots of antioxidants and fiber. When they are combined with chia seeds, you will be fueled up to take on the rest of the day. The high fiber content of this breakfast option will keep you satiated for longer so that you naturally eat less.
Recipe:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Mix 1/4 cup of chia seeds and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Stir to distribute the chia seeds properly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The following morning, serve the pudding into containers and top it with strawberries and blueberries.
5. Scrambled Eggs With Peppers And Arugula
Eggs are a great source of protein and pairing them with low-carb veggies is a delicious way to lose weight. Bell peppers and arugula contain micronutrients that promote energy production and eggs help decrease hunger and increase muscle mass.
Recipe:
Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a pan and heat over a medium flame.
Once the oil is slightly heated, add 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers, garlic, and onion.
Cook the veggies until tender.
Whisk 2 eggs pour it in the pan.
Stir the eggs and veggies over light heat.
Once the eggs are almost scrambled, add 1 cup arugula and mix well.
Move the contents of the pan into a plate, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
