Dr. Mohammad N. AlajmiConsultant, Internal Medicine, Obesity & Weight Disorders

Breakfasts under 400 calories

A filling breakfast to start your day. Every meal here is under 400 calories.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohammad N. Alajmi · Updated

Yogurt with fruit and coffee
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Portions are for an adult on a weight-loss diet. If you are on weight-loss injections or after bariatric surgery, adjust portions to your clinic plan and eat the protein first.

Turkey and vegetable sandwich

  • 2 slices of turkey
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Brown bread

Add low-fat cheese if you like, with fresh juice or coffee and a piece of fruit such as a banana or apple.

Vegetable omelette

  • 2 medium eggs
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Low-fat cheese (optional)

Add some turkey or a medium slice of toast, with juice or coffee and a piece of fruit.

Foul or white beans

  • 200 g fava beans or white beans
  • A small Arabic bread or a medium slice of toast

With a piece of fruit and juice or coffee.

Greek yogurt with berries

  • 115 g low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon nuts
  • Half a cup of blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons oats (optional)

With your favourite drink.

Peanut butter toast

  • 2 tablespoons low-fat peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey or jam
  • 2 slices toasted brown bread

With a hot or cold drink.

Feta on ciabatta

  • 2 slices of feta
  • Vegetables
  • A medium ciabatta

Swap the feta for halloumi or low-fat labneh if you prefer. With orange juice or a hot drink.

Egg and cheese sandwich

  • 2 slices of toast
  • Scrambled egg
  • Low-fat cheese

Add vegetables, a small handful of nuts (15 g) or a slice of turkey.

Grilled halloumi with rocket

  • 2 medium slices of grilled halloumi
  • Rocket or other leafy greens
  • 2 slices of toast

With coffee or a cold drink.

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