Breakfast question

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  • Val_from_OH
    Val_from_OH Posts: 447 Member
    Breakfast, what's breakfast? Oh right... that handful of food that I eat while battling traffic on the way to work. Seriously... we work flex time, so if I spend time preparing/eating breakfast at home, that means that I have to stay later in the afternoon, so no thank you.

    I really like the original Clif bars, the new Sierra Trail Mix flavor is my favorite. They are high in carbs, but also have 10 grams of protein, which is enough to get me to lunch anyway. My other favorite is plain greek yogurt with some frozen berries and granola. I will add some sugar if the granola is not very sweet. I toss that together in a mason jar, and the berries are just about thawed enough to eat by the time I get to my desk. If I really don't feel like eating, 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder mixed into iced coffee will do the trick. Doesn't have much fat, but the protein and carb macros are good.
  • liz89118
    liz89118 Posts: 20 Member
    I make my own green shakes some mornings or I drink a pure protein can shake. The can shake is the only one I like sometimes a protein bar too from pure protein. Sometimes I just don't have time, energy or a big "hunger" in the morning so these work for me then I have snack of string cheese and almonds later .
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Why not just skip breakfast and eat a bigger lunch?

    I was thinking this ..

    or, you really do not have the time to make some instant oatmeal and through some fruit in it? < that takes about five minutes....
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    There are a lot of healthy grab and go foods -

    fresh fruit (or veggies)
    hard boiled eggs
    yogurt (I prefer greek...more protein than regular)
    cottage cheese
    string cheese
    oatmeal
    protein bars
    bagel (the whole MFP community collectively gasps - CARBS!!!)

    Or any kind of food that floats your boat...it does not have to be traditional breakfast food. Last night dinner left overs are fine too!

    I'm not big on pre-packaged meal replacement shakes. I lean more towards a smoothies and shakes made at home - skim milk, protein powder, fruit and ice. You can find tons of healthy recipes if you google for it.
  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    I generally skip breakfast and have a bigger meal later in the day.

    You could hardboil a bunch of eggs and make 7 little baggies with an egg and some almonds to keep in the fridge. You'd take one out every morning. Or, you could always go the protein powder or Carnation Breakfast Essentials route, but actual food is so much more satisfying.
  • Platform_Heels
    Platform_Heels Posts: 388 Member
    1) Get up earlier.

    2) Make your breakfast the night before and heat it or eat it at work.
  • emmooney235
    emmooney235 Posts: 85 Member
    Sunday's I make sure I have enough hard boiled eggs for the week. My normal breakfast is 1-2 eggs with a toasted English muffin with either cream cheese or peanut butter. Takes me about 5 minutes, I'm not a morning person either and usually run late.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Another voice from the "prepare ahead" chorus. Every weekend I make up a big batch of oatmeal and some sort of egg dish.

    The oats are coked in the crock-pot: add 1 cup of uncooked steel cut oats, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 3 cups of water, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 2 small granny smith apples cored and diced (peel stays on), and a large or two small sweet potatoes par cooked in the microwave (3 min on high), peeled then diced up. I also sprinkle generously with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

    For the eggs: if I feel up to it, I make a casserole with spinach, feta and some sort of meat (pepperoni, ham, etc) - sometimes I add chopped up potatoes too - and a dozen eggs. Bake at 350 for about 20 min. When I'm a bit more lazy, I make baked egg cups - spray a muffin tin w/ Pam or similar, lay a couple thin slices of meat (ham, turkey, etc) in each cup and drop an egg in. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes depending on how well done you like your eggs.

    And as someone else mentioned - don't forget you can eat whatever you want for breakfast. If dinner leftovers or a tuna salad sandwich sound good, there's nothing wrong with that!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    1) Get up earlier.


    I always LOL (literally) when I see people say this. My husband goes nuts at all my "back-up alarms" that I use. I'm doing good just to be awake enough to dress and drive to work. "Earlier" always sounds good, and I even plan to do it, but...
  • Mrsbeale11
    Mrsbeale11 Posts: 126 Member
    I have a slice of granary bread toasted with microwaved scrambled eggs, full fat milk, spinach and feta cheese sprinkled on top - takes about 10 mins to prep and cook x
  • moondazed
    moondazed Posts: 73 Member
    You can make yourself a huge smoothie with fruit, oats, protein powder, yogurt and whatever else fills you up! It takes me less than five minutes and keeps me going for a while
    Like lots of people already mentioned, overnight oatmeal is a good option as well!
  • joycelyn35
    joycelyn35 Posts: 20
    My husband loves Vega 1. I use Almond Milk and half of a frozen banana in a Ninja blender. You can purchase Vega 1 on Amazon.

    I peel hard boiled eggs and separate by twos in Ziplocs with a little sea salt and pepper for an on-the-go breakfast with fruit and a bar.
  • joycelyn35
    joycelyn35 Posts: 20
    We also soak steel cut oatmeal in a rice cooker overnight and turn it on in the morning. Ready in 5 minutes - top with fruit and honey. Eat it while you're getting ready!
  • jess17587
    jess17587 Posts: 153
    I think a cereal bar is best like "nature valley" but keep in mind it won't keep you full so your self control at lunch has to be strong but neither would a drink...
    so maybe a piece of fruit on the side of it would help e.g satsuma,apple or pear.

    when i used to have cereal i portioned it in zip lock bags and measuring the milk in the morning was easy
  • dltaylorii
    dltaylorii Posts: 132
    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I EAT ALL THE BREAKFAST!
  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
    We juice the sh@t out of some red cabbage, beets, lemons, limes, orange, apples, kale, spinach, chard, mustard greens, carrots, celery, bell pepper, ginger, mint, etc.

    We love the taste, getting all of those crazy-@ss nutrients, replacing a meal with fresh juice.

    Just get ready for everyone to tell you you're an idiot for thinking juice would "cleanse" you and increase your muscles and decrease your workout time, intensity, frequency...

    But we totally enjoy fresh made juice.
  • joycelyn35
    joycelyn35 Posts: 20
    Worm5996 - Are your eggs grey after cooking or after freezing? If they're grey from cooking, you need better pans.
  • missomgitsica
    missomgitsica Posts: 496 Member
    Clif Bars are my go to breakfasts these days.
  • HardcoreP0rk
    HardcoreP0rk Posts: 936 Member
    We sometimes prep a week of breakfast burritos and freeze them.

    thats good one...i hear breakfast burritos freeze pretty well
    they do. We usually do something like eggs, beans, cheese, or eggs, butternut squash, cheese (and green chile, of course).


    How do you get your eggs to not turn grey? I have tried making my own and freezing them but the eggs always get a greyish tint and look unappetizing. My DH and DS won't eat them like that.

    You don't need better pans. You just need to follow some chefs tips on how to boil the perfect egg.

    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/

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