Breakfast

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  • LucyT4dieting
    LucyT4dieting Posts: 284 Member
    I don't find anything wrong with cereal for breakfast. The problem, as far as my experience, was that I ate too much of it! I learned to measure the cereal to make sure I was getting the correct portion. I do like variety, so on some days I also will eat egg whites, oatmeal, or a low cal muffin, and of course, always add a low fat yogurt. These keep me satisfied and are usually under or right around 300 calories.
  • kpd0202
    kpd0202 Posts: 5

    I often make "Egg Muffins" for the work week. Here's how I make them: add chopped broccoli and bell peppers (any veggies are fine, frozen works as well as fresh), beaten eggs, splash of milk and a bit of shredded cheese and bake in muffin cups at 350 for about 20 minutes. The amounts of each ingredient can vary widely and the recipe still works. Variations I like include spinach, feta cheese, bacon, potato, etc. You can make a large batch of these in advance and keep them in the fridge or freezer then just warm them up wrapped in a paper towel when you need them.

    I love that idea and am going to borrow it. Thanks
  • tikkathyme
    tikkathyme Posts: 28 Member

    I often make "Egg Muffins" for the work week. Here's how I make them: add chopped broccoli and bell peppers (any veggies are fine, frozen works as well as fresh), beaten eggs, splash of milk and a bit of shredded cheese and bake in muffin cups at 350 for about 20 minutes. The amounts of each ingredient can vary widely and the recipe still works. Variations I like include spinach, feta cheese, bacon, potato, etc. You can make a large batch of these in advance and keep them in the fridge or freezer then just warm them up wrapped in a paper towel when you need them.

    I love that idea and am going to borrow it. Thanks

    Great! You can also make it in a 8x8 baking dish, and just let it cook longer. It's pretty fool proof-have fun playing around with variations!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I don't find anything wrong with cereal for breakfast. The problem, as far as my experience, was that I ate too much of it! I learned to measure the cereal to make sure I was getting the correct portion. I do like variety, so on some days I also will eat egg whites, oatmeal, or a low cal muffin, and of course, always add a low fat yogurt. These keep me satisfied and are usually under or right around 300 calories.

    Agreed! One serving of cereal should be part of a nutritious breakfast. One serving of Cocoa Pebbles is only 110 calories. Add a half cup of milk and you are still under 200 calories. Add some bacon or sausage or some eggs and ham, and then you still don't have a high calorie meal, but a healthy, balanced one.
  • BaileyBoo13524
    BaileyBoo13524 Posts: 593 Member
    Thanks everyone for your replies and the many ideas! I don't think cereal is evil or anything, but the kind I eat (honey nut cheerios) is full of sugar and its just something I would like to limit more so I can make room for a more nutritious breakfast that will keep me fuller longer.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    oatmeal, eggs, and low-sugar yogurt and fruit are the only things I'll eat for breakfast. Like you, I LOVE cereal but it's processed and full of sugar. I had to cut it out. Experiment with a few ideas and you will find new healthy foods you like :)
    Wait, you cut out cereal because it's processed, but you eat oatmeal (just as processed) and yogurt (equally as processed) instead?

    Technically, eggs and fruit are processed as well, unless you're living on a chicken farm and a fruit orchard.

    I don't think that word means what you think it means.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member

    I often make "Egg Muffins" for the work week. Here's how I make them: add chopped broccoli and bell peppers (any veggies are fine, frozen works as well as fresh), beaten eggs, splash of milk and a bit of shredded cheese and bake in muffin cups at 350 for about 20 minutes. The amounts of each ingredient can vary widely and the recipe still works. Variations I like include spinach, feta cheese, bacon, potato, etc. You can make a large batch of these in advance and keep them in the fridge or freezer then just warm them up wrapped in a paper towel when you need them.

    I love that idea and am going to borrow it. Thanks

    Great! You can also make it in a 8x8 baking dish, and just let it cook longer. It's pretty fool proof-have fun playing around with variations!
    Those are called omelette soufflés, or a frittata if you just use a baking dish.
  • xF7x
    xF7x Posts: 143
    I always have my protein shake with a protein pancake and almond butter.
    Prior workouts when im going early in the morning, i take a peanut butter ball with 1/2 cup of soy milk.
    then my shake and pancake right after my workout.

    you can find the recipes here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/xF7x

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