The 9 Best Breakfasts for People on Weight Loss Medications

Eggs are naturally high in protein, but they also contain a decent amount of saturated fat, according to USDA data. Just three eggs contain 40 percent of the daily recommended limit for saturated fat, according to the American Heart Association. This recipe limits saturated fat by mixing in low-fat cottage cheese. You can also opt for fat-free cottage cheese. The texture goes well with scrambled eggs and adds a bit of calcium.

In this “set it and forget it” breakfast option, a mashed banana adds natural sweetness. Fresh berries are a great source of antioxidants, past research has shown, but frozen berries pack just as much nutritional value as fresh (and sometimes more)!

Chances are, you love pancakes — only you may not love the way they make you feel hungry afterward. That's because most are high in processed carbs and low in fiber and protein. In this filling recipe, cottage cheese lends extra protein and rolled oats are used instead of flour for fiber (per the USDA) and make these pancakes gluten-free. Oats are naturally gluten-free, according to Beyond Celiac, but be sure to choose a brand labeled “gluten-free” if needed.

It’s hard to have a bad day when you start it with a warm, delicious breakfast burrito. This meal comes prewrapped, and is also a great way to add more vegetables to your morning meal, which often skimps on them. To keep it nutritious, lose the processed and cured meats and cut back on cheese, and instead bulk it up with bell pepper and spinach, or any other veggie you choose.

This protein-packed recipe pairs blood orange slices with Greek yogurt. You'll get 25.2 g of protein from the cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt in 1 serving of this recipe, according to the USDA. Yogurt is a rich source of probiotic bacteria that can increase microbiome diversity and decrease inflammation, according to a study. Meanwhile, the citrus in blood oranges adds immune-bolstering vitamin C, according to Humanitas University.

This smoothie is thick, creamy, and high in protein thanks to one ingredient you won’t even taste: tofu! Silken tofu has a smooth texture that blends easily and adds more than 10 g of plant-based protein to each glass, per the USDA. Strawberries are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, and 1 cup of slices packs 100 percent of your daily needs of vitamin C, according to the USDA. This smoothie is vegan-friendly and dairy-free, and tastes like a luxurious strawberry milkshake.

Want to make your traditional avocado toast even more satisfying? Add eggs! Enjoyed as a beautiful and nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this meal is more of an open-faced sandwich than a light breakfast dish. Plus, as the National Institutes of Health notes, eggs are a top source of choline, an essential nutrient for proper cell building and metabolism.

Steel-cut oats shine in this creamy oatmeal dish as a source of soluble fiber in the form of beta-glucans (per the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), which can help to decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and promote good gut and digestive health. This recipe can be doubled or tripled to make a batch that will last a few days or feed a larger household.

This egg casserole is not only quick and easy to make, but it can also be assembled the night before for a prep-free morning. Packed with veggies and flavor, this simple dish is high in protein and fiber for the perfect and filling start to your day! This dish is so versatile, it could also make for a delicious lunch or dinner.