Any thoughts on breakfast on the go (during the week)?

JRIV60
JRIV60 Posts: 732 Member
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
I eat breakfast at work so I usually eat a breakfast bar (Nutrigrain) or warm up some oatmeal. Any other suggestions to keep me from getting bored during the week? I am not a big breakfast person so bacon and eggs at 9am does not sound appealing to me.
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  • sunnyk8
    sunnyk8 Posts: 125 Member
    Sometimes I toast a bagel thin while I am getting ready and then spread weight watchers cream cheese on it and take it to work. Or I toast an eggo nutrigrain blueberry waffle and just eat it plain on the way to work (you can eat it with your hands when it's plain!)

    Fruit is pretty easy, obviously, too! Or make a quick smoothie in the morning!
  • adecar
    adecar Posts: 2 Member
    Even though you don't like bacon.... there are now ready made bacon. Which only takes 30 seconds to cook. It's quick and not as greasy as "Mom's home made bacon". I'm in for what's quick so I can do that and a slice of toast in the am and hit the road running.

    Also waffles are easy also.
  • JRIV60
    JRIV60 Posts: 732 Member
    The bagels and the waffles sound like a plan.
  • ErrataCorrige
    ErrataCorrige Posts: 649 Member
    I have a toaster that also poaches an egg while it cooks your toast. I put it all in and it cooks in three min. Then i slap in some cheese and wrap it to go. Eat it on the drive or at work. Like an egg McMuffin but WAY less cals when you do it yourself.

    Also, i go for energy bars rather than nutrigrain type stuff. Lots more protein and fiber for the cals.
  • rstuartcpa
    rstuartcpa Posts: 7 Member
    How about a fruit and wheat whey smoothie? The whey gives one protein with low calories and the fruit give you complex carbs. Plus you can carry it and sip it as you drive/commute to work.
  • spinndrift
    spinndrift Posts: 30
    What about porridge?

    I used to hate the stuff but shove some sultanas in it and I've got used to it and it makes me feel full for ages.
  • JRIV60
    JRIV60 Posts: 732 Member
    Great input all - updating my grocery list. :smile:
  • jswoods
    jswoods Posts: 23
    I use a product called Shakeology, Its a meal replacement/protein shake. Really helps me stay satiated.
  • JRIV60
    JRIV60 Posts: 732 Member
    I use a product called Shakeology, Its a meal replacement/protein shake. Really helps me stay satiated.

    Do you purchase this product online or at a store?
  • marciml
    marciml Posts: 41
    I just re-discovered Carnation Instant breakfasts. I mix 1 packet with non fat milk and 1/2 banana with some ice. then Magic bullet baby! Oh, I mix in a packet or two of Starbucks Via too. Gotta get my caffeine fix. I drink this all the way in on my hour commute to work. Keeps me satiated until my mid morning snack.
  • spiritgurl
    spiritgurl Posts: 160 Member
    I just re-discovered Carnation Instant breakfasts. I mix 1 packet with non fat milk and 1/2 banana with some ice. then Magic bullet baby! Oh, I mix in a packet or two of Starbucks Via too. Gotta get my caffeine fix. I drink this all the way in on my hour commute to work. Keeps me satiated until my mid morning snack.

    That sounds awesome...I'm going to try this. Great idea.

    A little bit of peanut butter spread on a toasted waffle is a handy travel idea or a scrambled egg in the microwave and put it on a wrap with a touch of salsa is quick and easy too. I love smoothies and keep a variety of frozen fruit on hand to keep it different. Add a scoop of protein powder and it keeps me full through the morning.
  • marciml
    marciml Posts: 41
    oooohhh, I love the wrap with egg and salsa idea... I'm going to bring the ingredients into work and make that. Thanks!
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    100 calorie vitatops or vitamuffins are a nice addition. I LOVE these things. We have gone so far as to order them from the site for some of the unique flavors like the pumpkin. :)
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    I use a product called Shakeology, Its a meal replacement/protein shake. Really helps me stay satiated.

    Do you purchase this product online or at a store?

    It's online and through beachbody coaches/representatives (NO stores) who are not spoken of fondly on MFP since they got a bad rap for trying to sell in the forums – its now a big rule to get banned.

    It’s $119 a month which is crazy considering it is basically a multi-vitamin shake (not really protein shake). Stick to protein for 5lb's (70 servings) at $30 you can't go wrong + a multi-vitamin if you aren’t getting enough in your veggies already.

    For breakfast I have a chocolate banana protein shake. Its GIANT, like almost an XL McDonad's cup and <250 cals and sooo good! I drink it in the car on the way to work - I am a passanger though so no spilling ;)
  • kathdela
    kathdela Posts: 148 Member
    Carnation Instant Start are really good breakfast drinks.
    Also, sometimes I hard boil eggs and peel them ahead of time so I can just grab and go.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Carnation Instant Start are really good breakfast drinks.
    Also, sometimes I hard boil eggs and peel them ahead of time so I can just grab and go.

    CIS sugar-free however is only available in the US, not Canada which is lame. I had it on my "US-Only" grocery list for years but of course, it’s never on sale when you are on vaca, lol!
  • YogaRunner
    YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
    I use a product called Shakeology, Its a meal replacement/protein shake. Really helps me stay satiated.

    Do you purchase this product online or at a store?

    It's online and through beachbody coaches/representatives (NO stores) who are not spoken of fondly on MFP since they got a bad rap for trying to sell in the forums – its now a big rule to get banned.

    It’s $119 a month which is crazy considering it is basically a multi-vitamin shake (not really protein shake). Stick to protein for 5lb's (70 servings) at $30 you can't go wrong + a multi-vitamin if you aren’t getting enough in your veggies already.

    For breakfast I have a chocolate banana protein shake. Its GIANT, like almost an XL McDonad's cup and <250 cals and sooo good! I drink it in the car on the way to work - I am a passanger though so no spilling ;)

    Shakeology is NOT basically a multi vitamin shake. It is MUCH, MUCH more than that. How many of you get not only a whole list of vitamins, minerals and protein but also ....wheat grass, oat grass, barley grass, maca powder, sacha inchi, yacon, flax, chia seed, shlorella, spirulina, hydrilla, applce pectin powder, astragalus powser, blue green algae, spinach powder, MSM, pea fiber, quinoa, grape seed extract, green tea, holy basil powder and more, including a whole list of super fruits and probiotics that I just don't feel like typing here into your diet everyday? And at $4 a serving it is truly the healthiest meal of the day. I'm tired of people who don't know what Shakeology really is saying bad things about it. It's not for everyone, but the facts are the facts. This is NOT a simple multi vitamin shake.
  • lindalee0315
    lindalee0315 Posts: 527 Member
    I use EAS myoplex lite shakes. 170 calories and 20 grams of protein. I love the chocolate. They sell for about $6.00 a 4/pack.
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    interested in ideas too :)
  • JRIV60
    JRIV60 Posts: 732 Member
    100 calorie vitatops or vitamuffins are a nice addition. I LOVE these things. We have gone so far as to order them from the site for some of the unique flavors like the pumpkin. :)

    I may need to check that out!
  • JRIV60
    JRIV60 Posts: 732 Member
    I just re-discovered Carnation Instant breakfasts. I mix 1 packet with non fat milk and 1/2 banana with some ice. then Magic bullet baby! Oh, I mix in a packet or two of Starbucks Via too. Gotta get my caffeine fix. I drink this all the way in on my hour commute to work. Keeps me satiated until my mid morning snack.

    I haven't had these since I was a kid! I am putting it on my grocery list - it's too bad I gave my Magic Bullet to my neighbor. DOH!:sad:
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    I need breakfast ideas too. I dont think my bagels are working out for me lol
  • Lola_Reina
    Lola_Reina Posts: 30
    I had this today and it kept me super full until about 11:30.

    2 slices of Whole Wheat Fiber flaxseed bread- Trader Joe's is a good place for this

    2 tbls of Garlic Hummus (you can have any kind you like, red pepper is good also0

    about a cup of whole watercress (you can chop them but I like em whole)

    5 cucumber slices

    1/2 a small avocado (You can save the other half for lunch)

    You make a sandwich out of the above, toast the bread for extra crunchy.

    Then as a side, I peel two small mandarine oranges and it adds a perfect sweet flavor to my samich.

    I'm not a big fan of doing "breakfast" for breakfast. I like to think outside the box.

    =)
  • katelyn002
    katelyn002 Posts: 260 Member
    Fiber one muffins! Make them one night, and you have them for a few mornings on the go, since they are fiber one they keep you fuller and they are really yummy :)
  • Nikiki
    Nikiki Posts: 993
    english muffin or vitatop toasted with peanut butter or cream cheese is a favorite of mine for a quick on the go meal (I like honey too when I have the extra cals but that gets a bit messy!!)

    also hard boiled eggs pack a lot of protein and will keep you full

    do you have a microwave at work? if so you can make oatmeal ahead of time, I make mine like this (it makes a lot, you can split it in half and have the rest the next day!):
    1/2 cup old fashioned oats (150 cals)
    1 cup unsweetened almond breeze (40 cals)
    1/4 cup liquid egg whits (30 cals)
    1 container of motts blueberry no sugar applesauce (50 cals)
    dump it all in a saucepan and bring it to a light boil, reduce heat until liquid is fully absorbed. Stir in 1tsp vanilla extract (6 cals) and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (200 cals) and cinnamon to taste. total recipe has 476 calories but I always eat just half so 238 per serving and with 8.5 grams protein and 4 of fiber per serving it should keep you full for awhile (I eat mine at 6:30am and I'm full till about 10)
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    I use a product called Shakeology, Its a meal replacement/protein shake. Really helps me stay satiated.

    Do you purchase this product online or at a store?

    It's online and through beachbody coaches/representatives (NO stores) who are not spoken of fondly on MFP since they got a bad rap for trying to sell in the forums – its now a big rule to get banned.

    It’s $119 a month which is crazy considering it is basically a multi-vitamin shake (not really protein shake). Stick to protein for 5lb's (70 servings) at $30 you can't go wrong + a multi-vitamin if you aren’t getting enough in your veggies already.

    For breakfast I have a chocolate banana protein shake. Its GIANT, like almost an XL McDonad's cup and <250 cals and sooo good! I drink it in the car on the way to work - I am a passanger though so no spilling ;)

    Shakeology is NOT basically a multi vitamin shake. It is MUCH, MUCH more than that. How many of you get not only a whole list of vitamins, minerals and protein but also ....wheat grass, oat grass, barley grass, maca powder, sacha inchi, yacon, flax, chia seed, shlorella, spirulina, hydrilla, applce pectin powder, astragalus powser, blue green algae, spinach powder, MSM, pea fiber, quinoa, grape seed extract, green tea, holy basil powder and more, including a whole list of super fruits and probiotics that I just don't feel like typing here into your diet everyday? And at $4 a serving it is truly the healthiest meal of the day. I'm tired of people who don't know what Shakeology really is saying bad things about it. It's not for everyone, but the facts are the facts. This is NOT a simple multi vitamin shake.

    I watched the little commercial I know but what you listed above in way too many key stokes I simplified; protein + vitamins, how is that wrong - ps that’s rhetorical.

    BEACHBODY COACH I POINT YOU OUT!!!! BAH!! Jokes jokes, you guys get a bad rep so I'm playing on that ;)
  • sunnyk8
    sunnyk8 Posts: 125 Member
    The carnation instant breakfast with the banana in a magic bullet is genius!!!]

    Also, where are vitatops/vitamuffins located in the grocery store? Like, what aisle? I looked for them but couldn't find them.
  • esorcel
    esorcel Posts: 459 Member
    100 calorie vitatops or vitamuffins are a nice addition. I LOVE these things. We have gone so far as to order them from the site for some of the unique flavors like the pumpkin. :)

    I love those too! I live by them for a quick breakfast, or a snack. I do the sugar-free kind, but I will check out their website.
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    The carnation instant breakfast with the banana in a magic bullet is genius!!!]

    Also, where are vitatops/vitamuffins located in the grocery store? Like, what aisle? I looked for them but couldn't find them.

    They've moved around in my local Target. They are in the frozen foods - they used to be by the Amy's and Morningstar Farms, now they're with the regular old frozen breakfast food.

    I also like Eggo low fat wheat waffles with Smart Balance crunchy peanut butter, and I will put a mini tub of 1/3 fat cream cheese or the strawberry cream cheese on Thomas bagel thins (which are freaking awesome).
  • cbbecky
    cbbecky Posts: 17
    Sometimes I make a batch of whole grain muffins and then freeze them in individual ziploc bags. You can take one out of the freezer the night before or even in the morning if you aren't going to eat it right away.

    Last night I made a veggie frittata for dinner, just loaded with spinach and other veggies, and this morning it was super easy to warm up a slice for a morning snack. It's only 145 calories and lots of protein and vitamins and nutrients from the veggies.
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