The 7-Day Fat-Fighting Menu

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7 Breakfast Recipes

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Smoothie

In a blender, combine 3/4 cup frozen berries, 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup low-fat chocolate soy milk, and 2 tablespoons reduced-fat all-natural peanut butter. 355 calories

Egg-White Muffin Melt

Scramble 3 egg whites. Cover half of a whole-grain English muffin with 1/2 cup spinach and the other half with 1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese; toast until cheese is melted. Add egg and 1 slice tomato. 270 calories

Berry Parfait

Top 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup low-fat granola, 1 teaspoon slivered almonds, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/2 cup berries. 303 calories

Cinnamon-Apple Oats

Prepare 1 packet plain, instant oatmeal with 1/2 cup skim milk. Microwave 3/4 of a small apple, chopped, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Top oatmeal with apples and 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts. 255 calories

Mexican Egg Scramble

Scramble 3 egg whites with 1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained) and 1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Top with 2 tablespoons salsa, or to taste. 191 calories

Peanut Buttery Bagel

Toast a whole-grain bagel and spread with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat all-natural peanut butter. Cover with slices from 1 apple. 335 calories

Berry Waffles

Top 2 whole-grain waffles with 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed berries, and 2 teaspoons maple syrup. 246 calories

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tmmontgomery67 wrote:

A shopping list based on the menus would be great

1/17/2013 05:41:51 PM Report Abuse

bri3_2000 wrote:

Arrgh!! You can lose weight by simply cutting out saturated fat! (Not other fats because you need them) I lost 2 stone in 2.5 months doing that, stopping snacking and having smaller portions. If you cut out carbs your body will eat away it's muscle. Anyways... :D

9/5/2012 12:44:49 PM Report Abuse

mckellarcindy1 wrote:

Disappointed that these are not individual portions. For single people, having recipes for 6 portions just doesn't work

4/26/2012 10:28:54 AM Report Abuse

rgonzalez4079324 wrote:

I like it except that I am lactose intolerant, are there other breakfast ideas without yogurt or milk you can give me? Thanks,

4/21/2012 10:40:33 AM Report Abuse

msbrendapearso1 wrote:

I love this!

4/19/2012 10:18:32 PM Report Abuse