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I don't like eggs! Good breakfast ideas?

lazygingerbread
lazygingerbread Posts: 12 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm trying to think of breakfast ideas that are filling and will last more than a couple of hours. Most substantial breakfast ideas have eggs though, which I have never liked in any form. Any ideas?

I've been having yoghurt for years with nuts/seeds and fruit. But since I've been trying to cut down on sugar recently I'm trying to avoid starting the day with fruit if I can (to avoid the blood sugar spike causing hunger an hour after I eat).

I also eat porridge a lot, but even if I don't add anything to it (although I do use semi skimmed milk) I find on some days I get hungry just as quickly as if I'd had fruit.

Low sugar PB on toast works fairly well for lasting a bit longer, but I like my food to be varied so I'd get sick of it if I had it all of the time.

Any suggestions?

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  • ocrXfitter
    ocrXfitter Posts: 123 Member
    Don't eat breakfast? I don't get hungry until after I've eaten something so I'm trying to push off my first meal as long as possible.

    That said, I also hate eggs in all forms, though some are slightly more palatable than others. I've been making overnight oatmeal with oats, unsweetened almond milk, almond butter, and a little maple syrup. Could add a scoop of protein powder as well.
  • crayrunner
    crayrunner Posts: 4 Member
    Try fruit compote on frenchbread with strong black coffee...Fills you up and you won't be hungry until lunchtime​
  • whatlunasaid
    whatlunasaid Posts: 173 Member
    edited April 2017
    I have a weird intolerance to eggs, so I have the same problem. Here are a few breakfasts I like:
    -Baked sweet potato (sometimes with nuts)
    -Quinoa with milk and fruit
    -chia pudding
    -chickpea pancake: http://ohsheglows.com/2013/09/15/jumbo-chickpea-pancake-a-high-protein-filling-vegan-breakfast-or-lunch/
    -2 ingredient cookies (i top with pb or add nuts): http://powerhungry.com/2014/03/2-ingredient-oatmeal-cookies-gluten-free-sugar-free-vegan/
    -banana and pb on toast
    -toasted pb&j
    -sausages (i like veggie or chicken sausages) in a wrap
    -grits/polenta
    -leftovers from dinner

    A good method for avoiding recipes that contain eggs is to search for vegan recipes. Then add in dairy and meat if you want.
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
    ocrXfitter wrote: »
    Don't eat breakfast? I don't get hungry until after I've eaten something so I'm trying to push off my first meal as long as possible.

    That said, I also hate eggs in all forms, though some are slightly more palatable than others. I've been making overnight oatmeal with oats, unsweetened almond milk, almond butter, and a little maple syrup. Could add a scoop of protein powder as well.

    This was going to be my suggestion as well. I add berries to mine since they are the low in sugar and high in fiber plus I don't care about how much natural sugar I eat especially in the mornings. Raspberries are the best bang for your buck in that regard.
    Chicken or turkey sausage is really good with Ezekiel toast and a wedge of Laughing Cow
    Sweet potato toast
    Avocado toast

    And there is really no reason you have to have breakfast foods for breakfast. If you want a turkey sandwich, have a turkey sandwich. My MIL eats tuna salad sandwiches or wraps for breakfast a couple of times a week.
  • fitbethlin
    fitbethlin Posts: 162 Member
    I had a similar question and got some good ideas you might like. My problem is that I DO like eggs, but I want to keep my diet diverse.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543640/protein-friendly-breakfast

    I like hash a lot. You can make up a big batch early in the week and reheat. A lot of recipes will use eggs on top, but you can make them without.
    My current fav: http://www.cookincanuck.com/2013/09/sweet-potato-hash-recipe-with-creamy-california-avocado-sauce/

    Also, there's something called shakshuka - a middle eastern dish that you can just make without the eggs. I really really really like the tomatillo version, but you do have to go hunt down za'atar spice (easy to find and cheap at a spice shop, but not at my local grocery store). Use zuchhini instead of eight-ball squash if, like me, you can't find it at the grocery:
    https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/green-shakshuka-with-eight-ball-squash-spiced-pita-chips

    Here's a version without za'atar, using other spices you can find more easily: https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/how-to-cook-with-tomatillos-shakshuka-recipe

    And then, bread with cream cheese, dill, capers, and smoked salmon. OMG so good.
  • kwissten
    kwissten Posts: 25 Member
    Loaded sweet potatoes with banana, berries, and pb2 powder!
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