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Hi all - I have recently switched my work schedule so I can start working out in the mornings, which means I will need to eat breakfast on my drive to work. Does anyone have any good ideas for somethi
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Breakfast on the go?

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Hi all -

I have recently switched my work schedule so I can start working out in the mornings, which means I will need to eat breakfast on my drive to work. Does anyone have any good ideas for something healthy that can easily be eaten in the car? The only thing I can think of are like Luna bars, etc., which even though they are high in protein/fiber, I know they are packed with sugar. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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I make fruit smoothies every morning - only takes about 5 minutes and is very easy to drink on the go.  Or you can make them the night before too.  I use 1/2 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt and 1 cup of frozen fruit (usually strawberries, peaches, mango and/or pineapple). 

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I know they're not good for you, but every once in a while when I'm in a hurry I will eat a bagel-ful. Usually I just bring yogurt to work to eat at my desk.
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Peanut butter toast & a banana/apple/pear, Kashi bar & a hard boiled egg (obviously peel it before you leave the house!), half a bagel with cream cheese & 1/2 cup of raspberries/strawberries/blueberries, make an omelette and stuff it in a pita pocket so you can eat it with your hands, ummm... ditto the shake/smoothie too.

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Love the shake / smoothie idea!! I just bought a Magic Bullet and making smoothies is so simple! You can also get some protein powder from GNC to add to the fruit and yogurt smoothies.

I usually eat a Nutrigrain bar on my way into work (also workout in the mornings) and find that it's the perfect amount of food.
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Thank you for all of the suggetions! For the smoothies that you make the night before..do you put them in the fridge or do you freeze them?
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Thank you for all of the suggetions! For the smoothies that you make the night before..do you put them in the fridge or do you freeze them?
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Don't make it the night before.  If you put it in the freezer, it'll be too thick by morning and you'll have to wait for it to thaw before you can drink it.  If you put it in the fridge, it'll be runny and gross.  Make it in the morning right before you drink it.  It takes 2 minutes, seriously.
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I've seen this on pinterest- never tried it though..

You can bake eggs and whatever veggies you like in a cupcake or muffin tray. It makes a bunch at once- then you can eat them throughout the week on the way to work. You can also have variety because you can make each one different if you'd like to. Here's a pic for an example:
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Hi there!  I workout in the mornings as well and I find the best breakfast on the go for me is a protein shake.  I buy a huge bag of protein powder from Costco and just mix it up and chug it down.  Not only is it very filling but has a ton of protein to back up my workout.

FYI, I just read recently that it is not a good idea to make smooties or shakes the night before as most the beneficial nutrients and vitamins that you want to get out of the drink are lost by leaving it sit for so long.  Interesting, huh?
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I've seen this on pinterest- never tried it though.. You can bake eggs and whatever veggies you like in a cupcake or muffin tray. It makes a bunch at once- then you can eat them throughout the week on the way to work. You can also have variety because you can make each one different if you'd like to. Here's a pic for an example:
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I've done this before. It's great because I can mix and match different ingredients (veggies, cheese, turkey sausage) in the different egg bakes. Usually I make enough for a week and refrigerate them.

I also like peanut butter on a whole-grain waffle or Kashi granola bars.
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Hard-boiled eggs :)  My FI works wacky hours at a highly physical job, and a few eggs seem to work great for him.  Lots of protein and you can make them ahead of time and just store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
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I'd prob do protein shake + breakfast burrito (making sure to wrap it up tight!), maybe w/ some avacado, egg whites, ground turkey.
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Another good breakfast burrito is egg whites, spinach and feta.

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I prepare the ingredients for my smoothie the night before, and then just blend them in the morning. Quick and simple, especially since the top of my blender is a to-go cup!

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I have a Zone chocolate graham protein bar and a banana nearly every single morning. Delish.

Sometimes I "switch it up" and have a chocolate/banana protein muffin from Trader Joe's, along with the banana. =P
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Hard boiled eggs (pre cracked of course), smoothies, Special K Bar, etc....I like takin a small disposable bowl of oatmeal with me also....

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The South Beach Diet (... I know) includes egg muffins, like those above, for good on the go bfasts. I love www.kalynskitchen.com for a lot of SBD recipes, including a bunch of variations on egg muffins. You can freeze them too, so it's easy to make a big batch at once. They're basically mini-frittatas. Frittatae?

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I like a piece of fruit with wheat toast and peanut butter, or a bowl of cereal with skim milk, or if I'm in a super hurry or running late to class (which I usually am) it's a bagel (no cream cheese) and a bottle of water.
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I don't have a Magic Bullet, but I do have a knock-off brand from Target. It was well worth the investment. I make a smoothie at least once a day. It literally does take 2 minutes and those little machines only make one serving so there's nothing to waste. I do frozen fruit, yogurt, splash of milk, and a scoop of protein powder.

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Out of all the ideas suggested, the healthiest and the one that will keep you the fullest for a while would be the eggs (just do the whites though). Be very careful with anything with yogurt in it. It packs more sugar than you think, so chose your yogurt wisely. Stay away from breakfast bars altogether. Easy, yes, but also full of sugar and carbs. Protein bars are better if you have to go that route. Peanut butter packs some calories too, and nutritionists recommend almond butter instead. If you are looking to lose weight, then fix the eggs as above or hardboil. Then eat wtih some regular fruit (banana's are the lowest on the list of healthy fruit- try some berries, apple, or citrus fruit instead). Getting the protein in the eggs is a good, natural addition to working out.

Here are two decent articles that may help:

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/15-breakfast-mistakes-cause-weight-gain
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/what-do-nutritionists-eat-breakfast

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Re: Breakfast on the go?

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Every weekend my husband and I make a big batch of these with our choice of veggies (similar to the ones mentioned previously) :  http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/exclusives/nutrition/healthy-eating/jennie-o-taco-muffin-recipe/

I just made these which are also great! http://pinterest.com/pin/260857003386441063/

We keep them in the fridge for a week's worth of breakfast on the go!

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My staples for breakfast on the go - 2 or 3 of the following:
1) Toasted whole wheat muffin + a smear of PB
2) Plain Greek yogurt with a handful of blueberries
3) Hardboiled egg (made the night before)
4) Skim latte

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i have been stuck on banana smoothies lately - they are super easy but delicious. one banana, a few ice cubes, a splash of honey, and almond milk to your liking.  the almond milk gives you some protein and the banana makes the smoothie really thick and satisfying.

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