Breakfast Ideas...

Hinaj

Hi guys,

I am usually a lurker, but I can really use some advice/ideas for this.  I am not a breakfast person at all and I usually don't eat anything till lunch.  But I am trying to eat better and healthy and I know I have to start eating in the morning.  I have read a few post and have gotten some ideas, but if you guys don't mind sharing ideas for breakfast that are quick and simple to prepare or something I can do at work.  TIA!

queenfm85

Im not usually too hungry but this morning I had one of those new Yoplait Greek 2x Protein yogurts and fresh cut strawberries.

lmark7786

A few ideas...

Thomas' Bagel Thin + cream cheese

English muffin + peanut butter

Greek yogurt + granola

And if you feel really motivated...

Bagel thin + egg + cheese + canadian bacon

raynes

From my experience of playing around with different things for breakfast, I find I'm the most satisfied with a decent amount of calories with a good portion of protein.

For me that usually means a protein shake w/ a banana, protein powder, PB and milk.  For others it might be some eggs (with extra egg white) on an english muffin.

When I feel the need for "real food" instead of a shake I usually have an english muffin with PB and the banana on the side (or sliced on top, if that's your thing).

Another good option is oatmeal, but not the instant kind.  Steel cut or old fashioned is better for you.  You can make overnight oats so that it's ready quite quickly in the morning.

Lapontoona6

If you have a muffin tin you can make egg "quiches"
-the recipe makes six regular size muffins or twelve mini- depending on your pan.
you can totally make these ahead of time on a sunday and they stay really well in the fridge and heat well in the microwave
3 eggs + 1 eggwhite (you can make this with just eggwhites as well and it still tastes just as good.)
1/2 cup of low- no salt added 1% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon of milk
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup shredded cheese (any kind)
pepper
garlic powder
-mix all ingredients into a bowl and put into muffin cups after spraying them with non-stick spray
bake for 30 mins at 350 degrees
when they come out they're going to be all puffed up but they lower after you let them cool. 
you can also add any other types of veggies you like or I sometimes add diced ham for a little more protein. 

mmealy

Frozen whole wheat eggos with ricotta & berries on top.

Kashi Go Lean with sliced strawberries & blueberries.

English muffin with egg & cheese. I also like to put jalapenos on mine, but I love spice!   (Homemade egg-mcmuffin).

BTW the Egg McMuffin from McDonalds is only about 300 calories if you ever have to stop somewhere to get it. Not too bad

AdeleDazeem

I don't want to make dishes or a mess in the morning, so I go with two whole wheat waffles, tea, and a light string cheese.  Odd combination, I'm sure, but I'm full until lunch!

jreid4

I'm a Weight Watchers gal, so I always consume in terms of 'points'.  The lowest options, though, with the biggest full value have always been the following for me:

- Steel Cut Oatmeal with Splenda Brown Sugar and dried fruit (approx 4 points per serving - you can make a huge batch and reheat every morning)
- Cheerios with 1/2 cup skim milk (2 points)
- One fried egg, three slices turkey bacon and one slice toast (5 points)
- Lower sugar instant oatmeal with skim milk (3 points)
- Raisin Bran Crunch with 1/3 cup skim milk (3 points)
- Slim Fast Shake powder with 1 cup skim milk, blended with ice (4 points)

I usually throw in an Activia Light yogurt (1 point) halfway through the morning to last until lunch.  Very satisfying, indeed.  I also noticed I lost more weight and felt much better once I started eating breakfast.  Eat happy!

Angrytomato

A dietician told me the best way to jumpstart your metabolism in the morning is to consume between 300-400 calories for breakfast. Your body will naturally burn more calories throughout the day this way.

I like to eat an english muffin with light butter and some cinnamon sprinkled on top. Then a yoplait light yogurt with blueberries in it. A hot cup of tea with it does it for me. Simple, filling, and takes only a couple minutes to prepare.

Or I eat a cup of frosted mini wheats (or honey nut cheerios), half a cup of soy milk (it's not as gross as it sounds! Really! It tastes like vanilla flavored milk!) with some peaches/blueberries/strawberries on top.

Hopes this helps I've really noticed my weight loss work better since eating more in the morning.

SummerBoston10

Steel cut oatmeal with a banana sliced on top.

Kashi Go Lean with skim milk and berries or a banana in it

Food for Life English muffin with good fruit spread

finney.28

some people aren't fans, but I like 2/3 c. nonfat cottage cheese with 2/3 c. pineapple and a tablespoon of chopped hazelnuts sprinkled on top. It's a modified recipe from the flat belly diet and it is not that many points on WW either. I usually make it the night before and eat it when I get to work in the morning.

Hinaj

Thank you guys for the great ideas!!

Goldlie11

The breakfast that keeps me full the longest is actually greek yogurt, fruit, a a touch of honey to sweeten it.  

I also really like to have an egg with cheese on a deli flat.  

raelinsetzer

Hardboiled eggs are nice and easy to fix up, and if you make alot, they last quite a while! It's so easy to grab em, peel em and nom them Pair that with a piece of whole grain toast with some butter or a little jelly and you've got a yummy breakfast!

Also, if you want a egg sammich like someone posted about earlier, you can totally microwave them! I mix up two eggs in a shallow bowl, pop it in the microwave for about a minute, maybe 30 seconds more if it doesn't look done, and viola! You just run a knife under the bottom of the egg and fold it onto your sammich. They're delicious, and the bagel thins are awesome with them. Quick and easy!