{"id":17299,"date":"2016-12-05T15:23:05","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T23:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=17299"},"modified":"2025-05-28T13:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T13:38:33","slug":"5-balanced-breakfasts-for-under-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/5-balanced-breakfasts-for-under-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Balanced Breakfasts for Under $2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>5 Balanced Breakfasts for Under $2<\/h2>\n<h4>By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD<\/h4>\n<p>On a budget and looking for a simple, balanced breakfast? We\u2019ve got your back! Did you know that while most Americans meet their protein needs at lunch and dinner, they often fail to consume adequate protein at breakfast? Moreover, research shows that those who consume a balanced breakfast tend to report more sustained energy and stable eating behaviors throughout the day. Here are 5 Balanced Breakfasts that are good for your health and your wallet!<br \/>\n<em>*Food costs may vary based on season and location.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>1.\t Baked Egg Avocado<\/strong><br \/>\nHalf an avocado: $0.75<br \/>\nOne egg: $0.50<br \/>\nDash sea salt &amp; pepper: $0.02<br \/>\nApproximate Total: $1.27<br \/>\nPreheat oven at 425 degrees F.  Slice an avocado in half, add an egg to the hole of the avocado, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes.<br \/>\n<strong>2.\tPeanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats<\/strong><br \/>\nHalf cup oatmeal: $0.15<br \/>\nHalf cup choice milk: $0.35<br \/>\nTwo tablespoons peanut butter: $0.33<br \/>\nHalf sliced banana: $0.30<br \/>\nApproximate Total: $1.13<br \/>\nAdd ingredients to a bowl and mix well.  Store in fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours in the morning before serving.<br \/>\n<strong>3.\tPeanut Butter &amp; Jam Toast w\/ Hardboiled Egg<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTwo tablespoons peanut butter: $0.33<br \/>\nTwo tablespoons organic jam: $0.51<br \/>\nTwo slices sprouted grain bread: $0.66<br \/>\nOne egg: $.50<br \/>\nApproximate Total: $2.00<br \/>\nToast bread and spread with nut butter first, followed by jam.  Add egg to pot and cover with water.  Bring to boil and then remove from heat, keeping pot covered with lid.  Let cook for 10 minutes before removing egg from pot.  Let cool before peeling.<br \/>\n<strong>4.\tSweet Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nHalf cup Greek yogurt: $1.00<br \/>\n1 apple, chopped: $0.65<br \/>\nDash of cinnamon: $0.02<br \/>\nHalf sliced banana: $0.30<br \/>\nApproximate Total: $1.97<br \/>\nAdd Greek yogurt to bowl.  Wash and chop apple, add to bowl.  Peel and slice banana, add to bowl.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!<br \/>\n<strong>5.\tVeggie Omeletta<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n2 whole eggs: $1.00<br \/>\n\u00bc red bell pepper: $0.20<br \/>\n1\/8 red onion: $0.15<br \/>\n4 cherry tomatoes: $0.20<br \/>\n1 green onion: $0.05<br \/>\n\u00bc avocado: $0.38<br \/>\n1 tsp. avocado oil: $0.10<br \/>\nApproximate Total: $2.08<br \/>\nSaut\u00e9 veggies in avocado oil a small 8-inch skillet (great recipe for cast iron).  Once veggies tender, pour whisked eggs over top and sprinkle with green onions and feta cheese (optional).  Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium before broiling in oven for 3 to 4 minutes to finish cooking the top. Top with sliced avocado and enjoy!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-17162\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/nicole-cropped-148x150.jpg\" alt=\"nicole-cropped\" width=\"148\" height=\"150\"><i>Nicole is the Head Registered Dietitian at The Dolce Diet. She believes that long-term health is achieved through an individualized approach to nutrition that is not only evidence-based, but also sustainable and enjoyable. Serving both our private clients and professional athletes, Nicole aims to empower individuals with confidence and education, fully equipping them to reach and maintain their health goals.<\/i><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.thedolcediet.com\/collections\/personalized-plans-certifications\/products\/dolce-diet-custom-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17058\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800.png\" alt=\"dolce-diet-1-on-1-consult-800\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800.png 800w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Balanced Breakfasts for Under $2 By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD On a budget and looking for a simple, balanced breakfast? 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