What 1500 Calories Look Like - Healthy Egg Recipes

One of the key factors to staying fit is consuming the right amount of calories. When you do, you can get enough energy to train and carry out your daily activities. The more calories you intake, the more you need to burn.

Research has shown that consuming calories from healthy sources will make you feel better than calories from unhealthy sources.

So to help you with some good snack ideas, here are some egg recipes you can add to your daily diet, and they only add up to a total of 1,500 calories.

Omelettes are perfect for breakfast and snacks because why not? It’s easy to prepare, and it’s packed with quality protein, good fats and other nutrients such as vitamin A, B12 and Iron.

Try this simple yet delicious omelette recipe:

• Calories: 370 kcals
• Protein: 19 g
• Fat: 29 g
• Carbs: 8 g

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup baby spinach
• 1 garlic
• 1 slice of red onions
• 1 slice of sweet pepper
• a bit of cheese
• salt, pepper, basil

Avocados are super nutritious and are often included in healthy snacks or meals, so it’s no surprise that avocado toast has also become quite popular these days. Avocados are rich in vitamins C, B, and contain more potassium than bananas. It’s also loaded with fiber and good fatty acids. What’s not to love about them?

Check out this avocado toast recipe:

• Calories: 240 kcals
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 23 g
• Carbs: 14 g

• 1 avocado (crushed/sliced)
• 3 slices of caramelized onion
• 1 slice whole wheat (hearty) toast
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 baked/poached eggs

Eggs are not only nutritious, but they're also incredibly versatile as a food. Aside from boiled eggs, poached or scrambled, turning eggs into sandwiches with English muffins is a delicious snack idea.

Check out this simple egg muffin recipe:

• Calories: 450 kcals
• Protein: 15 g
• Fat: 21 g
• Carbs: 50 g

• 2 English muffins
• 1 egg
• 1 slice of turkey bacon
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup baby spinach
• 1 slice of red onions
• 1 garlic
• 1 slice of avocado
• a bit of cheese
• salt, pepper, basil

Here's a workout you should try at home:

Pancakes are very popular. It’s yummy and easy to cook. Let's give it a little spin and turn it into a protein pancake to boost that quality protein we need.

Try this protein pancake recipe:

Macronutrients:

• Calories: 400 kcals
• Protein: 31 g
• Fat: 28 g
• Carbs: 4 g

Recipe:

• 3 eggs
• 1/3 scoop of protein
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 tbsp peanut butter

If you're on a low-carb diet, try having this snack around your workouts.

• 30 g of whole grain cereal
• 1 cup of non-fat/non-dairy milk

Your body is a machine, and healthy snacking is a great way to help you fuel your mind and body throughout the day.

Give these healthy snacks under 200 calories and tell us what you think in the comment section below.

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• Alyssa Jung. (2020). 30 Healthy, Low-Calorie Snacks That Are Actually Satisfying, According to Dietitians