What kind of breakfast keeps you feeling full?

lilibean01 · January 2012

So what kind of breakfast keeps you feeling full & satisfied? Do you tend to eat more protein or more carbs? What do you eat first thing in the morning that helps keep the munchies & snacking at bay?

I tend to like a mix of protein and carbs. I feel fuller having a serving of Kashi Go Lean Crunch (with soy protein) & a cup of skim milk than if I eat a whole bagel with cream cheese. The bagel doesn't make me feel very full and I wind up hungry about an hour and a half later.

What works for you???

kwheelr · January 2012

I make a hot cereal wiht ground flaxseeds and coconut milk (equal part of each), throw in some nuts and seeds, sweeten with stevia and top with raspberries. No hunger.

aviduser · January 2012

The key is high protein and fiber content. I have a protein smoothie.

cherigurl · January 2012

I actually heard that you should eat most of your carbs in breakfast and during the day eat lighter. I personally eat light rasin toast and my coffee and i am good til about 10am then i snack on my cottage cheese doubles keeps me going in the am.

MeghanAM · January 2012

I drink spinach smoothies and they keep me full for hours.

auctoritas · January 2012

Bacon and then eggs cooked in the leftover bacon grease. Srsly I can't eat til dinner if I have that for breakfast. :P

michiganderrdh · January 2012

I have a protein shake w/berries and Keifer every morning. I also eat frequently so shake at 6:30 and snack at 9:30

MFPfriend · January 2012

The breakfast that keeps me full the longest is anything with good protein, fiber, and fat.
The lower fat I go, the hungrier I get.

tmarie2715 · January 2012

Try fat free (or a low fat percentage) cottage cheese with a lower carb high fiber bagel.

pjocannon · January 2012

Oatmeal - it sticks with me all morning.

Di3012 · January 2012

So what kind of breakfast keeps you feeling full & satisfied? Do you tend to eat more protein or more carbs? What do you eat first thing in the morning that helps keep the munchies & snacking at bay?

I tend to like a mix of protein and carbs. I feel fuller having a serving of Kashi Go Lean Crunch (with soy protein) & a cup of skim milk than if I eat a whole bagel with cream cheese. The bagel doesn't make me feel very full and I wind up hungry about an hour and a half later.

What works for you???

I've tried many different things from cereal to toast to just a cup of tea (or two) to fruit, but there is only one thing that keeps me going until lunch without feeling starving and that is eggs. Doesn't matter how they are cooked - boiled (hard or soft), poached, scrambled or an omelette - as long as eggs are involved, I feel good.

miss_missa07 · January 2012

Greek yogurt and granola. It's so delicious, only about 300 calories, and easily keeps me full until lunch time. Sometimes I'm not even hungry once lunch rolls around.

I also really like a bagel thin with natural peanut butter, in case I want something more savory in the morning.

I_am_Holly · January 2012

I agree with others here. Lots of protein. Sometimes I have 2 veggie burgers with a slice of cheese between them. Lately it's been a 3 egg white omlette with fresh yellow and orange peppers, a little salsa and some shredded cheddar. 200 cals. I used the liquid egg whites and never more than 1/4 cup of the cheese.

Aroz25 · January 2012

Rolled Oats mixed with yoghurt and chia seeds. I usually let it sit for about half an hour to absorb then put in the microwave for a few mins. The chia seeds expand and help you feel full longer

Alphawolf02 · January 2012

I, too, have tried many breakfast foods (cereal, toast...), but I am usually hungry by 10am. It wouldn't be a big deal, except I can't really snack while I am at work. The only thing I have found to fill me up is a mug of hot chocolate; that keeps me full until around noon. I noticed that a few people are saying that eggs keep them full, so maybe I will try that.

Mandys_Getting_Fit · January 2012

- Old-fashioned oatmeal topped with 2 tbsp chopped walnuts and sweetened with sugar free maple syrup, cinnamon & nutmeg
- Kashi go lean cereal with skim milk
- Whey protein smoothie and some fresh fruit

jchester71 · January 2012

In a word....eggs. I eat two whole eggs + 4 whites and 2 tbsp salsa scrambled together. It is a large and satisfying breakfast for 220 cals.

gbsngrl · January 2012

I agree with the eggs...my favorite right now is an egg white and low-fat cheddar omelet with some berries and a slice of whole wheat toast. That generally keeps me full...but I do like to snack mid-morning!

KimH313 · January 2012

Thomas bagel thin (cinnamon raisin) and a 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese mini ! So satisfying and doesn't make me feel like I'm eating diet food, and together they are only 190 calories!!!