Cold morning breakfast ideas

MyChocolateDiet

There is a recipe in here from around a month ago for overnight oatmeal with greek yogurt and various mix ins. It can be eaten at room temp too if you don't like it cold from the fridge.

Also milk itself has a decent amount of protein so any type of cocoa made with milk will help you get near your protein breakfast goals. Another thing is to eat french toast that has soaked up some egg, but if you avoid eggs for texture or taste this will work, if you avoid them because of an allergy or veganism it won't.

nwoychyshyn

Quinoa breakfast. Cook up one cup, add apple, some brown sugar and spices, raisins and walla. Eat a 1/4 of this it will hold you till lunch.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Protein pancakes and a wide array of baked goods are my current choice.

JohnsElan

Coffee and a steaming hot bowl of farina first thing in the morning tames the chill-beast!

cwolfman13

why no eggs?

Oh well...I generally have a bowl of oats with some apple, cinnamon, and just a bit of brown sugar with some scrambled eggs for protein. Without the protein I'm pretty hungry within a couple of hours. Of course, wash that all down with a cup 'o joe.

Rerun201

Oatmeal.

shadowkitty22

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 serving Nature Valley granola (the one with protein)
1/2 serving pomegranate arils (the inside of a pomegranate and you can buy it already seeded in a cup for less hassle)
1 packet of your choice of sweetener

305 calories and 22g protein (pretty good for no eggs!)

edwardkim85

cream mushroom soup

aquarabbit

I have a hot, freshly made muffin every morning. This is my recipe:

1/4 cup Flax Meal (I've also tried Almond, Chickpea, and Buckwheat flours and it worked fine too)
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Sugar (optional)
Pinch of Salt
1/2 tbsp Oil or Butter (I use butter because, YUM!)
1 Egg
(I've also added a tsp of flavorless Metamucil to this and it works. I get enough fiber, but my husband likes when I add more since he never gets enough)

I make a big batch of the dry ingredients and keep them in a container and then just use a heaping 1/4 cup so that I don't have to grab all the ingredients every morning. After my morning cup of coffee, I just mix this in the mug, microwave for 1 minute, cut in half (it slides right out of the mug), and finish with a little more butter. It's warm, fresh, and I'm using an already dirty dish, so less clean up! It's about 300 calories with the Metamucil, with 13 grams of fiber. Without is about 275 with 8 grams of fiber.

Jess_Forever_After

Microwaved leftover dinner makes a good hot breakfast

Candi_land

Oatmeal or Farina are my favorites. Or something freshly baked right out of the oven.

moondawn

Non-egg, non-cold bfast ideas:

1) whole wheat toast with peanut butter ( i like the thin sliced 45 cal kind by sara lee)
2) whole wheat small tortilla (you can find the carb balance kind, too) with 1 slice reduced fat cheese (and chopped veggies should you be so incined)
3) peanut butter banana open face sandwich
4) peanut butter oatmeal (You can also mix chocolate protein powder into this to make a supercharged bfast)
5) cream of wheat (not the most nutrient packed thing ever, but adds more variety)
6) Wheat toast with cottage cheese and orange marmalade on top

albertine58

when I want something sweet & warm for breakfast, I love a whole grain english muffin with 1 tbsp Justin's Maple Almond Butter and 1 tbsp low-sugar jam - only 220 calories and so delicious! Justin's looks expensive but omg, it's worth it. and 1 jar lasts me forever, so the $10 doesn't hurt so bad!

If I know it'll be a long time until lunch or I'm extra hungry, I usually have scrambled egg whites on the side for more protein - since you don't do eggs, maybe yogurt? I've also heard of people whipping yogurt and almond butter together to make an almost cream-cheese-like spread for english muffins or waffles. or if you like sweet coffee drinks, I've heard mixing vanilla protein powder into coffee makes a great hot AM drink!

marinamoreno

Wow! Thank you everyone, SOOO many awesome suggestions. I can't wait to start trying them out.

Oh & I don't eat eggs due to the texture. Thank you again.

JessiEdwards

I've kinda created my own recipe from the below.
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3 chopped dates
156 calories, 35 carbs, 1 fat, 5 protein, 14 sugar

Chop the dates, mix the ingredients in a container of your choice and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. You can warm it up in the microwave in the morning if you want it warm and add some nuts of your choice for added texture and protein. I would measure the nuts out as those calories add up!

WF Version has more calories and ingredients:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/overnight-oatmeal

sheep_dog

I really like a piece of wheat toast with 2 tbs of natural peanut butter. Only smuckers, as they are the only brand I've found with only peanuts as the ingredients with nothing else. Other brands like jiff will have a natural version but always has added sugar.

It's fast, warm, and filling! And right at ~270 calories, it's a good breakfast:)

Chieflrg

Waffles covered in peanut butter...

sarrah_n

Breakast sandwhich on the George Foreman for 240 calories:

Thomas' - Whole Wheat 100 Calories English Muffin, 1 muffin 100 cal
Jones Dairy Farm - All Natural Golden Brown Turkey Sausage Patties, 40 g 60 cal
Sargento - Sharp Cheddar - Thin Slice, 1 Slice 80cal
Tomato slice

oedipa_maas

I deal with the same thing. I have been in Florida for the last few years, and I haven't had to deal with winter until recently. Yesterday I discovered what is now the greatest joy in my life. I mix oatmeal (2 packets), peanut butter (2T), cinnamon (~1/2t), chocolate protein powder (1 serving). It tastes just like a Little Debbie Star Crunch. That makes a double batch because I'm working on getting my calories up, but it's pretty easy to come up with some really nice proportions. If you're using normal oatmeal, you may want to try sweetening with a bit of honey.

Since I use instant oatmeal, it doesn't take much longer than a protein shake, and there aren't really any dishes, which is a big bonus for me in the morning. It's also much quieter than a blender.

That sounds REALLY good. I'm going to try that!

marinamoreno

I deal with the same thing. I have been in Florida for the last few years, and I haven't had to deal with winter until recently. Yesterday I discovered what is now the greatest joy in my life. I mix oatmeal (2 packets), peanut butter (2T), cinnamon (~1/2t), chocolate protein powder (1 serving). It tastes just like a Little Debbie Star Crunch. That makes a double batch because I'm working on getting my calories up, but it's pretty easy to come up with some really nice proportions. If you're using normal oatmeal, you may want to try sweetening with a bit of honey.

Since I use instant oatmeal, it doesn't take much longer than a protein shake, and there aren't really any dishes, which is a big bonus for me in the morning. It's also much quieter than a blender.

I used to LOVE those Star Crunches! This sounds so good. Oddly enough, I've never thought to put protein powder in oatmeal. I feel silly seeing so many people do! LOL

debilee12

Bagel and cream cheese with some smoked salmon is delicious and full of protein (I had that this morning).
Cereal and milk
Greek yogurt with fruit and granola
Oatmeal

Or just skip breakfast if you're not hungry.

Bagels are sooo not good for you - full of carbs, fats, sugars. Of course, if it works for you then that's all that matters. Personally I would stick to the greek yogurt or oatmeal. Just my opinion.

IzzyBooNZ1

I have a hot, freshly made muffin every morning. This is my recipe:

1/4 cup Flax Meal (I've also tried Almond, Chickpea, and Buckwheat flours and it worked fine too)
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Sugar (optional)
Pinch of Salt
1/2 tbsp Oil or Butter (I use butter because, YUM!)
1 Egg
(I've also added a tsp of flavorless Metamucil to this and it works. I get enough fiber, but my husband likes when I add more since he never gets enough)

I make a big batch of the dry ingredients and keep them in a container and then just use a heaping 1/4 cup so that I don't have to grab all the ingredients every morning. After my morning cup of coffee, I just mix this in the mug, microwave for 1 minute, cut in half (it slides right out of the mug), and finish with a little more butter. It's warm, fresh, and I'm using an already dirty dish, so less clean up! It's about 300 calories with the Metamucil, with 13 grams of fiber. Without is about 275 with 8 grams of fiber.

oooh this sounds good and easy, something to take to work !! thanks for sharing !

HeatherFP13

bumping so I remember to come back here! Yeah for warm breakfasts

iamMLH

I used to LOVE those Star Crunches! This sounds so good. Oddly enough, I've never thought to put protein powder in oatmeal. I feel silly seeing so many people do! LOL

It really is the best decision I've ever made.

vjohn04

I like cream of wheat and oatmeal.

ChancyW

I am a fan of easy so most days I will go for some oatmeal. I normally workout first thing in the morning and the carbs seem to hit the spot just right. I usually only make 1/3 cup or so.

TonyAntoszewski

I have a great recipe for Steel Cut Apple Pie Oatmeal if you want

hesn92

I can give you a recipe for this really good baked oatmeal with pecans and blueberries and bananas... It's really good I'm sure you could add protein powder to it but I don't.

estatitra

High protein cereal with warm milk.