I NEED QUICK EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS...

PROUDWIFENMOMMY
PROUDWIFENMOMMY Posts: 22
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
OK SO HERE IS MY DILEMA...I WORK AT 6:45AM AND MY LUNCH HOUR IS 1:00PM SO I NEED HEALTHY, EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS I CAN TAKE WITH ME ANY IDEAS????:drinker:

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  • PROUDWIFENMOMMY
    PROUDWIFENMOMMY Posts: 22
    OK SO HERE IS MY DILEMA...I WORK AT 6:45AM AND MY LUNCH HOUR IS 1:00PM SO I NEED HEALTHY, EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS I CAN TAKE WITH ME ANY IDEAS????:drinker:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    protein shakes
  • PROUDWIFENMOMMY
    PROUDWIFENMOMMY Posts: 22
    IS THERE A CERTAIN BRAND THATS BETTER THEN THE OTHERS????
  • PROUDWIFENMOMMY
    PROUDWIFENMOMMY Posts: 22
    :smooched:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    IS THERE A CERTAIN BRAND THATS BETTER THEN THE OTHERS????

    I like MRM whey chocolate and vanilla

    mixes well...no added sugar realtively low calorie

    I keep a jug at the office if I forget

    get 2 shaker bottles...they have em at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC probably

    mix one up put it in the fridge
    grab and go
  • dturner1224
    dturner1224 Posts: 12
    I bought the Magic Bullet recently. Its that compact blender they sell at all the major stores like Walmart. It is the best investment EVER!! You have to get one.
    My typical breakfast or even lunch is 1 Tablespoon of protein powder, half cup crushed ice, 1 med banana and a few frozen strawberries. It tasted great. You can buy different kinds of frozen fruit and play around with different ones. My kids love em, I make them one everyday afterschool.
    I have one recipe posted on the food diary page, its called Debbies Orange banana smoothie, this one uses the new trop50 orange juice.

    Trust me its worth the 40$ investment for the magic bullet...it has many more uses

    Hope this helps
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I purchased a GT Express which is great to whip up eggs and peppers/omelets for breakfast or when ever, it takes 7 minutes and they taste really good, I have used real eggs and fake, both with great results. :wink:
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    OK SO HERE IS MY DILEMA...I WORK AT 6:45AM AND MY LUNCH HOUR IS 1:00PM SO I NEED HEALTHY, EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS I CAN TAKE WITH ME ANY IDEAS????:drinker:
    Try Ensure its great I have been drinking them for the past week because I haven't been able to eat solids and I am hooked on them now lol:flowerforyou:
  • DonzGirl
    DonzGirl Posts: 42
    zone perfect protein/nutrition bars and a banana! My favorite!!!! Good protein plus carbs to get you going...I have mine with coffee on the way to work every morning....My 'fitness expert trainer' daughter and son-in-law (who ran a gold's gym and is a certified trainer) got me started on them.....they have double chocolate ones and new ones now are called fruitified---banana nut, blueberry, strawberry yogurt.....Im sure you will find one you love (hint....the peanut butter ones are not the best!) Wal Greens has coupons for these; Target is the cheapest place to buy. OH, you might like the snickers marathon bars, too....and they have 22 grams of protein!
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    OK SO HERE IS MY DILEMA...I WORK AT 6:45AM AND MY LUNCH HOUR IS 1:00PM SO I NEED HEALTHY, EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS I CAN TAKE WITH ME ANY IDEAS????:drinker:
    Try Ensure its great I have been drinking them for the past week because I haven't been able to eat solids and I am hooked on them now lol:flowerforyou:


    DTURNER : I agree i love my magic bullet !!! i never thought a little blender could do so many wonders! i make more smoothies now that i don't have to dig out my big blender!!! I recommend the magic bullet to everyone!!!
    I've made so many things with it!! like home made Hummus, salsa, and so much more!!
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    IS THERE A CERTAIN BRAND THATS BETTER THEN THE OTHERS????

    I like MRM whey chocolate and vanilla

    mixes well...no added sugar realtively low calorie

    I keep a jug at the office if I forget

    get 2 shaker bottles...they have em at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC probably

    mix one up put it in the fridge
    grab and go

    Do you know how many calories are in a shake? :smile:
  • dturner1224
    dturner1224 Posts: 12
    OMG, I know it is the best kitchen appliance I have ever bought...Can't wait to open the pool and have some adult smoothies!!
    :smile: :bigsmile:
  • dturner1224
    dturner1224 Posts: 12
    the ones I make with the trop50 orange juice are about 150
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    Because you need protein and a complex carb at meals-

    I suggest a packet of Original Oatmeal and a protein shake or make some eggs in the morning and have that with your oatmeal-

    As far as protein shakes-- I really enjoy 100% whey protein in chocolate yummy-
  • dturner1224
    dturner1224 Posts: 12
    IS THERE A CERTAIN BRAND THATS BETTER THEN THE OTHERS????

    I like MRM whey chocolate and vanilla

    mixes well...no added sugar realtively low calorie

    I keep a jug at the office if I forget

    get 2 shaker bottles...they have em at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC probably

    mix one up put it in the fridge
    grab and go

    Do you know how many calories are in a shake? :smile:
    the ones I make with the trop50 orange juice are about 150
  • PROUDWIFENMOMMY
    PROUDWIFENMOMMY Posts: 22
    THANK YOU!! I THINK I WILL TREAT MYSELF TO THE MAGIG BULLET THIS WEEKEND....THE SMOOTHIES SOUND YUMMY!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    IS THERE A CERTAIN BRAND THATS BETTER THEN THE OTHERS????

    I like MRM whey chocolate and vanilla

    mixes well...no added sugar realtively low calorie

    I keep a jug at the office if I forget

    get 2 shaker bottles...they have em at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC probably

    mix one up put it in the fridge
    grab and go

    Do you know how many calories are in a shake? :smile:

    87 for the protein powder but if I add milk...add another 150

    I also add peanut butter sometimes which adds up more calories but I burn em so I earn em

    you can mix it with just water if u wanted to
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    the 100% whey protein chocolate is 130 calories with 4g of carbs and 20g of protein

    I also have been sampling Vanilla Ultimate (I think thats the name) it has 118 calories and 20g of protein and 4g of carbs

    I also mix mine with water- (I am not allowed to have any kind of dairy)
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
    protein shakes

    I completely agree with Dave! So smart....

    When I was in grad school, I had this breakfast literally every day of the work week - I made one on the go every morning, and it filled me up, and was one less thing to think about. I also inadvertently lost a few pounds that year... might have been the shakes!

    I did:
    - skim milk
    - protein powder (I like choc or vanilla - ask at GNC - they will tell you what is tasty)
    - frozen berries

    You can adjsut the calories by adjusting the quantity. Maybe 200-300?
    :flowerforyou:
  • fitn40
    fitn40 Posts: 17
    I've been doing this for a couple of weeks and my WHOLE family loves it!

    One evening spend a little prep time and make breakfast burritos! You can use whole wheat tortillas or just the regulars (just one is not bad) and egg whites or egg substitues...or again (an egg is not that bad either) - I warm the torts, spoon in the egg, and wrap with Saran wrap and put them in the frig. You can even add some lowfat turkey sausage or bacon and salsa! I make 8-10. They keep for about 2 weeks!

    The next morning, zap one in the micro for just 15-20 seconds and go! You've got a great protein breakfast and don't feel like you're on a diet! And you don't have to spend a lot of money on premade stuff.


    Good Luck!
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    Spread peanut butter on a slice of whole grain bread (I like Miltons), wrap it around a banana and eat it like a hot dog while driving to work.
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    I've been doing this for a couple of weeks and my WHOLE family loves it!

    One evening spend a little prep time and make breakfast burritos! You can use whole wheat tortillas or just the regulars (just one is not bad) and egg whites or egg substitues...or again (an egg is not that bad either) - I warm the torts, spoon in the egg, and wrap with Saran wrap and put them in the frig. You can even add some lowfat turkey sausage or bacon and salsa! I make 8-10. They keep for about 2 weeks!

    The next morning, zap one in the micro for just 15-20 seconds and go! You've got a great protein breakfast and don't feel like you're on a diet! And you don't have to spend a lot of money on premade stuff.


    Good Luck!

    This sounds good. Do you cook the eggs before putting in the tortilla?

    I'd imagine a little fat free refried beans would be good lean protein to add also.
  • robi0411
    robi0411 Posts: 1 Member
    Great on the go.1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1-4 oz container activia vanilla yogurt (light), 2 TBSP grape nut cereal, and 1 TBSP sliced almonds. Put in a bowl, eat on the way or in a hour or two. Stays cold because of the frozen raspberries. YUM! I have it almost every day.
  • mRina66
    mRina66 Posts: 38
    zone perfect protein/nutrition bars and a banana! My favorite!!!! Good protein plus carbs to get you going...I have mine with coffee on the way to work every morning....My 'fitness expert trainer' daughter and son-in-law (who ran a gold's gym and is a certified trainer) got me started on them.....they have double chocolate ones and new ones now are called fruitified---banana nut, blueberry, strawberry yogurt.....Im sure you will find one you love (hint....the peanut butter ones are not the best!) Wal Greens has coupons for these; Target is the cheapest place to buy. OH, you might like the snickers marathon bars, too....and they have 22 grams of protein!



    Mmmmmm i love the Zone bars! they taste soo good and very filling! I got a whole box for a very good price at Costco:)
  • pettmybunny
    pettmybunny Posts: 1,986 Member
    I tend to alternate.... Some mornings I do protein shakes (I use Slimbody Matrix-- the mix is about 140, I add almond or soy milk to bring it to 200) I've got chocolate caramel and vanilla flavors. They are very yumm-o, and if I've got the extra calories, I'll sometimes add peanut butter and banana to the chocolate. The vanilla is fantastic, because it's good on it's own, or with fruit, or cinnamon. Back at Thanksgiving time, I even was adding pumpkin to it, that one was delish!

    Other mornings, I'll have a hardboiled egg and a piece of fruit. Or HB egg with a bowl of oatmeal.

    If I've got the time, I will make an omelet (ok, more like scrambled eggs, it never looks pretty like an omelet) with assorted veggies and a sprinkling of reduced fat cheese.
  • BlazinEmerald
    BlazinEmerald Posts: 842
    breakfast borritos

    Scrambled egg with salsa and a bit of cheese in a ww tort

    boiled egg chopped with a tiny bit of mayo, cheese, slice tomato in a tort

    oatmeal + 1 boiled egg

    boiled eggs and yogurt

    2 poached eggs on 1 slice multigrain and turkey bacon

    ww waffles with a tbsp peanut butter, no sugar added syrup and a small banana
  • shannon128
    shannon128 Posts: 61
    I've been doing this for a couple of weeks and my WHOLE family loves it!

    One evening spend a little prep time and make breakfast burritos! You can use whole wheat tortillas or just the regulars (just one is not bad) and egg whites or egg substitues...or again (an egg is not that bad either) - I warm the torts, spoon in the egg, and wrap with Saran wrap and put them in the frig. You can even add some lowfat turkey sausage or bacon and salsa! I make 8-10. They keep for about 2 weeks!

    The next morning, zap one in the micro for just 15-20 seconds and go! You've got a great protein breakfast and don't feel like you're on a diet! And you don't have to spend a lot of money on premade stuff.


    Good Luck!


    YES! My sister and I both do this-- she does it for economical reasons (she says she gets her burritos down to about $1.00/piece if she makes them in bulk with beans, corns, and salsa) and I obviously make them for my diet. I make mine with Tam-X-ito tortillas (90 cal/piece) then I use a lot of cooked spinach, and tomatos. I scramble the eggs with Rotel (diced tomatos and peppers) and a little bit of hot sauce. You can really put ANYTHING in the wraps- turkey sausage or bacon, onions, peppers, low fat cheeses, whatever sounds good.

    They are delicious, low fat, low calorie...and fast and easy!

    Also for breakfast I have been eating 100 calorie english muffins with 1 tbsp. of Apple Butter spead across it. Only 130 calories. That paired with a fruit makes a pretty good breakfast.
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