breakfast ideas in the car

my typical morning involves working out at 5 am then rushing over to work where I have no time to sit really (I'm a teacher) . I need something for breakfast I could eat in the car on the way from the gym to my work. Does anybody have any ideas?I don't just want to eat energy bars every day. Thank you!
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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    breakfast burritos
    bagel sandwiches
    egg mcmuffin
    yogurt parfait
  • northernchic
    northernchic Posts: 117 Member
    I struggle with this issue myself, as a home care nurse a lot of my eating is done in the car...not to mention I also have limited bathroom availability so I have to be careful of my fluid intake :noway:

    A few things I have done that are more mobile are pre-peeled and salted hard boiled eggs...although it CAN get a little messy I've pretty much mastered eating them out of a napkin. Of course there's always the smoothie/shake option...but I personally have a hard time thinking of a drink as a meal. I have also used the weight watcher breakfast burritos and sandwiches, I anticipate you could make them rather than buying the frozen ones...but who has time for that?!?

    Okay, so in retrospect those are NOT fabulous suggestions...so I am definitely eager to hear what others have to say lol
  • Make a mix in a ziplock bag of almonds and cereal.

    There are many combinations: nuts, raisins, cranberries, chocolate chips, Cheerios, cornflakes, smarties, vector cereal, soy nuts, popcorn, shreddies, etc.


    Or: - cheese strings and beef jerky and an apple.


    Peanut butter sandwich.
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    I would cook oatmeal or any hot sammitch & wrap it up in foil then put it in a heat-saver type carrier & leave it in the car. Should be fine to eat after you've worked out. Hot cocoa made w/milk gives added protein too. Use a thermos. Or use a wide-mouth thermos for stews.
    I used to eat hot cereal out of the 4-cup type container every morning. Easy to hold or put in your lap. Another tip, I always left a kitchen-sized towel to spread over my lap while driving. Works better than napkins any day.
  • R_Bedard
    R_Bedard Posts: 94 Member
    Make a smoothie before you head to the gym. Put it in a thermal mug - should still be cold when you get out!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    String cheese and a banana.
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    I wish I knew how many batches of these I have made.... Always have in the freezer to pop in the microwave. The serving is for 2, but one fills me up..www.bettycrocker.com


    Breakfast sausage muffins..

    Ingredients

    Sausage Mixture

    3/4
    lb ground pork breakfast sausage
    1
    medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
    1
    can (4 oz) Green Giant™ mushroom pieces and stems, drained
    1/2
    teaspoon salt
    3
    tablespoons chopped fresh sage
    1
    cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)


    Baking Mixture

    1/2
    cup Original Bisquick™ mix

    1/2
    cup milk

    2
    eggs

    Directions
    1Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray

    2In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Cool 5 minutes; stir in mushrooms, salt, sage and cheese.

    3In medium bowl, stir baking mixture ingredients with whisk or fork until blended. Spoon 1 scant tablespoon baking mixture into each muffin cup. Top with about 1/4 cup sausage mixture. Spoon 1 tablespoon baking mixture onto sausage mixture in each muffin cup.

    4Bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, and tops of muffins are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. With thin knife, loosen sides of pies from pan; remove from pan and place top sides up on cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer, and serve.


    Nutrition Information
    Serving Size: 1 Serving (2 Mini Pies) Calories250 ( Calories from Fat160), Total Fat17g (Saturated Fat8g, Trans Fat1/2g ), Cholesterol105mg Sodium920mg Total Carbohydrate10g (Dietary Fiber1g Sugars3g ), Protein14g ; % Daily Value*: Vitamin A6%; Vitamin C0%; Calcium15%; Iron6%; Exchanges:1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    my typical morning involves working out at 5 am then rushing over to work where I have no time to sit really (I'm a teacher) . I need something for breakfast I could eat in the car on the way from the gym to my work. Does anybody have any ideas?I don't just want to eat energy bars every day. Thank you!

    Engine block hash.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Bagel
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    I need something for breakfast I could eat in the car on the way from the gym to my work. Does anybody have any ideas?

    Yes,,,,,,, How about concentrating on THE ROAD whilst you are driving.
  • Voww
    Voww Posts: 39 Member
    I need something for breakfast I could eat in the car on the way from the gym to my work. Does anybody have any ideas?

    Yes,,,,,,, How about concentrating on THE ROAD whilst you are driving.

    This.
  • joolzsd
    joolzsd Posts: 51
    I make my own breakfast bars. 120g protein powder, 100g oat flour, 2t baking powder, 50g flaxseed meal, 4 beaten egg whites, 1c water and about 1-2t cinnamon. Mix & let sit 5-10 min, then pour into 9x12 nonstick pan and bake at 375 for 12-13 min. I cut it into 12 and they are ~100 cal each.

    Mini crustless quiches are good too, like http://www.jennieo.com/recipes/573-Turkey-Sausage-Mini-Quiche
  • gromithere
    gromithere Posts: 172 Member
    Grab a Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker (got mine on Amazon for $24). You can throw everything in and have it cooking 5 minutes while you are getting ready in the morning. Great on the go breakfast for around 200 calories.
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  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    I've had this issue to. Needing to eat b-fast on bus or in car

    I like doing cereal with nuts mixed in (in fact put in freezer day before because like my cereal cold)...you could mix in dried fruit too if you wanted?

    Waffle sandwich (either PB and banana, or egg whites and veg)

    English muffin with veggie sausage and cheese (laughing cow, etc)

    Eggs whites in a tortilla wrap
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    Oh and thanks for all your hard work teaching :)
  • _Risko_
    _Risko_ Posts: 183 Member
    If you have a Panera near by, I like the Power Breakfast sandwich. Ham, egg, cheese whole wheat pannini. 300-ish calories and really hits the spot. I usually get an OJ too and end up around 500 calories of breakfast.
  • Lelah77
    Lelah77 Posts: 177 Member
    I am a teacher, too. I eat in the car every dang day. I make a modified Ski'bana - - I use a wrap (a small tortilla, 1/2 lavash, or something of the like), a banana, and 2 tbsp. of crunchy almond butter.
    Its speedy to make and it keeps me full for my whole morning. Oh, and it can be rolled up/wrapped in a napkin or foil so there is no spillage and no extra hands needed.

    When I have a little more time, I will make a batch of scramble eggs, but instead of cooking them on stovetop, I cook them in foil lined muffin tins. They make little quiches/fritatas - you can embellish them with veggies, cheese, etc. Make them Sunday afternoon, cool them, then put them in a flat container in the freezer (I use an old cake Tupperware container that I don't put cake in anymore). You can grab one before you run to the gym and it'll be thawed by the end of your workout. Bring a flatbread or wrap and have an instant egg sandwich.
  • cheesevixen_staci
    cheesevixen_staci Posts: 153 Member
    I keep it simple with drive thru under 300 cal menu items. Jack in the box: Breakfast Jack or Mcdonalds: Sausage mcmuffin. Taco Cabana: Breakfast Taco (Just one, it's tempting to get more)
    *^All things you can make at home the night before, freeze, and pop in the microwave in the morning for 45 seconds and run off to work


    If I grab from home it's usually a banana, a smoothie, a chocolate chip waffle, a glazed donut if I have the calories, blueberry muffins, power bars of any kind
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Prep your breakfasts the night before. Anything can be eaten in the car if you're talented enough. :wink:
  • la_vie_est_belle_
    la_vie_est_belle_ Posts: 139 Member
    I need something for breakfast I could eat in the car on the way from the gym to my work. Does anybody have any ideas?

    Yes,,,,,,, How about concentrating on THE ROAD whilst you are driving.

    I like how whenever you ask a question in the forums, most people are helpful but there's always those one or two people who try to be a smartass. (And really? You can't drive without eating something in one hand? Unless you drive a stick shift, you are probably coordination impaired and probably shouldn't be driving anyway. )
  • drunkenwaltz
    drunkenwaltz Posts: 5 Member

    I like how whenever you ask a question in the forums, most people are helpful but there's always those one or two people who try to be a smartass. (And really? You can't drive without eating something in one hand? Unless you drive a stick shift, you are probably coordination impaired and probably shouldn't be driving anyway. )

    Well, actually, there is evidence to suggest (e.g. Young & Lenné, 2010) that eating in the car is almost as dangerous ans using a mobile in terms of attention impairment. There is no need to insult him when he was only saying it's safer for everyone if you concentrate on the road.
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    Bump... I am also looking for quick breakfast ideas!
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member

    I like how whenever you ask a question in the forums, most people are helpful but there's always those one or two people who try to be a smartass. (And really? You can't drive without eating something in one hand? Unless you drive a stick shift, you are probably coordination impaired and probably shouldn't be driving anyway. )

    Well, actually, there is evidence to suggest (e.g. Young & Lenné, 2010) that eating in the car is almost as dangerous ans using a mobile in terms of attention impairment. There is no need to insult him when he was only saying it's safer for everyone if you concentrate on the road.

    Hmm. The whole thing reeks of hypocrisy to me though. I would be surprised if even the "keep it safe" folks haven't eaten while driving
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    I need something for breakfast I could eat in the car on the way from the gym to my work.

    Eating while driving more than doubles traffic accident rates - may as well wash that egg mcmuffin down with a can or two of PBR.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member

    I like how whenever you ask a question in the forums, most people are helpful but there's always those one or two people who try to be a smartass. (And really? You can't drive without eating something in one hand? Unless you drive a stick shift, you are probably coordination impaired and probably shouldn't be driving anyway. )

    Well, actually, there is evidence to suggest (e.g. Young & Lenné, 2010) that eating in the car is almost as dangerous ans using a mobile in terms of attention impairment. There is no need to insult him when he was only saying it's safer for everyone if you concentrate on the road.

    Hmm. The whole thing reeks of hypocrisy to me though. I would be surprised if even the "keep it safe" folks haven't eaten while driving
    Or just maybe it's personal experience of being hurt by a driver who wasn't concentrating?

    Example: the guy who used my knee to take the bumper (US=fender) off his car because he was busy trying to light his cigarette perhaps? Tearing out a cruciate ligament and a cartilage stings a bit....

    I used to teach advanced motorcycle skills and rode with some fantastically skilful and safe riders (mostly current or past police traffic officers) and the one thing they had in common was 100% concentration.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Good point. But Com'on, cigs ain't food :smokin:
  • morethanthis0
    morethanthis0 Posts: 260 Member
    breakfast burritos
    bagel sandwiches
    egg mcmuffin
    yogurt parfait

    I like these. I eat breakfast in my car often on the way to work, or once I'm at work
  • Tanya949
    Tanya949 Posts: 604 Member
    I fry one egg and 1/4c egg whites in a pan (3 min), fold twice and put in a toasted flatbread bun, maybe pop a tomato or cheese slice in there too. And I eat a greek yogurt cup while it's cooking. Then I take the eggwich in a container to eat in the car.
  • daniellita93
    daniellita93 Posts: 1 Member
    the night before, put eggs, veggies, spices, and a little bit of milk into a muffin pan. cook at 375 until done, then wrap in foil or put into a tupperware. boom you've got an omelette-to-go.