Enjoy A Hot Breakfast
Check out these wonderful warming breakfasts from the diet experts at Nutracheck!
Blueberry & Banana Pancakes
Serves 1 – 285 kcals per serving
Kcals | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Sugar | Protein | Salt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
285 | 10.1g | 2.1g | 37.9g | 28.6g | 13.3g | 0.40g |
Ingredients
- 1 medium overripe banana
- 1 medium egg
- 1 medium egg white
- 10g rolled oats
- 40g blueberries
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, over a medium heat.
- Meanwhile, mash up the banana in a bowl until no big lumps are visible. Then mix in the egg and an extra egg white.
- Add the oats and half the blueberries and mix well.
- Spoon the mixture into the pan to make 3 small pancakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with the rest of the blueberries and a drizzle of honey on top.
Eggs On Toast With Spinach
Serves 1 – 195 kcals per serving
Kcals | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Sugar | Protein | Salt |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
195 | 6.3g | 2.0g | 20.4g | 5.7g | 12.0g | 0.96g |
Ingredients
- 1 medium free range egg
- Splash of semi skimmed milk
- 1 wholemeal thin
- Large handful of watercress, spinach and rocket salad
- Reduced salt & sugar tomato ketchup
- Salt and pepper to season
Method
- Whisk the egg and add a splash of milk. Season and mix well.
- Pop the two halves of the thin into the toaster or under the grill.
- Microwave the egg for around 40 seconds and then give it another good mix. Put back in the microwave for a further 30 seconds and mix again.
- Lay a bed of watercress, spinach and rocket onto a plate and put the toasted thin on top. Add the egg and finish with a good squirt of ketchup (or another sauce of your choice).
Banana & Peanut Butter On Toast
Serves 1 – 356 kcals per serving
Kcals | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Sugar | Protein | Salt |
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356 | 12.3g | 2.9g | 52.3g | 20.4g | 12.7g | 0.91g |
Ingredients
- 2 medium slices of wholemeal bread
- 2 heaped tsp (10g each) smooth peanut butter
- 1 medium banana
Method
- Toast the bread to your liking.
- Evenly spread the peanut butter over each slice of toast.
- Slice the banana and top each piece of toast with half the banana slices.
Perfect Porridge
Serves 1 – 447 kcals per serving
Kcals | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Sugar | Protein | Salt |
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447 | 17.7g | 2.3g | 60.2g | 30.8g | 16.0g | 0.25g |
Ingredients
- 40g porridge oats
- 220ml skimmed milk
- Half a medium banana, chopped
- 40g blueberries
- 1 tsp of honey
- 6 walnut halves, chopped
Method
- Add the porridge and milk to a saucepan or a microwavable bowl. Cook on the hob or in the microwave according to instructions.
- Mix in the honey and top with chopped banana, blueberries and the walnuts.
Salmon & Egg On Toasted Bagel
Serves 1 – 412 kcals per serving
Kcals | Fat | Sat fat | Carbs | Sugar | Protein | Salt |
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412 | 14.5g | 3.7g | 42.6g | 4.5g | 25.6g | 1.84g |
Ingredients
- 1 sesame seed topped bagel or wholemeal bagel
- 1 tsp low fat spread
- 2 small eggs
- 25g smoked salmon, cut into ribbons
- Fresh dill
- Fresh for garnish
- Salt and pepper to season
Method
- Split the bagel in half and pop into the toaster or under the grill.
- Meanwhile break the eggs into a small bowl and whisk together. Season.
- Microwave the eggs for around 40 seconds and then give it another good mix. Put back in the microwave for a further 30 seconds and mix again.
- Spread the toasted bagel with low fat spread and top with the scrambled egg and smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.