What is everyone eating for breakfast?

MJDuley
MJDuley Posts: 47 Member
edited November 20 in Food and Nutrition
I'm not usually hungry for a good hour or two after I get up (I can't force myself to eat when I'm not hungry; it makes me sick to my stomach) and by then I'm at work so breakfast has to be light (I get about 20 minutes to eat, sometimes less), portable and something that won't spoil easily (I drive a school bus).

I've been trying to pack things like fruit, cheese (in a small insulated lunch bag), crackers, nuts, granola, etc. I'm finding that I end up ravenous by lunchtime, then I overdo it and my calorie goals are shot for the day before it's even dinner time. Any suggestions?
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  • billzg1
    billzg1 Posts: 4 Member
    You can always make some sandwitches and pack them up with whatever you like in them i prefer to make em with peanut butter +greek yogurt +jelly they are pretty good in terms of taste and quite healthy with the correct ingredients
  • its_whisper
    its_whisper Posts: 112 Member
    mine vary day by day but usually I'll have toast with coffee or a veggie burger with coffee or milk. Sounds odd but i eat whatever in the mornings lol. For your job I would pack fruit and peanutbutter in a container to take with me. It's light, healthy and you won't have to rush to eat.
  • JetJaguar
    JetJaguar Posts: 801 Member
    edited August 2017
    Maybe try high protein items, many people find those help keep them satiated longer. My go-to's are Greek yogurt (sometimes I add a little protein powder, but that's mainly for flavor), cottage cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. All would be portable and quick, and in an insulated bag should keep until lunch.
  • MJDuley
    MJDuley Posts: 47 Member
    Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm definitely going to try them! :)
  • Copper1022
    Copper1022 Posts: 4 Member
    My favorite breakfast is simple....toasted English muffin with (measured) peanut butter. My other favorite is a hard boiled egg with a Morning Star Sausage Patty. I'm a Vegetarian, so I don't eat meat. Morning Star has great products.
  • kristinak48
    kristinak48 Posts: 110 Member
    I make brown rice with egg and veggies. Would be hard to eat for you though since you can't warm it up. Otherwise hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese with fruit.
  • ldizquierdo
    ldizquierdo Posts: 13 Member
    Juniper210 thank you for sharing those recipes. I will try them. MJDuley, most of the time I had 1.4 cup of steal cut oats with half a banana. Sometimes I get hungry though, the one that really keep full for longer is to place half teaspoon of olive oil, and add a chopped tomato, onions, garlic, green pepper, mushrooms, let it cook for about 3 minutes, then add 1 whole egg and a cup of whites. I like to add some spicy Mexican salsa. That makes a lot of food and it is only 180 calories with a cup of black coffee without sugar. That is certainly a bargain. It I want to cheat, I usually do it during my breakfast. I am Not allow to do it later.
  • WanderingRivers
    WanderingRivers Posts: 612 Member
    Coffee. 2 creams 3 sugars.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Usually just a large mug of unsweetened tea for me.
  • kellyjellybellyjelly
    kellyjellybellyjelly Posts: 9,480 Member
    I'm lazy & usually not hungry when I get up at 5:30ish in the morning for work so usually I just grab a protein bar to eat for my first break at work. I find that keeps me filled up until lunch at 10:00-12:30 (times that my lunch can vary).

    Very rarely will I have oatmeal mixed with some protein powder.
  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    Kirkland - Greek Yogurt (Black Cherry), 6 oz.
    Mp Combat Powder - Protein Powder- Cookies N Cream, 0.71 scoop (add to yogurt)
    Quaker Organic - Instant Oatmeal - Maple & Brown Sugar, 41 g (1 packet)
    Keurig Donut Shop - Coconut Mocha Coffee
    Eight O'clock Coffee K-Cup - Eight O'clock Hazelnut Kcup,
    Quest Protien Bar - Vanilla Almond Crunch, 1 bar
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    For me to stay satisfied, I need protein and/or fat with some fiber-rich carbs.

    - Full-fat plain yogurt w/ berries & nuts
    - Overnight oats w/ berries & nuts
    - Peanut butter & sliced banana sandwich on dense whole-wheat bread
    - An apple, a cheese stick or nuts, Triscuits

    And coffee. Always coffee.



  • MJDuley
    MJDuley Posts: 47 Member
    Thanks everyone! I like all the ideas!
  • madwells1
    madwells1 Posts: 510 Member
    Hard boiled eggs, cantaloupe/apple, and coffee. Lots of it.
  • WickAndArtoo
    WickAndArtoo Posts: 773 Member
    A breakfast (or regular) burrito, well wrapped is a very easy and filling breakfast for someone with limited time on the go. You can make them yourself and freeze them or buy premade ones whichever fits your schedule best. Microwave it and wrap in foil to keep it warm until you can eat it.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    I have a small coffee (with milk and sugar) and string cheese when I wake up around 7, then a second string cheese when I get to work, usually around 9. I usually start eating lunch around 11:30 but I can eat while I work. I think if I couldn't I'd probably go for some fruit or nuts around the same time to tide me over.
  • MikeEsko
    MikeEsko Posts: 81 Member
    I Intermittent fast. So I wake up at 7 and don't eat until 1 pm. That is what I consider my breakfast. Today I had A Wrap with 2 eggs and 1/4 pound of beef.
  • kokonani
    kokonani Posts: 507 Member
    Nothing. IF so nothing in the morning. If I eat breakfast, I end up eating all day long. It triggers cravings and binges.
  • asianolikeyou
    asianolikeyou Posts: 393 Member
    A cup of nonfat Greek yogurt w/ blueberries and an egg white + spinach omelet. Usually wash it down with a glass of water and cup of green tea.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    It seems you have time to do a little cooking.

    Eggs, onions, peppers, meat. The combinations and presentations are myriad. Enjoy!
  • Colt1835
    Colt1835 Posts: 447 Member
    I eat plain oatmeal with 16 grams of peanut butter and/or a banana almost every day for breakfast. If I was in your situation I would probably take a peanut butter sandwich and a banana. Or I might just make it at work. Love me some instant oats.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Juniper210 wrote: »
    I second @heartsandhearts suggestion. Overnight oats sound perfect for your situation. You can make up multiple at once too and have them in the fridge waiting. I used to do 3 a time, sunday nights and wednesday nights. Takes a couple minutes and I'm set with a filling delicious breakfast for days.

    I have this printed out on my fridge and just switch up flavors.

    Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

    General Directions
    In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and sweeteners. Put lid on jar and shake until
    well combined. Remove lid, add fruits and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate
    overnight. Serve Chilled or microwave for 45 seconds

    Unless otherwise noted, these are the 1st 4 ingredients for all below recipes:
    ● 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
    ● 1/3 cup skim milk
    ● 1/4 cup low­fat Greek yogurt
    ● 1 ­1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds


    Mango Almond
    ∙ 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1/4 cup diced mango​(approx. half of a small mango)
    Nutritional Info: 207 calories, 4g fat, 47g carbs, 7g fiber, 12g protein

    Blueberry Maple
    ∙ 2 teaspoons maple syrup​(more or less to taste)
    ∙ 1/4 cup blueberries (​or enough to fill jar)
    Nutritional Info: 215 calories, 4g fat, 48g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein;

    Apple Cinnamon
    ∙ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey,​optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce,​or enough to fill jar
    Nutritional Info: 210 calories, 4g fat, 48g carbs, 8g fiber, 11g protein;

    Banana Cocoa
    ∙ 1/3 cup skim milk (Try substituting with chocolate almond milk for extra chocolate flavor)
    ∙ 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1/4 cup diced ripe banana​, or enough to fill jar (approx. half of a small banana)
    Nutritional Info: 245 calories, 5g fat, 56g carbs, 10g fiber, 13g protein;

    Raspberry Vanilla
    ∙ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ∙ 1 tablespoon raspberry jam, preserves, or spread
    ∙ 1/4 to 1/3 cup raspberries (​cut each berry in half), or enough to fill jar
    Nutritional Info: 230 calories, 4g fat, 51g carbs, 8g fiber, 11g protein;

    Mandarin Orange
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
    ∙ 1⁄4 cup drained canned mandarin oranges​(or fresh chopped orange)
    Nutritional Info (no honey): 236 calories, 4g fat, 53g carbs, 8g fiber

    Cherry Chocolate Chunk
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ∙ 1 tablespoon finely chopped dark chocolate
    ∙ 1⁄4 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)
    Nutritional Info: 274 calories, 8g fat, 55g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein

    Mocha Refrigerator Oatmeal
    ∙ 1/3 cup skim milk (Try substituting with chocolate almond milk for extra chocolate flavor)
    ∙ 2 teaspoons honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
    ∙ 1⁄2 teaspoon instant espresso powder​dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
    Nutritional Info: 207 calories, 4g fat, 47g carbs, 7g fiber, 12g protein;

    Pineapple Coconut
    ∙ 1/3 cup lite coconut milk (instead of skim milk)
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1/4 cup chopped pineapple​(fresh, frozen, or drained canned)
    Nutritional Info: 198 calories, 5g fat, 43g carbs, 7g fiber, 10g protein

    Pumpkin Pie
    ∙ 1⁄2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    ∙ 2 teaspoons maple syrup​(or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1⁄4 cup pumpkin puree ​(unsweetened canned pumpkin)
    Nutritional Info: 216 calories, 4g fat, 48g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein;

    Peach Melba
    ∙ 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ∙ 1­2 tablespoons raspberry jam
    ∙ 1⁄4 cup chopped peaches
    Nutritional Info (with 1 tablespoon jam): 234 calories, 4g fat, 53g carbs, 8g fiber

    Cranberry Pecan
    ∙ Teensy pinch of ground cloves
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 2 tablespoons whole cranberry sauce (or jellied)
    ∙ 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
    Nutritional Info: 285 calories, 9g fat, 54g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein

    Apricot Ginger
    ∙ 1/2 cup skim milk
    ∙ 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)
    ∙ 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
    ∙ 3 dried apricots​, diced (or 1⁄4 cup fresh)
    ∙ 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger,​minced
    Nutritional Info: 243 calories, 4g fat, 56g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein

    I so stole your list.
  • Enjcg5
    Enjcg5 Posts: 389 Member
    Coffee w cream first. An hour later I have high fiber oatmeal or cereal w fruit (I like to get most of my fiber in the morning).
  • Momoyafah
    Momoyafah Posts: 29 Member
    I'm all about the smoothie. I make in and then drink it when i get to work. Usually i habe banana, strawberry, kale and ice. If i want extra protein, i add a little almond buttwr or yogurt.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,943 Member
    two slices of fairly dense wholegrain bread with either something meaty or cheese. And another slice about an hour later. Works for me
  • flower761
    flower761 Posts: 14 Member
    Can't wait to try those overnight oats recipes. I find that I'm satisfied longest with hard boiled eggs and Greek yogurt, or overnight oats with protein powder. Lots of coffee.
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