Eat More to Lose Weight: 1,500-Calorie Summer Diet Plan

350-Calorie Breakfast Choices

Whole-Grain Waffles with Berry & Walnut Compote

2 frozen low-fat whole-grain waffles
1/4 cup blackberries
1/4cup strawberries
1 ounce (14 halves) walnuts

Make it: Toast waffles. Top with mashed fresh berries and walnuts.

Florentine Egg Scramble on an English Muffin

2 eggs
1/2 cup cooked fresh spinach
1 whole-grain English muffin, toasted
1 cup cut cantaloupe

Make it: Scramble eggs with spinach. Serve on English muffin with cantaloupe on the side.

Sliced Pear & Almond-Butter Toast

2 slices whole-grain bread
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 medium pear, sliced

Make it: Toast whole-grain bread. Spread almond butter on toast and top with fresh pear slices.

Tart Cherry Muesli with Vanilla Soy Milk

1 cup light vanilla soy milk
1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/4 cup dried cherries

Make it: Pour light vanilla soy milk on raw old-fashioned oats (prepare the night before and keep in the fridge overnight for softer oats). Mix in dried tart cherries.

Tomato-Basil Ricotta Toast

2 slices whole-grain bread
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
5 fresh basil leaves
4 slices tomato

Make it: Toast whole-grain bread. Spread with low-fat ricotta cheese and top with fresh basil leaves and tomato slices.

Banana & Honey Smoothie

1 cup light vanilla soy milk
1 small banana
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons old-fashioned oatmeal
1 tablespoon flaxseeds, ground

Make it: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Lemon-Blueberry Granola Parfait

3/4 cup blueberries
6 ounces low-fat lemon yogurt
1-ounce crunchy granola bar

Make it: Top blueberries with low-fat yogurt and crushed granola bar.