Help: Breakfast Ideas

I usually make my breakfast for the next day in the evening when I'm putting together my lunch for the next day as well.

I'm a big fan of steel-cut oats and I often make a big pot of them on Sunday and then scoop from it during the week, I add frozen blueberries, cinnamon, cacao powder and raw coconut crystals.

Recently I tried a new thing and its working really well. I like it because you don't have to cook the oats, they're called "over-night oats". The evening before I put 1/2 cup of my favorite yogurt in a pyrex bowl (the yogurt I use is sweetened with maple syrup so I don't add any sweetener, but if you use unsweetened yogurt you may need to add some honey or raw coconut crystals or your sweetener of preference), add 1/3 cup of dry, uncooked quick oats (just rolled oats that are chopped up a bit more), 1/3 cup frozen blueberries and I also add my own concoction of chopped dried fruits and nuts (approx 1/4 cup). I put the lid on the bowl and grab it on my way to work the next morning. The oats absorb the yogurt liquids and it all turns into a nummy bowl of breakfast goodness. I should mention that the yogurt I use is runny by nature, its a very european style yogurt and not all stiff and firm like some american yogurts, so if you use an american style you may want to add some milk so the oats have more liquid to absorb.

good luck and happy eating!
JoJo

I never eat breakfast but my boyfriend just pawned this off on me and it isn't too bad. It is Carnation Breakfast Essentials, you mix it with milk and it comes in different flavors such as vanilla and dark chocolate. If you want something on the go it has protien, calcium and vitamin d.

Protien powder+Skim Milk+ Vanilla Extract+Banana=DELISH!

Qrunch burger (made from quinoa and is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free, egg-free, wheat-free, and nut-free) 190 cals.
with a fried egg on top (75 cals for the egg + 40 cals for 1 tsp of olive oil) Plus, first glass of water of the day. TOTAL: 305 cals.
Very satisfying.

Oh - you just drop the qrunch burger in the toaster a couple of times to heat it up.

I'm not a big cereal eater either. I cook up 4 or 5 slices of Canadian back bacon at a time and then microwave one each morning, whole wheat english muffin, low fat cheese slice - about 230 calories. Weekends I sometimes add an egg or just do a veggie omelet.

@ Walmart (near the microwaves) there is a little round microwaveable dish for eggs. It's works great! I buy the egg whites (but you can get eggs) in the carton and pour it about 1/2 full and microwave for about 40 seconds. When it's done, I sprinkle a couple tsp of shredded cheese and close the lid back for it to melt while I make a piece of wheat toast and put a little Kraft Olive Oil Mayo then slide my egg right onto the bread. It's quick & delish!

Oatmeal and toast is always good

If there is no time to eat at home, I like Nutri-grain bars (Apple/Cinnamon) with a cup of coffee after I get to work.

For a mid-morning snack, I love one of the yoplait yogurts!

Sorry had to go to my meals and check the calories: 167 for the quick egg sandwich I referenced above!

These are great ideas! Thank you!

I have a protein shake every morning or make egg beater omelet with a bit of salsa. Mostly because I am too lazy or hurried to cook much and also Doctor recommended to get enough protein and watch sugar spikes from too many carbs.

BTW - Awesome tat!

I EAT A BOWL OF OATMEAL WITH SPLENDA

Zingy Oats Porridge

1/3 cup oat bran
2/3 cup cold unsweetened orange juice


1 - Combine oat bran and orange juice in a medium sized microwave-safe bowl.
2 - Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes; watch constantly and stop cooking when mixture threatens to bubble over the sides of the bowl.
3 - Stir occasionally.
4 - After 2 minutes, check to see if all the orange juice has been absorbed.
5 - If not, microwave for another 30 seconds to a minute.
6 - Stir, and, if desired, top with fresh orange slices (or any other"compatible" fruit) for a yummy, citrusy breakfast!

Note: Microwave times will vary so adjust cook time accordingly; this recipe simply provides a rough guideline

An alternative way to do it is to mix it all together the night before and leave it to soak overnight. Then you can just heat and eat and not worry about checking that it is all absorbed as it pretty much has already before it goes in the microwave.
If you do that and keep it in the fridge then it affects cooking times so I leave it covered in clingfilm at room temerature. This is so quick it takes virtually the same amount of time to do as it takes to boil the kettle for a morning cup of tea or coffee.

I've also done it with unsweetened apple juice which is nice. Pineapple was interesting, but some people don't like it. I don't like tomato or cranberry juices so haven't tried it with those.