low-calorie, but filling, breakfast

1/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats
3 Egg Whites
3 pkts of Stevia
a few shakes of Cinnamon
3 oz of Banana Baby Food (You could use mashed bananas but I didn't have any)

Microwave at 30 secs intervals until eggs cook through.

173 Cal - 1 Fat - 36 Carbs - 13.5 Protein

I guess I didn't use vanilla before (i do now)... huh.

I use the banana baby food because really who wants to mash bananas at their desk at work??? lol. Its easier and creamier.

I have three eggs and a slice of wholemeal toast for breakfast. None of this whites-only business though.

Why can't you allow for a mid-morning snack? A piece of fruit or a small mini cheese isn't going to push your calories up too much.

My thoughts as well - a hard boiled egg mid morning

Yes yes agreed. I have a piece of fruit and a mini babybel light. Not much more than 100 calories.

A one year old will be fine for a few minutes in a high chair with some fruit to squidge or cheerios to eat while you make your breakfast. Just because she wants to sit on your lap doesn't mean you have to give in every time (we all know how hard it is!) but you have to think of yourself AS WELL.

IF MOMMA AINT HAPPY, NOBODY HAPPY.

I don't like microwaved scrambled eggs, but when I was on maternity leave with an early-rising toddler and a newborn, I used to prepare breakfast for my toddler and me the night before. Back then, he only ate eggs for breakfast, so I used to scramble them, but not cook them all the way through. The following morning, I would finish cooking them in the microwave. Thankfully, I don't need to do that anymore, as now they wake up later

1 serving Old Fashion Oatmeal with a tablespoon of smuckers spreadable fruit ( I like black cherry). Its only 190 calories and fill me till lunch.

Not sure if anyone has provided this reply but I'm going to anyway. I feel ya on the busy mornings! One thing I love that is really quick after the initial prep is what I call "Egg Muffins." Recipe: Egg Whites from 8 eggs or Equivalent Egg Substitute; 4 Whole Eggs or Equivalent; Shredded or chopped Cheese (non-oily like American or low fat shredded); Frozen or fresh chopped Green Pepper, Onions, and/or garlic; One Quarter Cup Nonfat Milk; One Half teaspoon baking powder; Cavender's - Salt Free All Purpose Greek Seasoning (or whatever seasoning you like such as old bay or Cajun); One Cup Steamed Broccoli Cut in small pieces; small portion (~4 oz) of lean meat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12+ muffin tin with nonstick spray. Sautee veggies and brown meat if not already cooked or you just want it caramelized or browned (use cooking spray or a tiny bit olive oil if necessary). Combine all ingredients in a bowl then evenly divide mixture in muffin tin using a large ladle or small cup – try to be consistent in each tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking at 15 to see if it looks firm. This makes 12 muffins. Allow to cool and freeze any of them you are not going to eat right away (I froze them on a plate so they didn’t stick together during freezing THEN put them into a zippered freezer bag to keep in the freezer). When you need a quick bite; pop in the microwave for around 30 seconds to a minute depending on your microwave (I turn mine over halfway through so it evenly heats). Basically the combinations for these are endless. You can skinny them down by using all egg whites, but I think the few yolks give a better texture; you can use whatever spices, ‘seasoning’ veggie, main veggie, and lean meat (such as sliced sandwich turkey, ham, or grilled chicken breast – or splurge with bacon!) that you like. Bonus - It is a great way to use small portions of leftovers!!!

If you enjoy cereal, I suggest GoLean by Kashi with some fruit. I eat it at 6:30am and don't become hungry until noon. It's got protein and fiber in it to keep your stomach content.

I usually have two slices of whole meal bread with peanut butter or honey. I just make sure I spread it really thinly so it doesn't end up being too many calories. And I really like having some kind of fruit with it. Either with some low fat yoghurt, cottage cheese or just plain. Sometimes I'll also drink a glass of milk with that. I have breakfast at 6:30 and I always feel really full after it but it really keeps me full til lunchtime.

My go to work morning breakfast is either a protein shake or a higher protein cereal (like Kashi or Special K protein) and a coffee with milk. I tend to be really hungry in the morning, so I usually always need a little snack before lunch. I try to keep the snack around 100-150 calories. It's usually a 150 calorie Dotfit protein bar, a banana, slice of wheat bread with a little peanut butter, a mozzarella stick, or half a pita with hummus. If I have more time, 2 eggs and wheat toast with coconut oil is really filling and still low-cal.

Any suggestions for food you can eat WHILE DRIVING. I can't balance a bowl of cereal, oatmeal, or anything requiring utensils. I'm thinking hand held, but not sweet. Sweet things make me sick in the morning. I hate hard boiled eggs. Can you cook an egg for a sandwich and refrigerate/freeze and reheat in microwave?