What do you like to eat for breakfast?

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  • bbontheb
    bbontheb Posts: 718 Member
    Everyday I pretty much eat 30g (.33 c) of large flake oats with 5g psyllium husk ground, add in some cinnamon, touch of brown sugar and I eat most of my fruit in this part of the day (for no particular reason). I have been having homemade stewed rhubarb and sliced strawberries or blueberries mixed in, or berries and a half banana.

    Today for lunch I made a fantastic omelet that came in under 200 cals! 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 15g feta, 2g of fresh dill, 2g fresh basil, 25g spinach quickly stirfried, and a small whole tomato with it. It was so good! About 30g protein I think. I might even have for breakie one of these days.
  • PattiWalling
    PattiWalling Posts: 25 Member
    My breakfast is 326 calories though that could easily be cut down. I make my own Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (original recipe was for waffles but it's just easier for me to throw the batter on the grill for pancakes. Recipe
    is
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein
    2 TBSP quinoa flour
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1 rounded tsp cinnamon
    1/4 cup pumpkin puree
    3 TBSP egg beaters
    1 TBSP skim milk

    Just the pancakes are 186 calories 1F/15C/27P

    I make 2 nice sized pancakes then top with the following
    16 g Almond Butter 95 calories (8.5F/3C/3.5P)
    147 g sliced strawberries 45 calories (11C/1p)
    1/4 cup Walden Farms pancake syrup 0 calories

    I'm not crazy about pumpkin but I don't feel like I really taste it in this recipe. My daughter likes it
    with 1/4 cup of mashed banana better but I prefer the pumpkin. Super easy to make, super delicious and extremely filling!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,607 Member
    Two things alternate for most breakfasts:

    #1 - Coco Lite Whole Wheat Pop Cake with 2Tbsp peanut butter, plus 3/4 C skim milk. (under 300 calories total). (Pop cake is a 20-calorie rice/wheat flour thing about 6" in diameter, crunchy - like a rice cake with a less annoying texture.)

    #2 - Thick-cut oatmeal (1/4C), Greek yogurt (1/2C), 1/2 oz walnuts, 3/4 frozen mixed berries (thawed), 1T all-fruit spread, 3/4C hot skim milk in my coffee (a bit over 400 calories total).

    #1 is for when I'm running out the door to an exercise class or rowing. #2 is if I have more time at home. But #2 will hold me pretty well for a good share of the day if necessary.

    Gotta have protein and fat to satiate, and I minimize carbs that don't come with either fiber or a healthy dose of antioxidants/vitamins. Oh, and I'm vegetarian.
  • rachelbouc
    rachelbouc Posts: 65 Member
    Lately it has been egg and cheese on some type of carb. Last week it was on waffles and this week it has been on half of a croissant. I may go back to oatmeal a little next week. Normally it's a mix of oatmeal with fruit or egg sandwiches. I don't eat cold cereal that often. Maybe once a month if any. It just doesn't fill be up.
  • treezy83
    treezy83 Posts: 121 Member
    Oatmeal with a few teaspoons of brown sugar. I love oatmeal. I could live off that stuff.
  • stephakneeeee
    stephakneeeee Posts: 10 Member
    eggs or oatmeal keep me full. but, try a protein shake or protein bar. i like quest's stuff. they have 20g protein, are low in carbs/sugar, and keep you full.
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    Pre morning workout I have yogurt and a banana. Post morning workout I have Frosted Mini-Wheats.
  • Mizz_Mo
    Mizz_Mo Posts: 64 Member
    edited August 2015
    Two Eggo waffles (plain and only 2g sugar) and coffee - or a Pumpkin Muffin (from the Crabby Chef cookbook) - and some berries.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, I add Splenda and vanilla. And a boiled egg. Lots of coffee.
  • flower19932015
    flower19932015 Posts: 3 Member
    Love 2/3 scrambled eggs (no butter or oil) with half a grated courgette. Lightly cook the courgette then mix in the eggs. I do have a piece of fruit around 3 hours later at work but other than that keeps me full til lunch (5.5 hours later). Personally work better having a small brekkie and a bigger dinner when i get home
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    My typical breakfast
    Coffee
    1.5 cup of cereal (Cheerios or bran flakes)
    3/4 cup whole milk
    10 grams slivered almonds
    30 grams blueberries (I mix it up with strawberries and bananas)

    This generally gets me 3-400 calories depending on variations on fruit type and amount and which cereal I eat. Bran flakes are much higher in calories than Cheerios.

    Using skim or a lower fat milk would lower the calorie count but I want the whole milk and higher fat because I have a highly active job and need the calories in the morning. This does keep me satisfied until lunch time.
  • TiaGia101
    TiaGia101 Posts: 51 Member
    I got so many great suggestions here that yesterday I went to the grocery store and stocked up! For breakfast this morning I had a cup of plain Greek yogurt with 2 ounces of blueberries. I think one of the posters is right when they say that having breads for breakfasts sets you up for a day of hunger. I'll see how today goes with more protein early on. Planning a big egg white omelet with veggies for lunch!
  • ElisaDane
    ElisaDane Posts: 5 Member
    I like to mix it up. Some mornings I have egg whites, a slice of toasted Dave's Killer Bread, and a banana, and others I will have oatmeal, or a serving of Kodiak pancakes. If I eat the same thing over and over I'll get bored.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    A quest bar.
  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    Either Fruit (something like an apple & sml banana) or Bacon Medallions on Toast.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    eating a quest bar right now, with a small bowl of berries.
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    Bacon & eggs, liver mush & eggs, sausage (rarely) and eggs. Good protein in the morning holds me very well
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  • titotito48
    titotito48 Posts: 120 Member
    During the week I always have oatmeal. After its cooked, I put a tblsp of crunchy pb, 3 tsp of brown sugar and a tsp of cocoa powder drizzled all across the top. I let it melt a bit and then spread across the top. I do not mix in. This way I can get some topping in every bite. It takes a long time to eat and keeps me full for 300 calories.
    TeaBea wrote: »
    Protein, fat & fiber are filling

    Greek yogurt parfait - Greek yogurt, berries, Fiber One, a few nuts....2% Greek if you don't like nuts

    Oatmeal made with milk (for protein) and a sprinkle of cinnamon & nuts.

  • titotito48
    titotito48 Posts: 120 Member
    Sorry didn't mean to quote you TeaBea
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    edited August 2015
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    Other than the frittata I love "hash" made with leftover roasted veggies (The pic is butternut squash, cauliflower and scallion) and topped with a runny egg, or slices of tomato topped with spinach/laughing cow and a runny egg.
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  • Bshmerlie
    Bshmerlie Posts: 1,026 Member
    I drink a Premier Protein shake from Costco and eat one ounce of Walnuts. I have one basket of strawberries that I eat per day as snacks between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner. I typically eat 400 cal meals three times a day. I eat on average 1350 calories per day. I exercise for 30 min which burns the 150 cal so I'm back to my 1200 cal goal. I have lost 2 pounds per week over the last four months. I always have a bottle of water with me and i keep my snacks with me at all times as well so I'm not tempted to cheat out of starvation.
  • titotito48
    titotito48 Posts: 120 Member
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    Other than the frittata I love "hash" made with leftover roasted veggies (The pic is butternut squash, cauliflower and scallion) and topped with a runny egg, or slices of tomato topped with spinach/laughing cow and a runny egg.
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  • titotito48
    titotito48 Posts: 120 Member
    Yum
  • cherries12345
    cherries12345 Posts: 70 Member
    I am on the 1200 cal, too. Normally, I like to eat cereal with almond milk and it holds me for a while. This morning, I had Greek Yogurt at approx. 5 in the morning, and I must say I didn't get hungry for lunch until well past 1! I was really surprised-I think it's the protein.
  • stephchadz
    stephchadz Posts: 143 Member
    2 Eggs, served over kale, avocado and whole wheat toast and an apple (or whatever fruit I have around). This is my go to every day
  • Mellouk89
    Mellouk89 Posts: 21 Member
    Oats, brown sugar and chia seeds. Keeps me full for 5-6 hours.
  • kamargeson
    kamargeson Posts: 1 Member
    Plain Greek yogurt
    Oatmeal
    Banana
    Hemp hearts/chia seeds
    Cinnamon
  • drabbits2
    drabbits2 Posts: 179 Member
    My overnight oats are 1/2 cup oats (the thick cut, real ones, not quick cooking) in a mason jar, cover with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup plain non fat greek yogurt. Stick it in the fridge--in the morning stir it up and add whatever fruit or nuts or whatever you want. Low cal high fiber toast with fresh ground peanut butter and banana, 100 calorie greek yogurt with fruit and either flax seed or chia seed, green smoothie--2 cups spinach, 2 cups water, 1 banana, 2-3 cups of frozen fruit, 2 T of flax seed (that makes enough for 2 servings in one day or 2 days--especially good if you are busy--I put it in one of those shaker bottles from GNC and take it with me if I am running around so I am not tempted to grab useless snacks just from being unprepared). One thing I really love--sounds goofy but it's yummy--oatmeal topped with 1/2 cup blueberries and a poached egg. Yep--an egg on oatmeal. Delish.
  • janiep81
    janiep81 Posts: 248 Member
    edited August 2015
    I love overnight oats. It keeps me full until lunch:

    1/4-1/2 c old fashioned oats
    1-2T chia seeds
    1/4 c nonfat plain Greek yogurt
    1/4 c unsweetened almond milk
    1/4 t vanilla extract
    1/4 t almond extract
    1/4-1/2 c frozen berries
    Pinch of salt
    Stevia to taste

    Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate containers, then mix. Mason jars work well. Refrigerate overnight and it'll be ready in the morning.

    If I anticiapte having/needing the calories, I'll add more oats and/or yogurt for more fiber/protein. I'll also sub half of the oats with leftover cooked quinoa, rice, other grain. That makes it good. :)

    Of course you can vary the fruits and the flavors/spices. I like bananas and PB2 (more calories), chopped apples and cinnamon, blueberries and bananas, banana and cocoa powder, instant coffee and something, pumpkin purée and banana and cinnamon?, cooked sweet potato purée and apples and cinnamon?

    You could rearrange and add some protein powder, too - perhaps instead of yogurt.

    I've eaten this all summer. I anticipate trying some pumpkin purée and popping it in the microwave for a minute when the cooler weather gets here.
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