Low-carb breakfast ideas?

stepheatscake

Anyone have good breakfast ideas that are pretty easy to do and don't include a ton of carbs? I don't prefer eating bread, cereal etc on a regular basis as it leaves me feeling groggy and tired. Fruit isn't filling enough and a plain egg is too boring.

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Bacon, sausage, some other kind of meat

FredDoyle

Bacon & eggs, cheese & mushroom omelet, cottage cheese, yoghurt, nuts.

stepheatscake

not a big fan of breakfast meat as it's usually pretty greasy :S omelettes are good!

Angeliize

For a year and a half I have had 2 rice cakes (made with brown rice and gluten free) with peanut butter. Easy to make, cheep, and if i am in a hurry I put them together and eat it in the car (which is almost always).

tyler2go

I agree with rice cakes with a teaspoon of reduced fat creamy peanut butter, Sometimes I will add some craisins or raisins on top. I also may have a protein shake with 1/2 a banana blended, or OIKOS greek yogurt (I like the key lime). I ALWAYS add protein to my first meal of the day because that kick starts my metabolism and keeps me satisfied.

LPCoder

Butternut squash cubed, various veggies sliced, everything pan fried in a bit of coconut oil, and then when squash is soft, make a hole in the middle of the pan and add an egg. cook until done!

LBNOakland

fritatas! Take whatever meat you have left from dinner, put it in frying pan and heat. Add some fresh spinach then scramble 2 eggs in. add some shredded cheese. Really good and good protein if meat is lean from night before.

honkytonks85

This was always yummy (to me anyway)

Chop up capsicum, red onion, carrot and other veggies into really small pieces
Chop up some ham or turkey if you want as well, into small pieces
Start cooking the capsicum, onion etc in a pan until brown
Add some spinach until wilted and set aside

Whip up 4 (or so) eggs and a touch of milk if desired (basically entirely up to you how much or few eggs you want)

After this add in the cooked veggies and then put on frying pan

Start cooking in frying pan until mostly cooked

Put in oven for the last few minutes to seal

Add shredded cheese if desired

stepheatscake

ooo i usually have rice cakes with peanut butter and honey during the day for a snack, i'll totally try that for breakfast awesome suggestions!

Angeliize

OOOOh I never thought about adding honey. That would taste so good! Think I will try that.

Cooky102

I take a cup of 2 percent chocolate milk. (Hood's Calorie countdown. Can only find it at Walmart). I add one pkg. of Swiss Miss Diet hot chocolate. Put it all in a blender with about six ice cubes, blend it until smooth. Soooooooo good. If you are doing Weight Watchers, it is only 4points.

tanygale

2 eggs with 1/3c of your favorite veggies. simmer veggies in broth, not oil and add your eggs. Omelets are easy and by using broth, makes everything taste so much better and better for you.

kmartinko

You should start the day with some protein, so perhaps an egg white omelette with veggies and seasoning.

ChrissieP80

I like http://www.skinnytaste.com/2007/07/skinny-breakfast-recipes.html. Their lighter spinach frittata is good.

DebbieLyn63

Ham and cheese and veggie omelet, topped with salsa and sometimes guacamole!

Confuzzled4ever

What is considered low carb???

umm.. debiielyn above me.. Where is mine?? That's look fabulous!!

carenscuisine

quinoa? Makes a great breakfast, add milk, dried fruit like you would oatmeal. Won't leave you groggy as its loaded with protein. Also, this is a good smoothy, 1 cup frozen cherries, 1/2 cup milk or sub, 1/4 greek or reg yogurt, 1 tbsp unsweeted cocoa powder and a small amount of honey if you need it sweeter. Blend! Its awesome. I sometimes add some nut butter for added protein. really yummy and filling.

Jacquelinecpr16

I normally eat egg whites with some salsa and sweet potato however when im in a rush i stick with plain oatmeal with water. Getting in your carbs at the beginning of you day is your best bet for not over eating all day long.

sun33082

Quest protein bars. 3g net carbs.

kfeb14

As posted above... Omelets... egg whites have protein and none of the very minimal bad fats that the yolks have. Add some extra lean ham if you want to it. Spinach is a wonderful vegetable. Mix things up and try new foods additions... chicken breast sliced... asparagus...?

Carbs on the whole aren't so bad for breakfast though.. a nice bowl of oats with some eggs... perfect breakfast in my opinion!

chavaqacu

I just tried 'paleo pancakes' this morning and they were great! Like real pancakes.

2 eggs
1 banana
cinnamon to taste

blend in a blender until smooth like batter (30 secs)

Heat a skillet with coconut oil, olive oil or oil spray of your choice.

Cook as regular pancakes- they even bubble like traditional pancakes so you know when to flip them. If you like them fluffier then add a pinch of baking soda or arrowroot powder to the batter before cooking.

Usually I eat unconventional things for breakfast though- like sardines over raw spinach, diced apple and capers- yum!

DebbieLyn63

What is considered low carb???

umm.. debiielyn above me.. Where is mine?? That's look fabulous!!

Thanks, it is really good. I fix one for lunch 3-4 days a week. My hubby asks, "are you going to eat all that?" Yep, sure am!
That is only 2 eggs and 1 ounce of ham. Lots of veggies. 1 ounce fat free cheese. Around 300 cals.

kitty_764

2 egg whites and 1 egg substitute and a whole bunch of veggies, it ends up being a lot of food.

I had this today...

Bell Peppers
Spinach
Egg Substitute
Egg Whites
Zuccini
Cilantro
mushrooms

223 cal and 13 carbs

triathlete5301

bump! I would love some protein power breakfast ideas!

My go to is either a fruit smoothie or a breakfast sandwich on an english muffin. I don't like toast because it is too much bread, but an english muffin works better and has less calories. I usually scramble an egg in the microwave, add a sprinkle of cheese on the muffin and it's good to go.

Confuzzled4ever

I just tried 'paleo pancakes' this morning and they were great! Like real pancakes.

2 eggs
1 banana
cinnamon to taste

blend in a blender until smooth like batter (30 secs)

Heat a skillet with coconut oil, olive oil or oil spray of your choice.

Cook as regular pancakes- they even bubble like traditional pancakes so you know when to flip them. If you like them fluffier then add a pinch of baking soda or arrowroot powder to the batter before cooking.

Usually I eat unconventional things for breakfast though- like sardines over raw spinach, diced apple and capers- yum!


That is only 2 eggs and 1 ounce of ham. Lots of veggies. 1 ounce fat free cheese. Around 300 cals.

thank you both!! I just stole both of these!! I love that pancake idea! I'm not a huge pancake fan but I always have eggs and bananas on hand. I even have organic coconut oil..
hmmm maybe breakfast tomorrow!!
And the egg.. defiantly doing that!!

God I love food!! LOL

judychicken

Bump

stljam

For those that like omlettes.....

Buy ziploc steamer bags (glad probably has one too)...you can make omlettes in them....

Pour liquid egg whites into the ziploc steamer bag (i use about 100-125 calories worth) and add your veggies, meats and cheeses. Don't over stuff it with the veggies, meat and cheese. the egg whites need to cover it all and the more cheese and frozen veggies you add, the runnier/liquidy it will be when done.

Time saving hint - I use westpac meal basics southwest blend frozen veggies (red peppers, green peppers and onions). Great flavor with little calories. I use that very liberally with a little reduced fat shredded cheddar and either bacon or ham or both. I have used fresh veggies but to be honest if I use pre-diced ham or cooked bacon and the frozen veggies, i can have my omlette ready in 5 minutes from start to finish which is key for me to save time. Microwave the mixture for about 3-4 minutes depending on how much egg whites you have used.

So easy and fast and tasty.

Ivey05131980

HOBO hold the bun!!

stepheatscake

This was always yummy (to me anyway)

Chop up capsicum, red onion, carrot and other veggies into really small pieces
Chop up some ham or turkey if you want as well, into small pieces
Start cooking the capsicum, onion etc in a pan until brown
Add some spinach until wilted and set aside

Whip up 4 (or so) eggs and a touch of milk if desired (basically entirely up to you how much or few eggs you want)

After this add in the cooked veggies and then put on frying pan

Start cooking in frying pan until mostly cooked

Put in oven for the last few minutes to seal

Add shredded cheese if desired

Yum..

stepheatscake

What is considered low carb???

umm.. debiielyn above me.. Where is mine?? That's look fabulous!!

The foods highest in carbs are high in starch or sugar. This includes anything made with flour or sugar, grains, foods with added sugar, and starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn. Most processed foods are high in carbohydrates.