Healthy Fast Food Breakfasts
By Toby Amidor
With many Americans eating breakfast on-the-go, fast food joints have been increasing their offerings. You can now find healthy options on almost every menu. Here are five choices for fewer than 400 calories each.
Starbucks Classic Whole-Grain Oatmeal
A combination of rolled and steel-cut oats mixed with dried fruit, nuts and brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 160; Fat: 2.5 grams; Carbohydrates: 28 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Sodium: 0 milligrams
McDonalds Fruit ‘N Yogurt Parfaits
Layers of low-fat vanilla yogurt, blueberries and strawberries, topped with granola
Nutrition Facts (per parfait): Calories: 150; Fat: 2 grams; Carbohydrates: 30 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Sodium: 80 milligrams
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Jamba Juice Apple n’ Greens Smoothie
Kale, peaches, mango and banana blended with strawberry and apple juice.
Nutrition Facts (16-ounce serving): Calories: 250; Fat: 1 gram; Carbohydrates: 60 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Sodium: 55 milligrams
Panera Breakfast Breakfast Power Sandwich
Fresh egg, Vermont white cheddar and smoked, lean ham on whole grain bread.
Nutrition Facts (per sandwich): Calories: 340; Fat: 15 grams; Carbohydrates: 31 grams; Protein: 16 grams; Sodium: 920 milligrams
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Cosi Spinach Florentine Wrap
Eggs and spinach with a Swiss and artichoke spread wrapped inside a warm tortilla.
Nutrition Facts (per sandwich): Calories: 387; Fat: 22 grams; Carbohydrates: 28 grams; Protein: 19 grams; Sodium: 646 milligrams
TELL US: What’s your go-to healthy fast food breakfast?
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. She is the author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Day.
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