What's for Breakfast Today?

[hardcorestitch]

Hard to say as I do not eat until noon everyday. Usually some pretzels and hummus and some sort of nut and then some fruit.

Most cases I don’t do the same until just after 11am…

 

[bobbiwoz]

Delicious Blueberry pancake!

 

[WDW_fan_in_TX]

Egg, bacon, muffin, sweet tea. 5 for 5 this week.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I'm looking for options for stuff to grab and go from home that I can eat when I get to the office. Grab and go as there's no time to cook in the morning. I've tried precooking stuff and freezing it, and that didn't work. I've tried oatmeal packets, and my cardiologist took me off oatmeal all together. I've tried toast with peanut butter and honey, and that is okay. But not very filling.

Is it just the prepackaged oat packets that she has issue with? I ask because overnight oats, which uses a different kind of oatmeal, is huge in the fitness and health world. You can buy the name brand stuff online or at places like Costco and it's ready to grab and go in the morning. DD prefers to make her own and we're just well stocked with meal prep containers. We use Bob's Red Mill rolled oats because that's what her recipe called for but back when I was on my oat kick, I was using steel cut, which has a higher fiber content, lower on the glycemic index, and ultimately less processing than rolled. Both are less processed than the stuff that goes into the instant packets. She boosts her protein and fiber in her oats by adding chia seeds and PB2 peanut butter powder (great low cal way to get that PB taste that is more friendly to the waistline). Sweetener is usually either honey or monk fruit (which drastically cuts the calories). She's not so much of a fruit person, so she uses zero sugar chocolate chips in hers. I prefer fresh blackberries and sometimes toss in protein powder (which may be against your dr's orders).

I also second the suggestions for plain non-fat Greek yogurt. It can be used for everything like protein dessert bowls to a swap for things like sour cream. It even works well in place of mayo in some cases. I usually buy the Oikos Triple Zero Protein (18g protein per serving) or the Chobani Greek Zero (16g protein per serving). I often stir in a serving of sugar free pudding (flavor of choice), some monk fruit, water, and maybe some Catalina Crunch high protein cereal if I'm doing a dessert bowl. A real treat is the mini marshmallows as they are very low calorie. I like texture, but not needed if you want to just have it as a high protein dessert pudding alternative.

I know you said no cottage cheese, but there are a lot of recipes out there where it gets blended in and is completely undetectable. It's kind of like the protein equivalent of parents hiding their veggies in dishes for their picky eater kids. In any event, if protein is your objective, it's worth considering some of the recipes that swap out some of the cream or cheese for a serving of low fat cottage cheese. We've even blended it into marinara and had it over edamame fettucine (24g protein per serving). If you're also wanting to spruce up your grilled chicken and make it a wrap or sandwich, there are carb counter tortillas and buns/rolls that are significantly lower in calories but much higher in fiber and offer some protein as well. I use La Banderita tortillas (60 calories, 11g fiber, 3g protein) and Nature's Own Keto buns (60 calories, 16g fiber, 9g protein). If there are any beans you like (for me, it's chickpeas) they are also a great fiber and protein source. I have yet to try them, but Royo (especially their 70-80 calorie bagels) is extremely popular.


As for my breakfast... 1 Galactic Brownie protein bar and a 40oz mug of Crystal Light caffeinated lemonade.

 

[Cadiewampus]

Most cases I don’t do the same until just after 11am…

I have found this is probably the easiest way to keep my weight in check

 

[3rd_time_the_charm]

Treated myself and DoorDashed a Bojangles Cajun filet biscuit

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I did have some plain Greek yogurt with sparkling water this morning. I skipped the coffee and anything that might irritate acid reflux.

 

[WDW_fan_in_TX]

I did have some plain Greek yogurt with sparkling water this morning. I skipped the coffee and anything that might irritate acid reflux.

I have to really watch what I eat because I have really, really bad acid reflux. Has been that way for 40 years. Lemons, anything citric gives me indigestion. Pasta sauce, marinera, ketchup, anything with tomatos too.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I have to really watch what I eat because I have really, really bad acid reflux. Has been that way for 40 years. Lemons, anything citric gives me indigestion. Pasta sauce, marinera, ketchup, anything with tomatos too.

I tried making some kind of Buffalo chicken thing and had it as my ONE meal of the day shortly before bed. It almost killed me last night.

 

[hertamaniac]

While not everyday, I do strive for a consistent breakfast.

1) Black coffee with fair trade breakfast blend beans from Sprouts (I grind at home)
2) Sauerkraut (raw, refrigerated in a bag, 1/2 to 3/4 cup). This can be tough to get past the bitterness, but the probiotics give me an instant lift-off that satiates my digestion for the rest of the day.
3) Cottage cheese (1% or 2%) mixed with a spoonful of apple butter. This is a perfect marriage of protein and sweetness without being too sugary.
4) Zero carb tortilla (ultra high fiber) with chopped avocado and garlic hot sauce. I either have the above (#3) or this. This combination sets me up for the day while not needing lunch until mid-afternoon. The hot sauce really accentuates the somewhat blandness of an avocado. On occasion, I will make a couple of scramble eggs to substitute the avocado, but still add the hot sauce or lower sugar ketchup.
5) Banana (try to eat about 2-3 times per week)

 

[leebee]

Some things- not that I eat breakfast, but suggestions:

Chicken salad on crackers
Ricotta cheese on crostini or crackers (ditto cottage cheese)
These (below) are also pretty good, fast and easy to grab from the freezer as you are heading out the door, then heat at work. One trick I find for heating eggs is to use a medium or medium-high power setting on the microwave, and heat in a couple of shorter times than one longer time. It's "gentler" to the egg protein, so it's less spongy. I get the first two at Sam's and the bottom one at BJs. Veggies Made Great also has a tomato/basil variety that I don't care for.