5 Best Breakfasts To Boost Weight LossFrom macadamia and coconut granola to Greek yogurt and raspberries, breakfast never tasted so good.

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Start the day off right with one of these healthy breakfasts designed to help you shed pounds and

inches. All come in at around 300 calories, but give you the satisfying protein, complex

carbohydrates, and filling fiber you need to keep you humming along until lunchtime.

1. Greek Yogurt And Raspberries

A breakfast that’s high in protein can help you feel fuller all day, according to a study published

in the British Journal of Nutrition. Plain Greek yogurt provides nearly double the amount of

protein compared to regular yogurt with about the same number of calories. Combine it with a

cup of raspberries for a hint of sweetness and flax meal for healthy fats.

Get the recipe for Greek yogurt with raspberries.

Greek Yogurt And RaspberriesA breakfast that’s high in protein can help you feel fuller all day.

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Plain Greek yogurt provides nearly double the amount of protein compared to regular yogurt

with about the same number of calories. Combine it with a cup of raspberries for a hint of

sweetness and flax meal for healthy fats.

Ingredients:

6 ounces plain Greek yogurt

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

1 teaspoon ground flax seeds

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, serve, and enjoy.

2. Grapefruit And Poached Eggs

Don’t worry, we’re not bringing back the grapefruit diet. Nevertheless, a study published years

after the fad came and went found that eating half of a grapefruit before meals significantly

impacted weight loss. Follow it with two poached eggs for a healthy dose of protein. Just don’t

toss the yolks. A 2010 study in the journal Nutrition Research found that eating a breakfast

of whole eggs helped study participants feel fuller and eat less for a full 24 hours. Add a piece of

sprouted whole-grain toast and a teaspoon of butter, and you’re still only at a mere 300 calories.

Get the recipe for grapefruit and poached eggs.

Grapefruit And Poached EggsStart your day with protein, whole grains, and fruit.

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Don’t worry, we’re not bringing back the grapefruit diet. Nevertheless, a study published years

after the fad came and went found that eating half of a grapefruit before meals significantly

impacted weight loss. Follow it with two poached eggs for a healthy dose of protein. Just don’t

toss the yolks. A 2010 study in the Journal of Nutrition Research found that eating a breakfast of

whole eggs helped study participants feel fuller and eat less for a full 24 hours. Add a piece of

sprouted whole-grain toast and a teaspoon of butter, and you’re still only at a mere 300 calories.

Ingredients:

2 large eggs, preferably from cage-free hens

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

½ grapefruit

1 slice sprouted grain bread, toasted with 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions:

Heat about 2 inches of water to just below a simmer in a small sauce pan. Crack the eggs one at a

time into a small ramekin. Swirl the water around in the pan and gently place the first egg into

the center. Gently fold the whites over the yolk with a wooden spoon and hold until the egg

begins to set. Cook until the whites are cooked through. Prepare the second egg similarly. Season

to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately with grapefruit and

toast.

3. Raw Fruit And Nut Bars

Some breakfast bars contain more than 30 ingredients and 30 percent of their calories from

added sugar. Instead, whip up a simple combination of nuts and fruit in your kitchen to make

your own healthier version. With their monounsaturated fats, nuts help keep belly fat at bay, and

they’re perfect for mornings when you’re on the go. Plus, eating instead of drinking your calories

leads to greater satiety. Pretty convenient when you’re trying to shed pounds.

Get the recipe for raw fruit and nut bars.

Raw Fruit And Nut BarsWhip up a simple combination of nuts and fruit in your kitchen to make your own healthier version.

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Some breakfast bars contain more than 30 ingredients and 30 percent of their calories from

added sugar. With their monounsaturated fats, nuts help keep belly fat at bay, and they’re perfect

for mornings when you’re on the go. Plus, eating instead of drinking your calories leads to

greater satiety. Pretty convenient when you’re trying to shed pounds.

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup raw cashews

1 scant cup fresh Medjool dates

Zest of one lime

1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions:

Pulse all of the ingredients, except the lime juice, in your food processor until finely ground.

Drizzle in the lime juice and pulse until combined, adding more juice, if desired. Press into one

long rectangle on a sheet of plastic wrap and cut into four bars. Wrap individually and store in

the refrigerator.

4. Macadamia And Coconut Granola

It turns out, just knowing you’re making healthy choices inspires you to feel better about

yourself and avoid giving in to cravings later on. A study published in the

journal Appetitefound that regular consumption of cereal at breakfast improved women’s

mood and body image. Don’t worry about macadamia nut’s reputation for being high in fat; it’s

monounsaturated and rich in antioxidants. Just don’t eat it all in one sitting.

Get the recipe for macadamia and coconut granola.

Macadamia And Coconut GranolaOur favorite homemade, healthy granola recipe.

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It turns out, just knowing you’re making healthy choices inspires you to feel better about

yourself and avoid giving in to cravings later on. A study published in the journal, Appetite,

found that regular consumption of cereal at breakfast improved women’s mood and body image.

Don’t worry about macadamia nut’s reputation for being high in fat; it’s monounsaturated and

rich in antioxidants. Just don’t eat it all in one sitting.

Ingredients:

Yields six ½-cup servings

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 tablespoons coconut oil, in liquid form

2 tablespoons raw sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

½ cup macadamia nuts

½ cup dried apricots, cut in narrow slivers

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk together the coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla

in a measuring cup. Pour this along with the oats into a baking dish and stir thoroughly to

combine. Bake for a total of 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and

stir in the dried apricots. After it is completely cool, store in an airtight container. Serve with

non-fat milk.

5. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apples and whole-grain oats team up to give you the slow-burning carbs you need to sit through

office meetings that stretch into the afternoon. A study published in theInternational Journal

of Preventive Medicine in 2012 found that cinnamon consumed daily helped study

participants lose body fat and decrease overall body weight.

Get the recipe for apple cinnamon oatmeal.

Apple Cinnamon OatmealStart your day off right with hearty whole grains.

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Apples and whole-grain oats team up to give you the slow-burning carbs you need to sit through

office meetings that stretch into the afternoon. A study published in theInternational Journal

of Preventive Medicine in 2012 found that cinnamon consumed daily helped study

participants lose body fat and decrease overall body weight.

Ingredients:

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 small organic apple, cored and diced

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon vanilla

1½ cups water

1 tablespoon walnuts, roughly chopped

Instructions:

Stir all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and turn the heat

down to low for 3-5 minutes.