Need easy on-the-go breakfast ideas!

[lttlmc3]

I start working day shift at my police dispatch jobs this Monday. It's a 12 hour shift 6am-6pm, so I'll be eating breakfast AND lunch there. Anyone have any breakfast ideas that I could either bring, or make there? Thanks!

 

[Perditamarie]

Here are some ideas:

* bagels, waffles
* cereal, oatmeal
* yogurt w/grape nuts and raisins mixed in
* Special K strawberry bars

 

[4Seasons]

We love breakfast burritos, and they can be made the night before and reheated in the microwave.
I like mine with eggs, cheese (lots!), and salsa!

 

[runwad]

I like the packets of Quaker Oatmeal just add hot water.

 

[momof1princess]

my favorite breakfast is 1/2 a medium apple and 2 tbsp peanut butter (can you tell i measure my food? LOL). quick and easy!

 

[problemchild718]

I bring 2 meals a day to work as well. I bring oatmeal and fruit, an english muffin and yogurt, a wrap with eggs and veggies that I nuke when I'm ready. fruit and yogurt.

 

[lunalibre]

Something else that's quick and easy are South Beach granola bars. They have a lot of protein and vitamins in them, which make them much better for you than a standard granola bar. They make a "snack" granola bar and a "meal replacement" bar. I wouldn't eat them day in/day out, but they're good to have on hand in a pinch.

You'll find the "snack" granola bars with all the typical granola bars. I usually find the "meal replacement" type with the Ensure/Slimfast/etc. stuff.

They're a lot tastier than the other bar I used to eat -- Power Bars.

I also take cottage cheese. It comes in little single-serving containers now.

 

[ah1126]

I like to drink instant breakfast. It is like drinking a milkshake, and it is full of good stuff!

 

[CEDmom]

I usually have a yogurt and Kashi granola bar. Both very portable and good for you.

 

[NHWX]

Just some ideas...

- Oatmeal in a thermos (make the oatmeal the night before, nuke just before leaving)
- Yogurt/banana/blueberry/milk/cinnamon/sugar smoothie in a travel mug (silken tofu too if you want the extra protein)
- Whole grain waffle spread with peanut butter and an apple
- Homemade muffins or scones warmed before you leave
- Diet Coke (my choice many warm mornings!)

I'm too tired to think of any more... must stop reading Dis!

NHWX

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Congrats on the job! You are going to love it!!!! I liked to bring cut up fruit, veggies, oatmeal etc. It is very easy to pack on the pounds at that job. Trust me, I speak from experience!

 

[StephMK]

Quaker makes oatmeal squares that are quick & easy. DD & I are not breakfast eaters but will eat one of these and they're pretty filling. The raspberry streudel is yummy if you warm it up for about 15 sec.

 

[hsmamato2]

leftovers from dinner the night before,if you have a micro to heat them in.....egg sandwiches-oatmeal(any instant oatmeal will micro in 2-3 minutes,just like in the packets,but cheaper)yogurts-fruits-

 

[HopingToGetEngaged]

I'm sorry that I don't have much in terms of breakfast advice- granola bars, fruit, dry cereal. I wanted to say GOOD LUCK! Ex-Dbf was a police dispatcher for 3 years while waiting to get hired at the department as an officer. I have so much respect for people who can mulitask like that!