Here is another breakfast option under 300 calories. To keep calories at bay, go light on energy-dense ingredients such as granola and honey. Instead, indulge on bigger portions of fresh fruit, which provides lots of nutrients for just a few calories. Good options are strawberries, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, apples, and pears. These fruits have a very low calorie-density and can be consumed in satisfying portions.
In a bowl, whisk ½ cup of fat-free Greek yogurt, a splash of orange juice (about 2 tablespoons, just for flavor), and ½ tablespoon of honey. When everything is well blended, add ¼ cup of granola, and top it off with fresh fruit of your choice.
| Even though granola is a healthy food, it is also energy-dense, meaning that a small portion contains a great number of calories. With that in mind, read nutritional labels to compare different brands or make your own homemade granola. |
Preheat the oven at 450° F. In a bowl, combine 3 cups of rolled oats, 3 tablespoons of canola oil, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of ground flax seeds. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake it for around 8 minutes, checking the oven every two minutes to prevent burning it. Let it cool down, and then store it in an air-tight container. It yields 12 servings. The suggested serving size is ¼ cup, which contains 124 calories and 2.9 grams of protein. In addition, the flax seeds and the canola oil provide healthy fats, which are necessary to the maintenance of good health.