Healthy Food Choices Part 1

Since starting my weight loss journey, I have found many healthier alternatives to the foods I love .  Here are some of my favorites that not only taste great, but are also low in calories.


Chicken Bacon

I love bacon! Unfortunately regular bacon is obviously very high in fat and calories.  I found that chicken bacon tastes great and is only 60 calories for 2 slices.  It is already cooked so you just need to warm it up.  I usually make a bacon sandwich on either bread or an english muffin with cheese.  And unlike regular bacon it doesn't shrink during cooking.

Weight Watchers Bread

This bread is only 100 calories for 2 slices.  The bread is a bit smaller and thinner then regular bread.  It comes in whole wheat, white and multi-grain.

Smuckers Sugar-Free Jam

Smuckers has a variety of sugar-free jams. The ones I have tried are the blueberry and the orange marmalade.  They are only 20 calories for a tbsp.  My daughter also loves the blueberry one .

Wholesome Goodness Almond Drink

I love using this in smoothies instead of milk.  It's only 90 calories for a cup of the vanilla flavoured and only 60 calories for a cup of the original flavour. 

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite healthy foods.

Jenn

Oatmeal Fruit Smoothie

  I was looking for a smoothie recipe for breakfast that had oats in it. Every one I found used uncooked oats. I do like the taste of the oats uncooked in a smoothie, but the amount used made it high in calories. After some experimenting I figured out a recipe using cooked quick outs that is low in calories and filling.  A 1/4 cup cooked oats makes 1 cup when cooked, making the smoothie thicker. To save time in the mornings, I cooked the oats the night before and put it in the fridge.

Oatmeal Fruit Smoothie

-1 cup cooked oats (1/4 cup uncooked, cooked with a cup of water)
-1/2 tbsp liquid honey
-1/2 banana
-3/4 cup almond milk
-1/2 cup frozen or fresh fruit.

Mix all ingredients in blender and serve.

Makes 1 serving.

188 calories


I hope you enjoy this quick breakfast smoothie. If you have any questions please comment below.
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Jenn