~*~ REDUCING SUGAR IN BREAKFASTs~*~
acebanditcat
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Anyone got any suggestions for low sugar or none sugar breakfasts
Mainly for breakfasts that can be taken to work.
I've noticed a lot of hidden sugars in cereals and when I make overnight oats
using Muller light that has 13g of sugar in the pot!!
Mainly for breakfasts that can be taken to work.
I've noticed a lot of hidden sugars in cereals and when I make overnight oats
using Muller light that has 13g of sugar in the pot!!
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I sweeten my oats with 3-4 g of honey. Then often I do add raisins, which add sugar and sweetness, but it works just as nice without. Just oats, honey, milk and some vanilla.
Otherwise, you can have a savory breakfast just as well. I would say generally your best bet is to prepare them yourself, even if you need to take them to work, instead of buying premade stuff. Most of that will have quite a bit of sugar that you just don't need when you would make it yourself.0 -
No sugar is impossible unless you eat nothing but meat and oil.
Do you have a reason to avoid sugar? (The limits on MFP is just a suggestion. You can choose to not track sugar.)
The sugar isn't hidden, it's on the label.
If you want yogurt without added sugar, buy unflavored yogurt. You'll still want to add some kind of sweetener, but then you can add the amount you want and need to make it taste good (you probably don't need the amout that makes it sell).
I like crispbread or bread with cheese, fish or meat spread/toppings, and milk, or porridge w/butter, fruit and vegetables for breakfast.7 -
I'm not avoiding sugar, just want to reduce it4
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Eat savoury food. Like Eggs. Or Dinner leftovers. Whatever you'd eat for lunch...2
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I use oatbran from the whole foods shop and sweetener it with sucrolose.2
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Single ingredient readymade cereals will still have some natural sugars. These would be shredded wheat and puffed wheat. There is also natural sugar (lactose) in milk.
A breakfast not based on cereals, like eggs, will have less sugar. Try an egg based breakfast.
Americans in the west have a charming breakfast option, "huevos rancheros" which can be made up as a wrap making it portable.
You may want to make up muffin sized crustless quiche.2 -
Wakey wakey, eggs and bacey.
But can you tell me how the sugars in cereal are hidden? I don't think it's ever been a secret that they're sugary.14 -
Or just have plain oat. corn flakes or puffed grain with milk or plain yoghurt add some fruits n very small amount of nuts. I like berries n almond. Banana or Apple with hazelnut. Tropical fruits fresh or dry with coconut. I usually do not eat Honey with my breakfast.
If you want to skip the sugar from milk try vegan alternatives like oat soy or hazelnut. However most brands have added sugar if the label says without sugar it might just be with cane sugar or so instead.
You can always eat a savoury breakfast egg or savoury muffin (with tomato' olive n a little parmesan)0 -
Lightly sweetened apples and cinnamon oatmeal packets have 4 g of sugars and very portable if you have a microwave at work.1
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I like porridge (using ordinary rolled oats) made with milk and a little cinnamon. Sometimes I add a few berries.1
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I love oatmeal with half a tablespoon of cocoa powder and sweetner to taste1
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Eggs, soup, sandwich, cottage cheese, meat, vegetables, beans, rice... any food you might eat for lunch or dinner.0
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I like Splenda with fiber. Since I have to take a fiber supplement, which makes me gag, doctor says this switch over is a good replacement. I get my sweet on and extra fiber with Splenda in the thick cut oats.
(**this is not to start a Splenda vs no Splenda debate people, so move on...)1 -
Eggs are low sugar. Boiled eggs, eggs sandwich, or scrambled eggs heat up nicely in the microwave if you have one at work. Greek yogurt (no sugar added) with berries.
Or break away from traditional breakfast foods and eat whatever you like that lower in sugar.3 -
Egg muffin cups are great and portable. Here's an example but they are really easy so you don't really need a recipe. https://showmetheyummy.com/healthy-egg-muffin-cups/
I usually eat a high fibre cracker with low fat cream cheese.0 -
As others suggested... eggs are the obvious choice!
But you can always use a sugar-free sweetener in place of regular sugar/honey/etc. Stevia and erythritol are my favourites.
If you make your overnight oats with a few drops of stevia and some fresh berries (naturally lower sugar than other fruit), you should lower the sugar in it quite a bit without affecting the taste.0 -
I eat Cheerios every day. I love cereal and it's got a low amount of sugar. That and shredded wheat (not the frosted kind obviously)1
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acebanditcat wrote: »I'm not avoiding sugar, just want to reduce it
I normally do eggs and vegetables (no added sugar).
If you are into oats, why not do oats with berries and perhaps some protein powder. That's what I do when I eat oats (or savory oats with an eggs and some chopped up asparagus or the like and maybe some feta). Neither has added sugar.
I've also done plain greek yogurt with some berries and nuts mixed in, raw veg on the side.
Millions of things don't have added sugar. A little added sugar is not harmful anyway, but it's super easy to avoid if you want to.0 -
I like savory breakfasts Ike eggs bacon toast stuff like that. You can make a big batch of an egg scramble (like fried potatoes, bacon, eggs, veggies) and bring a portion in Tupperware and reheat.0
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I like to put a serving of peanut butter in my oatmeal, it makes a really nice flavor and if you buy natural peanut butter it has like 1 gram of sugar I think (maybe 0?). I also add frozen blueberries to my oatmeal because I do like some sugar in the morning!0
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Pick something you like that is low sugar. It doesn't have to be breakfast food. My mom used to eat hamburgers for breakfast because she needed high protein and didn't want eggs.
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Overnight oats with kefir:
The kefir is fermented milk and has almost no remaining lactose. The overnight oats in kefir taste better if they are left out at room temperature overnight. Using a 1-cup size mason jar for overnight oats in kefir lets you mix, ferment, transport, and eat from the same container. 4 oz kefir and 1/2 cup oats leaves just enough room in the mason jar for a few berries or your choice of flavor and nutrient adjustment.0 -
My usual weekday breakfast is scrambled eggs topped with avocado and salsa and pinto beans on the side.0
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For breakfast I eat cream of wheat. Sometimes I add frozen fruit and sometimes I add some honey.
I boil two eggs and mash them on toast or eat plain.
Another breakfast I like it plain yogurt with granola and or frozen fruit. There is natural sugar in the fruit & honey but it is a lot less than cold cereals from the store.0 -
Eat eggs0
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One of my new favorites currently is 1/4 cup oat bran cooked with 1 cup water on the stove. After it starts simmering for a minute add about 6T egg whites (stir in well and slowly) and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, add a liberal sprinkle of cinnamon and a dropper or two do liquid Stevia (powder should be fine too, just what I have currently). It's very filling, slow sugar, high fiber and a decent amount of protein too! Top with a few berries for some added sweetness without much sugar if you want0
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