What to eat for Breakfast!?

I think the best possible breakfast is still oatmeal: 1/2 cup of oats brought to a boil with a pinch of salt and double the amount of water as well as some milk and then simmered on low for a few minutes until the oats have soaked up plenty of liquid and the whole thing is nice and thick. As for toppings, my current favourite is either sliced banana (when I am really hungry) or a chopped apple, 1 teaspoon of drippy peanut butter, some cinnamon or pumpkin spice and 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Yum! Other great toppings include fresh blueberries and honey, raisins or chopped nuts, fresh raspberries and some greek yoghurt, etc etc etc.

The oatmeal by itself has ca. 245 calories, depending on the toppings it will go up to 400. It has great staying power (oats are very low GI) and it is one of the few foods that actively reduces your cholesterol levels. Also, a 1kg bag of ORGANIC oats costs me less than GBP 2 (less than $3 I think) and provides enough oats for 2 breakfasts - from a cost perspective, this can't really be eaten by any other breakfast cereal!

Can you still eat the same but cut your portions in half?

i've been having cream of wheat with a banana in it.. fills me up, then i usually have a small snack if i get hungry before lunch! good luck!

I know you said you live in a dorm, but do you have access to a microwave? I use a micro every morning to make my oatmeal - large flake oatmeal with some water, zap it for 2 min at 80% power. I add a variety of things before cooking - almonds, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin, unsweetened applesauce, coconut and banana (so yummy together!)...and voila, it's done. It's so filling - about 300 cals, depending on what you add/don't add.

Try to limit your processed foods - tater tots I am sure aren't good. Well, they TASTE good lol.

Hey MFP,
For breakfast I usually eat egg whites, bread, bacon, sausage, tator tots, yogurt and sometimes cereal. I find myself eating from 400 to 550 calories for breakfast. I am trying to decrease that number. Any help? What should I eat for breakfast? Something that could fill me up?

Breakfast is my biggest and favorite meal of the day! Mine is anywhere between 500-600 calories and I love it. Personally, for a better breakfast, I would suggest making sure your bread is whole wheat and only have the bacon/sausage/tator tots occasionally. Instead, add fruits and vegetables. It will keep you filled up but reduce your calorie, fat, carb and sodium counts.

My breakfast...

I usually eat a bowl of cereal with skim milk and around 4 pieces of turkey bacon and sometimes occasionally some eggs.

Can you still eat the same but cut your portions in half?

I just have eggs with grilled peppers, cheese, and turkey sausage. That comes out to just about 400, but I dont get hungry again until well after noon, because most of it is protein and fat. I used to eat oatmeal, but I was always hungry like 2 hours later.

unfortunately I cannot make my own food because I dorm, there isn't really oatmeal everyday. But I would try that on the weekdays Thanks.

Not even a way to microwave or boil water? I know here at the college dorms the students have a small kitchen as part of their shared common space. Oat revoluton has pre~portioned packets (my fav it strawberries and creme with flax) and they are really good. and you can even prepare them right in their own packaging. (Though I have never tried it) The directions are right on the side of the packet to prepare it that way. 2 packets are 320 cals. add a piece of fruit or slice of toast and you are in the 400 cal range. Good luck!

I had a "microfridge" in my room--mini fridge and microwave connected.

In my dining hall there was always some unsweetened hot cereal--always. I'd check the area--get some sort of hot cereal.

If none, then get whole grain cold cereal...in a small bowl. Opt for low fat milk or yogurt in your cereal.

Have hard boiled eggs if possible or ham because they're leaner than regular bacon. If there's turkey bacon then have that.

Try to get some veggies in there somehow--or berries if no veggies. Take a fruit to go for later.

Have coffee or tea over juice, cocoa, or anything with calories.

I have porridge, you can buy the pots that you simply add water to and microwave. I add few sunflower or pumkin seeds too. Fills me up and is only 242 calories, yum

I always have low fat fruit yogurt, topped with some kind of crunchy bran flakes plus soft fruit on top...like kiwi...works out about 140 cals (if you are keeping to recommended portion sizes). Does taste yummy as well.

I love oatmeal. I buy the Quaker variety packs, and they're all pretty low in calories (under 200). I usually with add some nuts or dried fruit though. You can also just make plain oats and flavor it yourself, which gives you more control.

Having a lot of breakfast isn't necessarily a bad thing though.

8 EGGS AND OATMEAL

whole wheat bread, with a little organic peanut butter, and slicked bananas on top!! so good

or i toast two pieces of bread, throw on a poached egg, a piece of lettuce, and tomato, yum!