Vegetable Filled Protein Bagel

The average American does not eat enough vegetables throughout the day. In fact, the most common vegetable consumed in the United States are white potatoes. While starchy vegetables are good to eat in moderation, you want to make sure you are adding color and variety to every meal. Arugula, spinach, and kale are all low carb leafy greens which have nutrients like calcium, Vitamin K, and fiber. This breakfast is so easy and is a healthy alternative to bagels with cream cheese. Again, a traditional bagel with cream cheese is okay to have in moderation, but you want to make sure you have a protein and fiber with every meal- especially if weight loss or management is on your agenda. I always buy whole wheat bagel thins from Aldi. Whole wheat bread is a compound carbohydrate with fiber so it will take longer to break down in your system (you will stay fuller longer). Check out my blog post on whole wheat vs enriched bread under "Choose this Not That."To make this recipe you will need:

1 Whole Wheat Bagel Thin

2 tbsp hummus (try different flavors so you don't get in a rut)

A handful of spinach, arugula, or kale

Diced cherry tomatoes

This is a healthy and fast breakfast. I would love to see you add it to your morning routine!