5 easy breakfasts for weight loss

Tired of eggs for breakfast? Here are Dr. Joey Shulman's five healthy alternatives that will help keep the weight in check.

Tired of eggs for breakfast? Here are Dr. Joey Shulman’s five healthy alternatives that will help keep the weight in check.

1. OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients:

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Version 1: Pomegranate and cacao nibs

1/2 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
1 tbsp. cacao nibs or coarsely-chopped dark chocolate

OR

Version 2: Raspberry vanilla hemp hearts

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup raspberries
2 tsp hemp hearts

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Method:

1. Stir ingredients together in container. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Stir once in morning prior to serving, and add additional milk if desired. Enjoy!

 

2. SPROUTED-GRAIN SPELT MUFFINS

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Ingredients:

2 cups sprouted-grain spelt flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup finely-ground flax seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup almond or coconut milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 300 F.

2. In two separate bowls, separately mix dry and wet ingredients.

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3. Mix together wet and dry ingredients.

4. Spoon mixture into non-stick muffin tins sprayed with oil.

5. Pop in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!

 

3. GRAIN-FREE ALMOND MUFFINS

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Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas
3 cups almond flour
3 eggs
4 tbsp melted butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.

2. In a bowl, mash bananas really well with a fork.

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3.Add in the rest of your ingredients and mix well.

4.Grease muffin tins with some butter or coconut oil (even if non-stick, trust me!)

5.Fill muffin tins to 3/4 full.

6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the top has set and they’re slightly golden brown.

7. Allow to cool and serve.

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4. THREE-INGREDIENT PANCAKE

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup slow-cooking oats
2 eggs

Method:

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1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

2. Add to a small pan and cook on medium heat until cooked through, flipping halfway.

3. Top with 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt and sliced strawberries if desired. Enjoy warm!

 

5. CHOCOLATE COCONUT MILK AND BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

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Ingredients:

1 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 handful ice
1 tsp cacao nibs

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients except cacao nibs on high. Top with nibs, and Enjoy!