Healthy breakfast ideas. NEED YOUR FAVORITES.

collegecourt2012

Hello to all MFPers! I'm starting my life style change this week. I'm 18, a freshman in college and I have a weight loss goal of about 30 pounds. I was just curious what your favorite healthy breakfast to eat is. I'm just looking for some ideas because breakfast always seems to be the hardest for me and I'm looking for some ideas!

I'm also looking for some more friends for motivation. Do you feel the same?!
Thanks for your comments!!

--Courtney

TinGirl314

Hey!

Welcome to the site!
My breakfast usually consists of egg whites and turkey sausage with ketsup.
I know it sounds really lame but it's great on protein verses calories.

Edited to add: and I just pop the whole thing in the microwave for two minutes.

HelenaHN

Hi, there! I also started using myfitnesspal this week. In my opinion, at breakfast you should always eat some carbs. But it depends on the area you live in. Here in Spain we usually have a light breakfast, while in the USA or England people tend to have more protein. What it works for me: a glass of milk (sometimes soy milk), normally with coffee, a piece of fruit and grain toast with low calorie jam. If not, any kind of healthy cereals would be fine.

Hope it helped!

hipsdontlie1

2 boiled eggs & half a grapefruit! protein shakes are always good too! also, if you don't want the fat from the whole egg then just do 3 egg whites instead!

fitmum2be

If i'm really busy I just make some egg cups.... muffin tray one egg in each hole, throw in some vegetables and bake. I like it as it's easy simple and are good on the go plus two muffins gives me protein without any carbs from bread or cereal.
My favourite breaky is poached eggs on wholewheat toast with light cream cheese but my normal breakfast is kellogs special K advantage with l/f milk.
Another idea ive been using is the insanity breakfast egg white wrap... YUM!

PurpleMilly

2 weetabix with semi-skimmed milk, fat free Greek yoghurt & soft fruit (eg blueberries or raspberries) & a large mug of coffee (black)

nikinonsense

I try to stick with protein shakes or a fiber bar. I don't have a lot of time in the morning so it's whatever I can grab. Fruit is also good. I'm really into oranges now. They're just really hard to eat. I'm still getting used to that part.

vincent1959

I normaly eat some kind of grain oatmeal, grits or kamut cooked in skim milk with a little maple syrup. Maybe a piece of fruit and a soy smoothie. I am on 1900 calories a day which is a little more than most of the ladies on this forum. But you can adjust your portion size. I did get a good breakfast idea on here. Putting avocado on eggs, add a little mango salsa and voila. You have a very tasty breakfeast.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

2 boiled eggs & half a grapefruit! protein shakes are always good too! also, if you don't want the fat from the whole egg then just do 3 egg whites instead!

bad idea. the fat in eggs is 100% fine. Keep the fat and add a fruit and possibly a slice of whole grain toast w/ 1 tbsp peanut butter to give you ~350-400 calories. that's PERFECT!

GCLyds

Cereal, milk, and a sliced banana.

Toast, peanut butter, and a banana.

2 eggs, and one slice of toast.

Oatmeal, raisins, and milk.

Yogurt, with granola sprinkled on top.

SweetMe1

Hi! My favorite breakfast is 2 scrambled eggs, a handful of blueberries or raspberries or half a banana, and a half slice of lightly butterered whole grain toast. I also have a cup of coffee with Splenda and a splash of milk. This is what I have every morning and it works well for me.

Another idea is plain oatmeal (you can get them in individual packets) with sliced peaches and a handful of nuts.

Good luck!

_stephanie0

3 eggs (all WITH yolk)
3 slices back bacon
1/2 avocado
1 tomato

450 cals of deliciousness

ghostpixie

I love Greek yogurt for breakfast

jrwatson87

I take a couple small tortillas, fill them with liquid egg whites (can also add an egg in there), a couple baby Yukon gold potatoes, some low cal shredded cheese, and add a little ketchup. It's super filling and satisfies those cravings for salt and sugar.

bethygirlie

Egg beaters southwestern style mixed with a little part skim mozzarella, you can heat it up in a cup in the micro if you want, then put it in a low cal tortilla/wrap for an awesome breakfast burrito

VelociMama

I usually do toast with some light butter, either milk or OJ, and some greek yogurt or hard-boiled eggs. Keeps me full and is very quick.

2hobbit1

smoothies
Pumpkin, protein powder, baby spinach, pumpkin pie spice

Burrito - spinach, salsa, pepper jack, scrambled egg
Burrito - leftover chili/rice/cheese

Steel cut oats w protein powder and fruit

potter315

one large egg-over hard, slice of fat free american cheese, 2 slices of turkey bacon on two slices of wheat toast. 260 calories for the whole sandwich.. YUMMMM!!

Sweetsugar0424

I like Kashi cereals (there are a few kinds that have protein and fiber) with milk. If I want to mix it up, I will have an egg and egg white scrambled along with some oatmeal.

lwagnitz

Protein pancakes!
1 scoop of protein powder
1/4 cup of egg whites
1/2 a banana
I usually put in some brown sugar and cinnamon. Still playing around w/ the recipe

angel79202

I make my own fruit smoothies and throw in some protein powder.
other days it's greek yogurt and fruit
Good luck!

saraann4

bacon & eggs : you can sub in turkey bacon and egg whites/egg beaters

pancakes : tons of recipes on here

wraps

muffins

fruit

bchase2500

1 egg with 2 egg whites, 1/2 cup black beans, 1 arnold sandwich thin (2 pieces), tabasco, coffee. Just over 300 calories!

trogalicious

I dive in with:
3 tbsp of eggbeaters
1 thomas' everything bagel thin
1 morningstar sausage link
1 tbsp fat free cream cheese
1/2 gallon of sriracha.

190 calories, 17g of protein.

and then have dannon 2x protein yogurt around 10 or 10:30.

kjwillie

Hey! Great job taking the first steps on your journey to health and weight loss! It's definitely not an easy endeavor, but well worth it. I like simple, yummy, high protein breakfasts. How about a Greek yogurt with raspberries? You get the protein from the yogurt and fiber from the berries. You could also add some raw California almonds for added fiber to hold you over.

Feel free to add me! :-)

tamarama72

I pretty much always have a couple of egg whites, scrambled, with 1/2 c oatmeal. I add some fruit to the oatmeal and then for a little treat, I add about a tb of flavored coffee creamer to the oatmeal. It only adds a few calories (about 35) and adds so much flavor. I always feel like I have to have something sweet in the morning. If I am having a chocolate craving, I'll also add about 1/2 package of sugar free hot cocoa mix to the oatmeal.

NoleGirl0918

1st off - Welcome to MFP :-) Please feel free to send me a friend request if you'd like.

Generally i'm in a time crunch in the mornings, so i don't have time to really "cook" anything & it has to be portable so i can take it in the car. Often times i will have a banana & a Special K Protein Bar. This worked well for me & i found the 10 grams of protein really helped to keep me from being hungry before morning snack time :-)

Another thing that i've recently started experimenting with is smoothies. i've been trying to get away from "diet" coke and the artificial sugars but still need the caffeine to get going in the a.m. Generally i start with about 10 oz of water in the blender with a single serve vanilla latte mix, add 2 containers of light fat free yogurt (Publix Caramel is yummy!), then add about 10-12 ice cubes & blend well. That satisfies my need for caffeine & protein (LOL) without killing my calories! Total calories depending on which yogurt you choose is around 300.

Good luck in your healthy lifestyle choice :-)

erikaaaaaaaa

While it's not necessarily 'healthy', the Morningstar "bacon", egg, and cheese biscuits (in your grocery freezer) are good for when you're craving a biscuit breakfast like I sometimes do. They're pretty filling, vegetarian, and takes away your fatty breakfast craving for about 270 cals.

Drussander

Breakfast is generally my larger meal of the day. I like to change it up a bit, but here are some ideas:

1. Bowl of old fashioned oatmeal with a sliced banana and some Greek yogurt mixed in.

2. Eggs over easy or poached on whole wheat toast

3. Egg white omelette with cheese and ham

4. Bowl of Uncle Sam cereal with almond milk and a grapefruit or mango.

5. Hi Fiber cinnamon raisin bread and some cottage cheese.

Rynatat

I only have 1 day a week (if I'm lucky) to eat a "real" breakfast of eggs, spinach, tomato & rice cheese. On the rest of the days, I have 2 favs that I turn to.

1 - Chobani Greek Yogurt (plain), 50-75g blueberries, a little cinnamon to taste & if you need the xtra sweetness a little Sugar in the Raw.
2 - My other fav is Bakery On Main Instant Gluten Free Oatmeal, I mix in 50g blueberries & a shake of cinnamom.

Both options are filling & healthy - the reason for the cinnamon is to help regulate blood sugar as well.

If you workout in the AM, add a good protein shake (I like the pea proteins since I can mix with water & not add xtra calories) or keep raw almonds to snack on.

angelicasmommy

I like 2 scrambled or fried eggs and a turkey sausage
1/3 cup oats, 2 tbsp ground flax, some berries
Overnight oats ( oats, flax, fruit, then add about 1 cup milk and put in the fridge, covered overnight. In the morning, eat )
Smoothie
Granola and milk
Granola and yogurt with fruit
Cereal and milk