Grab and Go Breakfast Under 400
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SeanD2407
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The next couple of weeks i'll be starting work a couple hours early ( 5am meaning i'm waking up at 4am) so I won't have much time in a mornings. I want to plan out my budgets for these 2 weeks so I was wondering if anybody has some breakfast ideas that can be eaten on the go. Under 400 calories. For example a banana, a quest bar and a black coffee I can pour at work would put me at roughly 305/310 calories so hell even a small panera bread sized apple would be about 80.
But I want some ideas of what you eat to stay in budget when you are in a hurry in a morning.
To keep this thread relevant to this forum section also say how many calories you typically allow for breakfast.
I like to keep my lunch the biggest, dinner second with breakfast last spread out over an hour or maybe even two.
But I want some ideas of what you eat to stay in budget when you are in a hurry in a morning.
To keep this thread relevant to this forum section also say how many calories you typically allow for breakfast.
I like to keep my lunch the biggest, dinner second with breakfast last spread out over an hour or maybe even two.
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I make a variation of this http://www.runningwithspoons.com/2015/11/07/hot-chocolate-breakfast-smoothie/
I just use regular milk, honey or brown sugar instead of maple syrup, and add water to make it runny enough to drink through a straw. This time of year I don't heat it up either. Just put together at night and stick in the fridge, hit it with the emulsifier in the morning, and pour it into my travel mug.2 -
I allow about 20-30 calories for breakfast in my black coffee.
Boil and peel some eggs in advance.
Also I wouldn't limit myself to just traditional breakfast food. What about a wrap? Maybe ham or bacon with some vegetables.
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I allow about 20-30 calories for breakfast in my black coffee.
Boil and peel some eggs in advance.
Also I wouldn't limit myself to just traditional breakfast food. What about a wrap? Maybe ham or bacon with some vegetables.
a "wrap" around anything is a waste of sometimes more than a 100 calories imo. Better to do your own "unwich" with bacon and tomato wrapped with lettuce and lightly dripped in yogurt salad dressing.19 -
I allow about 20-30 calories for breakfast in my black coffee.
Boil and peel some eggs in advance.
Also I wouldn't limit myself to just traditional breakfast food. What about a wrap? Maybe ham or bacon with some vegetables.
a "wrap" around anything is a waste of sometimes more than a 100 calories imo. Better to do your own "unwich" with bacon and tomato wrapped with lettuce and lightly dripped in yogurt salad dressing.
That would be less grab and go than you asked for but if you have enough ideas like this one to critique my suggestion what do you need us for?35 -
I almost always have peanut butter and jam on toast with coffee for breakfast and if I'm on the go I will make it into a sandwich. Usually around 400 calories.6
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I usually have a peanut butter and banana sandwich for my first meal. I find them quick, filling, and they come in at just under 400 calories. I also use 40 calorie bread, so that helps a lot.6
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Second the overnight oats idea. You can make them in a batch that will get you enough servings for a workweek, put them in "to go" containers, and grab and go. I do 2 cups oats, 2 cups fruit (pick your favorite), 2 cups skim milk, 2 cups low fat/no fat plain greek yogurt, 4 TBS maple syrup, and 1/2 cup nuts (pick your favorite). That gives me roughly 6-7 1 cup servings coming in at about 250-300 calories or so per serving.6
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I allow about 20-30 calories for breakfast in my black coffee.
Boil and peel some eggs in advance.
Also I wouldn't limit myself to just traditional breakfast food. What about a wrap? Maybe ham or bacon with some vegetables.
a "wrap" around anything is a waste of sometimes more than a 100 calories imo. Better to do your own "unwich" with bacon and tomato wrapped with lettuce and lightly dripped in yogurt salad dressing.
That would be less grab and go than you asked for but if you have enough ideas like this one to critique my suggestion what do you need us for?
No need to be rude. I asked for breakfast grab and go and you described how i would i would pack a lunch with a "wrap"21 -
I allow about 20-30 calories for breakfast in my black coffee.
Boil and peel some eggs in advance.
Also I wouldn't limit myself to just traditional breakfast food. What about a wrap? Maybe ham or bacon with some vegetables.
a "wrap" around anything is a waste of sometimes more than a 100 calories imo. Better to do your own "unwich" with bacon and tomato wrapped with lettuce and lightly dripped in yogurt salad dressing.
For a portable breakfast, I like to waste 100 calories on an Ezekiel pita (7g protein, some fiber & micros), with crunchy peanut butter on it; and then have some kefir or vanilla-milk in a travel cup.
ETA: This runs right around 400, depending on beverage choice and quantity. I usually eat 500-600 or so calories for breakfast, though.13 -
Flat out with Pb and wrap up a banana. No need to refrigerate, eat whenever you get hungry.1
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I allow about 20-30 calories for breakfast in my black coffee.
Boil and peel some eggs in advance.
Also I wouldn't limit myself to just traditional breakfast food. What about a wrap? Maybe ham or bacon with some vegetables.
a "wrap" around anything is a waste of sometimes more than a 100 calories imo. Better to do your own "unwich" with bacon and tomato wrapped with lettuce and lightly dripped in yogurt salad dressing.
That would be less grab and go than you asked for but if you have enough ideas like this one to critique my suggestion what do you need us for?
No need to be rude. I asked for breakfast grab and go and you described how i would i would pack a lunch with a "wrap"
You are the one asking to be fed and I gave you a suggestion and specifically said to consider things outside normal breakfast items. You didn't have to reply and correct my suggestion based on your personal views. You could have just waited for replies you did like which oddly would have been the polite thing to do since I was just trying to help.27 -
And another vote for overnight oats. I did a quick number crunch of a basic recipe with no added sweetener or toppings. Not a bad building block, IMO.
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Every Sunday I make five bags of trail mix for each weekday breakfast. Theyre around 240 calories each (could easily be scaled up). Almonds (22g), granola (15g), and roasted edamame (12g). Adjust proportions to your preference, or add other fun stuff like dried fruit, dark chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, etc.3
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Icelandic yogurt, banana, Kodiak Powe Flapjacks, sugar free syrup.3
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A Larabar (around 220 calories). Add a banana or fruit, if desired (around 100-150 cals)
A couple of hard boiled eggs (around 160 cals). Add an apple or fruit, if desired.
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Hard boiled eggs, apple or banana, Greek yogurt, nuts, protein bar, egg "muffins", Kodiak cakes pancakes(made ahead) are all things that can be grab and go for breakfast. Mix it up to get the calorie count you want4
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I was going to suggest make kodiak pancake in muffin tins on the weekend. Add whatever you like, a swirl of chocolate and nut butter if you like sweet, or use egg whites instead of water if you need protein. Half fill the muffin cup, add jelly, finish filling cup. Add a mashed banana or chopped apple. Freeze in individual bags, take Tuesdays out to thaw when you grab Monday’s to go.3
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Wraps are a great suggestion OP. You can put a multitude of ingredients in them to suit your tastes, they are portable, easily transported, and there many lower calorie wraps on the market to choose from, that are really tasty. Easily comes in under 400 calories. I never go over 300 for breakfast except when we go out for breakfast.6
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Instant oatmeal with added berries. I often wake up at 4 and it take minutes to prepare.1
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I don't normally eat breakfast, but when I do, I normally grab a few leftovers and put them in a wrap.7
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