Breakfast help!!!

Acg67

Assuming your diary is accurate, you can eat a lot more than sub 1k cals and lose just fine. If you're not hungry in the morning, skip breakfast and eat more later in the day, if you find your self hungry in the morning but don't want to spend time cooking, you can premake breakfast burritos, pancakes etc, freeze them and just reheat in the morning

chloe2300

What about homemade muffins? Like the seeded ones? I have got a recipe for them and they are 200 calories or less as they have a couple of variations in the book. Would that be ok? Xx

Definitely I love fruit and seed muffins for breakfast!! I make mine with wholemeal flour, yoghurt, fruit (apple purée, banana, raisons and raspberries) and poppy and sunflower seeds. Depending on the amount/type of fruit you use they can be quite high in sugar which you may need to consider when planning food for the rest of the day. They also freeze really well. I do a massive tray bake, portion, freeze, and then defrost in the microwave - 2 mins and I've got a delicious, warm home made muffin for breakfast

michellemybelll

The thing is, most of the breakfast suggestions people are going to offer, if you want to keep them lower in carbs ,will involve more cooking.

quoted for emphasis. you're getting good suggestions OP, so use them.

johnandkymberley

The thing is, most of the breakfast suggestions people are going to offer, if you want to keep them lower in carbs ,will involve more cooking.

quoted for emphasis. you're getting good suggestions OP, so use them.

Yes, Thankyou I can see that!!!

ntime60

I like variety.

Mornings when I'm short on time, I eat a Nature Valley Cinnamon or Oats n Honey granola bar, they are 180 cals, along with a cup of coffee with 2tsp Ideal sweetener (xylitol) 0 cals.

A few times a week I eat Steel cut oats, with cinnamon, 1 tsp homey, and vanilla extract. 170cal. sometimes I add a fruit, banana, apple, or berries of some type.

Weekends I splurge a bit with 4 slices (172cal) of bacon or 3 sausage links (142cal), and a couple eggs for 250cal, slightly less for sausage. (no bread or potatoes of any type)

chelledawg14

My go-to is four egg organic or free range egg whites (I don't like egg yolk)

johnandkymberley

Cheese sticks? I never would of thought of that as a breakfast?
The egg boiling is a good idea and the burritos. I don't know if I could eat a while one but I will try!! What do you put in burritos? Egg and tomato?
I think the muffins will go down well with hubby and the yoghurt and berries is something that we could do daily.

To posters, I am aware you are giving me ideas and good ones at that!! I'm trying to absorb everything so I can implement it in my life, I will need to go shopping now!! Xxx

Magenta15

Why not boil a dozen or two eggs so they are their to grab and go!? An egg, some yogurt and grapes gets you some protein to hold you over a bit...

I've gotten out of the mindset of needing to eat 'breakfast foods' for breakfast only...

I often do eggs, bacon or sausage, and a veg and a good fat like avocado,
Or a cottage cheese egg scramble
Or ham egg cups done in muffin tin in oven do I can grab all week.
Left overs from supper ( protein, veg)

Protein and good fats keep me full til lunch

Cheyenne_K_

If you dont have time in the morning, make egg muffins! I put spinach or tomatoes or sauteed onions, with about 2 eggs and 12 egg whites, bake at 400 for about 15-20 mins. They heat up in the microwaves in 20 seconds are great for rushing out the door with.

Hannah7783

My new favourite breakfast is Coco-Nutty Granola, you can find the recipe on the I Quit Sugar website. I use honey rather than Rice Malt Syrup, and I use only half the coconut oil it suggests. I have half a cup of it with half a cup of Greek yogurt. Can be a bit high in calories if you have more than half a cup, but it's a pretty healthy recipe and the nuts and coconut oil mean I often don't get hungry until late afternoon, so the calorie budget balances out.

Also, its really easy to make, and you can make a big batch so you can just use it like normal cereal. I think you can freeze it too, although I havent tried that myself!

http://iquitsugar.com/recipe/coco-nutty-granola/

Its nutritious, energising and super tasty!!

johnandkymberley

That's really good that you have changed your view of breakfast things being for 'breakfast'

Why do we have certain food for breakfast anyway!?!! It seems that maybe I should be having eggs for breakfast!! With crumpets??! I LOVE crumpets!! I usually eat boiled/poached egg with crumpets for my dinner though

Mexicanbigfoot

I eat a LOT of eggs.

I also love breakfast casseroles, as you can make them ahead and divide them into individual servings for grab and go. There are tons of great recipes online and you can add whatever ingredients you like; protein and veggies are my go-tos.

I also love muffins, I found a great recipe for oatmeal flaxseed muffins on a blog called ueberfit this past weekend.

I don't always eat "just" breakfast food for breakfast. Sometimes I will have some turkey franks and cottage cheese, whatever strikes my fancy that day.

Good luck on your journey!

p90Xgalfitness

Hi, I use the recipes from this website for my breakfast, lunch and dinner. It helps me avoid the guesswork and plan my weekly shopping as well. Made my life very easy The link below list a lot of breakfast recipes. I usually make the ones with eggs.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Breakfast Recipes

Hope it is helpful

johnandkymberley

That's brill!! Thanks

Ok so my new ideas are: anything with eggs!!! Greek yoghurt, berries, some kind of seed muffin and perhaps a crumpets here and there. I'll start out with the yoghurt first though with my grapes and move on to the muffin!! If I start to put on weight though I'm down to the grapes again!!
Thanks everyone

Xxx

ishiqa36

I usually eat 1/2 cup egg whites, 1/2 avocado, some pan fried deli meats, whatever veggie seems yummy and in season (fresh tomatoes, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, etc) and green tea with a slice of lemon. Not including the veggie (because it varies) its about 10 carbs, 25g protein, and 302 calories. Sometimes I will put some honey in my tea if I'm feeling a little lethargic from low carb.


Also, you could try low carb flax meal bread. There are a lot of recipes on the net for it. It's basically flax meal, eggs, a little oil, and baking powder. You could use fat free cream cheese for a spread instead of butter to keep it lower in calories. I used to make it a lot.

tbrume

I'm trying something new. Last night I scrambled 6 eggs added chopped onion, green peppers, mushrooms, crumbled turkey sausage and a small pinch of shredded cheese and poured them into 6 muffin tin pan and baked at 350 for 25 minutes. This morning i grabbed two and heated in the microwave and they hit the spot and I have breakfast for two more days.

brightsideofpink

Eggs are a very very versatile food and it seems you have many free ones at your fingertips. You can do so much with them, and they hold fairly well. I have two small children, work full time+, so I understand rushed meals. Boiled eggs are quick, and very filling. I won't spam you with links, but on days when I'm more hungry, I use my Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker. You don't need sprays or oils. English muffin (or bagel thin), egg, cheese if you can afford the calories, and even veggies or pre-cooked meats. You pile it on and walk away and its all done in four minutes. Sometimes I make omelettes (1:1 ratio of whole egg and egg white) for dinner and will double them up so I can have leftovers for breakfast. Also, Pinterest is your friend. There are some great recipes there for make-ahead light egg dishes in cupcake pans. If you're not opposed to fillers, Jimmy Dean turkey sausage is great and very filling, and actually is quite tolerable if needed to be microwaved rather than pan-fried. When I feel like something different, I'll have an english muffin with sunflower butter or this stuff I picked up from Trader Joe's called "Better N Peanut Butter". Not the same as regular pb, but not bad either. First ingredient is still peanuts.

ve132

Since I have to get up so early ( 4:30) and am not hungry then, I have a Quest bar for breakfast during my first break at work. The quality of the protein is excellent and there's a lot of it (20 grams). My favorite flavors are cinnamon roll and coconut cashew. They have about170 calories and are dense and chewy. Granted, they don't look very appealing but they taste fantastic!

optimaltouch

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King_Max_Cat

I have 2 hard-boiled eggs for breakfast - they're delicious, low-calorie, low-carb, and filling too! No salt or anything - just the eggs.

ishiqa36

Personally eggs and bacon won't fit into my routine and working life (mon-fri). It never has and never will. Fact.

I was/am fine eating my bag of grapes every morning but I have realised, thanks to the people on here that I could be eating more and benefitting from it too. Hence just needing a little but of guidance, Thankyou to all the people who have been helpful

If you'd like something sweet and your stomach is okay with it, how about quest bars for breakfast (maybe some iced coffee too). That's what I eat when im rushing. I now only eat them when i'm really rushing because it's pricey, but worth it imo.

skinnymini2552

Hey! I'm not sure if this breakfast option has already been posted by someone else but I recently discovered an awesome raw oats breakfast (and would highly recommend it!). So not only does it keep you feeling full for the longest but it's also super simple and quick to make (since you're making it in advance). Basically you take 1/4 -1/2 cup of raw oats (instant or not, doesn't really matter I think) and put it into a Mason jar with all your favorite fixings (as in fruits and spices). Then add an equal amount of milk or water (or both if you want) for the oaks to soak in. After that, you just store it in the fridge overnight and in the morning you'll have a kick *kitten* breakfast all made up for you to eat Here are a couple of ways I've made it....

Option 1: 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup blueberries (and if you must use sugar, I'd suggest going for honey or brown)

Option 2: 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, dash of cinnamon, 1/2 banana, 1/2 tsp brown sugar

Option 3: 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup strawberries, dash of nutmeg

In this case, I've gone for 1/4 cup but you can definitely have 1/2 cup and still lose weight! I started out eating 1/2 cup but then found myself feeling full after consuming only half of the mixture. Anyway all the best of luck to you!

bsteves06

How about mini meat muffins? You can google lots of receipes, they have low carb ones, paleo ones. It's basically ground meat, and egg, some grated veggies, salsa, if you want..cheese, and some flax to hold them together and you bake them in muffin cups/

VeryKatie

Your calorie intake looks a little low so you should have some room to play with your breakfast. I usually opt for an apple or banana and yogurt. You could also try some granola or something with 2% milk. Hard boiled eggs are a great thing to make ahead of time and easy to grab on your way out. Maybe some slices of cheese and tomato slices with black pepper as well. You can definitely afford some more calories to get up to that 1200 recommended minimum. Fruit is a good way to do that, toast and peanut butter and honey (yum!).

katieca123

Not sure of the nutritional info off the top of my head, but here are two of my favorite breakfast sandwiches:

Egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, sriracha sauce on an english muffin
Egg, tomato, and avocado on an english muffin

Also, have you tried overnight oats? It's a great way to reap the nutritional benefits of oatmeal and it has a lot of flavor. You'd have to look up the exact recipe, but it only requires yogurt, milk, oats, and whatever mix ins you desire.

Also, eggs baked inside of an avocado is really good for you too.

zcb94

Left overs from supper ( protein, veg)

I do that a lot, for simplicity's sake, and b/c I dislike overly eggy-tasting food.

trisH_7183

Egg Frittatas are so yummy. You can have leftovers for any meal,or use just for breakfast.Here is one with lots of ideas.

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-frittata-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-170717

Capt_Inzane

Egg Muffin Tin (Egg White/Egg Mixture Ground Turkey, Sage, Onions, Mushrooms)

- I take a big bowl and mix 2/3rds Egg White to Eggs and then add cooked Ground Turkey, Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Cheese, Bacon (or Turkey for less calories). Anything you can think of then I pour that mixture into Large Muffin Tins (I went and bought one that you can make 12 at a time). Throw that in the oven till eggs are cooked and done. It's extremely easy to portion and I typically will eat 2 a day. It's been a while since I've made them but they're high in protein and low in calories.

Overnight Oatmeal (tons of flavor options we both pick one and try them out)
- Saw a website that had a ton of these I just can't find it quickly right now. A Google/MFP search should find them.

paulperryman

I need calories now to maintain tho i have had more or less the same breakfasts over the past near 2yrs just the serving size has changed.,.

fav. I sometimes have green tea instead of the protein shakes but the 1st shake always come in by the first meal break

either 4 wheetbix and 250ml of light milk + 35g Whey Protein powder shake (600ml)
Oats - 90g + 150ml of Light milk and some fruit + 35g Whey Protein powder shake (600ml)

Egg Frittatta
microwave bowl sprayed with light oil
2 Jumbo Eggs + 1 Jumbo egg white, 30-40g of Mushrooms, 30g of Capsicum chopped, 80-100ml of light milk all mixed together and in the microwave on high for 3 and a half minutes, and hey presto
then add 1-2 slices of multigrain bread + 35g Whey Protein powder shake (600ml)
spraying the oil stops it sticking so you can turn it out onto a plate. also add tomato in sometimes tho that makes it more watery.

mgleason01

Egg white scramble with spinach, peppers, mushroom and onion + canadian bacon + strawberries and/or blackberries. If you want to add some creaminess and flavor to your eggs, add a wedge of laughing cow swiss cheese.