Breakfast

AmandALR2602

I always seem to struggle with what to eat first thing. As long as coffee goes with it, any suggestions?

Agathokakological

It depends on how much time you have. I like to bake a few potatoes on Sunday and chop them up to put in the fridge. Then I'll weigh out 95 grams and cook them in half a TBS of butter and scramble a couple eggs and have that with a piece of fruit. I ran out of potato today though. For something quick, 1/4 cup of oats, 6oz of frozen berries, 1/2 a TBS coconut oil and water to get your desired thickness/thinness makes a great breakfast smoothie. You can even sneak in some spinach.

jemhh

Do you struggle because you aren't hungry? If so, keep in mind that you don't have to eat breakfast. The idea of breakfast being the most important meal or mandatory is outdated and wrong.

If you are just looking for ideas, here are a few:

soft boiled eggs on toast
cottage cheese
yogurt
egg muffins
bagel with cream cheese
fruit
veggies
leftovers
peanut butter on an english muffin

AmandALR2602

Thanks for the new ideas. I don't have much time so the potatoes n scrambled eggs would have to be for the weekend. Trouble is, after that or eggs on toast, there hardly seems any calories left for the day

healthygreek

For 280 calories I have 2 jumbo eggs over easy on a slice of wholewheat toast sliced in half for each egg!
Delicious and satisfying!

Agathokakological

It is super quick because you're just heating the potatoes up. In a nice hot pan I can have breakfast ready in 5-7 minutes. The 2 eggs(140), potato(70), butter(51), fruit(pear, 57), and benefiber(15) is usually around 330 calories, give or take a few calories depending on which fruit I have.

jemhh

amanda66mfp wrote: »

Thanks for the new ideas. I don't have much time so the potatoes n scrambled eggs would have to be for the weekend. Trouble is, after that or eggs on toast, there hardly seems any calories left for the day

What is your calorie goal, OP? That may help us with better suggestions.

AmandALR2602

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cwolfman13

I usually have 1/2 cup (85 grams) of black beans or pinto beans along with two eggs scrambled and topped with NM Green Chiles.

On the weekends I tend towards a variety of savory oatmeals...my current favorite is a serving of Coach's Oats with a tsp of soy sauce topped with an over easy egg and 1/2 an avocado sliced with a nice sprinkle of bacon bits with Sriracha and green onions.

AmandALR2602

That sounds really healthy. Another weekend menu to try. Thanks

diannethegeek

I've been all about my Greek yogurt, lately. Sometimes I add fruit, nuts, or granola to it.

Some other things to look into are egg cups (sometimes they're called mini frittatas or egg muffins, just scrambled eggs & veggies, meat, or cheese baked in muffin tins), overnight oats, avocado on toast, bagel thins with cream cheese & smoked salmon.

AmandALR2602

I like the sound of egg cups. Easy too.
Blimey, I'm spoilt for choice now. Thank you!

jemhh

amanda66mfp wrote: »

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No prob. I should have asked how many calories you allocate for breakfast and if you take anything in your coffee. Here are a few couple though:

2 soft boiled large eggs (140 cals) + 1 slice toast (100 cals) + 100 g banana (89 cals) + 1/2 cup 2% milk (61 cals) = 390 total

1 light english muffin (100 cals) + 2 T almond butter (190 cals) + 100 grams strawberries (91 cals) + 1/2 cup 2% milk (61 cals) = 442 total

peaceout_aly

amanda66mfp wrote: »

I always seem to struggle with what to eat first thing. As long as coffee goes with it, any suggestions?

I'm always in a hurry in the mornings, so I typically have a Dannon Greek Yogurt paired with a banana and of course my daily coffee. Quick and jam-packed with nutrients. If I have a little extra time, I'll prep a protein shake in place of the yogurt.

Bizurke51

oatmeal
chicken sausage
eggs
cereal
english muffins
toast w/ PB
Fruit
bacon
protein shakes
greek yogurt

Bizurke51

jemhh wrote: »

amanda66mfp wrote: »

1400
Sorry about the slow reply. Just finding out how it all works

No prob. I should have asked how many calories you allocate for breakfast and if you take anything in your coffee. Here are a few couple though:

2 soft boiled large eggs (140 cals) + 1 slice toast (100 cals) + 100 g banana (89 cals) + 1/2 cup 2% milk (61 cals) = 390 total

1 light english muffin (100 cals) + 2 T almond butter (190 cals) + 100 grams strawberries (91 cals) + 1/2 cup 2% milk (61 cals) = 442 total

I think you're over estimating strawberries, a cup of strawberries is 152 gs and last i checked thats 49 calories

Ninkyou

Bacon & Eggs?

2 slices of bacon is usually 90 calories

samantha1242

I normally have one of the following:
- breakfast burrito (whole wheat wrap filled with scrambeled eggs/salsa/veggies/cheese/ham or bacon/whatever I want to put in it)
- cereal + banana + milk
- whole wheat english muffin toasted with natural chunky peanut butter + banana
- baked oatmeal (www.skinnytaste.com has my favourite recipe for baked oatmeal)
- 2 hard boiled eggs smashed up on one piece of whole wheat toast

ylvak94

I make scrambled eggs in advance, usually 4 servings at the time and just keep it in the fridge.
I put one serving on a slice of dark rye bread, heat for 30-60 seconds in the microwave, top with 2 slices of ham and half an avocado sprinkled with lemon juice. 300 kcal and takes 2 minutes to make when the eggs only need to be heated.

bpetrosky

Bacon egg and cheese taco:

Small tortilla
1 egg or egg beaters
1 slice bacon
Green onion/diced onion/diced peppers optional
Shredded cheese
Salsa

Crisp the bacon, set aside and discard most of the grease, about 1-2 tsp
Cook the onions and peppers in the remaining grease (if used)
Add the beaten egg and bacon, stir until egg is cooked.
Add to tortilla and top with cheese and salsa

bpetrosky

Homemade Egg (mc)Muffin (~300 cals)

English muffin
1 Egg
Canadian bacon
1 slice cheese

Toast english muffin. Spray oil into the skillet and coat an egg ring. Preheat. Crack 1 egg into the ring, add 1-2 tbsp. water outside of ring and cover skillet. When water is evaporated, remove cover and heat Canadian bacon next to egg. When egg and bacon are cooked, assemble with cheese, egg, and bacon.

campdawson

When I'm home I have Quaker Old Fashioned oatmeal with raisins or blueberries for breakfast--fast and easy.

MonkeyMel21

I always eat a bowl of cereal with low calorie milk.

juliebowman4

My breakfast staples:
Yogurt
Fresh or frozen fruit
Eggs (usually hard boiled, do a batch ahead of time and leave in fridge)
Cheerios, Wheetabix or Special K cereal With cashew milk or light vanilla soy milk.
English muffin with peanut butter.
Cottage cheese

All of above goes with coffee.

Sarasmaintaining

amanda66mfp wrote: »

I always seem to struggle with what to eat first thing. As long as coffee goes with it, any suggestions?

If you're not hungry in the morning then you don't have to eat, meal/calorie timing is a preference thing and nothing more I don't usually eat before noon and that works well for me.

Otherwise if you're looking for quick and easy-Greek yogurt is a good one. You can add granola, oats or ground flax seed in it too.

ProfessorPupil

Personally, I make a green smoothie for breakfast. It is fast, it is easy to "eat" if you're not feeling hungry, and it gives me absurd amounts of energy. An example of this would be 2 handfuls of greens (I rotate greens, but could be spinach, parsley, chard, mizuna, kale, etc..), one tomato, one mini cucumber, sometimes part of an avocado for reducing froth/adding fat, and some sort of fruit. I usually go for sweeter fruits like banana, pineapple, grapes..

ProfessorPupil

If I am hungry and want food I can actually chew, then my staple breakfast is two blocks of original shredded wheat (not sweetened) with almond milk, berries, nuts and honey. (berries and nuts rotate for variety sake)

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dothefreddy

I really like making breakfast wraps. My current favorites are 2 eggs, black beans, spinach, shredded cheese and salsa. The other is 2 eggs, spinach, feta cheese and hot sauce.