Good Breakfast Idea's?

matisse216

Hi guys, I was just wondering if any of you wanted to share what you eat for breakfast.
I never seem to get enough calories, although I do feel like I am feeding myself well enough.

If you could include quick idea's, recipes, calorie counts or any other tips I would appreciate it very much!

Thanks x

(Thought I would also mention that I will would love some adds)
especially if you are under 30 preferably and are looking to lose weight and tone! I am 173cm (5ft 9), and weight 60kg (132 lbs).

matisse216

Bump! come on guys help a gal out!

2FatToRun

My diary is open

hilliebug

I think good breakfast ideas include cottage cheese (loaded with protein!!) and whole wheat toast and fruit.

silversociety

Homemade Egg McMuffins...

English Muffin
Slice of Cheese
Fried Egg
Grimm's Turkey Sausage Round (Costco)
Salsa or Ketchup

335 calories

HollisGrant

Hi guys, I was just wondering if any of you wanted to share what you eat for breakfast.
I never seem to get enough calories, although I do feel like I am feeding myself well enough.

If you could include quick idea's, recipes, calorie counts or any other tips I would appreciate it very much!

Thanks x

Try a bowl of steel cut oats with berries or other fruit. Steel cut oats have a lot more nutrition than regular oatmeal.

arturo_marti

MMhh I am making a habit of eating a cup of yogurt mixed with raw oats (excellent for your health), chocolate amaranth (delicious and lots of protein!) and a chopped banana. (you may add honey if you are looking for a higher calorie version)
Fast, delicious and super energetic.

Bubblevixen

I usually have a banana with 100% peanut or almond butter. Its soooo good. Followed by a handful of nuts Or dried fruit... I don't have a huge amount of time to eat in the mornings ...but i try and grab what i can. If I'm super busy I'll grab a protein shake, or a homemade protein bar........ Hmmm haven't had oats in a while for breakfast...may try that tomorrow actually!

workhardandbebeautiful

Try overnight oats, they're sooo yummy, filling and super healthy! You can try any combinations, I started off by using this recipe (altered it a bit to my liking) http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/skinny-overnight-oats-in-jar.html or search skinny overnight oats on google or even just overnight oats, both amazingly healthy! Well done ans good luck, hope this helps x

Ms_Chai

My current favorite breakfast is two hardboiled eggs, half an avocado, and a slice of whole wheat toast....mmmmm.

matisse216

Thanks guys, I would also like to mention that I am gluten free!
I do eat gf oats sometimes for a treat but I don't think steel oats are gf.

And for the cottage cheese, does it really have a lot of protein?
I never knew that! How would you recommend eating it? Can it be eaten with fruit or toast?

syrklc

kashi go lean crunch cereal - i like the cinnamon crumble, chaboni greek style yogurt, eggland's best eggs, kashi all natural blueberry waffles, old fashioned oatmeal. lots of healthy choices out there..

CrazyTrackLady

Greek yogurt
fresh or frozen blueberries
pecans
honey

mix, stir, eat

ninjakowski

So many options, hard to know where to start! Maybe you could open your diary and we could offer suggestions on how you could improve on what you're already doing?

Some of my favourites are muesli with fruit and greek yoghurt, porrige with fruit and honey, scrambled eggs and toast, peanut butter on toast.

Lots of ways to adjust the amount of calories you are getting in the same meal - eg if I want to stay on the low side, I'll use berries as fruit, if I want higher cals, I'll use a banana. You can use low fat or full fat dairy, scramble eggs in olive oil rather than boiling/poaching, have peanut butter on toast instead of vegemite etc etc.

And on a side note, I saw on your profile you're an Aussie in Europe. *waves* me too

annpatricianielsen

I LOVE oat meal!

All you need is 1 dl (about 40 grams) of oats and 2-2.5 dl of water. Mix it in a bowl and put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Leave for another minute before you add fruit, nuts, peanut butter, protein powder, honey etc. You can pretty much add whatever you want :-)

This morning I had a big portion with almonds, 1 sliced banana and a tablespoon of organic whey protein powder, and it was around 350 kcal. I have oat meal almost every morning so feel free to add me if you want to see more examples of what I add!

silversociety

Are you gluten free by choice or is it do to being a celiac and/or allergic to gluten?

Alternatives could include cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs of all sorts, etc.

XXXMinnieXXX

A whole egg, with a few egg whites plus lots of veggies made into an omelette. Use 1 calorie oil spray and you could get it done for less than 200 calories. Lots of protein to carry you through the morning and no gluten!

Zara x

XXXMinnieXXX

My other favourite is Fage Greek yogurt, with berries and a sprinkling of grape nuts. Delicious! I also throw in a protein shake some days if I'm in a rush.

Zara

traceytwink

My fav breakfast is waffles topped with jam and peanut butter and a banana

matisse216

Yes I love breakfast omelettes!
And I am gluten free by choice, I am not a severe coeliac or anything but I do have reactions when I consume gluten

ninjakowski

Oops, also just realised you are gluten free - guess toast, muesli and oats are all out for you then.

Smoothies? Cottage cheese really does have alot of protein. I found a recipe for 'Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie' - around 180 - 230 cals (depending on how much cottage cheese you use) and 18 - 20g protein.

russianbabe83

I either do oldfashioned oats with unsweetened applesauce to add some sweetness or lately i've been into smoothies: i use 1 cup Fage plain greek yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen black currants, 1 med banana, 1/4 avocado, and little bit of grated fresh ginger. Also i make my Power muffins, which i'll try to post recipe today, and i eat one with my smoothie. That's what i had today, feel super awesome!

chaoticgeek

I like string cheese and something with oats in it. I'm going to make up a batch of these today at some point.

http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/personal-sized-baked-oatmeal-with-individual-toppings-gluten-free-diabetic-friendly/

Contrarian

Coffee with cream and sugar.

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tndejong

i make my own breakfast sandwiches. it varies week to week and what is on sale. start with low cal english muffins. you could do egg, turkey bacon, turkey sausage, ham, Canadian bacon, etc. sargento has good 40 calorie cheese. the items you add will change the calories. the english muffins i have are 80 calories. starting with egg whites and the 40 calorie cheese is a good start. i will make a bunch and freeze them. take out one at a time. wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute. you could be fancier and add spinach and tomatoes to the egg?

i usually do this and a banana. if i have time, then the sandwich and a yogurt. very good kick start of the day.

chicagospeechie

I am gluten free too! I enjoy:
turkey bacon and an egg
banana/almond milk/almond butter/cinnamon smoothie
eggs scrambled w/ cheddar or blue cheese
rice krispie cereal + almond milk

matisse216

I usually have one egg and a thin rash of bacon for breaky, and if I have time I'll make a green smoothie packed with kale.
The egg and bacon work well and sustain energy thoughout the day, but I feel like I need more but I really don't want to be eating 2-3 eggs and 2-3 rashes of bacon in the morning.
I am enjoying these cottage cheese idea's, keep them coming!

Would my local supermarket sell it?
and is there anything I should look out for when buying it?

ShaniWulffe

My usual is an omelet made with American and cheddar cheeses with ketchup on top, plus a bowl of vanilla yogurt with granola mixed in. Sometimes I get crazy and add like a biscuit or an apple in, and about once a week I have a doughnut with it

LiveBetterDaily2013

I am becoming a fan of oats and you may find GF. For me I add protein powder (in moderation) for an added boost. It adds calories along with more protein and you can use chocolate or vanilla powders. For me, it keeps me full for hours.

joshfei

Monday through Saturday, I eat half a cup of 1 minute oatmeal mixed with a sprinkling of cinnamon. I split half a cup of skim milk with half for my coffee and half mixed into the oatmeal. Sunday, I treat myself to a large eggwhite omelett (with one reg egg).