Are you also looking for tasty breakfast options that are not only delicious but also low in calories and fats? Then, you can try these below options that will help you target your weight loss journey in a healthy but flavourful way. Indian breakfasts are known as oily puri or fried vadas. But no, we also have many dishes that are way healthier than your sandwiches and cereals. Let’s dig into them one by one.
1.Masala Omelette
If you like eggs, then a protein-rich masala omelette can be your go-to option. You can make it with egg whites or a combination of yolks and whites. Include vegetables like onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and green chili. It has around 240-300 calories per serving. So, enjoy your breakfast.
2.Millet Dosa
Another tasty and low-calorie breakfast is the millet dosa. Millets are rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and protein. They are also low in calories, with approx. 110 calorie per dosa. The thick batter is spread on the pan to make a big dosa and cooked till crispy and light brown. These can be served with sambar and chutney. Enjoy it hot.
3.Vegetable Poha
Vegetable Poha, made from flattened rice, is prepared with vegetables like peas, carrots, bell peppers, and onions. You can add other veggies if you like. One serving has approx. 225-250 calories, which can be helpful for your weight loss target. It is also fulfilling in nature. So you won’t feel hungry for a long time.
4.Oats Uttapam
Uttapam is a well-known and loved South Indian breakfast option made with a fermented batter of rice and lentils. But in this recipe, rice is replaced with powdered oats to make it healthier and less in calories. Add veggies like onions, tomatoes, green chilies, beetroot, etc on top of it, and enjoy it hot.
5.Moong Dal Chilla
Moong dal chilla is made from ground moong dal. It is soaked and blended to make a smooth batter, and then finely chopped veggies like spinach, tomatoes, and onions are added to enhance its flavours. One chilla will have around 130 calories. So you can have around two while still having a calorie deficit.
6.Masala Oatmeal
We all make faces when we hear Oats, but this masala oatmeal will change your perspective. This oatmeal porridge is cooked with lots of veggies and aromatic Indian spices that improve the flavor of the oatmeal to the next level. This way, not only do you eat healthy, but a tasteful dish that you’ll crave again and again. It will have around 200 calories per serving.
7.Ragi Rava Idli
Blend Ragi flour, sooji, yogurt, and baking soda with salt and water. Your idli batter is ready. Ragi Rava Idli is not only tasty but also healthy and low-calorie. So you can have it as your breakfast. Two idlis will have around 110 calories. So, you can easily have 3-4 idlis with coconut chutney to enhance its taste. Give it a try, as you’ll love it.
8.Dalia Khichdi
Dalia Khichdi is one of the healthiest breakfasts of all time. You can have it just like that, or most people often have dalia when they are ill because it is filled with nutrition that will help you get back healthy again. Not only that, it is also low in calories, with per serving having around 227 calories. Add vegetables of your choice and spices to enhance the flavors of this recipe.
9.Khaman Dhokla
Khaman Dhokla is a savory dish. It is steamed and is light and fluffy in texture. It is often served with sev and chutney. But to have a calorie deficit, you can eliminate the sev and have it like that. It is tasty that way as well. One piece of dhokla gives around 81 calories. So, you can have 2-3 pieces. The best thing is that even if you eat less, you’ll still feel fuller throughout the morning.
10.Vegetable Upma
If we are talking about a healthy and low-calorie breakfast and not including vegetable upma, then we are not doing justice to this dish. It is a savory dish made from sooji or semolina and vegetables. Pan-fry mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and other chopped vegetables till they get cooked, and then add roasted sooji and cook it until fluffy. There you go! Your breakfast is ready.
11. Ragi Malt
Don’t feel like eating breakfast but also can’t skip it? Then try this ragi malt, a weight-loss millet drink that is healthy and gluten-free. It is also known as ragi ambil in Karnataka. One glass will have around 120-150 calories to keep you full and cool throughout the day. It is also one of the highest non-dairy sources of calcium.
12.Sprouts Salad
As much as sprouts are healthy, they are also low in carbs and calories, making them a refreshing and healthy breakfast option. Add sprouted moong beans, chickpeas, etc with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and a squeeze of lemon. Add a pinch of salt if you like, and there you go. Your healthy breakfast option is ready, having around 100-150 calories per serving.
13.Buckwheat Dhokla
Do you have some extra time? Then try making these healthy and tasty buckwheat dhoklas. Buckwheat is soaked for 4 to 5 hours, then other elements are added. It is one of the high-protein foods with all nine amino acids. One serving would have around 156 calories. So, you can manage it according to your requirements.
14.Methi Paratha
Methi or fenugreek is a high-fiber, vitamin, protein, and iron-rich food. It means paratha made with methi will keep you full for a long time. And not only that, one paratha is around 200 calories. So, we can say that portion control is the key here. This way, you can healthily enjoy your favorite food.
15.Oats Idli
Oats is one of the best breakfasts of all time. And idli is something that we all like. So why not combine the goodness of oats and idli? This recipe is not only tasty but also helps with your health goals. Filled with proteins and fiber, it will also help in digestion and will also help in reducing bad cholesterol. And one idli will have only 30 calories. You can have many while still making the deficit.
16.Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats
Steel-cut oats are a much healthier version than quick-cooking rolled oats. It is rich in fiber and gluten-free. This tasty recipe is a great addition to your health journey as oats help to reduce cholesterol, while red pumpkin improves heart health with potassium and vitamin C. One serving will have just around 100 calories.
17.Quinoa Khichdi
Quinoa is a nutritious alternative to rice with a rich source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals like magnesium, iron, and zinc. One serving of this khichdi will have around 150 calories, giving you a calorie deficit while not compromising the taste. Made with veggies and spices, this will make your khichdi more aromatic.
18.Fruits Salad
How can we miss fruits while talking about low-calorie breakfasts? As we know, fruits have a lower calorie count than other processed foods. They are natural, fresh, and filled with many nutrients. Take different fruits like strawberries, apples, bananas, etc, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Have it with a sprinkle of black salt or just like that. You can add yogurt if you like.
19.Green Peas paratha
Another healthy paratha that is low in calories is the green peas paratha. Rich in protein and fiber, it is made with whole wheat. This tasty paratha can be served with low-fat curd, adding calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium to your breakfast. One paratha will have around 165 calories, so control your portion according to your needs.
20.Semiya Upma
Semiya upma or vermicelli upma is a healthy way to lose weight. It is low in calories as compared to other noodles or pasta. Make the upma with veggies like carrots, beans, bell peppers, and green peas, as they are high in fiber and keep you full for a long time. One serving will give you around 106 calories. So you can enjoy this recipe while sticking to your weight loss journey.
