Gluten free, low carb, no egg breakfasts!

beckarini

Hi everyone,
I'm a type 1 diabetic, and have just been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance. It makes me feel absolutely horrific!
I'm looking for lower-carb, gluten free options for breakfasts. To add to the problem, I really don't like eggs, and I commute around 1.5 hours on public transport everyday so don't have much time to prepare anything.
Does anyone have any go-to ideas?
Thanks in advance! x

elphie754

GF muffins, GF toast, fruit, gf pancakes, sausage and veggies.

UpEarly

Ham and cheese rolled up together, cottage cheese with sunflower seeds and pineapple, greek yogurt with nuts and berries mixed in.

AmazonMayan

It doesn't have to be "breakfast" foods. What you can eat at other meals can also be eaten at breakfast.

Even though you don't like eggs have you tried making frittatas with lots of veggies so you don't have egg taste or texture? You can make mini muffin ones ahead of time with whatever veggies you can have as well as a little meat and/or cheese.

OyGeeBiv

Meat. Leftover meat from last night's dinner.

Tuna or chicken salad. Use cucumber slices as "crackers".

Eggs are versatile. Look for other ways to cook them?

lynz4589

This is something Im very interested in knowing too! I got diagnosed last summer with a gluten intolerance and have managed to gain 2 stone!! (ironically I thought Id lose weight being sick!) I really struggle with choosing food and my diet appears very bland! (I also have to watch dairy intake as I have a slight intolerance there too!)

Right now I have a greek yogurt (not a great choice but quick to grab in the morning) and then a handful of homemade honey roast cashews by mid morning. Weekend I have stuffed peppers as I have more time to make and also sit and enjoy! I usually fill mine with scrambled egg, bacon and mushroom with a little grilled cheese on top!

Aside from that Im at a loss! SO will follow with interest!

rachel5576

You could think of breakfast as just another meal. Meat and veggies. I have chicken liver for breakfast a lot (Im on an egg kick now) usually with mushrooms, sweet potatoes and some greens. But you could also do hamburger, or chicken. Soup is pretty easy too.

rachel5576

For easy portable meals there are several different types of bars. Epic bars are great. They come in several different flavors of meat. Kind bars are gluten free as are luna bars, you could even make ahead your own similar bars. Fruit pouches can come in handy (think baby food) or smoothies. Nuts, dried fruit, or veggies. You could even do a wrap. I love the paleo wrap and for a quick easy meal I keep already cooked bacon, or shredded chicken in the freezer. Put that on a wrap with avocado and some lettuce. Quick easy and good!

knittnponder

Think outside the box and eat things that aren't necessarily "breakfast" foods. As I type this I'm eating caesar salad; it's low carb and gluten free because I don't use croutons (I've been GF for about four years.) If you make food ahead of time then it's quick and easy to grab it for whatever meal you need. I meal prep for the week so I can just grab and go.

AigreDoux

How low carb is low carb for you?
I really like a smoothie (frozen fruit, greek yogurt, milk, protein powder) but it has 22g of carbs which is not super high but not super low.

WholeFoods4Lyfe

Can you do Protein Shakes in the morning? You can even make your own instead of buying the pre-made ones in the can.

Also, don't think that you specifically need "traditional" breakfast foods for breakfast, nothing wrong with some lettuce wraps, or lunchmeat/cheese rolls, etc. I wouldn't load up on junky GF foods, they'll still have a potential negative impact on your blood sugars.

lemurcat12

Like others have said, forget about traditional breakfast foods. I went through a phase where I did salads with protein on them, and have often done leftovers from dinner.

Brithicks

This morning I ate leftover roasted sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and onion with a quarter avocado and a chicken apple sausage cut up with it. I often make a huge pan or 2 of roasted veggies to eat throughout the week with whatever protein or on a salad. Usually I have eggs with the veggies when I eat them at breakfast but the sausage sounded better today. I put a few tsp of tapatio on my meal and it was fantastic! Plus I can't imagine I'll be hungry for my snack I usually have before lunch!

lporter229

Also GF here. I eat Think Thin or Pure Protein bars and a piece of fruit, Greek yogurt with fruit, cottage cheese and tomatoes or ham, cheese and avocado roll ups. I also do protein shakes with GF protein powder, milk and fruit. This recipe for spinach and quinoa cakes is delicious and can be made in big batches and frozen. I like the egg on top, but it is still good without it.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/06/quinoa-and-spinach-patties.html

tiny_clanger

Tofu scrambles!
Don't be scared by the idea of tofu - by scrambling it up with sriracha or tabasco, adding some veggies, the tofu is just there as a binding agent. Low carb, high protein, very filling and satisfying.

I'm personally rather partial to bean chili in the morning too, but I realise that's not for everyone!