Coffee Breakfast

Eating healthy should be a sustainable habit, but it can sometimes feel challenging if you’re eating on a slim budget. To help you make good food without breaking the bank, we’ve compiled 10 budget-friendly recipes that will help you make the most of your hard-earned cash—all for under 400 calories. Check out our post on 10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget to learn more.

BREAKFAST

Eggs are a versatile and relatively cheap source of lean protein for your morning meal. This recipe features a delicious, mess-free way to enjoy eggs by baking them with shredded potatoes into a dense egg bake. Every square inch of eggs is loaded with lean turkey sausage, onions, bell peppers, spinach and shredded potatoes. Serve with a side salad and fruit for a brunch-worthy meal. Recipe makes 12 servings of 1 three-inch square.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 168; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 232mg; Sodium: 480mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 13g

Economical items like oatmeal, cinnamon, bananas, eggs and milk come together in this banana oat Greek yogurt recipe. It’s a fiber-friendly, high-protein recipe yielding 6 fluffy pancakes per serving. If you want to keep sugar low, serve with a side of fresh, sliced bananas instead of traditional syrup.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 288; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 378mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 20g

If you’re not into fancy breakfast feasts, this recipe is for you. A simple, savory meal is made from spinach, cheese, egg and some seasonings—that’s it! You can purchase fresh spinach to make this dish, but frozen will do in a pinch. The recipe calls for Asiago cheese, but feel free to sub in any cheese you like. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 egg each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 152; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 179mg; Sodium: 288mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 12g

If you’re in the habit of grabbing a hot egg sandwich on your way to work, this breakfast burrito is for you. Make these burritos in advance, then wrap them up and freeze. When you wake up in the morning, simply pop one in the toaster oven to heat while you’re getting ready, then take it with you on the go—it’s genius! Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 burrito each.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 226; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 113mg; Sodium: 500mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 13g