Even though an omelette may look like a healthier choice when compared to the cheese Danish, there is a high likelihood that it has more fat and calories. The number of calories in an omelette usually depends on the preparation of the omelette. When making an omelette, you can do it in a way that ensures the calories in an omelette are low.

Calories in an Omelette

The amount of calories in an omelette will depend on the omelette type. If the omelette has been filled with cheese and sausage, it will contain more calories compared to an omelette filled with peppers and onions.

However, there are omelets prepared with vegetables but are still considered unhealthy. This is possible if the omelette has been cooked using unhealthy fat e.g. if you are eating in a restaurant that has cooked its vegetables using bacon fat. You will also have to consider the eggs size. Small eggs will contain about 54 Calories whereas jumbo eggs will contain about 90 calories.

The following lists a table of the amount of omelette preparing in different forms.

Low Calorie Omelette Recipes

In order to lower calories in an omelette, you will have to use low calorie and low fat fillings. You can go for low fat ham, cheese and different vegetables. You can also sauté mushrooms, onions and bell pepper (red) in a few chicken broth tablespoons to reduce the content of fat in the omelette.

If you are not a fan of cheese with low-fat, you have the option of settling for little amounts of flavored cheese. Cheese like chevre can be added to your omelette as it contains fewer calories compared to many other cheese types and it also has a rich, sharp flavor. Alternatively, you can settle for parmesan cheese which is also known to deliver major calorie flavor.

However, if you are on a diet that needs low carbs, you can try out an omelette containing 2 eggs. Eggs contain small carbohydrate amounts and most fillings for omelets also contain few carbs. Likewise, an omelette is rich in protein and meals that contain high amounts of protein tend to promote satiety because gastric emptying is delayed.

A good weight loss plan requires that you steadily maintain a deficit of calories in your body. You can do this by including very few calories in your diet.

Here we recommend you 3 delicious recipes that ensure low calories in an omelette:

1. Cheddar and Ham Omelette

Ingredients:

• 2 or 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg
• 1 oz. (¼ cup) of cheddar cheese (fat free)
• A slice of ripped lean ham meat
• ½ diced onion

Directions:

1. Heat pan using medium heat. Coat pan lightly but evenly using non-sticky spray or olive oil.
2. Sauté the onions until they slightly turn brown.
3. Whisk the eggs together inside a bowl. Pour the eggs on the onions then scramble gently.
4. After ½ a minute, the egg will have started solidifying. Reduce heat.
5. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and ham evenly on top of the omelette.
6. Leave it sit for about 45 seconds. Then fold the omelette in to and serve.

2. Greek Omelette

Ingredients:

• 2 or 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg
• ¼ cup feta cheese (fat-free)
• 2 diced artichoke hearts (not same with ones stored inside oil)
• ½ diced onion
• ½ a cup of fresh spinach leaves (washed & drained thoroughly)

Directions:

1. Heat pan using medium heat. Coat the pan lightly but evenly using non-sticky or olive oil.
2. Sauté the artichoke hearts and onions until they are slightly brown. Add the spinach leaves and sauté gently.
3. Whisk the eggs together in one bowl. Then pour the eggs on the vegetables then scramble gently.
4. After ½ a minute, the egg will start to solidify, leave it. And reduce the heat to low.
5. Sprinkle the feta cheese evenly on top of the omelette.
6. Leave it to cook for about 45 seconds. Fold the omelette in two and serve.

3. Veggie Cheese Omelette

Ingredients:

• 2 or 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg
• 1 oz. (¼ cup) of mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup mushrooms (washed & sliced)
• ½ diced onion
• ½ cup spinach leaves (washed & thoroughly drained)
• 1 tablespoon off green pepper, diced

Directions:

1. Heat pan using medium heat. Coat the pan lightly but evenly using non-sticky or olive oil
2. Sauté the mushrooms, pepper and onions until they are almost cooked. Add the spinach leaves then sauté gently.
3. Whisk the eggs together in a bowl. And then pour the eggs on the vegetables then scramble gently.
4. Leave the egg once it has stared solidifying. Reduce the heat to low.
5. Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Leave it for about 45 seconds. Fold it in two and serve.