Aussies: Liquid Breakfast

Nikki582
Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello aussies! Let me start by saying: I'm not looking strictly for a quick fix meal replacement. On weights mornings I get home, throw back a protein shake, then I'm full (and busy) until my drive to work. So on the way I drink an Up & Go and eat some Belvita Breakfast Biscuits (which are YUMMY! btw). However the cost of Up & Goes can get exy so I'm just hoping that someone can recommend me a "diet shake" of some kind that's tasty so I can replace the drinks with that (shake it up, throw it in a thermos... )

So yes, nice brands, brands to steer clear of.. how's the Aldi brand? :)

Thanks!
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  • gazz777au
    gazz777au Posts: 157 Member
    Create !!!

    Weet bix, yoghurt, banana, honey, milk, etc in an blender.

    This morning I did it without blender - breakfast in a bowl.

    PB on Multi-grain toast is quick and easy while you zip past the kitchen.

    Integrate the steps - quite fun really !

    Let's hear what you do Nikki

    Cheers

    Gazz
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    I recommend making your own smoothies and putting it in a thermos.

    My favourite is:

    1/2 cup skim milk
    1/2 banana
    1 tsp peanut butter
    1/4 cup raw egg whites (optional. not the best way to consume them, I know.)
    2 cubes of ice.

    I also like:

    2 cups of baby spinach
    1/2 banana
    1 cup skim milk
    1/2 banana
    1/4 cup raw egg whites
    1 cup frozen berries

    probably not everyone's cup of tea. it's high in sugar, but it's better than up and go's...
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    Okay okay, but what if I make "the next excuse" and tell you that time is precious for me in the morn... and a blender is not something I have right now. :p
  • tanga_gurl
    tanga_gurl Posts: 66 Member
    Im not from aus, but close enough nz! lol I also have a up and go every morning on my way and yes they are so expensive! I know they sell them in 1litre containers too and they work out cheaper that way, you just have to poor into your own container, or you could evan thin it out a bit with some trim milk?
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    it takes a few seconds to throw everything in a blender, or you could get it ready the night before.

    but you don't have a blender so my suggestion was pointless! haha. I don't know where I would be without mine! it's worth investing if you intend to use it, but they are pricey.

    as for your first post I honestly don't know what to recommend as I typically steer clear of premade drinks. I do bring milk with me as a snack though.

    edit: oh my how could I forget, do you like milo? because milo is full of good stuff. works out cheaper than up and go's and other diet drinks.
  • diver71_au
    diver71_au Posts: 424 Member
    There is only one true aussie liquid breakfast .... and it is not healthy to be drinking it at the start of the day ...
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member

    edit: oh my how could I forget, do you like milo? because milo is full of good stuff. works out cheaper than up and go's and other diet drinks.
    ACTUALLY now that you mention that, I was eyeing off sustigen the other day wondering if that'd do :)
  • dawnsw
    dawnsw Posts: 1
    Hello! I drink the Arbonne vanilla protein shakes with Almond milk.
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    There is only one true aussie liquid breakfast .... and it is not healthy to be drinking it at the start of the day ...

    I'm interested to know what you consider the only true Aussie liquid breakfast to be?
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member

    edit: oh my how could I forget, do you like milo? because milo is full of good stuff. works out cheaper than up and go's and other diet drinks.
    ACTUALLY now that you mention that, I was eyeing off sustigen the other day wondering if that'd do :)

    My friend drinks sustigen when she's short of time or before heading out on a run. I personally can't run on an empty stomach so I haven't given it a go, but she swears by it, and then has her slice of toast when she gets time a couple of hours later at work.
  • kirstyjosephine
    kirstyjosephine Posts: 59
    Optifast shakes may be an option even though you're not on the program? I was sitting in a diabetes clinic (as a student) and the doctor recommended it to an obese patient as a nutritionally complete program. I can't comment on cost - however, completely agree on the $$$ of Up and Go!
  • shakama
    shakama Posts: 13 Member
    Hi there - I have been having the Aldi brand shake - have tried the chocolate, vanilla and coffee flavours. I love the coffee one and at less than $2 a pop I swear by them.

    Cheers - Sharron
  • prettybub
    prettybub Posts: 54 Member
    "My Whey" Shakes are pretty good with Skim Milk . The Chocolate or Vanilla one in a shaker with some PB2( 1 tablespoon) is to die for!! Choc one taste like PB cups..and vanilla one taste like a snickers! haha And Banana in its own skin. easy and quick grub on the run.
  • prettybub
    prettybub Posts: 54 Member
    There is only one true aussie liquid breakfast .... and it is not healthy to be drinking it at the start of the day ...

    I'm interested to know what you consider the only true Aussie liquid breakfast to be?

    Beer??!!
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    I was thinking beer but wasn't sure!
  • Keladry
    Keladry Posts: 58 Member
    There is only one true aussie liquid breakfast .... and it is not healthy to be drinking it at the start of the day ...
    :drinker:
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    heehee i would do beer BUT the police don't appreciate people drinking and driving, and schools don't -really- shine on staff who are drunk... :p
  • steadk
    steadk Posts: 334 Member
    The aldi "Fit and Active" choc shake is pretty good, and i'm in the US. I have it almost every morning before work.
  • gazz777au
    gazz777au Posts: 157 Member
    Okay okay, but what if I make "the next excuse" and tell you that time is precious for me in the morn... and a blender is not something I have right now. :p
    No excuses ! Blender optional.

    See my diary has "2nd breakfast" ? Not just LOTR-inspired mate.

    6-packs of yoghurt, Aldi 'wheat biscuits' and some milk sitting at work make you slide into the day better than a nice cuppa sometimes. Try it for a week and tell me I'm wrong. You can focus better on your driving (I'm glad I dont drive up in gold old RBP anymore lol). jk Nikki ! It's probably only a matter of time b4 you figure out where I live exactly haha.
  • gazz777au
    gazz777au Posts: 157 Member
    heehee i would do beer BUT the police don't appreciate people drinking and driving, and schools don't -really- shine on staff who are drunk... :p
    Not where I work of course but I have been around SEQ a little ;) nuff said !
  • Amber86queenbee
    Amber86queenbee Posts: 102
    No suggestions but bump for the Ideas - I'm quite addicted to up and go.
  • Ange_
    Ange_ Posts: 324 Member
    I also drink up and go.

    If i have slightly more time i make a breakfast smoothie from:

    - 1 banana
    - cup of milk
    -scoop of unflavoured protein powder
    - 1/4 cup oats
    - sometimes some blueberries.
    Wiz up in blender

    If i had no up and gos in my fridge and no time to clean the blender if it is dirty or get it out etc. Then another option is to grab my shaker bottle dump in some protein powder, milk and whatever flavour i want (some vanilla essence, some instant coffee or some chocolate powder etc). No way near as healthy though as the above option.

    I got my shaker bottle from woolworths. They were selling them (pink Shape ones) with a trial packet of shape protein powder. I hate shape, but i like the bottle and it was a very economical way of getting one. I've also seen them for sale at Rebel sport.

    Sometimes i'll take my shaker bottle to work too with a scoop of protein powder and make up a coffee shake with the milk and coffee at work. Makes for a good afternoon filler if i'm starving as i often am in the afternoons.
  • Mom0fTwo
    Mom0fTwo Posts: 326 Member
    get up earlier??? lol
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Home made mocha - 1/2 tsp coffee, 1 tsp cocoa, mix with a little bit of hot water, add cold milk and stir or shake. I don't add sugar but you can add it if you like it sweeter..
    You could easily make this the night before and just grab it out of the fridge in the morning.

    Personally though, I need something a bit more substantial for brekky - if I was in your situation I would take an apple or banana or plum and a peanut butter sandwich or home made veggie muffin (make a big batch and freeze) or boiled egg (already peeled). You can get all these ready the night before and grab them from the fridge to eat on the go.
  • FlynnMacCallister
    FlynnMacCallister Posts: 172 Member
    Okay okay, but what if I make "the next excuse" and tell you that time is precious for me in the morn... and a blender is not something I have right now. :p

    Get yourself a cheapo stick blender, chuck some milk, fruit, (unsweetened) yoghurt and supplements of your choice (e.g. protein, fiber...) into your thermos, blend for 30 sec or less, dump in some ice, and you're good to go. Easy to slip that into your morning routine. I actually chuck my morning coffee in too when I go for the fast smoothie brekka.
  • Nikki582
    Nikki582 Posts: 561 Member
    get up earlier??? lol
    Hah. If it was that easy, I wasn't asking for a routine change/suggestion, was I? Want to know my routine?
    I get up at 4.40 and then I'm at the gym for a minimum of an hour. I get home, have a protein shake (300 cals, a filler) and then get myself ready for work while I get my little one ready for day care and my big one ready for school. I then leave home at 7.30, drive over half an hour (in traffic) to drop my little one off, then a further 15 minutes to my son's school/my work.

    So forgive me if I'm a bit time-poor in the mornings and I want a liquid/quick breakfast.

    Cheers all the lovely ones :) I have a shaker bottle (Mine IS an aldi one, they were $2.50 or something stupidly cheap so I picked it up, came with a whisk ball and everything) :D
    CAn I make fruit smoothies in advance and freeze them?
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    i like isowhey double choc
  • coconutbuNZ
    coconutbuNZ Posts: 578 Member
    UltraSlim chocolate or cappucino shake
  • aquasw16
    aquasw16 Posts: 342 Member
    There is only one true aussie liquid breakfast .... and it is not healthy to be drinking it at the start of the day ...

    bah hahaha. Love it. And it is totally healthy.
  • xASHYxSMASHYx
    xASHYxSMASHYx Posts: 175 Member
    I have used the Sustagen big tins for a while now, those are really tasty. However since I am watching my carbs I have switched to Natures Way Instant Protein, it's $15 for a smaller tub, but has less carbs and calories and a lot more protein. Of course it's not as tasty as Sustagen, but it works for me. I would recommend either of those.

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