Breakfast Ideas

I will microwave 1/4 cup whole rolled oats with just enough water to cover them for 1 min. While its cooking I mix up a protein shake. Whole thing takes less than 3 min. Oatmeal - plain 0 sugar, protein shake - 1 sugar.

Which Kashi do you have? As one I have is the high fiber one and is a mix of like 10 grams fiber to 6 grams of sugar, which is really good ratio. However, if you are trying to really cut unnecessary sugars I would get some Fage Greek Style Yogurt, get yourself some flax seeds and some Better Stevia hazelnut extract. If you put a couple of drops in your yogurt, it will take away some of the "bitterness" and you will get a high protein, high fiber, low sugar start to your day. Throw some strawberries in there too if you like!

I'm an egg fanatic! Eggs scrambled, omelette style, poached you name it. I always have some toast with butter on the side or oatmeal with agave and walnuts.

I have a small fruit salad, 2 hard boiled eggs then in a bit i eat an apple (fruit for the day)

then after I move on to meat and veggies

2 frozen waffles with some peanut butter and berries on top, 2 hardboiled eggs and wheat toast, oatmeal with berries and an egg, cereal and wheat toast are usually my go-to's. Ive always been the kind of person to eat breakfast and honestly I rather eat a 300-400 calorie breakfast than a 500 calorie dinner

I have a breakfast ultra shake every morning made with protein powder , flax seed ground, unsweetened coconut or almond milk, sprinkle of cinnamon and 1 tsp of bakers cocoa and a few ice cubes to thicken it and make it colder. This lasts me hunger wise for 4 hours til my next meal. I eat about 1/2 ounce of unsalted nuts on the side to satisfy my need to crunch on something.

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I am def. not a morning person and usually wake up the last possible minute before I have to get a shower, change and rush out the door. What works really great for me are green smoothies. I usually have some dark greens in the fridge already cleaned and stemmed so I add a handful to a blender then add a banana and either some fresh fruit like pineapple or mango (already peeled and chopped) if it's the winter or I don't have any fresh fruit handy then I grab a handful of frozen berries then I add some water and put it in a to go bottle.

This is not only a healthy, fast breakfast, but it keeps you full till lunch and it's packed for of vitamins and nutrients

Hope this helps!

PS* here is a link for some tasty recipes http://www.greenthickies.com/recipes/green-smoothie-recipes/

I make a smoothie with yogurt/banana/milk or some type of fruit muffin....I usually get the Martha White kind (the orange cranberry is so so so good) just to mix it up a bit I make them in different shaped pans and sizes. Sometimes in the mini muffin pan or a shaped pan (like a cookie pan)...I know it sounds strange but sometimes just the differnet shapes and sizes makes them different....

Last week I had an english muffin--boiled egg--tomato---cheese (eat it open not like a sandwich)
slice the egg and place on top of muffin, then 1 slice of tomato--top with chesse and bake/broil until cheese melts sprinkle with some olive oil

I am a Quaker Oats lover. It's low in everything bad and high in everything good!

I will add blueberries, blackberries, a banana, raspberries, pineapple chunks, a little maple syrup, cinnamon, or a combo of these. It's an empty canvas and it's very filling. 1/2 cup plus some fruit is all I need to keep me full for the better part of the morning.

I have been having a very lean, filling, high-protein breakfast and I've had great results.

- Trader Joe's Brown Eggs Large (140 Cals - 12g Protein)

- Egg Beaters - Egg Whites (6 tablespoons) (50 Cals - 10g Protein)

- Morning Star Sausage Pattie (veggie) (80 Cals - 10g Protein)

- McCanns Quick & Easy Irish Oatmeal (150 Cals - 4g Protein)

- Black Coffee (5 Cals - 1g Protein)

TOTALS: Cals 425 Carbs 32 Fat 14 Protein 37 Fiber 4

I've made the switch to drinking black coffee ever since I got an Aeropress coffee maker. Eating this much protein in the morning leaves me feeling full for well into the morning. I have also been going to the gym after work 4-5 days a week so eating a breakfast that's high in protein is very important.

I'm so glad to see all these great ideas. I've been astounded by the amount of sugar in the simplest of foods. I am really going to have to adjust my breakfast routine. Just one "Stolen Moments Cooking - Oatmeal Breakfast Bar" and my usual coffee with cream & sugar and I've hit my sugar max for the day. {{{ heavy sigh }}}

I found this recipe and I've been hooked ever since!



Drink Yourself to a Flat Belly: Pineapple Kale Blueberry Smoothie

Tomorrow morning, sip on this deliciously sweet smoothie packed with ingredients that fight belly fat and reduce bloating — all for under 300 calories.

The Greek yogurt in the recipe provides a good amount of calcium and protein, both of which can aid in weight loss. The smoothie also contains several ingredients — like blueberries — which have been shown to help diminish belly fat. If that's not enough, you also get the sweetness of pineapple, which contains an enzyme that helps ease digestion and banish bloat. You won't be able to taste the kale, which is full of fiber to prevent constipation, as well as calorie-free water to help clean you out.

Ingredients
3 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup kale
3/4 cup water

Directions
1.Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
2.Enjoy immediately.
Makes one serving.