Low-Calorie Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Water-packed frozen cantaloupe acts like ice cubes in your blender; the smaller the dice, the easier it will be on the blades. Make this a traditional, pourable smoothie by adding a touch more carrot juice or water before whizzing everything together.

Blending frozen melon with just enough liquid yields an almost ice cream-like texture. Make this a traditional, pourable smoothie by adding a touch more liquid before whizzing everything together. It's a cool way to start off a hot and humid day.

Unlike granola, muesli isn't baked with sweeteners or oil. Make your own or find your favorite brand in most supermarkets--we like Bob's Red Mill.

Topped with melted cheese and diced tomatoes, this yummy breakfast dish is made with your slow cooker.

These spiced apple bars are delicious when served shortly after baking. They're also perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.

Peppers, onions and smokey sausage add pizzazz to this colorful hash.

Sweet potato provides the perfect vessel for this cheesy breakfast dish.

These perfectly spiced muffins are diabetic-friendly.

Repurpose your stale bread and make this quick and easy breakfast frittata.

Shakshuka, or eggs poached in an aromatic tomato sauce, is a fast, one-pan breakfast staple in Northern Africa and Israel. This healthy recipe features spinach, herbs and tomatillos. Garnish with a touch of harissa--a fiery chile paste--and dip some toasted whole-grain country bread into the jammy yolks.

Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple. Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon for a healthy breakfast of champions.

Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, these energy bites will keep you fueled.

Sweet peppers and thyme add a twist to this classic American breakfast side dish. Serve it with an egg and whole-wheat toast to start your day off right.

You can make these bars ahead of time and freeze them, tightly wrapped in foil, for up to 3 months.

This healthy muffin recipe contains flaxseeds and canola oil, which are both high in heart-healthy, omega-3 fatty acids.

For a satisfying snack, try this apple with creamy granola filling.

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

Creamy peanut butter and sliced strawberries with oatmeal is sure to brighten any morning.

For a twist on the classic coffeecake, try this diabetic-friendly peach and cranberry version.

Mashed black beans, crumbled queso freso, fresh cilantro and chopped tomato give this easy breakast tostada a Soutwestern flair.