6 Ways Your Trendy Breakfast Is Making You Gain Weight—and How to Fix It

This article was written by Maggie Finn Ryan and provided by our partners at Prevention.

While we’re all about experimenting in the kitchen, sometimes trendy meals aren’t the healthiest. Adding all the fixings ensures that your breakfast looks Instagram-worthy, but it can also quickly max out your calorie budget.

Another problem: It’s all too easy to OD on healthy fats, like peanut butter, avocado, cheese, whole milk yogurt, and nuts and seeds. While all of these foods are good for you, the calories can quickly rack up. An average breakfast should be about 300 to 400 calories, but if, for example, you make a large smoothie with too much peanut butter, you could be slurping a whopping 900 to 1,000 calories. 

Here are the mistakes you’re making while recreating breakfast trends—and how to rein it for a healthy meal that will fuel your day. (Looking for more simple, smart advice? Order Prevention—and get a FREE gift when you subscribe today.)