Bored of oatmeal for breakfast.Any ideas?

littlefreckle91
littlefreckle91 Posts: 169
in Food and Nutrition
Normally I have oatmeal with some fruit or some wholegrain toast with peanut butter but i'm getting a bit bored with that now.I've heard about overnight refrigerator oats,they sound good! Anybody tried them?

I'm looking for recipes high in protein and good fats if possible.In this weather I just don't want hot oatmeal everyday!

Thanks :)
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  • ipsamet
    ipsamet Posts: 436 Member
    I'm all about my protein smoothies for breakfast! I even put oats in them, sometimes. Here's a good one:

    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 banana (or 1/2, personal preference!)
    1 cup coconut milk
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/4 cup of rolled oats (optional)

    mix it up and you're good to go :) that's about 350-400 calories and it keeps me going easily until lunch time! I mix up the fruit all the time, so I don't get bored.
  • littlefreckle91
    littlefreckle91 Posts: 169
    Oh that sounds really good:) thanks i'll have to try that.I've got lots of fruit to use up!
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Protein smoothies are great or I often cook an egg, a couple slices of canadian bacon and sandwich between a toasted english muffin. Only takes 5 minutes and I can eat it on my drive in.
  • TinaCleg_cancel
    TinaCleg_cancel Posts: 276
    I eat an egg on a mini tortilla that is really high in fiber and use one tablespoon of hard ramano cheese ( and a little hot sauce) it's really good and fast.
  • g0tr00t
    g0tr00t Posts: 192 Member
    My Dr had me kick the carb loaded oatmeal for 2 eggs and spinach. Worked for me.
  • Superchikanthem
    Superchikanthem Posts: 362 Member
    If you like the more traditional breakfasty type foods you can do something like eggs packed with veggies! and if you need more flavour I sometimes add Parmesan or salsa or avocado!

    Also with my oat meal sometimes I add maple syrup

    Or I love having pizza or spaghetti or a sandwich!
  • simone4uandme
    simone4uandme Posts: 13
    ohhhh this sounds great, think I will give it a try!!!:smile:
  • JustAsthetics
    JustAsthetics Posts: 2
    2 pieces of Ezekial Bread
    3 oz. lean turkey
    Lettuce
    Tomato
    1 whole egg
    3 egg whites
    salsa
    w/ apple

    Ultimate Brekfast Sandwich!
    Good fats with fairly low carb, also good sugar from the apple to get your day going.
  • leetime4me
    leetime4me Posts: 20
    I sometimes have greek yogurt which is high in protein, and some berries and seeds:) I think I feel best though if I have eggs and veggies!
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    I make a bacon egg avocado in a high fiber tortilla wrap for breakfast
  • MariaAlbina
    MariaAlbina Posts: 130 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Breakfast Recipes
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Here is my breakfast meal replacement!

    1 Cup of Water
    1/2 Cup of Raw Oats
    1/2 Cup of Cottage Cheese 2%
    2 Tble Spoons of PB Natural
    1 Scoop of your favorite Chocolate Protein "I use Pro 24 Bodytech"
    3-5 Ice cubs and blend

    If you want a natural one

    1 Cup of Hood Chocolate Low Cal Milk
    1/2 Cup of Raw Oats
    1/2 Cup of Cottage Cheese 2%
    2 Tble Spoons of PB Natural
    3-5 Ice cubs and blend


    This one is fruit based one:

    4 - 8 Oz of Water or vanilla soymilk
    1/2 Cup of Frozen dole Fruit mix
    1/4 Cup of Frozen Blueberries
    1/2 Cup of your favorite Greek Yogurt
    1 Scoop of a Vanilla Protein or Strawberry Protein
    sometimes I add two tble spoons of sliced almonds to this
    blend no ice cubes needed because of the frozen fruit


    add spinach and/or banana to any of these if you like
  • RacerX_14
    RacerX_14 Posts: 578 Member
    Nature Valley bars are low cal and filling. I eat them several times a week.
  • taliesyn_
    taliesyn_ Posts: 219 Member
    Dumb question perhaps but have you tried changing up the oatmeal by adding cinnamon? It made me fall in love with the stuff all over again.
  • auria17
    auria17 Posts: 94 Member
    Hi,

    Depending on how many cal you allow yourself for breakfast, 2% cottage cheese and fruit, is high in protein and tastes good, not for everyday but would be a nice change in the rotation.
  • wlgreen379
    wlgreen379 Posts: 104
    Green Monster Smoothie

    1 Cup Almond/Soy/Coconut Milk
    1 TBSP Peanut Butter
    Serving of Protein Powder
    As Much Spinach as you can stuff in your chopper machine
    1 banana

    Put in in that order and blend. Then when mixed thoroughly add several ice cubes and chop again. It's my weekday go to, or if I'm in a hurry I lose the spinach and the coconut milk and add coffee to the mix. It's a 2 for 1 deal.
  • teeina
    teeina Posts: 10 Member
    My main week day breakfasts are :
    - Oatmeal
    - 2 eggs and toast
    - an microwave omelet (I pre-cut the veggies in my magic bullet and use a bit of Parmesan cheese)
    - greek yogurt and fruit.
    - Nutrigrain Waffles w/ peanut butter and fruit


    On the weekend I may do
    - Spinach and Eggs Baked in tomato cups (http://www.recipesfrommymom.com/2011/06/egg-and-spinach-baked-in-tomatocup.html?showComment=1309370755596#c1292243935862895852)
    - Eggs in a hole - using PAM instead of butter (http://pinchmysalt.com/valentines-day-breakfast-idea-heart-shaped-egg-in-a-nest/)

    Or if I'm making brunch...
    -Egg Boat - I sub fat-free plain coffee creamer for the heavy cream (http://pinchmysalt.com/valentines-day-breakfast-idea-heart-shaped-egg-in-a-nest/)

    Did I mention that I like breakfast?
  • sums_net
    sums_net Posts: 24
    I'm all about my protein smoothies for breakfast! I even put oats in them, sometimes. Here's a good one:

    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 banana (or 1/2, personal preference!)
    1 cup coconut milk
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/4 cup of rolled oats (optional)

    mix it up and you're good to go :) that's about 350-400 calories and it keeps me going easily until lunch time! I mix up the fruit all the time, so I don't get bored.

    This... I add flaxseed to it. I have to try adding oats sometime. Another variation., banana and avacado with almond milk, flaxseed and protein powder. Yummm
  • littlefreckle91
    littlefreckle91 Posts: 169
    Superchikanth- Good idea i definitely think i'm going to try more savory options for breakfast as eating sweet things all the time sometimes makes me crave sugar a bit more.

    auria17 -I have some cottage cheese in the fridge.I'm just getting used to the taste haha,I'll have to try that.

    taliesyn_- I put cinnamon in my oatmeal once but I think i put a bit too much in! i'm going to try it again though maybe with some PB.

    Thanks for your ideas everyone :)
  • getfitbesexy
    getfitbesexy Posts: 24
    I do a meal replacement shake in the morning, it fills me up and 2 hours later i have my first snack of the day.

    Here are a couple that i do (i have tons of healthy recipes):

    - 8-10oz of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
    - 2 scoops of of nutrient-rich protein powder (I use Vi Nutritional Shake Mix).
    - 1 tsp of cinnamon


    - 8-10oz of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
    - 2 scoops of of nutrient-rich protein powder (I use Vi Nutritional Shake Mix).
    - 2 tbs of PB


    Fat-Burning Coffee Shake

    - In a blender, mix ½ cup of Unsweetened Almond milk or Cold Water (you can add more or less water depending on the consistency you prefer).
    - Add 2 scoops of nutrient-rich protein powder (I use Vi-Nutritional Shake Mix).
    - Add 1 tsp of granulated instant coffee
    - Gradually add 5 ice cubes to thicken.
    - Blend on high for one minute (in a pinch, this shake can also be made by simply mixing ingredients together in a glass with a spoon).

    Drink yourself skinny! :happy:
  • FitToBeFab
    FitToBeFab Posts: 537 Member
    I love mixed fruit with yogurt, scrambled eggs on toast, bacon and eggs, or eggs over medium on pan fried sweet potatoes. YUM!
  • juliekin
    juliekin Posts: 139 Member
    My dad throws his favorite fruit into it to mix it up a bit.
    I LOVE 3 scrambled egg whites, an egg yolk, a tablespoon of milk, and 1.5 ounces of ham or turkey. It's super-yummy.
  • lat3ralus65
    lat3ralus65 Posts: 8 Member
    Plain yogurt, fruit (I've been doing mango recently) and 1/2 cup of granola. Boom.
  • LiddyBit
    LiddyBit Posts: 447 Member
    Replace the oatmeal with quinoa and cook as you normally would your oatmeal (with whatever milk you use, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, etc., adjusting the proportion to work for cooking quinoa). A more nutritious grain and something a little different!
  • ipsamet
    ipsamet Posts: 436 Member
    I'm all about my protein smoothies for breakfast! I even put oats in them, sometimes. Here's a good one:

    1 cup frozen strawberries
    1 banana (or 1/2, personal preference!)
    1 cup coconut milk
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    1/4 cup of rolled oats (optional)

    mix it up and you're good to go :) that's about 350-400 calories and it keeps me going easily until lunch time! I mix up the fruit all the time, so I don't get bored.

    This... I add flaxseed to it. I have to try adding oats sometime. Another variation., banana and avacado with almond milk, flaxseed and protein powder. Yummm

    I just tried avocado smoothies for the first time a few weeks ago and fell in love! So good. I add flax seeds and chia seeds to my smoothies too. Mangos are awesome to throw in, too. Whatever you have laying around works great!
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    Bored with Oatmeal? you are doing it wrong...Have some imagination. Oatmeal is a canvas create something on it
  • mom2mozart
    mom2mozart Posts: 307 Member
    My newest favorite breakfast is a 100 calorie light Thomas multigrain high fiber english muffin (toasted) with 1 tablespoon of
    Kettle almond butter and 1 tablespoon of Polaner All Fruit with Fiber and a glass of skim milk. It is so delicious and satisfying. It also give you more than 1/3 of your fiber for the day, good protein, and good fats.
  • waffleflavoredtea
    waffleflavoredtea Posts: 235 Member
    Overnight oats are amazing. I hate that I love them so much but I have 1 tablespoon of basil seeds and 1/3 a cup of oats soaked in twice the water. Basil seeds are AMAZING and soak up a TON of water when you soak them for a few hours, and they literally double your oats while lowering the cals AND adding nutrition!
    I also add a tablespoon of natural unsweetened creamy peanut butter and unfortunately I've gotten addicted to adding a tablespoon of semisweet chocolate chips to them. But omg, so amazing and satisfying! I'm a chronic snacker but this meal satisfies me!

    I actually eat more like two breakfasts and no lunch... I have a giant protein shake for breakfast and the oats and some veggies for lunch. So yummy! Adding fruit and veggies is important for each meal I've found. Makes you feel less lethargic between meals. :)
  • bossymomd
    bossymomd Posts: 38 Member
    My dad makes the overnight refrigerator oatmeal. He uses Apple Juice, Old Fashioned Oats and Cinnamon.....then adds fruit to it in the morning....I didn't like it, too sweet for me with the apple juice. It works just as well with skim milk but you could probably use almond milk, soy or coconut milk as well.

    My sister and I have been experimenting with Oatmeal ingredients. Try some chopped pecans, cinnamon & honey

    or 1 tbsp of NUTELLA stirred in after they are cooked.

    Try putting the 1 tbsp of peanut butter into the oatmeal for something different

    I LOVE using extracts. Try maple extract (if you can find it), honey and cinnamon...DELISH!

    Why not add a scrambled egg to your meal (separate not in the oatmeal...lol) for some added protein

    Enjoy! :)
  • asmithTXfit
    asmithTXfit Posts: 51 Member
    I have done the overnight oatmeal with almond milk and greek yogurt. If cooking oatmeal, I like to add a raw egg while cooking on the stove -- just stir constantly and it will cook in and you will not even notice it.

    Currently .. my fave breakfast is light english muffin toasted with peanut butter and thinly sliced apple. So delish!

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