Breakfast, what do you eat? (calories, blood sugar, hungry, water)

[NorthYorkEd]

2-3 eggs (with yolks, because that's where all the goodness is), scrambled in a splash of whole milk with chopped green pepper, mushrooms, onions, and asparagus

2-3 strips bacon OR 1 large pork sausage

Black coffee or orange pekoe tea

[Luckyd609]

Originally Posted by Blueberry Pancake

Alternatively, you can skip breakfast and wait to have your first meal until noon. Fasting is good and you don't have to eat first thing in the morning. You actually don't need to eat every day.

Thats true and some people do better with no breakfast. I have to eat something, but it has to be small. I need the fuel to get me going or else I get nauseous. I do not like big meals for breakfast.

[Luckyd609]

Originally Posted by Wry_Martini

I often make steel-cut oats in my slow-cooker, overnight. They're ready to eat when I get up in the morning. I make them using almond milk, a handful of fried fruit, and some sliced or chopped nuts, plus a sprinkle of brown sugar. Yummy!

I love the idea of steel cut oats in the slow cooker! I just use the instant McCanns. Not nearly as good. I like walnuts, dried fruit and a few drops of real maple syrup.

[Wry_Martini]

Originally Posted by Luckyd609

I love the idea of steel cut oats in the slow cooker! I just use the instant McCanns. Not nearly as good. I like walnuts, dried fruit and a few drops of real maple syrup.

In case you want to give it a try, here's the way I make mine. It helps if you get the smallest slow-cooker they make -- if you only have a big one, I've heard you can prepare a single portion by putting the ingredients in a bowl that'll fit inside the slow cooker's ceramic bowl, then surround it with water to make a water bath. Haven't tried this method yet, but I keep meaning to.)

1 cup uncooked steel cut oats
3 cups almond milk (could use water instead if you're not into almond milk, but I do this for extra protein and added flavor)
1/4 cup dried fruit (chopped apricots, raisins, whatever you want to use)
1/4 cup sliced almonds or other nut

Cook on low for 7-8 hours. It may form a bit of a crust on top, which is quite yummy. I stir in a bit of brown sugar before serving.

One tip: be sure and soak the slow cooker insert in soapy water after eating; that stuff turns into glue and can be hard to wash!

[Luckyd609]

Originally Posted by Wry_Martini

In case you want to give it a try, here's the way I make mine. It helps if you get the smallest slow-cooker they make -- if you only have a big one, I've heard you can prepare a single portion by putting the ingredients in a bowl that'll fit inside the slow cooker's ceramic bowl, then surround it with water to make a water bath. Haven't tried this method yet, but I keep meaning to.)

1 cup uncooked steel cut oats
3 cups almond milk (could use water instead if you're not into almond milk, but I do this for extra protein and added flavor)
1/4 cup dried fruit (chopped apricots, raisins, whatever you want to use)
1/4 cup sliced almonds or other nut

Cook on low for 7-8 hours. It may form a bit of a crust on top, which is quite yummy. I stir in a bit of brown sugar before serving.

One tip: be sure and soak the slow cooker insert in soapy water after eating; that stuff turns into glue and can be hard to wash!

Thanks!

[Chum Kiu]

Option #1 - Trader Joes crunchy unsalted almond butter on whole wheat bread and 2 boiled eggs.

Option #2 - Steel cut oats with a FEW craisins.

Option #3 - Half grapefruit, cottage cheese with almond slivers.

Option #4 - 2 boiled eggs, baby spinach and half grapefruit.

[Ceece]

Natures Path Smart Bran, 90% of the time. I discovered it years ago and it..just..works Coffee of course. And if I bought some good high fiber bread I'll swap the cereal out for a slice of toast. A few times a month I use my NutriBullett to whip up carrots, spinach & a bits of leftover fruit and gulp that down.

[tjarado]

Two fried eggs, 2 or more slices of thick cut bacon, 1/2 sliced tomato or leftover vegetables, a slice or two of rye toast w/Kerrygold butter.
I rarely eat "breakfast" before 11 am - usually around noon, and Ill eat dinner whenever I get hungry, usually 6- 7 PM depending on how much I ate earlier.
This is only on days when I eat a full caloric load.

Oh yeah, I forgot the two+ cups of black dark roast coffee. Yummy all the way round!

If I am really lazy, or running late I will default to leftovers, like beef stew, a chunk of chicken, or reheated pizza.. even cold it'll work for me, but I much prefer it hot and toasty.

[ciceropolo]

Originally Posted by Checkered24

I am trying to revamp my breakfasts a little to be healthier. I tend not to do a lot of prep work, and as such have relied mostly on a steady diet of things which are probably not the best breakfast foods around. Bagels, english muffins, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

I want to try and transition to something which will back a good amount of energy and be a metabolism jump starter, while being a healthy choice for a mild long term weight loss plan of about 10-15 lbs.

I think my poor breakfast choices have been hurting my later in the day energy levels somewhat, which has made it more challenging for me to complete my late day workouts (usually a 4-5 mile jog).

Any suggestions of some simple, easy things I can focus on here?

Always have a serving bowl of cut up fresh fruit (mostly pineapple, or melons) in fridge of which I grab a few pieces along with a chug a lug or two of almond milk in the morning.

I keep dry roasted almonds, yogurt, oranges /apples, beef jerky, and little chocolate squares at my work station. Along with canned soup and water crackers during winter months. I simply eat when I'm hungry (mimic foraging throughout the day) and this works well for me.

[CSD610]

I eat whatever I am hungry for that morning which can be anything from pancakes and eggs to waffles to french toast to scrambled eggs, bacon and toast to leftover spaghetti, pizza or meatloaf.