Stumped for breakfast ideas

Hi Yall,

Just wondering what you are eating for breakfast.
I have eggs made different ways and organic oats every now and then.
Usually morning are kinda hectic, so I need something quick - or something I can prepare the night before.

Sure Eggs are great, just not every day.

Also, I'm mainly Gluten/Dairy free.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. :happy:
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  • CaffeinatedConfectionist
    CaffeinatedConfectionist Posts: 1,046 Member
    Since you eat oats, this might be a good option for you: http://www.food.com/recipe/oat-and-apple-pancakes-71452

    It would take some modifications, though, because it does contain a small amount of flour, and also some buttermilk. I'm sure you could substitute GF flour, though. And you could probably just soak the oats in water instead of buttermilk, though I'm not sure exactly how that will affect the flavor. I like these because they freeze well, and are a nice change from the oatmeal or yogurt that I usually have. I'm sure you could use pretty much any type of fruit. I also usually add more spices. They're tasty topped with applesauce.
  • Great! Thanks I will check it out. Everybody loves pancakes
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    I don't do many different things for breakfast. Most of the time I do greek yogurt, some sort of cereal shredded wheat this month and a fruit. Last summer I was using the So Delicious coconut yogurt. LOVE IT! Then realized it didn't have any protein, so switched back to greek yogurt.
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    Today, I had a banana with 1 tbsp of a peanut/almond butter blend with flax and pumpkin seeds. I'm not sure that the PB blend is completely clean, but I think it's pretty darn close (and so good I could eat the jar with a spoon). For a snack this morning, I'll have almonds and an apple.

    I love eggs, and I eat hardboiled eggs all the time - it's actually my go-to quick meal.

    You could make a smoothie with fruit and almond milk/coconut milk.
  • badtastebetty
    badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
    I have been having chia pudding everyday for breakfast.

    1 cup vanilla coconut milk
    3 tbsp of chia seeds (2 parts chia 1 part chia goodness cereal)
    1/2 tbsp unsweetened chocolate
    1 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
    some cinnamon.

    It's my favorite. And you can make any flavour you like. I have tried pumpkin, and mango. I have some watermelon to use up, so I will be trying that tomorrow. I just throw the ingredients in an old jar, shake it up, and it's ready by the time I get to work.
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    Thought this was really good for breakfast. I replaced agave nectar with 1 tsp of local honey and I add a handful of spinach.

    Spiced Green Tea Smoothie

    3/4 cup strong green tea, chilled
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 TBSP)
    2 teaspoons agave nectar
    1 small pear, skin on, cut into pieces
    2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
    6-8 ice cubes

    Preparation
    Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Drink cold.
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    You could make a variation on the Yummy Life's refrigerator oatmeal with nondairy alternatives (coconut yogurt and coconut/almond/soy milk). It is really good.
  • Thanks all for your replies :)
    Some damn good ideas there
  • radiantrox
    radiantrox Posts: 34 Member
    I agree with the greek yogurt, there's a lot of variety you can do with the yogurt adding nuts, local honey, fresh/frozen fruit, even eating it with your oats. I also switch up how I make my eggs from scrambled to making quick omelettes with various veggies or protein.

    You can also make a batch of gluten-free pancakes and freeze the leftovers in portioned ziploc baggies. When you're ready for a portion in the morning, nuke the portion on a paper towel in the microwave for 30 secs MAX and enjoy with maple syrup or (again) greek yogurt, or depending on what kind of pancakes you make maybe you'll top the pancakes with peanut/almond butter, or if you like savory breakfast enjoy it with egg whites or meat.

    Another great option that's quick, nutritious and vegan, is drinking Shakeology. There are a bunch of recipes available for variety and enjoyment. Let me know if you'd like more info on it or great recipes for it :)

    I hope this helps!
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    I try and have a pancake once a week. It's a whole grain buttermilk mix. I use 1/3 cup of the pancake mix, 1 egg and enough water to make it batter consistency, Once cooked I usually serve it with 1/4 cup of applesauce, diced strawberries or whole blueberries and 1 T of boysenberry syrup. Today I had a super ripe mango that was very juicy. So, I served my pancake with just the diced mango and it's juice on top. SO GOOD!
  • bound4beauty
    bound4beauty Posts: 274 Member
    I don't know if you use any of the sprouted grain products that are gluten free but you could make up a batch of breakfast burritos and stick them in the freezer. Just use egg whites, any veggies you want and wrap up the egg mixture in a sprouted tortilla. Add a little salsa after you heat it up and you have nice balance of carbs/protein.

    When you do have time to cook eggs, my favorite breakfast these days is a toasted sprouted English muffin, a poached egg, a slice of red onion, a slice of tomato and a few slices of avocado. Makes a great breakfast sandwich.

    I also eat Ezekiel's sprouted whole grain cereal with unsweetened almond milk and a few raisins or the same except with steel cut oats.
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    When you do have time to cook eggs, my favorite breakfast these days is a toasted sprouted English muffin, a poached egg, a slice of red onion, a slice of tomato and a few slices of avocado. Makes a great breakfast sandwich.

    That sounds delicious!
  • conniedj
    conniedj Posts: 470 Member
    When you do have time to cook eggs, my favorite breakfast these days is a toasted sprouted English muffin, a poached egg, a slice of red onion, a slice of tomato and a few slices of avocado. Makes a great breakfast sandwich.

    That sounds delicious!

    It does sound good!!! I am NOT a breakfast eater! I have coffee, and then do a supergreen (I use green vibrance) shake with some whey for a protein boost. I also use raw whole milk....I love my shake!
  • LillyBoots
    LillyBoots Posts: 114 Member
    I'm a slouch with breakfast, it's my least favorite meal but when the weather was warmer I loved this combo

    100gms plain yogurt (you can substitute with non dairy)
    1 cup blueberries
    8 raw almonds
    tbl sp Chia bran
    tbl sp dried goji berry's
    tbl sp cacao nibs
  • EmmaKarney
    EmmaKarney Posts: 690 Member
    My weekday breakfast is steel cut oats made with half water, half coconut milk. I add cardamon and vanilla essence and a scoop of natural unflavoured whey powder. (debatable as to whether this is clean, but my brand has no other ingredients other than pure whey protein and it's from grass fed, hormone free cows)
  • carrie3083
    carrie3083 Posts: 30 Member
    Here's a new discovery: Sweet potatoes with nut butter. I usually have a few baked sweet potatoes on hand. This week I've been heating them up in the microwave for breakfast. Sprinkle of salt, some peanut butter or almond butter....so so good.
  • frizbeemom
    frizbeemom Posts: 101 Member
    bump
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    Oh that's funny. Big discussion around here about cacao nibs and how we don't like them. A friend bought some on a suggestion from a coworker to put on her yogurt and fruit just like you do. We tasted them today and she gave me the bag and told me to take them away. LOL I have a recipe for Tosca Reno's power balls that calls for cacao nibs. I figure in a recipe they should be quite tasty.
  • libertygirlfla
    libertygirlfla Posts: 184 Member
    I love baked oatmeal. I make a big pan of it (my fav is apple, cinnamon with pecans). I cut it into 12 servings, wrap them and put them in the freezer. I just grab one and heat it up w/milk or eat it cold if I'm in a big hurry.

    I also make a crustless veggie quiche (serves 4) and rotate that throughout the week.

    I like to cook in bulk so I'm not tempted to grab junk when I'm hungry or in a hurry.
  • Aletaz
    Aletaz Posts: 9
    I get super bored with eggs and oatmeal, too! Today I'm having scrambled tofu with raisins. When I have time, I will also make quinoa on the side. I'm from the south so it reminds me of grits and scrambled eggs :)

    I drain the tofu and add cumin, turmeric, tamari, and a few other spices. Mix with a fork until really well blended. Add raisins and sautee in light oil or Pam. One block of tofu can last for a couple of breakfast or lunch meals... I sprinkle left-overs on salad.

    Hi Yall,

    Just wondering what you are eating for breakfast.
    I have eggs made different ways and organic oats every now and then.
    Usually morning are kinda hectic, so I need something quick - or something I can prepare the night before.

    Sure Eggs are great, just not every day.

    Also, I'm mainly Gluten/Dairy free.

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions. :happy:
  • MMulder68
    MMulder68 Posts: 139 Member
    I love breakfast. I put whole almonds and quarter cup of organic oats in my yogurt. Stir and eat. It is so good. I also love whole grain bagels with peanut butter. Love Kashi cereals. Steel with a tiny bit of honey and walnuts.
  • Terry903
    Terry903 Posts: 43 Member
    Oh man! Now I am hungry too! I think that sounds marvelous. I love anything with avocados! I also like the ready made pancake ideas! Thank you!
  • Terry903
    Terry903 Posts: 43 Member
    How do you keep your 'taters? Do you bake the potatoes and then keep them in the fridge? I love sweet potatoes!
  • SleeplessinBerlin
    SleeplessinBerlin Posts: 513 Member
    If you can get coconut flour somewhere, you can make great things with it: omelettes, delicious pancakes and muffins. Not to mention bread that stays fresh for many days.
  • lpina2mi
    lpina2mi Posts: 425 Member
    During the summer months my daughters and I make fruit smoothies with yoghurt. When I want something hot, but faster than eggs, I make porridge. Bob Red Mill's 6 grain wheatless is naturally sweet. Add chia seeds for more protein. If you want a sweetner, try maple syrup or unfiltered raw honey--go for the least amount. I find 1/2 tsp with a dash of Celtic salt makes a difference.
  • lpina2mi
    lpina2mi Posts: 425 Member
    Often breakfast is after 10am and often just some walnuts is all I want til lunch (1-3pm).
  • lesliefb
    lesliefb Posts: 88 Member
    Smoothies - so many things you can do with them. Just got a Nutribullet and it makes them super easy and quick to clean up (unlike my blender). My fav is baby spinach, banana, froz strawberries and a scoop of peanut butter, with water or milk of your choice to make it the consistency you like. Tastes like a PB&J. Add other nutritional stuff as desired (flax, chia, etc.)

    Oatmeal with a tbl of peanut butter or handful of nuts on top. Sometimes add fresh fruit or fruit preserves. Oatmeal is also really good if you dice up an apple and add it while you cook. Sprinkle with cinnamon and add a dash of honey.

    Greek yogurt with fresh berries, and squeeze of honey.

    Hard boiled eggs seasons with salt and pepper and smooshed on either fresh veggies like celery and cukes, or on the toasted bread product of your choice. Still eggs, but at least I don't have to cook them on lazy mornings.

    On REALLY rushed or lazy mornings, sometimes I'll just eat a handful of almonds. It's usually enough to get me by til early lunch.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    There's usually nothing clean at my house, so I just play it safe and have coffee.
  • bijou89
    bijou89 Posts: 3
    Slow cooked chicken with sweet potato or chicken and gluten free bread sandwich with shredded cabbage, carrot and red onion with mustard. Slow cooking chicken makes it so much more tender and you can add whatever you like to it while cooking the night before. I also mix 4 egg whites with 1/2 scoop of G/F vegan protein powder the night before with oats and then add a little almond milk and cook it in the microwave for around 2 mins adding 1c frozen berries half way through cooking. Chicken and peanut butter is also a good one with an apple for after. Quest and Victory protein bars are also good for on the go but they are not dairy free. Michael Kory on youtube offers some great recipes for all types of meals and has other videos on nutrition and training which you may also find helpful. x
  • kellyskitties
    kellyskitties Posts: 475 Member
    One of my current favorite things is - not sure what it's called - it's not cereal?

    Fruit - small or cut small - I did blueberries, strawberries, banana last time but whatever you have laying about
    Dried fruit if you want
    Nuts - whatever kind - I had a few mixed nuts leftover and a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut
    Unsweetened almond milk - to top it with

    Ate it with a spoon like cereal - but not? Anyway, it was yummy and can be made to fit whatever you have on hand.