Breakfast?

I really like refridgerator oatmeal. I know a lot of people make up several days in advance, but I do mine everynight before I go to bed.

I have 1/2 Cup old fashioned oats
1 cup of almond milk
2 tablespoons raisens
1 tablespoons of Paradise Meadow - Lean Crans
2 teaspoons of raw sugar
1 tablespoon of chia seeds.

Mix it in a container, put it in the fridge. I get up and nuke it about 2-3 minuts, cause I like it hot.

I like this because it's super filling and usually holds me over til lunch. I have a late lunch break at work, so I need something that sticks.

I also made a chocolate one that was really yummy with fresh strawberries on top.

I have 1/2 Cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup of almond milk
1/4 cup of Kroger Simple Truth Plain Low Fat Yogurt - Low Fat Yogurt
2 teaspoons of raw sugar
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of hershey's coacoa powder.

Put in fridge overnight, in the morning add fresh strawberries.

Cottage cheese, yogurt, mini bagel and cream cheese or peanut butter.

for weekend breakfasts, which tend to be later and so I skip my AM snack, I often have a chocolate yogurt fruit cup ..

6oz plain non fat greek yogurt
1 tbsp of PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
1 tbsp of dark chocolate
1 tbsp of chia seeds
1/8 cup of banana
1/4 packet of stevia raw

Fluff it up until all of these ingredients

add 3/4 cup of whatever fresh fruit floats your boat

I had 1/8 cup each of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries

Calories 228
Carbs 28g <net 19 g>
fat 4g
Protien 24g
Fiber 9g
Sugar 9g

It's not a granola bowl of crunchiness.. but it is pretty delicious and feel weekend decadent ..

On the Wheat Belly Facebook page, I asked for breakfast advice because I'm not an egg person, do not eat any grains - so - what the heck is left??? Got a really good answer!!! "Who said that meal content has to be labeled as "breakfast, lunch and dinner"?? If you love spinach & veggie salad who says you can't have it for breakfast?? Leftover chicken, romaine lettuce and other cold veggies with a yummy viniagrette dressing? Go for it. I can't tell you how much this one piece of advice has helped me. Do not place selected foods in categories just for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

pumpkin pancakes, banana pancakes [both are awesome and can be sealed in freezer bags and reheated] crepes! you can fill them with anything, fruits and sweets, or hot and spicy, i had some with eggs cheese and onion for breakfast, like an omelet burrito, but crepe instead of tortilla [less sodium/calories]
oatmeal, cream of wheat. or even a heavy duty smoothie: protein powder, fruit of your choice, ice, greek yogurt, almond/coconut milk or juice, applesauce, flax seed. could be a great kickstart to your day. i have 30 mins to get ready before my day starts everyday, and never have enough energy to wake up earlier than 30mins prior though, thats my personal problem lol. breakfast should always be high in protein and carbs, its the best way to get your day going[=

My 'go tos' for breakfast:

- a protein smoothie (25g of protein whey egg or vegan protein and half a fruit, and sometimes spinach!), OR
- oatmeal with a half a fruit (usually slow cooked overnight) and 4 egg whites + 1 whole egg microwaved, OR
- a slice of ezekiel bread toasted with 5 egg whites and slice of tomato on a bed of spinach, OR
- leftovers from the previous night (usually veggies w a side of protein, and 0.5 cups of brown rice)


I try to get in about 20 to 25 grams of protein at each meal. It's filling and it helps build muscle.

Two eggs scrambled in coconut oil - For omelet, add chopped tomatoes, spinach sautéed.

Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt with fresh fruit.

Medifast bar or Think Thin Lean Fiber and Protein if pressed for time.

Medifast smoothie with fresh or frozen fruit added.

What type of oats do you use for your overnight oats?

Some great breakfast ideas. I'm getting bored with mine too. This oatmeal recipe looks great. I'm going to try it! Thanks

I love overnight oats! Mix 1/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup yogurt (low fat, no fat, normal, plain, vanilla, whatever you like!), 1/3 cup milk (regular, soy, I use almond, whatever), 1 tsp cinnamon (this has been linked to revving your metabolism, but it just tastes good and good for Autumn!), 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp chia seeds if you want. Mix it up in a jar, glass, or container. Stick it in the fridge. Pull it out the next morning and top with whatever fruit, nuts, coconut, whatever healthy topping you want!

Also, I make these egg muffin frittatas at the beginning of the week and have them throughout. A great way to get in that protein, and even some veg in the morning!

http://toneitup.com/2013/03/we-♥-food-friday-frittata-muffins/

Or, a tofu scramble, and even include quinoa!

Oatmeal! You can put different things in to have variety. Nuts, fruit, nut butter, yogurt, raisins, etc.

Oatmeal is my fave breakfast. You can do so much with it.

I try and twist it up:

Cardio Days (Run Days)

- I/2 Cup Egg Whites (In a non stick pan with a dab of oil wiped on the pan with a paper towel)
- 1 slice Multi Grain Bread
- 1 servering oatmeal (plain)

280ish Calories, but very low in fat, high in potein and carbs

Strength Days

- Whey Protein Shot (200 Calories)
- Bowl of Fruit (Mostly Mellon, with berries mixed in, 2 cups total)
- 1/2 cut of Greek Yogurt Plain
- 2 Table Spoons of Chia Seeds

This combo seems to give me the best staying power and maximizes the body's burn.

Someone asked what oats to use; I personally really like Quaker Oats: the ones that come in that huge canister. Good deal, and so versatile! (You can even use these to make oat flour!)

Egg whites and ground oatmeal in a smoothie.

Darn it, this thread has made me hungry.