Healthy breakfast recipes

Getting in shape for the summer will take a lot more than just exercising whenever you get the chance to.  Counting calories along with working out will be the best way to get in shape in just a few short months!  Here are a couple of breakfast recipes for some quick healthy breakfast meals to make and while also staying on track with the amount of calories you are consuming each day. 

Pineapple and Berry Parfait (around 150 calories)

•  2 cups nonfat peach yogurt
• 1/4 pint fresh raspberries

1/4 cup of fresh blueberries

• 1/2 cups canned pineapple chunks

Directions: Spread a layer of peach yogurt and top with fresh pineapples and berries.  Continue making two or three more layers to finish your ingredients! Enjoy!

Fresh Fruit and Cottage Cheese (around 250 calories)

• 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, papaya chunks or cling peaches
• 2 teaspoons toasted wheat germ, or plain granola

Directions: Top the cottage cheese with your one-cup of fresh fruit and cover with granola or toasted wheat germ.  Enjoy!

Rise and Shine Smoothie (about 150 calories per serving)

• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 1 medium sized banana
• 1 1/4 cups frozen raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions: Mix orange juice, banana, your choice of mixed berries and yogurt into blender and blend until fully smooth.  Add a tablespoon of sugar as desired at the end of mixing. Makes 3 serving sizes. Enjoy!