48 Tasty Breakfasts Under 300 Calories

Healthy breakfast salad with fresh greens, sliced avocado, and prosciutto for a nutritious start to.

If you are trying to keep your calories count down – we have some ideas!

One of the common misconceptions to help you lose weight is to eat less, which is a no-no! Eating less will sacrifice good nutrients, proteins, and fibre. With the right breakfast and lots of vegetables, I’m sure you’d be delighted eating a lot and losing weight at the same time!

So here goes the tasty breakfasts under 300 calories!

1. Savory Quinoa Egg Muffins with Spinach

Calorie Count: 61 each

No, muffins shouldn’t be just for those kids who love sweets! Or anyone with sweet tooth! That’s against the law of the health-conscious!

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Breakfasts Under 300 Calories
via thespruceeats.com

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2. Tomato Zucchini Frittata

Calorie Count: 230

If you love tomatoes to such extent that you’d die for them (I hope not), this is for you. This is a great recipe if you have a veggie patch on hand and you can use the fresh tomatoes, zucchini and parsley to really have a vibrant and fresh-tasting breakfast that is good for you too!

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Fresh vegetable frittata with tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs in a white skillet.
via loveandlemons.com

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3. Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

Calorie Count: 191

If you’re too lazy to wake up so early for breakfast or just don’t have the time to make one, you can try this chocolate protein overnight oats! This tastes like a hot chocolate and a brownie in one, so what else can you look for? Very convenient and chocolatey!

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Delicious chocolate breakfast bowl with cocoa nibs, perfect for a healthy start.
via amyshealthybaking.com

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4. Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Egg White Breakfast Burritos

Calorie Count: 297

Want to savour the moment while walking down the street? This burrito is for people always on the go. Just grab it and you’re done! You’ll not be late anymore! You can even eat this one in the car on the way to work!

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Delicious breakfast wraps filled with eggs, spinach, and mushrooms for a healthy start.
via self.com

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5. Breakfast-Stuffed Peppers

Calorie Count: 163 per serving

Don’t throw the leftovers away! Get your capsicums from the fridge and make them classy by filling them with, uh, leftovers. It will seem like a 5-star restaurant cuisine, just don’t tell them about the, you know.

If you don’t have any leftovers on hand – fill it with scrambled eggs and any veggies that you can grate into the mix.  Top with a tiny bit of cheese.

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Delicious stuffed yellow and red bell peppers with cheese and herbs, perfect for a nutritious breakf.
via popculture.com

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6. 2-Minute Egg Omelette in a Mug

Calorie Count: 187

Who says food can only be put on a plate? This egg omelette is very simple to do, and it just takes 2 minutes of your day to make! Mugs aren’t just for morning coffees, indeed.

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Healthy breakfast bowl with fresh vegetables and herbs.
via joyfulhealthyeats.com

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7. Simple Vegan Omelette

Calorie Count: 232

Tired of plain omelette for breakfast? Mix it with a lot of vegetables that you love! Plus if you think that the words ‘Vegan’ and ‘Omelette’ don’t go together – this recipe will prove you wrong!  Egg-free of course!

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Healthy breakfast with a vegetable omelette, fresh fruit, and orange juice.
via minimalistbaker.com

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8. Greek Yogurt and Blueberry Parfaits

Calorie Count: 180 per serving

Do you know that yogurt and blueberries have a lot of health benefits? Yogurt can make your teeth and bones strong while blueberries are good for your heart and brain! So who can say no to this?

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Blueberry parfait with granola and yogurt for a nutritious breakfast.
via health.com

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9. Healthy Breakfast Nachos

Calorie Count: 300 calories per serving

Well, who doesn’t love nachos? Especially if they’re topped with bunch of patatos? (It doesn’t make sense but it sounds funny!)

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Delicious low-calorie breakfast nachos topped with eggs, vegetables, and salsa, perfect for a nutrit.
via spinach4breakfast.com

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10. Hash Brown Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream

Calorie Count: 187 per serving

Ronald McDonald isn’t the only one who can give you hash browns, you know? And their hash browns aren’t actually healthy, and they don’t come with salmon!

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Healthy breakfast with scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and fresh herbs on a white plate.
via tasteofhome.com

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11. Egg-and-Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potato

Calories: 300

Yes, of course, you can eat egg, cheese, and potato in one bite!

Healthy breakfast potato topped with scrambled eggs and fresh green onions.
via foodnetwork.com

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12. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Calories: 183

I know too well how boring  plain oatmeal is, especially if you eat a bowl of it every day. So why not try Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars? It’s easy to make and you can carry it everywhere you go! Bowls no more!

Baked healthy breakfast muffins in a muffin tin with oats and berries.
via popculture.com

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13. Pistachio and Pomegranate Oatmeal Bowl

Calories: 300

If you don’t want to make oatmeal bars because you’re very ‘traditional’, you can opt to add fruit on it instead. No one can stop you anyway.

Healthy breakfast bowl with oats, pomegranate, and pistachios for a nutritious start to your day.
via foodnetwork.com

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14. Spicy Sausage Waffle Sandwich

Calories: 300

Do you have those moments where you tend to want to eat chocolate after eating something salty? It happens to me, too! It’s like even our tongue is wanting to balance itself! So, yes, I bet your tongue will like this waffle sandwich.

Tasty breakfast sandwich with tomato, cheese, and sausage on a white plate.
via foodnetwork.com

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15. Tropical Green Smoothie

Calories: 300

Perhaps this is the only choice of those people who really aren’t fond of eating vegetables. But you can try this too for fruit, especially if you want convenience. You can mix different fruits or vegetables, or both, to give you better health benefits.

Green smoothie in two glasses for healthy breakfast.
via foodnetwork.com

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16. Berry Smoothie Bowl with Roasted Coconut

Calories: 280 per serving

Or if you don’t want plain smoothie, you can also mix it with something that you can munch, like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or other fruits that can be eaten in one bite.

Bright berry smoothie bowl with fresh bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
via popculture.com

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17. Pumpkin and Granola Parfait

Calories: 304

If you have too much time or you find eating vegetables too boring, you can try making a parfait out of it.

Delicious homemade sweet potato ice cream in a glass bowl.
via fitnessmagazine.com

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18. Honey-Whipped Cottage Cheese with Melon

Calories: 289

If you like to add another flavour to your fruit, you can try dipping it into something that complements its taste, like this.

Fresh fruit salad with melon, cantaloupe, and herbs for a healthy breakfast.
via fitnessmagazine.com

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19. Banana Pancakes

Calories: 243

Do you know that the banana is one of the fruits that contain a high sugar level? With this banana pancake, there’s no need for you to add artificial sweeteners.

Delicious sweet potato pancakes topped with raspberries and pecans on a white plate.
via bbcgoodfood.com

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20. Kale, Tomato and Poached Egg on Toast

Calories: 251

Because eggs and toast are already a part of almost everyone’s breakfast, right? Here’s a twist to that!

Poached egg served with fresh cherry tomatoes, kale, and feta on whole grain toast. A nutritious, lo.
via bbcgoodfood.com

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21. Pistachio Nut and Spiced
Apple Bircher Muesli

Calories: 229

Nuts, yogurt, apples, and oats are a very healthy combination that makes one’s tummy full!

Delicious and nutritious breakfast bowl featuring oats, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seeds for a l.
via bbcgoodfood.com

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22. A Boiled Egg with Toast Soldiers

Calories: 100

Here’s another twist to the egg and toast tandem.

Egg in an egg cup with toast soldiers, perfect for a healthy breakfast under 300 calories.
via goodtoknow.co.uk

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23. Broccoli, Kale and Cheddar Quiche

Calories: 245 per serving

And here’s another healthy, edible container for the leftovers!

Delicious low-calorie breakfast quiche with vegetables, perfect under 300 calories.
via blog.myfitnesspal.com

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24. Sausage Tortilla Breakfast Bake

Calories: 268

Sausages have 9 amino acids and help in building our muscles and balancing our hormones. Tortilla does help in our digestion, especially if it’s made with whole grains. This can be eaten for brunch.

Healthy breakfast pizza with eggs, vegetables, and lean meat, perfect for a low-calorie start to you.
via tasteofhome.com

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25. Slow-Cooked Breakfast Apple Cobbler

Calories: 289

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Why not put a new touch on your apples and make them more yummy?

Delicious warm apple cinnamon breakfast bowl with granola and yogurt.
via tasteofhome.com

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26. Eggs in Purgatory

Calories: 255

Do you know purgatory? It’s the place where people cleanse themselves before they go to heaven. But in these eggs, you’re still in purgatory but you’ll already get to taste the heaven!

Delicious creamy polenta topped with a poached egg and rich tomato sauce, perfect for a healthy brea.
via tasteofhome.com

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27. Slow Cooker Vegetable Omelet

Calories: 167

Although eggs alone have health benefits, we want to be much healthier, so why not add all the goodness of the vegetables from your fridge?

Healthy veggie breakfast bites under 300 calories.
via skinnyms.com

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28. Italian Baked Egg and Vegetables

Calories: 149

If you don’t want scrambled egg and want a bigger portion of your favourite vegetables, you can opt to do this.

Delicious fresh tomato and egg breakfast bowl with basil leaves.
via popsugar.com

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29. Gluten-Free Paleo Pudding Recipe

Calories: 206

One for the gluten intolerant among us!

Healthy chia pudding topped with fresh mango and pumpkin seeds.
via popsugar.com.au

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30. Healthy Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Avocado Breakfast Burritos

Calories: 297

If you love Mexican food and are a busy person, this burrito can save your day!

Delicious breakfast burrito with black beans, avocado, and vegetables on a white plate.
via ambitiouskitchen.com

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31. Banana Corn Muffins

Calories: 199

How cute muffins are. You can also put designs on them, like put whole fruits at the top or mix it with whole fruits and make it look like a chocolate chip cookie!

Crispy, golden-brown breakfast snack on a white plate, perfect for a low-calorie start to your day.
via health.com

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32. Portobello Breakfast Cups

Calories: 191.8

This is the kind of breakfast that you can make in less than 20 minutes, and you can eat this any time of the day, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Delicious open-faced breakfast sandwich topped with a fried egg, vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for.
via arismenu.com

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33. Scrambled Egg Burrito

Calories: 259 per serving

Here’s another burrito that you can take anywhere you go.

Healthy breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and cilantro in a whole wheat wrap.
via health.com

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34. Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie

Calories: 167

Well, of course, sometimes we are in the mood for chocolate.

Delicious chocolate milkshake topped with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
via popculture.com

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35. Pasternak’s Sweet Spinach Smoothie

Calories: 296 per serving

Do you know why Popeye loves spinach so much? Because it contains a lot of vitamins that really help our body be in a great condition! Also, according to a study, there’s no other vegetable that can surpass the amount of Vitamin K spinach has.

Nutrient-packed green smoothie with spinach, avocado, and grapes for a low-calorie breakfast option.
via popsugar.com

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36. Smash Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Red Onion

Calories: 281

Salmon is good for our brain, red onion has heart benefits, and avocado contains a lot of potassium, even more than a banana!

Healthy breakfast toast topped with smoked salmon, onions, and greens on a dark plate.
via blog.myfitnesspal.com

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37. Power Greens Breakfast Skillet

Calories: 244 per serving

This is good for people who don’t want to wash the dishes! No, I’m not kidding.

Eggs with spinach and mushrooms in a skillet for a healthy breakfast.
via blog.myfitnesspal.com

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38. Fried Egg and Crunchy Breadcrumb Breakfast Salad

Calories: 250 per serving

A variant of salad that is crunchy.

via myrecipes.com

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39. Vegetarian Benedict with Thyme Sabayon

Calories: 242 per serving

It is said that thyme helps in making our body strong. Eggs also contribute strength to our body because of its Vitamin D. So this Vegetarian Benedict is a good source of courage that everyone needs in their everyday life!

via myrecipes.com

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40. Pomegranate-Farro Breakfast Salad with Honey Ricotta

Calories: 294

Pomegranate helps to prevent cancer and with our digestion. Honey, on the other hand, has anti-bacterial power. Indeed, a very easy to make salad that would give you a lot of health benefits!

via myrecipes.com

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41. Grapefruit, Avocado and Prosciutto Breakfast Salad

Calories: 245

Here’s another salad recipe that salad-lovers might want to take a look at. This is good for the heart!

via myrecipes.com

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42. Skinny Chicken and Vegetable Frittata

Calories: 140

If you want to eat vegetables and chicken altogether, you might want to try this out!

Healthy veggie breakfast slice with fresh tomatoes and greens.
via popculture.com

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43. Quinoa Porridge with Honey Bananas

Calories: 125 per serving

This might seem like a baby food but it’s not!

Delicious banana nut oatmeal topped with nuts, served in a blue bowl for a nutritious start.
via sheknows.com

 

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44. Skinny Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Enchiladas

Calories: 228 per serving

Skinny Mexican food for people who want to be a skinny Mexican! Oh, wait, what? Anyway, this enchilada, although it might seem like the opposite, is actually healthy! Check out the recipe to see why!

Delicious healthy breakfast casserole with avocado and salsa in a glass dish.
via ambitiouskitchen.com

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45. Cheesy Egg White Recipe

Calories: 49 per serving

Honestly, I wouldn’t appreciate the taste of egg whites if not with the salt or any condiments. If you’re like me, you can try this cheesy egg white recipe and maybe, just maybe, you’ll like it.

Egg muffins with mushrooms, spinach, and cheese in a muffin tin.
via ambitiouskitchen.com

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46. 4-Ingredient Seaside Paleo Breakfast Salad

Calories: 237

Yes, almost all vegetable salads are healthy (because they’re vegetables, duh). Here’s one recipe that will not have too many ingredients, because all you need is 4!

Healthy breakfast with eggs, tuna, and greens for weight management.
via eatingbirdfood.com

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47. Cauliflower Hash Brown Egg Cups

Calories: 98 per serving

Do you know? Cauliflower is a good antioxidant, eggs are a good source of protein, and potatoes can give you a lot of vitamin C! Wow! By just looking at the picture, I can tell that this will be very delicious!

Eggs baked in crispy hash browns with runny yolks, perfect for a healthy breakfast under 300 calorie.
via cafedelites.com

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48. Chia Yoghurt Power Bowl

Calories: 103

Well, it’s not new anymore to add fruit on yogurt. You can add more, and more, especially those fruits that give energy and strength to our body.

Delicious blueberry yogurt parfait topped with granola and pecans in a bowl.
via fitfoodiefinds.com

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Have you found your perfect breakfast recipe?

 

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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