Fast, healthy breakfast options for back to school
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- While picking up breakfast on the go might help save you some time, here are some fast food options that won't break the calorie bank.
Back to school time is already here, which means you'll need to get the kids ready, pack the lunch boxes, battle traffic...and oh, don't forget about eating a healthy breakfast!
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Swinging by a fast food restaurant may be a way to cut corners.
Starbucks Turkey Bacon and Egg White Sandwich
For $3.75 and just 230 calories, you can enjoy a great breakfast option at Starbucks, the reduced fat turkey bacon and cage-free egg white breakfast sandwich. Click here for nutrition facts.
McDonald's Egg White Delight McMuffin
Next, for $2.69 and 250 calories, the Egg White Delight McMuffin is one of the healthiest options on the menu at McD's. Click here for nutrition facts.
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Subway Egg and Cheese Omelet Sandwich
Many Subway locations carry breakfast options, including the Egg and Cheese Omelet Sandwich at 360 calories. If you request egg whites, you save about 100 calories. The price is $3.50. Click here for nutrition facts.
Taco Cabana Chorizo and Egg Taco
At just 200 calories a taco and $1.29, the Chorizo and Egg Taco is a good option. But you can save almost 100 calories by swapping the flour tortillas for corn.
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Snap Kitchen and My Fit Foods
Don't forget about the delicious options at some of the health food specialty restaurants, like Snap Kitchen and My Fit Foods. It's pricey though. Breakfast starts at $4.99 and can cost up to $8 an entree.
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