Low-carb breakfast ideas?

stepheatscake
stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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.
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  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Bacon, sausage, some other kind of meat
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,273 Member
    Bacon & eggs, cheese & mushroom omelet, cottage cheese, yoghurt, nuts.
  • stepheatscake
    stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
    not a big fan of breakfast meat as it's usually pretty greasy :S omelettes are good!
  • Angeliize
    Angeliize Posts: 29
    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
    tyler2go Posts: 22
    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
    LPCoder Posts: 404 Member
    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
    LBNOakland Posts: 379 Member
    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
    honkytonks85 Posts: 669 Member
    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
    stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
    ooo i usually have rice cakes with peanut butter and honey during the day for a snack, i'll totally try that for breakfast :D awesome suggestions!
  • Angeliize
    Angeliize Posts: 29
    OOOOh I never thought about adding honey. That would taste so good! Think I will try that.
  • Cooky102
    Cooky102 Posts: 1
    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
    tanygale Posts: 5
    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
    kmartinko Posts: 114
    You should start the day with some protein, so perhaps an egg white omelette with veggies and seasoning.
  • ChrissieP80
    ChrissieP80 Posts: 112 Member
    I like http://www.skinnytaste.com/2007/07/skinny-breakfast-recipes.html. Their lighter spinach frittata is good.
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    Ham and cheese and veggie omelet, topped with salsa and sometimes guacamole!
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  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    What is considered low carb???

    umm.. debiielyn above me.. Where is mine?? That's look fabulous!!
  • carenscuisine
    carenscuisine Posts: 15
    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
    Jacquelinecpr16 Posts: 3
    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
    sun33082 Posts: 416 Member
    Quest protein bars. 3g net carbs.
  • kfeb14
    kfeb14 Posts: 3
    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
    chavaqacu Posts: 4
    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
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    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
    kitty_764 Posts: 64
    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
    triathlete5301 Posts: 182 Member
    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. :smile:
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    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
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
    Bump
  • stljam
    stljam Posts: 512 Member
    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
    Ivey05131980 Posts: 1,118 Member
    HOBO hold the bun!!
  • stepheatscake
    stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
    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
    stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
    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.

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