Egg-based breakfasts are a fantastic way to start the day, especially when they’re as easy, filling, and delicious as these. EggaMuffins (egg sandwiches), egg mugs (scrambles made in the microwave!), omelettes, and more . . . They’re all here!
• You need a LARGE microwave-safe mug—the egg mixture will rise and puff as it cooks. HG pick: a tall, wide mug with a 16-ounce capacity. No big mugs in your kitchen? Grab a sizeable microwave-safe bowl instead!
• Don’t forget to mist the mug with nonstick spray. Spritz the sides as well as the bottom. Otherwise, some of your breakfast may stick to the mug . . .
• Immediately after eating, soak the mug with soapy water. This will make cleanup a snap!
• Rather cook your scramble in a skillet? Do it! Just spritz a skillet with nonstick spray, and cook your ingredients over medium heat, following the recipe indicators (until softened, until set, etc.).
Using fresh whites from a shell? Here’s a handy conversion chart!
¼ cup egg whites = about 2 large egg whites
⅓ cup egg whites = about 3 large egg whites
½ cup egg whites = about 4 large egg whites
Entire recipe: 313 calories, 7.5g fat, 645mg sodium, 43g carbs, 14g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 23g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
1 large tomato slice
1 tablespoon chopped bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped onion
⅓ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
Dash garlic powder
Dash onion powder
Dash black pepper
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
1 slice Sargento Reduced Fat Medium Cheddar cheese
1 cup raspberries and/or blackberries
You’ll Need: medium microwave-safe bowl (or wide microwave-safe mug), nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 314 calories, 6g fat, 650mg sodium, 49g carbs, 12g fiber, 16g sugars, 22g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
2 tablespoons canned crushed tomatoes
2 dashes garlic powder
2 dashes onion powder
2 dashes Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped bell pepper
⅓ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups sliced strawberries
You’ll Need: microwave-safe plate, small bowl, large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 313 calories, 8.5g fat, 530mg sodium, 37g carbs, 12g fiber, 7g sugars, 28g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
½ tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1 large tomato slice
⅓ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
Dash garlic powder
Dash onion powder
Dash black pepper
1 ounce (1 to 2 slices) no-salt-added turkey breast
1 slice Sargento Reduced Fat Medium Cheddar cheese
¾ cup raspberries and/or blackberries or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: medium microwave-safe bowl (or wide microwave-safe mug), nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 330 calories, 7.5g fat, 590mg sodium, 50g carbs, 17g fiber, 12.5g sugars, 27g protein
1 medium-large high-fiber flour tortilla with 110 calories or less
1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) mashed avocado
2 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
⅛ teaspoon plus 1 dash onion powder
⅛ teaspoon plus 1 dash garlic powder
Dash chili powder
1 cup chopped spinach leaves
1 cup chopped mushrooms
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
¼ cup seeded and diced tomato
¾ cup raspberries and/or blackberries or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: baking sheet, nonstick spray, small bowl, large microwave-safe mug, medium bowl
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING
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Entire recipe: 315 calories, 8g fat, 623mg sodium, 41g carbs, 8.5g fiber, 20.5g sugars, 20.5g protein
Half of a light English muffin
1½ ounces (about 3 slices) reduced-sodium ham
1 tablespoon fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1 drop lemon juice
5 asparagus spears, tough ends removed
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 large egg
2 large tomato slices
1 cup grapefruit sections or 100 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: plate, small microwave-safe bowl, wide microwave-safe bowl, medium pot, small shallow bowl, slotted spoon
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING
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Entire recipe: 330 calories, 10g fat, 400mg sodium, 45g carbs, 10.5g fiber, 23.5g sugars, 20.5g protein
2 slices light bread
¼ cup spinach leaves
1 slice Sargento Reduced Fat Medium Cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1¼ cups orange segments or 100 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
Optional topping: black pepper
You’ll Need: skillet, nonstick spray, microwave-safe plate (optional)
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 310 calories, 6g fat, 646mg sodium, 38g carbs, 12g fiber, 8g sugars, 28.5g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
½ tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Dash black pepper
1 ounce (1 to 2 slices) chopped no-salt-added turkey breast
2 tablespoons seeded and diced tomato
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
¾ cup raspberries and/or blackberries
You’ll Need: large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 327 calories, 6g fat, 625mg sodium, 44g carbs, 13.5g fiber, 11.5g sugars, 29g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
½ tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons finely chopped bagged sun-dried tomatoes
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Dash black pepper, or more for topping
1 ounce cooked and chopped skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil
¾ cup raspberries and/or blackberries or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
HG Alternative
If you can only find sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil, drain and rinse them really well, and then pat dry. This will get rid of excess fat.
Entire recipe: 319 calories, 8.5g fat, 642mg sodium, 41g carbs, 14g fiber, 9g sugars, 21.5g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
½ tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
2 large tomato slices
¾ ounce thinly sliced avocado (about ⅕ of an avocado)
½ cup chopped spinach leaves
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Dash black pepper
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
¾ cup raspberries and/or blackberries or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 326 calories, 7.5g fat, 619mg sodium, 45.5g carbs, 14g fiber, 9g sugars, 24.5g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
½ tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
¼ cup chopped bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Dash chili powder
Dash ground cumin
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons canned black beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup raspberries and/or blackberries or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 324 calories, 9g fat, 494mg sodium, 43.5g carbs, 10.5g fiber, 13g sugars, 23g protein
One 100-calorie flat sandwich bun or light English muffin
2 large tomato slices
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups strawberries
You’ll Need: large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 312 calories, 6g fat, 618mg sodium, 38.5g carbs, 7.5g fiber, 19.5g sugars, 23g protein
1 teaspoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
One 6-inch corn tortilla
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons finely chopped bagged sun-dried tomatoes
¾ cup orange segments
You’ll Need: skillet, plate, medium microwave-safe bowl, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING
HG Alternative
If you can only find sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil, drain and rinse them really well, and then pat dry. This will get rid of excess fat.
Entire recipe: 330 calories, 9g fat, 580mg sodium, 38g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 23.5g sugars, 27.5 protein
1 large egg
½ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup chopped mushrooms
⅔ cup chopped bell pepper
⅔ cup chopped onion
2½ tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
3 tablespoons salsa or pico de gallo with 90mg sodium or less per 2-tablespoon serving
½ cup grapes or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: medium-large bowl, whisk, large skillet with a lid, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 318 calories, 6g fat, 615mg sodium, 36g carbs, 6g fiber, 4g sugars, 28.5g protein
2 tablespoons chopped onion
⅔ cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
Dash garlic powder
Dash chili powder
Dash black pepper
¼ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
Two 6-inch corn tortillas
¼ cup chopped tomato
You’ll Need: large microwave-safe mug, nonstick spray, microwave-safe plate
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes or less
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 327 calories, 10.5g fat, 520mg sodium, 45g carbs, 11g fiber, 14.5g sugars, 20.5g protein
1 light English muffin
2 large tomato slices
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 large eggs
2 cups spinach leaves
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Dash salt
3 dashes black pepper
⅔ cup orange segments or 50 calories’ worth of another fruit (here)
You’ll Need: plate, medium pot, small shallow bowl, slotted spoon, skillet, nonstick spray
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 323 calories, 9g fat, 496mg sodium, 38.5g carbs, 5g fiber, 29g sugars, 23.5g protein
1 portabella mushroom cap (stem removed)
1 cup spinach leaves
Dash salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 large egg
1 slice Sargento Reduced Fat Medium Cheddar cheese
1 large tomato slice
6 ounces (about ¾ cup) fat-free vanilla yogurt
½ cup chopped apple
Optional: black pepper
You’ll Need: baking sheet, nonstick spray, medium pot, small shallow bowl, slotted spoon, plate, medium bowl
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING
Entire recipe: 326 calories, 7.5g fat, 576mg sodium, 32.5g carbs, 6g fiber, 13g sugars, 32g protein
Half of a 100-calorie sandwich bun or light English muffin
2½ teaspoons creamy peanut butter
¾ cup sliced strawberries
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon low-sugar strawberry preserves
1 cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
You’ll Need: medium bowl, medium skillet with a lid, nonstick spray, plate
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
MAKES 1 SERVING