Need breakfast ideas < 300 calories total

sassyww

I'm working on a 1200 calories per day "budget" and need breakfast ideas. MY problem is I'm a very picky eater and do not like things like eggs or yogurt that would be great since they are high protein foods. I've been eating a Fiber 1 Protein bar and a Special K Protein snack bar with a glass of skim milk. But that still totals 300 calories! I want to stick with a quick grab and go type thing if possible. I'm not opposed to preparing something the night before. Just not sure what. (And yes, I know I need to work on not being so picky, but I'm starting with adding veggies right now.)

mickiebabs

My breakfast is always 2 scoops of chocolate/peanut butter NSN whey protein powder in the blender with ice and unsweetened almond/coconut milk. 279 calories 47 grams of protein. Takes only 2 minutes to toss together and pour into a to go cup if needed. Sometimes I'll add a little more ice and pour in a cup of coffee as well.

kikityme

Typically if I don't go the egg/bacon route (seriously, being diabetic doesn't always suck :happy: )

Whole wheat english muffin 130
Smuckers Sugar Free Raspberry Jam, 1 tbsp 20
Kraft 25% light Peanut Butter, 1 tbsp 80

Cheerios (1 cup) 100
Milk - Whole, 3.25%, 0.5 cup 73
Blueberries - Raw, 1 cup 83

It's super important for my blood sugar to get fat/protein/carbs in the morning. In the afternoon/dinner I can handle no carb...sometimes just a piece of meat will do it for me.

sagreenious

Porridge.
28grams oats.
14grams raisins/sultanas
1 tablespoon honey or jam
200ml of semi skimmed goats milk (could also use cows milk)

That comes to 302 calories. So to cut back 2 calories use less honey or less milk. I tend to microwave the oats and milk for 3 minutes then add the honey/jam and fruit afterwards.

KultaPanda2

I have three Wheatabix with a teaspoon of sugar and 200ml of skimmed milk! I love it, a change from porridge on these warmer days It's 14g protein, and super quick to make and eat.

Elegra2006

Porridge made from...

60g oats and wheatbran
25g soya bran
50g raspberries

plus water and cinnamon

Only 240 cals

I make it in a pot on non work days or zap in microwave when at work.

BlueberryWatermelon

Do you like cereal? My usual breakfast is:

1 cup Kashi Go Lean (cereal)
0.5 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
0.5 cup blueberries
~~ 250 calories and 15 g of protein

srbommel

1 Tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Whole Wheat Bagel Thin Toasted
1 Banana
Approx 305 calories, high protein and FILLING!

sassyww

Thanks for the ideas. Some of these options look like they would work to at least give me some variety and be a little less calories than what I'm doing now. To be honest, I was hoping someone had a tasty, filling option that was only 100-150 calories. HAHAHAHA Now back to reality.

Gimpypal

My usual breakfast is:
1/2 cup Kellogg's Special K - Cinnamon/Pecan (73 cal)
6 oz Dannon nonfat vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
1/4 cup frozen blueberries (20 cal)
... for a total of 173 cal. Add a fresh peach for additional 61 cal and you still have room for another snack.

P.S. try this, it's kinda like having a dessert.

Breakfast though is really when you want to get the most cals and cut back at dinner time.

TheVirgoddess

I usually have a toasted English Muffin, with some margarine, and cheese, a cup of coffee and some fruit. It's usually under 300 cals. My diary is open.

canary_girl

I love 1/2 cup each:

cottage cheese (full fat)
Fiber One cereal
blueberries

210 calories total, so delicious and so filling.

audrast

Kashi - Go Lean - Original, 52 G 160cal
+
Blue Diamond, Almond Breeze, Unsweeted Almond Milk Vanilla, 1 cup 30cal

You can even go crazy and have a cup of fresh orange juice with that!

TheNewMe99

Martin's 100% whole wheat potato bread - 1 slice 80 calories 14 carbs and 7g of protein
breakstone cottage chesse 4oz - 90 calories
cup of Bigelow Tea, Organic Green Tea with Pomegranate and Acai
You can even add a banana or other fruit of choice and still be way below 300

Toast the bread you can add cinnamon or pepper if you like

Total - 170

DebTavares

Breakfast

Two slices gluten free toast 180 cals
100 g peameal bacon. 100 cals

280 cals total

HellyFaye

Finding an option under 150 calories that is actually filling is not going to happen sorry.

Option 1
2 slices gluten free bread
1/8 smashed blueberries
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon honey

Option 2
1/3 cup uncooked quiona
2/3 cups vanilla almond milk
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup blueberries
Cook (quiona, 1/3 cup milk, and water together) for 15 minutes and tgen serve with remaining milk and blueberries

Option 3:
1 scoop protein powder
1 frozen banana
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon almond butter

mickiebabs

Thanks for the ideas. Some of these options look like they would work to at least give me some variety and be a little less calories than what I'm doing now. To be honest, I was hoping someone had a tasty, filling option that was only 100-150 calories. HAHAHAHA Now back to reality.

I've done this. It's not a 1 or 2 minute quick thing but it's possible. I can't remember the name of the tortilla's but there are some that are really low cal. 50 or 70, can't remember which. Scramble some egg beaters. Add a little fat free cheddar cheese and top with a tablespoon of salsa. Roll it all up and your out the door. If you find the right tortillas and don't go over on the cheese you can get in around 150. Really though, you want to do more calories than that in the morning.

tjohnston14

A lot of days I have one packet of oatmeal (instant, plain), with one packet of Splenda (or real sugar if you prefer), 1/4 cup of blueberries, and a small banana. Fills me up until lunch time and it is only about 180 calories. Also, drink lots of water in the morning and it will help fill you up.

HappyHope0123

Salsa and Cheese Omelet

2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/4c low fat mozzarella cheese
Salsa - as much as you want! ( I usually use 4 TBSP)

Yesterday all I had was Mexican cheese, so there's more calories and fat in it:
Calories: 234
Sodium: 492
Fat: 14
Protein: 19
Carbs: 5

(You could easily add precooked chicken breast, luncheon ham, fresh veggies pan fried in cooking spray.)

HappyHope0123

CLOSE to 150 calories:

1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup skim milk

Calories: 159!!! VERY yummy on a hot morning...and I do find this pretty filling...but I need a snack by 10!

Diamond05

You could make healthy breakfast cookies with some oatmeal, smashed bananas, plain yogourt, some spice , dried fruit and nuts. They're delicious and on the go! All nutritious ingredients in there!

BarbieAS

1 Thomas' Light Multigrain English Muffin - 100 calories, 1g fat, 26g carbs, 5g protein, 8g fiber
1 slice Sargento Ultra Thin Colby Jack Cheese - 40 calories, 3g fat, 0g carbs, 2g protein, 0g fiber
2 oz deli ham of your choice (following info approximate) - 60 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbs, 9g protein, 0g fiber

Toast English muffin. Top with ham and cheese. Nuke to melt cheese and warm ham, if desired. (I warm the ham separately on a paper towel so it doesn't make the muffin soggy, then the heat from the ham and warm muffin [heh] is more than enough to melt the thin cheese.)

Totals - 200 calories, 5g fat, 28g carbs, 16g protein, 8g fiber.

(ETA: You can also trade out half the ham for an extra slice of cheese, which is extra cheesy goodness. That puts you at 210 calories, 7g fat, 27g carbs, 14g protein and 8g fiber....the macros are just a smidgen better [for me, at least...I usually am looking to maximize protein and minimize carbs] the other way, which is why I posted it first.)

seltzermint555

I almost did not respond because all of my breakfasts are under 300 calories but 99% of the time they involve either eggs or Greek yogurt.

My best idea for you would be to eat non-breakfast foods. Anything you might enjoy for lunch or dinner, but in smaller portions or with a different twist.

Do you like oatmeal? Throwing in nuts and/or dried fruit (carefully measured) can make it seem a lot tastier.
English muffin with cheese and some fruit?

I don't have a link to the recipe he uses, but my husband makes some vegan pancakes that are really good and don't have egg in them. They are low calorie too. You could top one with a banana and some peanut butter, or have a small stack and keep it under 300 cal especially with sugar free maple flavored syrup (Cary's syrup tastes good, I swear!)

I don't know if you're a coffee drinker but for me, a cup of coffee (black or with almond milk) is a great way to round out my morning meal and make it seem even more filling & satisfying than if I just had water.

Good luck!!

AllOutof_Bubblegum

You need to be eating more.

MFP is quite notorious for setting calorie goals FAR too low, regardless of height and weight. For example, it told me to eat 1200, and my BMR (the bare amount of calories I need to LIVE) is 1280. And I am extremely tiny, only 5 feet. So unless you are smaller than me, or bedridden, it is almost a CERTAINTY that you are eating too little. (This can result in lean muscle loss, chronic fatigue, metabolism damage, and bingeing due to over-restriction.)

Go to

http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

and enter your height/weight/activity level.

Subtract 10-20% from the number it calculates for you, and that is the number of calories you should be eating a day in order to lose weight. With this method you do not eat back your exercise calories, as they are already figured into your daily goal.

joepage612

2 servings of fat-free cottage cheese is only 160 calories. or 80 for one serving.
I usually eat 1 or 2 servings for breakfast I think that the dairy is more filling than carbs like special K. (which I have tried too).
My breakfast looks like this for 180 calories max:
1-2 servings of fat-free cottage cheese
1 large ice coffee. black or with truvia.

amarie878

Breakfast doesn't have to be breakfast food. Peanut butter and jelly (with 1 tbsp pb or 2 tbsp better n pb and low sugar jelly on a sandwich thin. Turkey rollup with cheese. "Grilled cheese" on a sandwich thin and bacon (basically and egg sandwich without the egg). Leftovers from dinner. Quick sandwich thin pizza in the toaster over. Most probably clock in under 300, if you're careful with amounts/servings.

Blend a good smoothie with protein powder. I don't know if it's a consistency thing, but plain greek yogurt with chocolate protein powder and peanut butter is a godsend for me.

Coming from a picky eater who always hated eggs, there's a light at the end of the tunnel! In my quest to eat better, I've started to suck it up and introduce eggs to my diet. I got by in the beginning using ketchup and cheese to help get over the "eggness" of them (watch the portions on those though) and now, I have eggs/egg whites a couple days a week.

seltzermint555

Thanks for the ideas. Some of these options look like they would work to at least give me some variety and be a little less calories than what I'm doing now. To be honest, I was hoping someone had a tasty, filling option that was only 100-150 calories. HAHAHAHA Now back to reality.

I've done this. It's not a 1 or 2 minute quick thing but it's possible. I can't remember the name of the tortilla's but there are some that are really low cal. 50 or 70, can't remember which. Scramble some egg beaters. Add a little fat free cheddar cheese and top with a tablespoon of salsa. Roll it all up and your out the door. If you find the right tortillas and don't go over on the cheese you can get in around 150. Really though, you want to do more calories than that in the morning.

^ I agree on all counts.

I was under the impression that the OP would not eat eggs at all. But yeah, one of my favorite breakfasts is 165 calories. 77 cal Mama Lupe fajita size tortilla, fried egg, and 1/3 tbsp. chipotle ranch dressing. Fills me up until noon at least, and I wake at six.

scubakat67

I'm a pretty picky eater too. I wouldn't eat eggs for MANY years, however, I found that I do like egg beaters. Mix 1/2 cup of egg beaters in a large mug with some laughing cow cheese (I like the chipotle flavor) and Italian spices, microwave for 2 minutes (stirring thoroughly after 1 minute). Pair with a light English muffin or now there's a double fiber English muffin with a little light spreadable butter and you'll come in at 265-285 calories.

Also, you mentioned you didn't like yogurt, but have you tried making a smoothie with vanilla Greek yogurt? I can't tolerate plain Greek yogurt, but I'll mix 1 cup mixed berries with about 4 oz of vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon each of ground flax and vanilla whey protein powder and a little milk or water. This ends up being about 245 calories.

There are many other breakfast options - I may have to try one of the previous posts of the cheese, ham, English muffin.