Filling breakfast ideas?

emmarrr23
emmarrr23 Posts: 22 Member
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
Ive noticed that my breakfast never seems to fill me up, and looking at my diary it feels like 300+ of empty calories?
I don't have a lot of time of a morning and so I need something quick and easy, that is likely to fill me up!

Any suggestions?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    edited January 2015
    Hard boiled egg and a protein bar or protein shake blended with some yogurt and berries. There is also the over night soaked oatmeal.
  • beachlover83
    beachlover83 Posts: 68 Member
    I usually have a veggie omelette. Two eggs with some spinach and mushrooms and a little bit of cheese. This with a glass of milk keeps me full for 3-4 hours when I'll have a small snack. If you chop the veggies in advance it doesn't take too long to make.
  • noubrewyatt
    noubrewyatt Posts: 5 Member
    I'm full! And it's lunch time. I had an apple pie protein shake on the way to the gym, drank a full Big Bubba cup full of water while I worked out, then had half a carrot cake waffle (I pre-made yesterday), SF syrup, 2 slices of turkey bacon, and a big cup of coffee with SF FF creamer after the gym.
  • Carol12332
    Carol12332 Posts: 1 Member
    My go-to breakfast - whether dieting or not - that fills me up is oatmeal with raisins, milk and a bit of brown sugar. I much prefer original, non-quick oatmeal to instant oatmeal - no comparison in my opinion. To soften the raisins toss them in with the oatmeal a minute or two before the oatmeal is done.

    It takes maybe 5 minutes to make this after you get the water boiling on the range. To save time, make enough for about 3 days at a time, & on days 2 & 3, microwave the leftovers.

    For a woman, a decent, filling serving is about 1/2 to 2/3 cup cooked.

    Oatmeal is good for you, and I find it definitely lasts much longer than cereal or other quick foods.
  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
    I get up a half hour earlier and make eggs, has browns, and some breakfast meats. If you make it up the night before, it reheats like a champ and you can have your extra half-hour of sleep. I often make several meals at a time and even freeze some.
  • cdn_beaver
    cdn_beaver Posts: 130 Member
    Bulletproof coffee keeps me going for 4+ hours. Fats are great at keeping you satiated.
  • Rockelle82
    Rockelle82 Posts: 3
    I make a pretty quick spinach and feta omelette that's about 200 calories.

    In one skillet, I saute a tablespoon each of diced onion and diced green bell pepper with about a half teaspoon(ish)of minced garlic, a handful (cup) of raw baby spinach, and 3 or four julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil. while that sautes, I scramble three egg whites with just a splash of milk for creaminess (I use a tsp of sour cream instead of milk when I have it - It makes the eggs fluffier). In a separate small skillet, I pour the eggs and let them cook about half way before adding all of the sauteed ingredients, then, add about 1/8 cup of crumbled feta, fold, and serve!

    It's super delicious, very filling, and if you take ten minutes on a Sunday evening to dice just a quarter each of an onion and a bell pepper, you have done enough prep for a week or more of omelettes. Other than that, it takes about 15 minutes to prepare, and it doesn't make a huge mess. At just under 200 calories, you have a little wiggle room for coffee with sugar or a small glass of milk or OJ with your breakfast, unless you want to just drink water and conserve those calories for later in the day!
  • zenabby
    zenabby Posts: 24 Member
    I recently found a recipe for a home made high protein cereal and I like it - 1 part chia seeds, 1 part flax seed powder/meal, 1 part unsweetened shredded coconut, a little bit of honey and add almond milk or water and heat in microwave for a minute. Yummy cereal ready. Very filling. I sometimes add nuts to it.
  • Nazy_Ak
    Nazy_Ak Posts: 164 Member
    For me egg is the key . Scrambled, omelette, soft boiled, poached, any way pretty much. And with vegetables in it, especially spinach you can't go wrong! :)
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    The breakfast I've had the last few days (staying with a girlfriend), is 3/4 cup granola, 100 g greek yogurt, and pomegranate. It comes out to nearly 500 calories and it is nearly too much at once.
  • motivatedmartha
    motivatedmartha Posts: 1,108 Member
    30 or 40g porridge (oatmeal) made with half water and half skimmed milk cooked with a little golden syrup (I use 4 or 5 grams) when cooked I add 50 - 60g of defrosted frozen mixed berries. Yummy and keeps me happy til lunchtime!
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    Cereal and milk?
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  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 814 Member
    Add some protein and fat to your breakfast to help you stay full. Eggs have protein and fat, as does Greek yogurt. You can make a quiche on the weekend (bacon, egg and cheese or veggie, egg and cheese, or sausage, egg and cheese, etc) and have 1/4 of it each day with a container of yogurt. You can have 1 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 cup nuts. You can have hard boiled eggs and nuts. You can add a glass of milk to your meal. Anything with both protein and fat.
  • winn9524
    winn9524 Posts: 59 Member
    One cut up banana, 2/3 cup frozen blueberries, 1/3 cup oatmeal and 1/3 cup water then microwave for 3 minutes. Sprinkle some flaxseeds on top and that will carry me till almost 1PM. I think its about 325 calories +/-
  • klaudiaav
    klaudiaav Posts: 2 Member
    Oatmeal (50g) with 0,5% milk (250g), banana (50g), peanut butter (20g) and desiccated coconut (5g) . Sometimes i add some pudding (i use 15g of pudding powder with no sugar).
    Around 500-550 calories and it keeps me full for about 3-4 hours :smile:
  • janiceesmith12
    janiceesmith12 Posts: 29 Member
    My go-to breakfast is 1 Light Multigrain English Muffin (8 g fiber, 100 calories), with 2 Tblsp Chunky Peanut Butter. About 300 calories and I'm usually full until lunch. If not, I bring a light greek yogurt (80 cal) for a snack, but only eat it before lunch once in a while. Today I ate lunch early due to meetings, and may eat that yogurt for a midafternoon snack.
  • emmarrr23
    emmarrr23 Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks so much guys, there's some really great ideas on here and I'll definitely be trying some of them out!
  • shattrdillusion
    shattrdillusion Posts: 35
    2 hard boiled eggs, 5 almonds, 2 clementines. Or greek yogurt with half a cup of fresh berries. Green smoothie (3 cups spinach, half cup water, 1/2 cup pineapple, half a small apple, juice of 1 lemon), or a small avocado with a pinch of salt. I usually have about 4 cups of tea with this and it'll keep me sated until lunchtime, or longer if it's a crazy day at work!
  • YvonneUSNRET
    YvonneUSNRET Posts: 5 Member
    Sunday evenings I make 6 scrambled egg muffins to cover a few mornings, that is if hubby doesn't grab one :) I use 7 whole eggs, 1/2 cup cooked turkey sausage, 1/4 cup chopped green pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup cheese of your choice, garlic powder, pepper, sea salt to taste. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or so. I have one with a slice of wheat toast, almond butter or peanut butter, and usually a banana and I'm good until lunch.
  • Robbnva
    Robbnva Posts: 590 Member
    2 or 3 eggs and 2 or 3 turkey sausage links keeps me full
  • fillingame
    fillingame Posts: 36 Member
    Ok so I do love eggs... and I see a lot of people saying to add spinach.. now, I have never enjoyed spinach, but am going to try.. SO, what is the best way to cut it, cook it in the omelette, etc... do I get the baby spinach or?!? Thanks!
  • Rockelle82
    Rockelle82 Posts: 3
    fillingame wrote: »
    Ok so I do love eggs... and I see a lot of people saying to add spinach.. now, I have never enjoyed spinach, but am going to try.. SO, what is the best way to cut it, cook it in the omelette, etc... do I get the baby spinach or?!? Thanks!

    I just get whole leaf, raw, baby spinach. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and throw the spinach in there whole. It will wither up and you can add it to anything! I like to cook mine with some minced garlic for flavor. Of course, it's most healthy raw in a salad, but if you don't like it like that, it's best to sneak it into some eggs or some such thing. Feta is also a great compliment to spinach.
  • valerie2742
    valerie2742 Posts: 8 Member
    cdn_beaver wrote: »
    Bulletproof coffee keeps me going for 4+ hours. Fats are great at keeping you satiated.

    What is bulletproof coffee?
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I have a protein bar every weekday for breakfast. Keeps me feel!
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Think protein, fat and fiber. Those things help with satiety. If you need to have some sort of bready breakfast item, like biscuits, waffles, pancakes, etc., try to add some whole grains, and try to add some healthy fats. For example, on pancakes, you can spread a mix of coconut oil, unsweetened cocoa, and a little cinnamon and honey. Use that instead of syrup. It's like chocolate frosting, and it will keep you feeling full longer. On biscuits, try to add a little butter and a lean meat, like maybe ham and egg. Greek yogurt is a great breakfast, with some fresh berries and maybe a sprinkling of granola or oats.
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