looking for breakfast ideas

5913540
5913540 Posts: 21 Member
edited September 23 in Introduce Yourself
Does anyone have any good breakfast ideas for quick meals in the am that taste good , low calories and keep you full. I am a working mom who has to get my kids ready in the am and have 5-10 min to get myself breakfast before out the door. Any ideas would help.
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  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    bump:flowerforyou:
  • bhalter80
    bhalter80 Posts: 5
    Eggs, 2 are 140 cal add some deli meat or an oz of cheese and you have a 5 minute omelet for < 300 cal
  • cmyrick75
    cmyrick75 Posts: 187 Member
    i like oatmeal. It is filling and you can put it in the microwave if you don't have time to boil water!
  • EmilyJ1979
    EmilyJ1979 Posts: 144 Member
    I have Quaker Oatso simple, it's less than 200 cals and fills me up.
  • jlutica
    jlutica Posts: 9 Member
    Oatmeal.
    I actully eat Oatmeal for lunch sometimes.
    If you get the box with the pouches that you can microwave they are usually only 130-150 calories depending what flavor you get.
    Its thick and fills you up.
  • MelleyJ
    MelleyJ Posts: 198
    I love the uncrustbale pb&j sandwiches that smuckers makes. I get the ones on whole wheat bread. I eat on the go to work as well and have that, a yoplait light yogurt and a banana and I am usually full for the morning. The sandwiches may be something your kiddos like too. I usually throw my breakfast and lunch together in a bag in the fridge and grab and go in the morning so I can eat at my desk and read my e-mails in the am. Good luck!
  • gracefullyjenn
    gracefullyjenn Posts: 148
    just got this off Hungry Girl
    Sweet Cheese 'n Apple iMug

    PER SERVING (entire recipe): 188 calories, 3g fat, 506mg sodium, 15g carbs, 2g fiber, 9.5g sugars, 24.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 4*

    A few of our favorites jumped into a mug together, and DELICIOUSNESS ensued...

    Ingredients:
    1/3 Fuji apple, cored and chopped
    1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
    3/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
    1 piece Mini Babybel Light cheese, chopped
    Optional: salt, black pepper, garlic powder

    Directions:
    Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add chopped apple and onion and microwave for 1 minute, until slightly softened and warm.

    Pat dry to remove excess moisture. Add egg substitute and gently stir. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

    Add cheese and gently stir. Microwave for about 1 minute, until scramble is set.

    Mix well and, if you like, season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Enjoy!

    MAKES 1 SERVING
  • CelesteENelson
    CelesteENelson Posts: 89 Member
    you can pick up some pretty good meal replacements that are really low in calories and high in protein and keep you full from GNC. Mine kept me full for a few hours when it was about snack time anyway to keep yourself going. Grab the 90 calorie granola bar as a snack to help you through the day. I am a full time stay at home mom and I dont have much time for breakfast either lol I drink the meal replacement or half 1/2 a bagel with barely any cream cheese and its under 200 calories for breakfast. I hope this helps. You can get the little tubs of oatmeal too and you just add hot water to them whether at home or at work if you can. You can get meal replacement bars too whether at GNC or Special K has some as well but I havent tried those.
  • gracefullyjenn
    gracefullyjenn Posts: 148
    Mexi-licious Egg Mug

    PER SERVING (entire recipe): 221 calories, 2.25g fat, 798mg sodium, 28g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 19g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 5*

    One can NEVER have too many Mexican-inspired b-fast recipes. This one is an enchilada scramble for uno!

    Ingredients:
    2 tbsp. chopped onion
    1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
    1/4 cup fat-free refried beans
    2 tbsp. canned diced green chilies (not drained)
    One 6-inch corn tortilla, torn into bite-sized pieces
    1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
    Optional topping: fat-free sour cream

    Directions:
    Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add onion and microwave for 1 minute, until slightly softened and warm.

    Pat dry to remove excess moisture. Add egg substitute and gently stir. Microwave for 1 minute.

    Gently stir. Microwave for 30 seconds, until scramble is mostly set.

    Gently stir in beans, chilies, tortilla, and cheese wedge, breaking cheese into pieces as you add it.

    Microwave for about 45 seconds, until hot. Gently stir and, if you like, top with sour cream. Enjoy!

    MAKES 1 SERVING
  • jlutica
    jlutica Posts: 9 Member
    :smile:
  • gracefullyjenn
    gracefullyjenn Posts: 148
    Mug Foo Young

    PER SERVING (entire recipe): 150 calories, 0.5g fat, 629mg sodium, 8g carbs, 1g fiber, 3g sugars, 27g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 3*

    This may be the world's BEST egg mug. No kidding...

    Ingredients:
    1/4 cup roughly chopped bean sprouts
    1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
    3/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
    1 oz. cooked and chopped skinless lean chicken breast
    1 tbsp. chopped scallions
    1/2 tsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
    1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
    1/8 tsp. garlic powder
    2 tbsp. fat-free chicken gravy

    Directions:
    Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add sprouts and mushrooms and microwave for 30 seconds, until slightly softened.

    Pat dry to remove excess moisture. Add all remaining ingredients except gravy. Gently stir. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

    Gently stir and then microwave for about 1 minute, until scramble is just set.

    Gently stir. Top with gravy and microwave for about 10 seconds, until gravy is warm. Dig in!

    MAKES 1 SERVING
  • Iorns78
    Iorns78 Posts: 118 Member
    I am a fan of Malt O' Meal (orginial), its yummy, filling and only 130 cal per serving.
  • udallmom101
    udallmom101 Posts: 564 Member
    I keep Morning Star Veggie Sausage cooked up and in the fridge to throw in a two egg omelet with a little reduced fat cheese, then I roll that into a Whole Wheat tortilla. It is quite filling. You can also throw in peppers, onions, mushrooms, or whatever veggies you like. No time at all.
  • crobertson1916
    crobertson1916 Posts: 49
    bump:flowerforyou:

    What does this mean?
  • emilychristinah
    emilychristinah Posts: 5
    I am not a morning person, so I always eat while en route to my job. I usually eat 1 or 2 granola bars. Some good ones are the South Beach Diet brand and Kashi. They taste good, are under 200 calories per serving, and have fiber and protein.
  • megano_d
    megano_d Posts: 37
    I love doing a bagel thin (110 cals) plus 1 TBS of Lite Cream Cheese (35 cals) or 1 laughing cow wedge and 1 egg as a bagel sandwich. Delicious and only 210 cals! I put hot sauce on mine for an extra kick.
  • FeistyKitty808
    FeistyKitty808 Posts: 53 Member
    Mug Omelets! They are quick, simple and the kids can pick what they want to add. Google mug omelets and you will find many variations. Fun for the kids, quick easy clean up AND they can just eat them out of the mug on the go if necessary. You can use egg substitute if you want.
  • Claudia007
    Claudia007 Posts: 878 Member
    bagel thin, 1/4 cup eggbeaters, veggie sausage patty. ready in 45 seconds in the microwave and under 250 cals.

    breakfast tacos: egg beaters, fatt free cheese, onions, salsa in a corn tortilla
  • Christie23
    Christie23 Posts: 357 Member
    I like oatmeal too... I get the lowered sugar instants and they are fabulous.

    Another good idea is hard boiled eggs. You can boil and peel them ahead of time, keep them in a baggie in your fridge and they are perfect grab and go meals. Especially with some pre-cooked turkey bacon or sausage.

    Also, as a mom who is constantly on the run for my kindgartener, I keep a stash of almonds and rice cakes in my center console of my car. When I feel my sugar drop and my irritation peak, I grab a handful of nuts or a rice cake to stretch out my breakfast calories and it keeps me sane. :)
  • bparr
    bparr Posts: 246 Member
    So, here's my weird thing-- I scramble the fake eggs (egg beaters and/or egg white product) when I have time (on the weekend or one evening) and put them in the fridge.
    In the morning, I warm some of the eggs in the microwave and add the Kraft Fat Free Cheddar Cheese. Toast a slice of the Natures Own 35 calories per slice bread and make a little sandwich. It's very filling and comes in just over 100 calories.
  • Erius
    Erius Posts: 23
    You could try Weight Watcher Smart Ones. They have a couple of choices for breakfast. I also enjoy the Kraft Bagel-Fuls. They are under 200 calories but fill you up enough until your snack.
  • xxMsComptonxx
    xxMsComptonxx Posts: 53
    Buy yogurt packs at walmart. Great value has 4 packs of any flavor you can think of for only $1.50((6 oz. pack = 80 calories))
    Then grab a thing a bananas. (45 cents a pound usually comes out to about $1.50ish))
    And if you need something more heavy also get the tuna packs at walmart ((Great Value = 78 cents and 160 calories but very filling))


    Every morning grab one of each and out the door you go. I am a mother of two and I know what it is like only having 5 minutes at the most to get what you need done before work.

    ((FYI: make sure to have a box of plastic spoons and forks under your seat in you car if your mind is anything like mine you will at least forget to get a spoon two out of the five workdays lol!))
  • CombatVet_Armywife
    CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
    I love the Jimmy Dean egg white & turkey muffin, couple minutes and good to go. Yeah, some people say microwave is a 'no no', but when you're short on time and want something yummy, filling, decent, and quick...it's great! I also have an omelette that I make, very quick and easy, takes about 5 minutes to make, a little longer to eat, but low cal, healthy, filling, and yummy!

    I use 3 Tbs egg whites (liquid, in the carton), 1/4 c. turkey sausage (precooked the day before), 1/4 c. spinach, 1/4 c. cheese, then top it off with more spinach (warmed in the same pan then placed on top). I also top it off with homemade Pico de Gallo, it takes more time to prepare, but it usually lasts me a couple of weeks. I find if I prepare foods in advance, it makes planning out and cooking my meals a LOT less time consuming!

    I've also recently been using the oatmeal packets (any flavor) and add almond milk, craisins (dried cranberries), and almond slices. Very quick, yummy, and filling! I have a ton I could list, but instead of listing, you're welcome to view my diary for more ideas. Some of my snacks would make good, quick breakfasts too. Good luck! :)
  • TOYGRRRL
    TOYGRRRL Posts: 251 Member
    OMG, I love Malto Meal. I always forget I have it in my pantry. Time to put it up front by my Kashi Go Lean cereal, which happens to be my quick go to, in the morning. Sometimes I use yogurt instead of milk in my cereal.
  • bonnienm
    bonnienm Posts: 329 Member
    Bump is just to keep it on your list so you can follow it.
  • melkneec
    melkneec Posts: 309 Member
    I just posted a yummy french toast recipe on my blog and I also have one other breakfast food review. I'm new to the blog thing so I only have a few posts. But that was the best french toast I have eaten in a long time. I will also be posting more recipes for each day. :) Hope that helps some. :)http://www.imnochef.blogspot.com
  • gracefullyjenn
    gracefullyjenn Posts: 148
    I posted like three mug omlette recipes. I also love to have a protein shake sometimes in the morning. or a yogurt with berries and almonds
  • FeistyKitty808
    FeistyKitty808 Posts: 53 Member
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  • sarahnicolexoxo
    sarahnicolexoxo Posts: 230
    I do the Quakers Oats Weight Management Banana Bread oOatmeal. I use 2% milk and throw it in the microwave. Its delicious and so easy!!!! Sometimes I'll cut up a banana in it as well. Also, peanut butter on a slice of toast or a bagel thin is a good option too!
  • harris0324
    harris0324 Posts: 11
    scramble 2 egg whites, split in to 2 lettuce leaves, top with 1 teaspoon of salsa, 1 teaspoon plain non fat greek yogurt on each wrap.. roll and eat. super easy and yummy. I am a mom of a 16month and I also need fast and easy. Oatmeal with slivered almonds , blueberries, and fat free milk or almond milk is also a good choice. You can use a little honey or your choice of sweetener if you like. Almond milk is sweet so if you use that you might not need anything else
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