Help! Looking for something easy and fast for breakfast!!!

barbiedollgirl
barbiedollgirl Posts: 56 Member
edited November 8 in Recipes
I am looking for something easy and fast for breakfast. I only have time in the morning to get up and get me and my 3 1/2 year old (Which seems to take forever, lol) ready. I am not sure what would be a heathly, fast, easy, and cheap breakfast idea. Something that will also keep me full till lunch time. I use to get up and fix eggs but really tired of them now. Can any one help? Thanks!
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  • cedwards1408
    cedwards1408 Posts: 1
    I like eggo low fat multi grain waffles, topped with 1T peanut butter and 1/2 banana and sugar free syrup

    it is tasty and stays with you until lunch my husband likes this as well it is from weight watchers
  • samandlucysmum
    samandlucysmum Posts: 320
    I have 2 dry fried eggs on 1 or 2 slices of toast, my 2 yr old daughter loves egg too, keeps me full til lunchtime.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I alternate between:

    Porridge
    Eggs (I add some of tomato, cheese, spinach, ham, mushroom for variety)
    Natural yoghurt with nuts and seeds
    Wholewheat toast with either nut butter or ha,f an avocado smushed on it.
  • jennifer148q
    jennifer148q Posts: 7
    I eat the Nature Valley crunchy granola bars. There are 2 bars in the pack and to eat both is only 180 cals. I am pre-diabetic so I have problems with low blood sugar when I eat cereal and such for breakfast, but these don't make my sugar spike and tide me over nicely until lunch. I like the Almond crunch ones the best, but they have a variety of flavors.
    A packet of instant oatmeal is also another easy breakfast with about the same cals as the granola bars. I like the Walmart brand Maple and Brown sugar personally. Hope this helps. Good luck.
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    Steel-cut oats in a crock pot. I have a small crock just for this - 1 cup oats and 4 cups water, cook on low for 8-10 hours, and it's hot and ready in the morning. You can swap some of the water for apple juice, add raisins, diced fruit, cinnamon, sugar, maple syrup, or whatever to mix it up. And it will keep in the fridge for quick breakfasts over the next 3-4 days.
  • emmakeatinh
    emmakeatinh Posts: 4
    Whats nut butter? Don't think we have this in the uk?
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    I hard boil a bunch of eggs at the weekend and grab one each morning... the protein early in the day helps keep me feeling fuller.

    Usually along the the egg I either grab a packet of instant oatmeal (2 minutes prep time) or a couple of pieces of fruit (no prep time)
  • thinkinthiner
    thinkinthiner Posts: 1
    One of my favorites is a light multi- grain English muffin, toasted. Then I add two tablespoons of hummus and 1/8 cup of low fat mozzarella cheese and broil it for 3 minutes. All for 200 calories. If I 'm hungry because I just worked out I add a piece of fruit.
  • coops1989
    coops1989 Posts: 5
    we have weetebix with rasins and bannana natural yohut and runny honey me my husband, teenage son and 8month old baby love it .
  • MadeToCraveHIM
    MadeToCraveHIM Posts: 213 Member
    Omelet Muffins

    Dozen Eggs
    1-2 TBL fat free milk

    Fillings - about 1 - 1 1/2 cups combined
    Chopped Onions & Peppers
    Chopped/Crumbled Meat if you want

    1-2 cups Low Fat/ Fat Free Shredded Cheese
    Salt & Pepper to taste

    Spray your muffin pan w/ fat free cooking spray. Poor filling ingredients into bottom of muffin cups, then pour eggs on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

    These will freeze well, so just pop them into a freezer bag as needed on a busy morning. To reheat - microwave for a minute or two and voila!
  • BrittanyNHill
    BrittanyNHill Posts: 7 Member
    1 cup of cottage cheese and a fruit cup! Its got plenty of protein and will keep you full! Or, you can quickly microwave an egg (or egg whites) stirred with a dash of milk in a bowl, toast a low fat english muffin and make a homemade and lowfat egg & cheese mcmuffin. :)
  • Run4UrHealth
    Run4UrHealth Posts: 348 Member
    I like eggo low fat multi grain waffles, topped with 1T peanut butter and 1/2 banana and sugar free syrup

    it is tasty and stays with you until lunch my husband likes this as well it is from weight watchers

    This is one of the breakfasts I ALWAYS have minus the banana and syrup. I have tried to change some things up lately. :)
  • marianfrick
    marianfrick Posts: 2
    My fave low-cal breakfast: toast two pieces of whole-grain bread, spread low-fat ricotta cheese on top, and put slices of tomato on it. Delish!
  • Cheri1218
    Cheri1218 Posts: 268 Member
    Whats nut butter? Don't think we have this in the uk?

    Not sure which one they chose, but when a recipe calls for "nut butter" it usually means you can pick which ever one you like... like peanut butter, almond butter, maybe cashew butter... they just lump them all together and say "nut butter."
  • Mia74
    Mia74 Posts: 12 Member
    Primal Noatmeal. You can make it the night before and then grab it in the morning. Takes about a total of ten minutes.

    1 med banana
    3 egg whites
    1 whole egg
    1 tbs almond butter
    1/2 c. milk

    Smash banana in a bowl and mix with the egg whites and whole eggs. Add milk and put in a small sauce pan on medium heat. Whisk in almond butter and keep stirring until it gets thick. I might also add about 2 tbs almond flour to thicken up a bit but you can skip it if you don't have it.

    I add cinnamon for flavor and top with sliced almonds or cranberries.

    Comes in around 355 and will keep you quite full until lunch!
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    apples and peanut butter is my favorite. My daughter is even catching on to it even though a week ago she told me "never tried it...never will" lol
    Cottage cheese and blueberries is good too. You can buy it in single serve containers or I just buy the larger one and split it up immediately.
  • mommymeg2
    mommymeg2 Posts: 145 Member
    I just started bagging up individual servings of oatmeal. I buy it in bulk and then add my flax, wheat bran, salt, a little brown sugar and raisins. I dump it in a bowl in the morning and add boiling water and it's ready to go!
  • kaligrl1
    kaligrl1 Posts: 54
    I like boiled eggs in the morning, i can grab one and toss it in my bag... Also a slice of cheedar cheese.
  • lisanxd
    lisanxd Posts: 93
    I like getting a hearty bread (with nuts/seeds on it) and making toast with Laughing Cow Light Swiss spread on it. Also.. Fage greek yogurt is great. I've been getting the individual multipack from Costco (fat free with the fruit) and eating only 1/2 of the fruit for less sugar.
  • cdvidor
    cdvidor Posts: 1
    I have two packages of instant oatmeal(any flavor) made with water, then a piece of fruit mid-morning and that holds me til lunch. Cheap, fast and easy.
  • rubybeach
    rubybeach Posts: 529 Member
    Lately I have oatmeal everyday, before that I was eating eggs.
  • onefitdiva
    onefitdiva Posts: 331 Member
    I like Chobani non fat Greek yogurt with chia seeds mixed into it. It is very filling with the chia seeds and they really do not alter the flavor of the yogurt, just add a bit of texture and a heck of a lot of nutrition.
  • tinkerpuppet
    tinkerpuppet Posts: 40 Member
    I have tried to like oatmeal but just can't acquire the taste for it. But if you like it, that would be my suggestion. I found an idea where you make oatmeal, freeze it in muffin tins, then can just pop one in the microwave for a minute or two. That way you can make it at night or when you have more time.

    I like a half bagel with a small bowl of yogurt (under 200cal).

    I also like slicing a banana, 1/2c granola and some yogurt (can't remember what it works out to, 250-300cal maybe?).

    I crave carbs in the morning, i need something heavy, which is why I think oatmeal would be so good for me. I'm going to give steel cut oats a try next, apparently they're a different texture and taste, maybe I'll like them better!
  • ssp1977
    ssp1977 Posts: 120 Member
    A toaster waffle with peanut butter is one of my favorites too. Like you said, it's very satisfying. I like Van's 8 grain waffles from the natural foods section of the grocery. They are more expensive than Eggos but still very reasonable. The package lists two waffles as a serving but I only have one per breakfast so I get six mornings for about $4. (90 calories per waffle)
  • Laf300
    Laf300 Posts: 3
    I have 2 slices whole wheat toast with 1 laughing cow cheese and I microwave an egg for about 45 seconds (scrambled) - add a little salt - yummy and takes 3 minutes to prepare total! I give myself minimal time to get ready in the morning, so i too need FAST breakfasts!! yummmmmm.
  • drivermarshy
    drivermarshy Posts: 134
    i have a range of things from greek yogart, oats so simple with skimmed milk, belvita brekky biscuits, eggs in all forms ie scrambled poached boiled or omelet and smoothies x
  • PJcc1205
    PJcc1205 Posts: 11 Member
    Try Jimmy Dean Delights they are scrambled eggs with either sausage or ham with potatoes. Only 260 calories and filling. Also Weight Watchers the smart ones have a great breakfast variety, and if you go on the website for Weight Watchers smart ones you can get coupons.:smile:
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    I think it's all about preparation. I often make stuff the night before or prepare some things a few days ahead.

    For example:
    - Hard boiled eggs: I do 4-5 at a time, pop them with me in my bag when I go
    - Bulgar wheat cooked with dried cranberries: I make these the night or two nights before, put them in individual sized containers and take them with me (can do the same with oatmeal)
    - Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and a banana
    - Cottage cheese with fruit: cut up fruit the night before
    - Greek yogurt with granola: pack a little ziplock with granola and grab a greek yogurt - great protein!

    If you know you don't have time in the morning, do it the night before while you're making dinner. It's all about having a plan.

    Good luck!
  • pajoley
    pajoley Posts: 2
    I make steel cut oats in the crockpot and then put it in individual containers in the fridge for the rest of the week. Today I had them with peaches and cinnamon. I used to get bored fast with breakfast, but since I started eating steel cut oats, I look forward to the morning! Also... you can throw them into a blender with banana and chocolate almond milk and a few ice cubes and have a great smoothie to go!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    On the nut butter - and I'm in the UK!

    I mean peanut butter type spreads, but I like to ring the changes - almond butter is lovely and I've just finished a jar of hazelnut butter, which had a really earthy taste, but with a tiny smear of raspberry jam over the top - delicious!
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