Easy breakfast ideas

recipe4success

Looking for some easy ideas of what to make for breakfast - obviously something filling and healthy!

I would want something I could make up the night before....when I have to leave the house in the morning I just never get around to making any food. Even if it is super fast...honestly it just has to be something I can literally just pick up in the morning and take with me.

Any suggestions welcome!

mdepko

Don't know how you feel about hard boiled eggs, but I keep them in the fridge all the time and they are my breakfast staple during the week. I peel 2 at night before bed, put them in a ziploc container and then grab them on my way out the door in the morning. Also, granola bars or Fiber one bars aren't bad. Yogurt and bananas are also a pretty regular thing for me in the mornings.

recipe4success

Don't know how you feel about hard boiled eggs, but I keep them in the fridge all the time and they are my breakfast staple during the week. I peel 2 at night before bed, put them in a ziploc container and then grab them on my way out the door in the morning. Also, granola bars or Fiber one bars aren't bad. Yogurt and bananas are also a pretty regular thing for me in the mornings.

Great ideas! I love hard boiled eggs and that would definitely work! Love yogurt and bananas too.

Mokey41

To elaborate on the egg idea, I make crustless quiches and store them in the frig for grab and go in the morning. Take a muffin tin, break an egg into each cup, add cheese, minced meats, chopped veggies, whatever you like then bake them for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. I put 2 in each plastic container for easy breakfast. I like them cold but you could heat them up.

nellysaurus88

How about an egg white/veggie breakfast burrito? You could cook all the veggies and scramble the eggs the night before then just take out a tortilla in the morning, spoon everything in & add some salsa or avocado.

singer201

I also make crustless quiche that I eat almost every day--haven't gotten tired of it in over 2 years. ( I REALLY hate cooking in the morning.) Use any quiche recipe and any added ingredients (meat, veggies, cheese) that you like. It keeps for a week, just heat and eat, or have it cold, if you like.

vickymessmann

I use several things for a quick and easy breakfast. I use the generic form of Slim Fast. There is a 12 grain bread I love to toast (1 slice), along with an egg is a great way to start your day. I haven't made these in along time but you can get a whole grain muffin, add an egg and canadian or turkey bacon for a quick breakfast sandwich. And Bob Harper is always promoting oatmeal. Instant oatmeal would be a fast healthy breakfast and even better with a little fruit.

thedestar

I second the breakfast burrito idea, or maybe some oatmeal? I like to do half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of yogurt, and half a cup of water in the fridge at night and then put it in the microwave for like 45 seconds in the morning.

recipe4success

To elaborate on the egg idea, I make crustless quiches and store them in the frig for grab and go in the morning. Take a muffin tin, break an egg into each cup, add cheese, minced meats, chopped veggies, whatever you like then bake them for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. I put 2 in each plastic container for easy breakfast. I like them cold but you could heat them up.

Ooo great idea! I really like this. I will try making some this weekend.

recipe4success

How about an egg white/veggie breakfast burrito? You could cook all the veggies and scramble the eggs the night before then just take out a tortilla in the morning, spoon everything in & add some salsa or avocado.

That sounds good too...i love avocado

recipe4success

I also make crustless quiche that I eat almost every day--haven't gotten tired of it in over 2 years. ( I REALLY hate cooking in the morning.) Use any quiche recipe and any added ingredients (meat, veggies, cheese) that you like. It keeps for a week, just heat and eat, or have it cold, if you like.

That is good to know that this doesn't get tiring. Maybe a quiche will become my breakfast staple!

recipe4success

I use several things for a quick and easy breakfast. I use the generic form of Slim Fast. There is a 12 grain bread I love to toast (1 slice), along with an egg is a great way to start your day. I haven't made these in along time but you can get a whole grain muffin, add an egg and canadian or turkey bacon for a quick breakfast sandwich. And Bob Harper is always promoting oatmeal. Instant oatmeal would be a fast healthy breakfast and even better with a little fruit.

Oatmeal is something i love....i just don't have the few minutes in the morning to make it. Sounds silly I know!

Thanks for the reply.

recipe4success

I second the breakfast burrito idea, or maybe some oatmeal? I like to do half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of yogurt, and half a cup of water in the fridge at night and then put it in the microwave for like 45 seconds in the morning.

I tend to like oatmeal cooked on the stove though...but maybe will give this a try Thank you

k_saenz

I have eggs. Lots and lots of eggs.

bad_hair_bear

A few of my favourites:

- Greek yoghurt, sliced banana and honey. Make it up the night before, keep in the fridge and it's all ready there waiting for you in the morning.

- Cold porridge/oatmeal - 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/3 cup greek yoghurt, 1/3 cup milk, tablepoon chia seeds - mix together, put in the fridge overnight and again, ready first thing in the morning. You could add fruit, honey etc to the mix as well, either the night before or just before you eat. I tend to put frozen berries in the mix the night before and they're all defrosted by the morning, with the juices running into the porridge. Yummy. Can eat it cold, or warm it up - I prefer cold tbh. IF you really don't like cold porridge and really don't have time/can't be bothered to heat anything up, I believe you can make oatmeal in a slow cooker if you have one. Pop everything in the night before, set the slowcooker on and when you wake up - bam, instant warm breakfast. There's a recipe for apple + cinnamon oatmeal here, and I'm sure you could alter the recipe to include any fruits/flavourings you'd like: http://www.theyummylife.com/Slow_Cooker_Apple_Cinnamon_Oatmeal

- As others have said, hard-boiled eggs. 2 eggs and a banana is around 300cals and a nice amount of protein.

- Banana + peanut butter sandwich. I tend to make it very quickly - 1 slice of bread, a small dollop of PB (don't even spread it, just dollop it on), take the banana out of the peel and fold the bread around the banana. No knives needed, no spreading or slicing, no faffing at all.


Additionally, there's no rule that says you have to eat breakfast foods for breakfast. If you have leftovers from last night's dinner you could always reheat those, or eat them cold.

chelleb1974

- Banana + peanut butter sandwich. I tend to make it very quickly - 1 slice of bread, a small dollop of PB (don't even spread it, just dollop it on), take the banana out of the peel and fold the bread around the banana. No knives needed, no spreading or slicing, no faffing at all.

I used to have something similar to this as an afternoon snack. I would take a Trader Joe's flatbread, put a Tbsp of peanut butter down the center, and wrap it around a peeled banana. YUM!

~Chelle

chellenbub

This sounds good

chellenbub

To elaborate on the egg idea, I make crustless quiches and store them in the frig for grab and go in the morning. Take a muffin tin, break an egg into each cup, add cheese, minced meats, chopped veggies, whatever you like then bake them for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. I put 2 in each plastic container for easy breakfast. I like them cold but you could heat them up.

This sounds good

djclarkmom

I eat OatFit cinnamon roll or maple brown sugar flavored instant oatmeal most days. ( http://www.betteroats.com/product/oat-fit-cinnamon-roll/ or http://www.betteroats.com/product/oat-fit-maple-brown-sugar/ ) with 1/2 cup of raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries. I boil one cup of water in a small electirc hot pot. at my desk. It takes about 1 minute. Dump two packs of oatmeal in a bowl, add the fruit, add the water, stir, let sit a few minutes. Hot breakfast, about 250 calories, and good for you.

Happy Breakfast

recipe4success

i tried making mini crustless quiches and loved it!! so easy to make and tasty. they just disappeared really fast because i wasn't the only one eating them lol

thanks again for all the great suggestions

recipe4success

A few of my favourites:

- Greek yoghurt, sliced banana and honey. Make it up the night before, keep in the fridge and it's all ready there waiting for you in the morning.

- Cold porridge/oatmeal - 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/3 cup greek yoghurt, 1/3 cup milk, tablepoon chia seeds - mix together, put in the fridge overnight and again, ready first thing in the morning. You could add fruit, honey etc to the mix as well, either the night before or just before you eat. I tend to put frozen berries in the mix the night before and they're all defrosted by the morning, with the juices running into the porridge. Yummy. Can eat it cold, or warm it up - I prefer cold tbh. IF you really don't like cold porridge and really don't have time/can't be bothered to heat anything up, I believe you can make oatmeal in a slow cooker if you have one. Pop everything in the night before, set the slowcooker on and when you wake up - bam, instant warm breakfast. There's a recipe for apple + cinnamon oatmeal here, and I'm sure you could alter the recipe to include any fruits/flavourings you'd like: http://www.theyummylife.com/Slow_Cooker_Apple_Cinnamon_Oatmeal

- As others have said, hard-boiled eggs. 2 eggs and a banana is around 300cals and a nice amount of protein.

- Banana + peanut butter sandwich. I tend to make it very quickly - 1 slice of bread, a small dollop of PB (don't even spread it, just dollop it on), take the banana out of the peel and fold the bread around the banana. No knives needed, no spreading or slicing, no faffing at all.


Additionally, there's no rule that says you have to eat breakfast foods for breakfast. If you have leftovers from last night's dinner you could always reheat those, or eat them cold.

great ideas! i have been meaning to try chia seeds but didn't really know what to do with them. when you say 1/2 cup oatmeal, is that the dry oats?

recipe4success

- Banana + peanut butter sandwich. I tend to make it very quickly - 1 slice of bread, a small dollop of PB (don't even spread it, just dollop it on), take the banana out of the peel and fold the bread around the banana. No knives needed, no spreading or slicing, no faffing at all.

I used to have something similar to this as an afternoon snack. I would take a Trader Joe's flatbread, put a Tbsp of peanut butter down the center, and wrap it around a peeled banana. YUM!

~Chelle

i have had this for snack too- yummy!

TheScarlettOHara

I'm a smoothie maker for breakfast, however that might not be good made the night before.

For mine I use 1 cup of skim milk, a banana, a scoop of whey protein in vanilla and a handful of either frozen blueberries or strawberries.

LeeshLove

On my day off I will make ; Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes. They freeze really well, and all you have to do it put them in the toaster then go.


1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 egg whites

(you can add any fruits to them you like) my favorite is at 1 banana and 2 tablespoon of peanut butter

Blend all ingredients in blender.
Spray skillet with cooking spray and cook just like"silver dollar" pancakes, a few small ones at a time.

Good luck :happy:

RandomMiranda

Right now I eat egg whites almost every morning. It takes about 1min in the microwave and I add veggies if I have them on hand.
This is my favorite though: About 1/2 cup of instant oats, about 1/2 cup of vanilla greek yogurt, spoonful of peanut butter (you can add some milk if you like it thinner, but I like it thick). Mix it all up in a tupperware and leave it in the fridge overnight. Eat it cold. It's filling and delicious and you get whole grains and protein.

ETA: you leave the oats raw, don't cook them. The yogurt softens them up overnight.

SouledOutDiva

Overnight oats are amazing for grab and go mornings. There's all different variations you can try. I am not a breakfast person but I absolutely love the overnight oats, it tastes like a dessert. This is the recipe I use most of the time:

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2-1 cup milk [depending on how thick you like it]
1/3 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
Cinnamon to taste

Mix it all together and put in fridge overnight.

TinaBean007

Does it have to be traditional breakfast foods? I've love leftovers for breakfast. Just put them in pre-portioned container and grab and go.

rebasporty

Protein Pancakes that I make the night before:
1/4 cup oatmeal
1/3-1/2 cup of blueberries, strawberries or raspberries
4 egg whites
cinnamon to taste
I put the oatmeal in my mini-food processor to break it up. Then add egg whites, cinnamon and the fruit. Pour it all into a pan sprayed with pam. Let it firm up and flip it. I put it in the fridge overnight and grap it in the morning. Taste good either warm or cold. I eat it plain or top it with Agave Nectar.

flexdirectcpr

I put 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1 tablespoon PB2 and 1/2 banana and cinnamon in a container. When I get to work, I add 6 oz of water and nuke for 2 minutes. it is super yummy and filling.

rebasporty

This too! :happy:

kdsp2911

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