Low calorie but filling breakfast?

AashkaM
AashkaM Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
I'm having trouble finding a quick low calorie, filling breakfast. I'm looking for something savory but I'm a vegetarian (lacto-ovo so I do eat eggs!) and everything I try still leaves me hungry! Any suggestions?
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  • vanillabananas
    vanillabananas Posts: 34 Member
    How many calories or less are you looking at?
  • vienna_h
    vienna_h Posts: 428 Member
    If I have breakfast, I often make a Vega One shake (135 calories). It's vegan, but I add greek yogurt, and sometimes a banana. Pretty filling!

    And super quick to make, I have a $10 blender from amazon: http://www.amazon.ca/Hamilton-51103C-Single-Serve-Blender-Travel/dp/B002V8ZEXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390444933&sr=8-1&keywords=hamilton+beach+blender

    could not be simpler! takes 10 seconds.
  • jayjay12345654321
    jayjay12345654321 Posts: 653 Member
    I've used a scoop of vegan protein powder with half a carton of silken tofu to make vanilla pudding. I put it into individual little cups with lids to grab on the go. Maybe that could work for breakfast since it has such a high protein count and might stick with you longer.
  • naomijuliette96
    naomijuliette96 Posts: 153 Member
    1/3 cup of oatmeal (uncooked) and 1 tbsp of peanut butter. 200 calories and keeps me full for hours!
  • AashkaM
    AashkaM Posts: 3
    I'm looking for 300 calories or less. The problem is that I don't like anything sweet for breakfast. I'm looking for something savory!

    Thanks for the help!
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    I'm looking for 300 calories or less. The problem is that I don't like anything sweet for breakfast. I'm looking for something savory!

    Thanks for the help!

    Two or three eggs fried or scrambled with Spinach and peppers and whatever else you throw at it and a piece of toast.

    Rigger
  • extraordinary_machine
    extraordinary_machine Posts: 3,028 Member
    Quinoa Muffins

    1 cup quinoa (cooked it equals about 3 cups)
    6 egg whites
    2 cups shredded cheese
    1-2 cups chopped fresh spinach
    (if you like, you can saute some other veggies to add to this: tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.)
    salt/pepper/other herbs and spices as you like

    Cook the quinoa, then add the other other ingredients to it and mix well. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 350* for about 20 minutes until the tops start to get browned and crunchy. It makes between 12-15 depending on how many veggies you put in them.

    I made them with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and colby jack cheese and they're about 110 calories per "muffin."
  • RinnyLush
    RinnyLush Posts: 389 Member
    1/3 cup of oatmeal (uncooked) and 1 tbsp of peanut butter. 200 calories and keeps me full for hours!

    This! I like to chop up half of a banana in mine also.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I like grits with an egg on top. The carbs and fiber in grits and protein in egg really keep me full until lunch.
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    Light English muffin (or a low-cal wrap bread, etc.), Laughing Cow cheese wedge (or ~1/2oz regular cheese), an egg or two, dry-sauteed greens. Eat as a sandwich or as fried eggs over greens with toast & cheese on the side.
  • hkristine1
    hkristine1 Posts: 950 Member
    1/3 cup of oatmeal (uncooked) and 1 tbsp of peanut butter. 200 calories and keeps me full for hours!

    This! I like to chop up half of a banana in mine also.

    Is there a nutritional reason to not cook the oatmeal, or is just about the texture?
  • kingtermite
    kingtermite Posts: 82 Member
    Quinoa Muffins

    1 cup quinoa (cooked it equals about 3 cups)
    6 egg whites
    2 cups shredded cheese
    1-2 cups chopped fresh spinach
    (if you like, you can saute some other veggies to add to this: tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.)
    salt/pepper/other herbs and spices as you like

    Cook the quinoa, then add the other other ingredients to it and mix well. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 350* for about 20 minutes until the tops start to get browned and crunchy. It makes between 12-15 depending on how many veggies you put in them.

    I made them with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and colby jack cheese and they're about 110 calories per "muffin."
    That sounds delicious. I'm going to have to try that.


    I often do a quick fry of 3 or 4 eggs by themselves. It's usually under 300 calories. I also make a daily juice that I take to work and if I get hungry mid-morning, I'll have a juice as a snack.
  • hkristine1
    hkristine1 Posts: 950 Member
    I really like cottage cheese & peaches for breakfast, and it tends to keep me full for several hours (I also drink a lot of water with it). For more savory, you could put cucumbers/tomatoes, etc instead of peaches.
  • misti777
    misti777 Posts: 217 Member
    I like to make two pieces of toast with butter and a fried egg. Pretty filling for breakfast and is around 350 cals, give or take.
  • CaseyM1985
    CaseyM1985 Posts: 65 Member
    I eat 2 Honey Oat or Whole Wheat eggos with a bit of honey on top :)

    (and I think it's delicious!)
  • wow29
    wow29 Posts: 283 Member
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  • page8040
    page8040 Posts: 50 Member
    A birds nest with guacamole on top & a banana on the side.
  • JamieBeth19
    JamieBeth19 Posts: 47 Member
    I always make a batch of whole wheat blueberry pancakes. They are about 160 cals. I use Smuckers sugar free syrup, its about 20 cals.
  • CelebrityStatus
    CelebrityStatus Posts: 84 Member
    1/3 cup of oatmeal (uncooked) and 1 tbsp of peanut butter. 200 calories and keeps me full for hours!

    This! I like to chop up half of a banana in mine also.

    Is there a nutritional reason to not cook the oatmeal, or is just about the texture?

    I could be wrong, but I think she meant that the uncooked is just because the measure is uncooked (1/3 of a cup of oats pre-cooking) since the amount after cooking depends completely on how "wet" you like your oatmeal... I prefer mine almost soup, but lots of people prefer it much thicker.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    2 eggs with veggies, salsa and toast or 1 egg with veggies, slice turkey bacon and toast.


    egg muffins are also good.
  • AashkaM
    AashkaM Posts: 3
    Quinoa Muffins

    1 cup quinoa (cooked it equals about 3 cups)
    6 egg whites
    2 cups shredded cheese
    1-2 cups chopped fresh spinach
    (if you like, you can saute some other veggies to add to this: tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.)
    salt/pepper/other herbs and spices as you like

    Cook the quinoa, then add the other other ingredients to it and mix well. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 350* for about 20 minutes until the tops start to get browned and crunchy. It makes between 12-15 depending on how many veggies you put in them.

    I made them with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and colby jack cheese and they're about 110 calories per "muffin."

    This sounds perfect! Thank you!
  • Esmerayne
    Esmerayne Posts: 30 Member
    I always go for the omelette!

    2 vegetarian fed cage-free brown hen eggs
    2 green onions, washed and chopped
    3 Tbs All natural bacon bits

    Mix it all together, then fry in a non-stick pan.

    Comes out to be 258 calories and keeps me full till after work at 2pm :)
  • tinileak
    tinileak Posts: 2 Member
    Hey :)

    Try oatmeal, it will super fill you up till lunchtime and keep you going. All you do is cook the oatmeal with water and then add a scoop full of chocolate protein power and a teaspoon of smooth peanut butter and boom! You have the best raising breakfast ever!! :) well I love it you might not... Oh and the protein powder I use is vegan it's called sun warrior raw vegan protein powder, you can buy it from ebay and amazon xx
  • cactuswax
    cactuswax Posts: 77 Member
    I agree with everyone who mentioned oatmeal, but since you like savory over sweet, try it Mark Bittman style...

    Make a batch of plain oatmeal, but add in a dash of soy sauce and top with scallions. Mix in any veggies you like while you cook the oats. Yummy and satisfying til lunch.
  • BunBun85
    BunBun85 Posts: 246 Member
    My super boring but awesome breakfast suggestion; steamed broccoli with cheese sauce on top, mine was 151 calories this morning.

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  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    2 egg whites, a WW english muffin, a slice of tomato, 1/2 oz cheddar cheese - 201 calories (add another egg white or whole egg to up it a bit)
  • Mellyajc
    Mellyajc Posts: 142 Member
    Calories are estimate, there can be some variance depending on your particular chosen ingredients, but here are my gotos.

    PBJ- 330
    Bagel with low fat cream cheese and a slice of tomato or onion- 350
    Raisin bran with unsweetened vanilla almond milk- 265
    Oatmeal with almond milk, 1Tbs of walnuts, 1TBs dried cranberries -263
    Cottage cheese and fruit -160
  • LCgymnast
    LCgymnast Posts: 258
    In the morning I love to cook up a lot of greens (spinach and kale) and put them in an omelet. Now, since you don't eat eggs, instead of an omelet. You can cooked a lot of vegetables in the morning with very little oil (I like coconut oil) and make a sandwich with it. Kind of like a vegetable sandwich. Of if not into the sandwich idea, maybe try smoothies or protein shakes. Hope this helps!
  • CurviiRunnr2014
    CurviiRunnr2014 Posts: 8 Member
    Bump (great ideas!!)

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