Breakfast???

DanielleFloyd08

I rarely eat breakfast. If I do (did) it was something unhealthy from a drive through. I know that it is better for you to eat breakfast in the mornings, so I would like to try to start eating breakfast every morning. I however am not willing to get up earlier to do so. I am looking for good, nutritious, healthy, relatively low calorie, breakfast, protein, or meal replacement bars. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what type of bars I could eat, or even something that I can grab and eat for breakfast in the mornings. I would like suggestions of ones that are good but I would also like to know if anyone has tried any and really hated them. Thanks guys!!!!!!

Linvala

Quest bars!!! They're so good but they're a bit pricy. You could make your own oatmeal bars or protein muffins. I usually like to eat make my own protein balls which is basically just oats, nuts, choice of but butter and dried fruit

TheVirgoddess

It's not "better for you" to eat breakfast in the mornings. Meal time doesn't really matter at all - it's personal preference.

On the topic of bars, my recommendation would be Quest or Pure Protein bars.

But again, if you're not hungry, don't sweat it.

DanielleFloyd08

I have looked at quest bars and wondered if they taste good.

nickatine

They taste great my fave is the cookies and cream throw it on parchment paper on a plate microwave 10 then flip reapeat eat it gooey and warm soo good.

CapnVillainBLK

Why not just skip breakfast. I notice that I am more hungry and snack more on the days I eat breakfast. But if I do eat something, it usually fruit.

jgnatca

Well the national weight loss registry listed eating breakfast as a habit of successful dieters. So there is something to that.

The fastest breakfast I have is refrigerator oatmeal. There are a million recipes on Pinterest.

jgnatca

Make ahead slow cooker oatmeal. http://www.chow.com/recipes/30656-slow-cooker-steel-cut-oatmeal

jgnatca

Breakfast muffins. Make ahead and freeze. Nuke one in the morning.
http://www.willcookforfriends.com/2014/04/crustless-mini-quiche-single-serving-breakfast-muffins.html

Vailara

I quite like Nakd bars (they're mainly just fruit and nuts) - about 100 calories each, I think. Toast and peanut butter is also possible to eat "on the go"!

racheljonel

A lot of times I just eat leftovers for breakfast. I portion a small amount out in a tupperware container when I'm putting dinner up, and just grab it in the morning.

melimomTARDIS

I like a small bowl of cereal, or a slice of toast, and a bit of fruit, and a serving of protien. (Usually a half cup of cottage cheese, or an egg, or a veggie sausage pattie)

kalamitykate83

Don't skip breakfast ... it gets your metabolism going for the day! Try something like a smoothie, or porridge with fruit ... the porridge pots you just add hot water too are pretty good and easy! If you can't stomach stuff like that, then bars such as Nakd are good.

kali_athena

Bars don't feel like breakfast to me or fill me up.

When I'm crunched for time there are frozen steel cut oatmeal bowls, Jimmy Dean D-light bowls, and Amy's breakfast burritos that all get the job done in a couple of minutes for the same or fewer calories that a bar has.

cds_momto3

I made this: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/slow-cooker-bacon-egg-hash-brown-casserole/ only I cooked it in a 9x13 casserole dish at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. I cut it into 16 portions instead of 8, so it's around 150 calories per portion. It is really filling!

illyich

Loozin4Goood wrote: »

kalamitykate83 wrote: »

Don't skip breakfast ... it gets your metabolism going for the day! Try something like a smoothie, or porridge with fruit ... the porridge pots you just add hot water too are pretty good and easy! If you can't stomach stuff like that, then bars such as Nakd are good.

nope

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/advice/a30366/6-myths-about-breakfast/

I'm shocked that Cosmo actually printed something correct about diet / weight-loss / food in general.

Not much time for breakfast? Take 1 large banana, cut it up into a bowl. Mix in 2 tbsp of crunchy peanut butter and a dash of cinnamon. Stir and smash until it's a gross blob. Super good and SUPER filling. Under 300 cals and 6g of fiber to start your morning off right.

diannethegeek

I agree with those saying that you don't NEED to eat breakfast. It doesn't jump start your metabolism and your body will do absolutely fine without it (given no medical conditions, obviously). If you want to eat in the mornings, that's okay. But don't feel like you have to.

I tend to have a protein bar for my afternoon snack and the Quest bars are too expensive for me (I'm trying to live on a budget here!). Personally, I'll grab a store brand protein bar or even *gasp* a Nature Valley protein bar, depending on what coupons I have this week.

Grab & go breakfasts for me usually include Greek yogurt and either fruit or nuts (or both). Hard boiled eggs are easy to make ahead and keep in your fridge. I used to make up batches of overnight oatmeal for breakfast. You could also pre-make things like breakfast burritos to keep in the fridge/freezer and heat up the next day.

And honestly, an egg mcmuffin fits into my daily calories pretty well. There's nothing inherently wrong with hitting the drive-thru as long as you're able to make sensible choices.

BoutThatBass

I usually go with greek yogurt and plain oatmeal - I have access to a microwave at work, so the oatmeal is easy to make, and the yogurt is just grab-and-go. If you don't have access to a microwave, you could throw a handful of granola or cereal into your yogurt and that would be good too.

missiontofitness

I don't like to eat a gigantic meal in the morning often. Ususally my go-to is packing hard boiled eggs, a cheese stick, and a baggie of Cheerios to take in to work with me.

betrishy

I love Zone Perfect bars, double dark chocolate is my favorite one. But I eat a bowl of regular oatmeal in the morning with some skim milk and a Atkins Chocolate Protein shake for breakfast!

illyich

Loozin4Goood wrote: »

if OP doesn't want to eat breakfast, why should she? It's not "required".

See:

DanielleFloyd08 wrote: »

I am looking for good, nutritious, healthy, relatively low calorie, breakfast, protein, or meal replacement bars. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what type of bars I could eat, or even something that I can grab and eat for breakfast in the mornings. I would like suggestions of ones that are good but I would also like to know if anyone has tried any and really hated them. Thanks guys!!!!!!

heyhey2015

Get yourself a nutribullet and blend up a protein smoothie you can take with you. Blends right into a cup with handle! Boil eggs on Sunday so you can grab and go. Maybe a variety from a bar..

hesn92

I make a dish of oatmeal in the oven (like 3 c of oatmeal with bananas blueberries and pecans) and then scoop some out in a Tupperware each morning and eat that. It's easy. And good. My portion is only 350 ish calories and it's very filling. I eat breakfast because I'm always starving when I wake up in the morning.

cwolfman13

I like breakfast and all, but having breakfast isn't inherently healthier or better than skipping breakfast.

I'm partial to scrambled eggs in the morning...they cook quickly. I usually have mine with 1/2 a grapefruit or something...sometimes oats.

DanielleFloyd08

Thank you guys for all the amazing ideas!!

octhawk

I like Pure Protein bars esp. the Chocolate Deluxe. 180 calories, 21 g of protein. I have a terrible time getting protein into my diet and these really help

twerglum

I get the lightly sweetened apple oatmeal packages and eat them for breakfast. One package is 110 calories and keeps me full.

tamelamcmurray

Neither of my daughters could eat breakfast in the morning. It made them feel sick. They opted for yogurt, fruit, or granola bars to take along with them in case they were hungry mid-morning. I, however, eat a big breakfast. Just think- your body has been without food for possibly eight hours or more. Compare that to a car- it needs gas( food) to get it going. Best wishes!

paj315

If you wanna skip breakfast then go right ahead. Like others have said it's total calorie intake for the day that matters in weight loss. FWIW, I think Quest bars are DISGUSTING!

jgnatca wrote: »

Well the national weight loss registry listed eating breakfast as a habit of successful dieters. So there is something to that.

I think the "something to that" is that when some people skip breakfast they are more hungry later in the day and tend to overeat then, but if you keep a good handle on your total calorie intake, I don't think skipping breakfast is a problem.

cazkenyon123

I tend to agree that skipping breakfast isn't important , I've not had breakfast in years as I can't eat first thing in the morning. I usually eat around 11.30 am so I call it brunch. I find that I can go then till tea time without any hunger pangs.

ukaryote

DanielleFloyd08 wrote: »

I have looked at quest bars and wondered if they taste good.

Uhh, try one?

Seriously, if you don't do breakfast, then don't. There are so many success stories here and every one has taken a slightly different path. Some people swear by protein shakes. I think they taste like holding back you own puke.

Calorie deficit for decreasing weight. Exercise for fitness.

Easy to say, more or less difficult to execute.