10 Healthiest Breakfast Orders From Your Favorite Fast Food Chains
If you aren't a peppy morning person then the waking hours can be a real struggle. There's always a lot to get done—whether you have to prep for your commute to work, drop your kids off at school, or get your daily workout in. Sometimes making your own breakfast falls to the wayside and you have to do a grab 'n go situation. When you find yourself on the road and in a hurry, a fast-food joint could just be your best bet. Of course, many chains aren't known for their healthy offerings, so when you want to get your morning started on the right foot, it pays to have some healthier options in mind.
From mouthwatering breakfast burritos to classic breakfast sandwiches, it's not all too surprising that the one thing all of these dishes have in common is a decent portion of eggs. After all, eggs are a common breakfast meal and even touted as the healthiest food on the planet. Packed with vitamins, eggs contain a lot of protein and have been found to help with brain function, making them a no-brainer addition to any breakfast meal.
While you can probably make a healthier version of all these options at home, these are your best bets when fast food is the fastest solution for your morning meal.
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McDonald's: Egg McMuffin
This breakfast sandwich is made with Grade A eggs, butter, lean Canadian bacon, and American cheese all on a toasted English muffin. It provides you 310 calories, 17 grams of protein to keep you full, 30 grams of carbs, and 13 grams of fat. While it is indeed the healthiest breakfast option from the chain, it still has a whopping 250mg of cholesterol, which is 83% of your daily value, so keep this in mind before ordering.
Taco Bell: Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito - Potato
With 340 calories, Taco Bell's Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito filled with potato is your best option from the TexMex chain. Out of all the chain's breakfast meal options, this one has the least amount of saturated fat (3.5 grams) and the least amount of sugar (1 gram). Plus, it has 9 grams of protein and a healthy serving of carbs to set you up for your day.
Starbucks: Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap
The name here really says it all. In this whole wheat wrap, you'll find nutritious spinach, protein-packed feta cheese, cage-free egg whites, and sun-dried tomato cream cheese. The resulting combo isn't just tasty, but it's also high in protein, with 20 grams, low in calories and fat at just 290 and 8 grams, respectively, and boasts 34 grams of carbs and 3 grams of dietary fiber.
Wendy's: Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin
Thanks to its commendable protein content and relatively low calorie count, Wendy's Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English muffin is our breakfast of choice. Made with Grade A eggs, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, and a buttery spread, this sandwich is a breakfast staple for a reason. It has 380 calories, 17 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbs, and a decent amount of iron to boot.
Chick-fil-A: Egg White Grill
Even though the chain is best known for fried chicken, Chick-fil-A still serves a healthier-for-you breakfast option in the form of the Egg White Grill. This breakfast sandwich is made with citrus flavored grilled chicken, egg whites, and American cheese on a toasted English muffin. It's low in fat with only 8 grams, packs in 300 calories, and gives you a big dose of 27 grams of protein to kickstart your day.
SONIC: Jr. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Burrito
With only 270 calories, Sonic's Jr. Breakfast Burrito made with bacon, eggs, and cheese, is a solid way to start your morning. Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, the burrito offers 13 grams of protein and a healthy dose of Vitamin A.
Tim Horton's: Omelette Bites
Tim Horton's Spinach & Egg White Omelette Bites are a great item to grab when you're on the go. Each order comes with two mini omelettes, which are packed with 15 grams of protein total and contain just 210 calories.
Burger King: Egg & Cheese Croissan'wich
A sandwich made on a croissant doesn't exactly scream "health," but it indeed is one of the best options you can snag at your local BK. Sandwiched in between with flaky pastry are eggs and American cheese. This handheld provides you with 13 grams of protein and 330 calories of energy. Just remember that it also has a good amount of both fat and carbohydrates, as well.
White Castle: Original Slider with Egg & Cheese
If a slider is on your breakfast wishlist, White Castle can help you out. Its 100% beef steam-grilled slider is served with onions, egg, and your choice of either American, jalapeño, or smoked cheddar cheese, all for just 280 calories. You'll also reap the benefits from 14 grams of protein, 18 grams of carbs, and one gram of dietary fiber.
Dunkin': Kosher Veggie Sausage Wake-Up Wrap
Dunkin's wake-up wraps are made to order and the veggie sausage iteration is likely why the chain claims "everyone runs on Dunkin'." Well, that and the coffee. The wrap clocks in at 210 calories, providing you with 16 grams of carbs, 11 grams of protein, and a significant serving of potassium and calcium.
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