Doesn't like eggs

I need help!

My husband doesn't like eggs. He never grew up eating them because his dad is highly alergic to poultry/eggs. So he never developed a liking for the texture or taste. I, on the other hand, have no problem eating eggs. I love them in fact.

But...he is trying to work on losing weight and eating less carbs, more protien, etc. (I've tried getting him on here but he's being stuborn. One step at a time I guess.) Most meals, I have no problem with meeting these requirements for both of us. It's breakfast that's the problem.

I need some low calorie, higher protien, low carb, wholesome food ideas for breakfast that I can make up quick (or prep ahead of time) to feed him. He's not a big veggie nut. Doesn't like tomatoes or peppers but will eat Broccoli and Califlower, lettuce and carrots.

Help? Suggestions? Ideas? Websites to look at? Receipes?
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  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    I think eggs are disgusting but I can eat them if you hide the flavor in a fritatta.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Greek yogurt. My fav brand (Fage) has 18 grams of protein in a individual cup of the 0%. Add in whatever you like- fruit, nuts, honey for sweetness, etc. The 2% tastes even better if you can spare the calories!
  • Get some yogurt and mix in some fruit and a little granola. Bacon is low carb and actually low calories. You could also do a small steak.
  • IronDame
    IronDame Posts: 275
    Mmmmm eggs with sriracha = amazing mouthgasm!
  • Arrabindi
    Arrabindi Posts: 169 Member
    Why does it have to be low carb? What about some really good oatmeal with fresh fruit?
  • johnny059qn
    johnny059qn Posts: 163 Member
    Oatmeal with blueberries, walnuts and vanilla protein powder is what I have for breakfast EVERYday. My cholesterol is now 142!

    Keeps me full until lunch and I never get tired of it!!
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    How about chicken or a ham sammich or a pork chop? There's no law that says you have to have eggs and toast or cereal for breakfast and can only have roast beef for dinner.

    Also, why can't he feed himself?
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    high protein cereal, protein shakes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, greek yogurt and granola, tofu scrambles, oatmeal.
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    What is Sriracha?
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    How about chicken or a ham sammich or a pork chop? There's no law that says you have to have eggs and toast or cereal for breakfast and can only have roast beef for dinner.

    Also, why can't he feed himself?

    Oh, he can feed himself. But since I'm in the kitchen doing my own stuff, I do his in the morning too. It saves time and keeps us from running into each other :) Plus he takes care of the animals in the morning and a few other chores, so it's an even trade off.
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    Why does it have to be low carb? What about some really good oatmeal with fresh fruit?

    No it doesn't 'have' to be low carb. He's just hoping that it's not cereal and skim milk day after day after day. Oatmeal with fresh fruit sounds good. What kind of oatmeal? There are so many kinds out there. What's the 'best' for digestion, etc?
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    Oatmeal with blueberries, walnuts and vanilla protein powder is what I have for breakfast EVERYday. My cholesterol is now 142!

    Keeps me full until lunch and I never get tired of it!!

    Vanilla protien powder is a good idea! How much do you usually make yourself in the morning? And how much powder do you put in? Receipe please?
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    Greek yogurt. My fav brand (Fage) has 18 grams of protein in a individual cup of the 0%. Add in whatever you like- fruit, nuts, honey for sweetness, etc. The 2% tastes even better if you can spare the calories!

    This is a good idea for summer months breakfasts! We're the kind of people that like warm meals for breakfast during cold months (live in the midwest) and cooler meals for the warmer months. I've seen Fage and know that it's some of the better high protien and low carb out there. I'll pick some up to maybe make snacks for lunches. Thanks for the ideas.
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
    Try lookiing for oatmeal with a higher fiber content
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    I think eggs are disgusting but I can eat them if you hide the flavor in a fritatta.

    Fritatta?
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    Get some yogurt and mix in some fruit and a little granola. Bacon is low carb and actually low calories. You could also do a small steak.

    He likes bacon ;) It's just getting him to 'control' his intake of it. ;) It's one of those things that he can never eat just one slice....or two...or three.
  • IronDame
    IronDame Posts: 275
    What is Sriracha?
    The best hot sauce EVER!

    sriracha.jpg
  • FloraDelirus
    FloraDelirus Posts: 44 Member
    What is Sriracha?
    The best hot sauce EVER!

    sriracha.jpg

    Ahh! Gotcha! Thanks for the information!
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    What is Sriracha?
    dear-sriracha-rooster-sauce-L-ACBqsX.jpeg
  • Dub_D
    Dub_D Posts: 1,760 Member
    I always thought I hated eggs because they smell like farts, but recently started eating them in the past year. Love eggs now.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I can't stand eggs either but have had no problem with protein. Cottage cheese is great in the morning. Also, if he's not big on typical breakfast foods because they usually have eggs, why limit yourself to "breakfast food"? I know lots of people who will have grilled chicken for breakfast.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    He can eat the same food that you eat at other meals. Just because it is breakfast doesn't mean he has to eat breakfast foods.
  • johnny059qn
    johnny059qn Posts: 163 Member
    Oatmeal with blueberries, walnuts and vanilla protein powder is what I have for breakfast EVERYday. My cholesterol is now 142!

    Keeps me full until lunch and I never get tired of it!!

    Vanilla protien powder is a good idea! How much do you usually make yourself in the morning? And how much powder do you put in? Receipe please?

    1/2 cup Quaker Old fasioned Oats
    1 Cup water
    microwave 2 minutes
    Add
    1/4 fresh or frozen Blueberries
    1 T Chopped walnuts
    1 heaping T Vanilla Whey Protien Powder. I use Body Fortress from Wal-mart

    Mix and enjoy

    Calories 253
    Carbs 33
    Fat 8
    Protein 14
    Fiber 6
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    If he doesn't have any trouble meeting his macros at any other meal except breakfast, then why not just eat the same foods he eats at other meals for breakfast? It doesn't have to be "breakfast food" in order to be eaten in the morning. If he likes a food, and it fits in his macros, he can just as easily eat it for breakfast as any other meal. Before my husband moved in, I used to regularly eat dinner leftovers for breakfast--I only stopped because my husband eats all of whatever I make for dinner (he has the metabolism and build of a greyhound).
  • juliaamilee
    juliaamilee Posts: 262 Member
    I have a hard time with eggs.. I did CPR on someone without barriers who was choking on a boiled egg.. Um I have to work up to it, I usually cant eat it tho... Beans, greek yogurt, tofu, soy, nuts are also great but I am allerigic to them...
  • johnny059qn
    johnny059qn Posts: 163 Member
    Oatmeal with blueberries, walnuts and vanilla protein powder is what I have for breakfast EVERYday. My cholesterol is now 142!

    Keeps me full until lunch and I never get tired of it!!

    Vanilla protien powder is a good idea! How much do you usually make yourself in the morning? And how much powder do you put in? Receipe please?

    1/2 cup Quaker Old fasioned Oats
    1 Cup water
    microwave 2 minutes
    Add
    1/4 fresh or frozen Blueberries
    1 T Chopped walnuts
    1 heaping T Vanilla Whey Protien Powder. I use Body Fortress from Wal-mart

    Mix and enjoy

    Calories 253
    Carbs 33
    Fat 8
    Protein 14
    Fiber 6

    Oh and I do use 1 Sweet and Low and 2 Equal packets for the sweetners.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    How about chicken or a ham sammich or a pork chop? There's no law that says you have to have eggs and toast or cereal for breakfast and can only have roast beef for dinner.

    Also, why can't he feed himself?

    Bam!! Just what I was thinking. Who cares if he eats eggs and can't the boy get himself breakfast?
  • Dee_84
    Dee_84 Posts: 431 Member
    I cannot stand the smell and taste of pure eggs or eggy foods like omelettes.
    I recently discoved that you can eggs to your oatmeal and you cannot taste them at all but they give the oatmeal a creamy texture plus all the protein.

    Here's the topic with the recipe:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/786342-mama-bear-s-porridge
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    I LOVE oatmeal!

    The instant packets are great, BUT they have a lot of sodium in them so I usually go with "Old Fashioned Oats." I like mine "chewy" and the quick oats end up "mushy" so I make it just like it was instant by just adding hot water from the coffee machine at work. My FAVORITE is "Almond Joy Oatmeal." Half cup Old Fashioned Oats, a 100cal pack of Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds chopped up, and two tablespoons of coconut.... Just add hot water.... Mmmmmm

    But on the subject of eggs LOL... I can't stand over easy anymore (grew up on over easy). It MUST be an omelet for me... Or an "Egg Basket' ... Line a muffing tin with ham slices, add some chopped mushrooms and peppers, add a beaten egg, top with a sprinkle of cheddar... Bake at 350 for 20mins. These can be microwaved for 20 seconds for a great breakfast on the go. I LOVE these because while oatmeal is great only eggs can keep me going till lunch.
  • johnny059qn
    johnny059qn Posts: 163 Member
    What is Sriracha?
    The best hot sauce EVER!

    sriracha.jpg

    ^^ THIS ^^