I need breakfast ideas

kristinb78

I am tired of egg whites and I am completely out of ideas. Once in a while I have oatmeal but I'm bored with that too. Any suggestions? I would prefer recipes under 10 minutes total prep and cook time. I am a working mom and don't have time to cook all day.

mjj79

I just posted this on another thread but worth reposting 1/2 cup cottage cheese(2%), 1 TBSP sugar free smuckers, a little splenda and 1/2 pack of crushed emerald cinnamon almonds. Heat for 20 to 25 seconds. It's around 140 cals I think. (I used a full cup and it was 260 cals.)

just4nessa

I have low fat cottage cheese and fruit when I'm tired of eggs.

mdb543

Check out my blog.. http://fitandtoneforlife.blogspot.com It is a relatively new blog and I'm still working on it, but I have lots of high protein breakfast recipes on there that are low budget and simple to make when you don't have much time!! Hope that helps

Franticantics

heat up mashed banana with coconut milk (or normal, i'm dairy free) add raspberries, a little ground almonds, or whatever you fancy adding

sportyredhead01

I like to make the Bisquick mini quiches using a muffin tin on Sundays for the work week ahead.
And instead of the whole eggs, I do one egg and three egg whites (sorry I know you said you're tired of egg whites) and the Healthsmart Bisquick. I use whatever cheese, meat, vegetables, spices I have around. I had a tiny bit of sausage left the other day and some sharp cheese with a sprinkle of onion powder and parsley flakes and it was really good. Also you don't really need 2 cups of cheese, one heaping cupful does just fine.

Then warm 2 of them for 24 seconds (my husband has it to a science) and enjoy throughout the week.
The muffin tin version only takes like 25 minutes to bake.

I know someone on here has gotta have that cottage cheese quiche recipe too that's probably healthier than this one but my hubs doesn't like cottage cheese.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,161,157187-224204,00.html

Also egg, tomato, avocado on an English muffin is delish.
I do bagel thins and crunchy peanut butter a lot too for about 310 calories.
Hope this helps. :happy:

coliema

cottage cheese
cereal with almond milk
omelette that i make the night before
mixed fruit, all fresh
english muffin with peanut butter

All of those are a few of the things I have for breakfast.

PhilyPhresh

I am tired of egg whites and I am completely out of ideas. Once in a while I have oatmeal but I'm bored with that too. Any suggestions? I would prefer recipes under 10 minutes total prep and cook time. I am a working mom and don't have time to cook all day.

Have you tried adding things to the eggs? Try and saute Onions, Red Bells, Zuchinni, and Spinach with some garlic and chili powder. Pour in the eggs after veggies are nice and soft. I usually eat some nuts and a piece of fruit with them. (I've done this almost every morning for the past 10 months, changing the veggies from time to time).

Epic breakfast!

elizabethis

May sound weird or unappetizing... I'm not crazy about "normal" breakfast foods, but I still want to eat something in the morning. I often have a slice of wheat bread, toasted, with lowfat cheese and sliced tomato. This morning I had 1/2 c. high protein pasta with homemade spaghetti sauce. Basically, I'm saying if you're willing, throw in non-traditional breakfast choices. Leftovers work fine for me and I'd rather eat 2 lunches

jamers3111

Jamey's Spinach Smoothie:

1 c. spinach
4-6 Strawberries
1/4 c. blueberries
1/2 banana
1/4 c. unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
1/4 c. 0% plain greek yogurt (or any yogurt)
1/2 scoop protein powder (optional)
6-8 ice cubes

Blend together and enjoy! It makes a lot for under 200 calories and keeps me full until lunch. SOOOO yummy!!!!

karinschoultz

I like non breakfast type foods in the morning. This morning I had very thin whole wheat pepperige farm bread with mashed avocado, low sodium turkey, tomatoes, and mustard. Yesterday it was a slice of thin cheese pizza and some grapes.

deerslayer1963

I am new here, so forgive me yall if I post in the wrong place. Have you tried Emily bites.com, ( and hungry girl , and you can get a few from the weight watchers site) ? Emily bites has down home recipes based on the weight watcher points plus. I have made some of her recipes and what I have made has turned out really good. Hope this helps you, and anyone else thats looking for new ideas.
While I am at it, is there anyone that can help me get started here on this site? I am looking for recipes to make that will help me and my husband on our little weight loss journey. Like menus for a week, that way I can keep track of my calories and my weight watcher points. So please someone help....
Thank you very much...

mkitson85

I know you said you are tired of oatmeal, but I found a recipe on Pinterest that is for refridgerated overnight oatmeal. It is really good and you can add different kinds of fruit and sweeteners to it for different flavors. I have posted the website below where all different recipes are. Hope you like!

http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

If you scroll down a little on the webpage you will see where you can click on the different recipes. I eat these every morning at work and they keep me full until lunch and they are high in protein and fiber and low in fat :happy:

anghigdon

I know you mentioned you're tired of egg whites but have you tried making an egg mcmuffin with them. I saute some onions or spinach into them. Put on a light/high fiber english muffin with a slice of lowfat cheese, ham and a slice of tomato...YUM!

Topher1978

I have 1 or 2 squares of dark chocolate (.25 - .5 serving)
A cup or 2 of coffee
A smoothie:

6 oz Lifeway Plain Kefir (fermented milk with 12 different live cultures)
1 serving Greek Yogurt (I use Chobani because it has 5 live cultures, 2 of which overlap with the kefir)
And then frozen fruit, 2 servings or a little less.
I used to put bee pollen granules in it, but I use those in my protein shake now instead. They go together better.

I usually use mostly blueberries, but I often use citrus (different types of oranges. I used to add a quarter lemon, but it is to tart now with the yogurt and kefir). I will usually put 2 large strawberries or 3 small with my blueberries. I will sometimes us blackberries. Raspberries I am conservative with because the frozen ones are usually very tart. I will cut up mangos, melons, kiwis or whatever as well. I add a banana if they are getting to ripe and I don't want them going bad. I used to use a banana as my base fruit, and add whatever else I wanted.

To prep the fruit without it sticking together I will:

1- Put my cut fruit on a tray or plate and cover.
2- Freeze individually.
3-Remove from tray/plate after frozen.
4-Put in a zip lock bag. Then back in the freezer.

During strawberry picking season, I will go to the fields and pick only strawberries that will be bad tomorrow, take them home and prep them right away. I usually eat a bunch! These make the most insanely delicious smoothies!

If you live in the Northwest, all the way from the Pacific to western Montana, huckleberries are awesome (and wild blueberries) and they are both PLENTIFUL!!! I am gonna miss huckleberry picking. I always mix the blueberries I find out there when huckleberry picking. I live in Ohio now, so no huckleberries… :-(

Someone mentioned using cored, peeled apples… I like the idea. Not sure if that would be to dense frozen, but my curiosity is peeked!

I made an avocado smoothie with ginger and hemp milk a couple weeks ago and it was really yummy as well...

menyeca71

8 oz Plain Greek Yogurt with 1/2 cup Kashi Go Lean Cereal will give you loads of protein - 36grams to be exact and only 280 cal
1/2 cup Kashi Go Lean with 8oz skim milk - 21grams of protein, 220 cal
8oz Plain Greek Yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries or rasberries 23 grams of protein, 181 cal

TheNEWMonicaB

I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every morning. I use 2 slices of Roman Meal whole wheat bread (120 cals), 1 tbsp of natural creamy peanut butter from Trader Joe's (95 cals) and 1 tbsp of blackberry preserves from Trader Joe's (50 cals) for a total of 265 cals. It keeps me satisfied until lunch. If I need a little extra protein, I add a hard boiled egg (whole or just the white), or I will have a piece of fruit (necatrine, strawberries, cantaloupe, etc...) an hour or so after. :happy:

piratesaregrand

I make a huge batch on the weekends then have 3 or 4 for breakfast during the week

Oatmeal pancakes

6 egg whites
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup oatmeal
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon

Put all in blender and process until smooth. Makes about 8 pancakes, using 1/4 cup of batter per pancake

Topher1978

I make a huge batch on the weekends then have 3 or 4 for breakfast during the week

Oatmeal pancakes

6 egg whites
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup oatmeal
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon

Put all in blender and process until smooth. Makes about 8 pancakes, using 1/4 cup of batter per pancake

Good God that sounds good!

tuppence1984

1 piece wholemeal toast
dash of flora marg or whatever you like
LF cottage cheese...

yum, fast, warm and healthy.

BernadetteChurch

I know you said you are tired of oatmeal, but I found a recipe on Pinterest that is for refridgerated overnight oatmeal. It is really good and you can add different kinds of fruit and sweeteners to it for different flavors. I have posted the website below where all different recipes are. Hope you like!

http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

If you scroll down a little on the webpage you will see where you can click on the different recipes. I eat these every morning at work and they keep me full until lunch and they are high in protein and fiber and low in fat :happy:

I'm also a fan of the old "overnight porridge". I haven't looked at the site above, but I add porridge oats to some freshly squeezed orange juice and a grated apple and mix in a bit of yoghurt. I make enough for 2-3 days so I don't have to be preparing every day. It makes a nice change.

Sometimes I make a frittata and bring a slice to work with me. Can be eaten hot or cold, and is also a good way of getting extra vegetables into you. I usually make mine mushroom, but really you can use any vegetables.

TavistockToad

fat free greek yoghurt with granola/nuts/seeds/banana/peach/all of the above on it!

collamore123

I have a smoothie, using a high quality protein powder, almond/coconut milk blend, berries and ice whipped up in the blender. It's about 220 calories. Yummy

wordena

2 minute breakfast:
one teaspoon of Instant Miso, from the containers. Add 1 cup of water. Mix. Heat one minute in the microwave. Add 1 oe 2 eggs, or egg whites, stir in for thinker creamy texture or lightly mix for bigger "chunks." Microwave another minute. All done. Drink from bowl as you get ready. Delicious

Feel free to add spices and sauces. I love parsely, soy sauce or fish sauce, but I know that might not be some people's cup of tea that early in the morning. Miso 35 calories plus the calories of your eggs.

wordena

Another 2 minute meal.
Smoothies.
The Magic Bullet is your friend. Get one. I combine any number of veggies, and fruits to eat for my day, but I'm careful to only had half a cup of milk or juice to keep calories down. Fruits, frozen, fresh or canned. Veggies, I steam them at night to eat throught out my day. Carrots are excellent. Canned pumpkin is great. Blend. Comes in a convient serving size cup that you can grab and drink on the way to work.

njlosingweight

change up the eggs with my favorite
1/2 cup egg beaters
1 laughing cow cheese broken up in the egg
1 costco (or any) pre cooked bacon that I heat for 25 sec then break up into the egg mixture

heat all in microwave for 45 sec/ stir and heat again for 45 sec (more or less)

creamy egg with salt and chew of the bacon

135 cal

DontStopB_Leakin

Food.

yo_andi

Refrigerator Prot-meal.

1/4 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup milk (of your choice, doesn't matter what kind)
1 tbs dried fruit
1 tbs slivered almonds/other slivered nuts
1 rounded scoop protein powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight, enjoy a delicious and filling breakfast in the morning.

Mini-Quiches

6 eggs
1.5 cup milk
Ham/Sausage cut into tiny pieces
1 cup shredded cheese
Chopped vegetables of your choice
Seasoning to taste

Grease a muffin tin, preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients and pour into muffin tin until each cup is 3/4 full. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for 25 mins or until the center of each mini quiche is cooked.

You can save these in the fridge for up to 5 days.

ckish

Fruit salad with 5 frosted mini wheats crumbled on top, broiled grapefruit, protein bar, smoothies, a muffin made with oatmeal and fruit can be microwaved in a cup about 90 seconds.

tendumom

This morning, my daughter and I made egg and banana pancakes for the first time.

2 eggs and 1 banana, blended together. Total- 245 calories. SOOO good and very quick!

You can add a little vanilla, salt, cinnamon, a few chocolate chips, whatever! We tried vanilla in one batch. I think it's not necessary at all.


It was too much cholesterol for me to do often, so I'll try it with egg whites next time.. maybe 1 egg and 2 egg whites. Also planning to try canned pumpkin instead of bananas.

ctooch99

Avocados are amazingly satisfying for breakfast! Here is what I have:

1 whole avocado (use a half to cut the calories) cut in half, scoop into dish, dash of salt mash with a potato masher until nice and smooth
1 slice of 12 grain bread (I like mine toasted dark) - spread on mashed avocado - SO good!!!

I also eat a banana and a cup of tea with honey - about 590 calories (440 if you only use half of an avocado) but I like eating a substantial breakfast. I eat about 5:30 AM and it keeps me rocking easily until 10AM when I eat my mid morning meal.

Delicious!!!