Breakfast not "keeping me down" long enough

[CalaRei]

So, I've been eating a bowl of cereal in the morning (6:30ish), because it's about all the time I have before my boys get fussy and want out of the high chairs after their own breakfast.

But I've been getting *ravenous* by like 10:30. I mean, hungrier than I'd be if I'd have just skipped breakfast.

Hubby does the same thing. On days we eat cereal, he ends up eating his lunch before 11. So clearly cereal isn't cutting it. In the past, we've found this to be a recurring problem with carby breakfasts - waffles and the like.

I probably have time to make eggs, but that's about as complex as breakfast can get before I've got fussing babies on my hands. Unfortunately, hubby hates eggs, so that's out. So is cottage cheese, which is the only other thing I can think of.

PLEASE help me here - we need richer breakfasts that are fast!!

[sellendie]

Omelets or breakfast wrap can be made ahead for the whole week, which I find quite filling. A protein shake full of yogurt, fruit, flax, protein powder and milk can be a great option and super fast to make.

[amcal]

I make a breakfast bar that's full of protein, fiber and healthy fat so they keep you satisfied for hours. They have pureed beans in them but, you can't even tell they're in there. I promise! I make a pan of them on the weekend, cut them into bars and freeze for a grab and go breakfast.

Breakfast Bean Bars:
2 cups oats (I used old fashioned)
1 cup whole wheat flour (I've subbed coconut flour but you have to add 2 additional eggs)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
¼ tsp salt
one can white kidney or navy beans, rinsed and drained (I've even used black beans with no problem)
¼ cup butter, softened (can sub coconut oil)
1 cup packed brown sugar (I used 1 C coconut palm sugar and 2 T molasses and I've also added a bunch of dates in place of the sweetener)
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla
1 - 1 1/2 cup any combo of mix ins you like:
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (I did golden raisins)
¼–½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (I did raw sunflower seeds since my kids class is nut free)
2–4 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional) (I sometimes forget to add this and they're fine)

Preheat the oven to 350°F.Place the oats in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it resembles coarse flour. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and process until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.

Put the beans into the food processor and pulse until roughly puréed. Add the butter and process until well blended. Add the brown sugar, egg and vanilla and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Pour the bean mixture into the oat mixture and stir by hand until almost combined; add the chocolate chips, cranberries, nuts and flaxseed and stir just until blended. Spread dough onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray, and flatten with your hand (you may need to grease your hands for this).

Bake for 14–16 minutes, until pale golden. Cut into bars. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.


Also, I make a protein packed pancake. They're delicious! My kids adore them and they're super quick and easy. The original recipe calls for cottage cheese and my kids HATE cottage cheese but, they can't even tell it's in there. These blend up perfectly and make nice firm pancakes that are super easy to flip.

Protein Pancakes:
1/2 cup cottage cheese (I've substituted plain yogurt or ricotta cheese with great results)
1/2 cup plain oatmeal
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla (optional)
Blend together in a blender ( I use a magic bullet) and make pancakes as usual.

This recipe makes 4 medium sized pancakes.

[neverdoingitagain]

You could try something like I just ate for breakfast. Last night I scramble fried a lb of regular ground beef, added 3 eggs and a package of frozen spinach. Added seasoning. I only had about 1 1/2 cups left from yesterday and it is sooo filling. I find that when I add some protein, a lot of fat and even more vegetables I get and stay full for a long time.
An alternative could be bacon, eggs and broccoli; a spinach omelet; or something of that variation. I can't do simple carbs anymore, they make my blood sugar shot up like crazy. I'm always hungry an hour or so later.

[neverdoingitagain]

oh another idea!
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/omelet-muffins/
I haven't made them yet, but they look super easy and quick.

[Violet2]

I have made the omelette muffins, they are good but a pita to make--they stick to the pan, are hard to pour without making a mess etc...

Just make a quiche and reheat. I do that a lot.

I also make almond flour-flax muffins which fill me up pretty well until lunch. But you have to special order the almond flour so if it's not your thing, probably not worth the effort.

V

[cristeen]

Does he hate eggs, period, or does he just dislike fried/scrambled/etc., eggs for brekkie?

I often start my morning with egg custards, each of which has 2 eggs and 1/2 c of heavy cream and some fruit. I make them on the weekend and just stick them in the fridge so I can grab and go. DH prefers egg muffins, which are just eggs with veg/meat/cheese baked in a muffin pan. Again, I make them on the weekend so we can grab a couple and go.

If neither of those is an option for your DH, I used to take bulk sausage, portion them into 2 oz patties, and cook them up on the weekend, pop them into the fridge and grab a couple on the way out the door - eat them cold. You can make your own sausage with whatever flavors/add ins you like.

[neverdoingitagain]

I just read the part that he hates eggs. sorry!

How about sardines on toast?
Use up leftover meat from the night before and make wraps with a ton of veggies inside.
Full fat yogurt mixed with berries and nuts.
Sausage patties with vegetables.
Banana pancakes:
two whole bananas, one egg and a heaping table spoon of almond butter. Smash it all together. You can add more almond butter if you want a different consistency. Cook in a butter coated frying pan or griddle.
When all else fails...bacon and avocado
Hope these are a bit more helpful.

[sewchris2642]

I divided breakfast in half. One half early in the morning--coffee and (maybe) fruit. My main breakfast is mid-morning--eggs, potatoes, sausage/bacon. I'm more thirsty than hungry first thing in the morning and only eat to keep the kids (first my kids, now the grandkids) company. I'm also not a morning person. Coffee is the most complicated thing I make first thing in the morning and that is usually made by dh, who is a morning person. They have morning snack or a 2nd breakfast while I have my breakfast. Angela had one long nap in the middle of the day so she had half her lunch before her nap (mid morning) and the rest when she got up (mid afternoon). Dylan had afternood kindergarten so he had part of his lunch before school, part at school, and the rest after school.

If you can't eat more mid morning another option is to make breakfast ahead of time. Make muffins, pancakes, waffles, etc. the night/day before. Eat cold or reheat in the morning. When Joy had swim practice before school (5am!), I made 2 dozen muffins every night for Joy to take to practice. Breakfast sandwiches can also be made ahead of time. Grilled cheese sandwiches make a good breakfast. So does pb&j. Make baked potatoes. Keep for fried potatoes (cubes, slices, wedges). Have mashed potatos on hand for potato pancakes (http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Lef...-Pancakes-9054). Or cook/fry them up and freeze.

[Rosehip]

-Full fat plain yogurt with honey & berries (I use frozen blueberries often)
-Sliced hard boiled eggs on buttered toast, w/a slice of cheddar cheese if you like (I know DH doesn't like eggs, but maybe for you. You can boil eggs ahead of time to cut down on AM prep)
-Zone bars (my kids love them, I don't, but they are super easy)
-Leftovers from dinner (I had souvalki w/tzatziki & a bit of salad wrapped up a corn tortilla this morning)

[Artichokie]

we make large quantities of whole wheat pancakes sweetened with maple syrup. They are easy to pop into the toaster to eat hot or eat cold on the run. We make them on the small side so they are perfect for snacking or a quick pick me up in the middle of the day.

[Ola_]

So many yummy egg recipes! It's a shame he doesn't like eggs, or does he just not like them cooked in certain ways maybe? How does he feel about not having "breakfast" food for breakfast? I'm thinking protein-y leftovers spooned into a pita half to make it easy and portable. Some chicken/pork/sausage cooked and cut up, you could mix it with some cheese and salsa, or veggies and a stir-fry sauce or something like that?

[Storm Bride]

What about just a handful of plain raw nuts? They definitely keep me going better than cereal...and I'm even getting over the mental feeling that I can't have eaten enough, because it's such a small amount.

I keep cold hard-boiled eggs in the fridge, which would be an option for you, OP, although it wouldn't work for your dh, of course.

[LeahBoo]

I am the same way, if I have cereal or waffles or something, I get hungry really soon again. I have found I need fat and fiber in the morning, above all else. Oatmeal is good. Lately, I've been soaking steel cut oats overnight, in the morning, I pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes, and that's it. As fast as cereal, almost. Then add a tbsp of peanut butter, a little sugar, and sometimes some milk.

If I have less time, or forget to soak the oats, or don't want dishes later, I make a pb sandwich.

[cristeen]

Originally Posted by Violet2

I have made the omelette muffins, they are good but a pita to make--they stick to the pan, are hard to pour without making a mess etc...

I don't have a problem pouring them, I just use a batter bowl. But there are several solutions to the sticking problem... 1- grease the pan beforehand with a solid fat (butter or CO), not a liquid fat, and don't rely on non-stick coating 2- remove the muffins while they're still warm 3- switch to a silicone muffin pan (this is the entire reason I bought silicone).

[neverdoingitagain]

Originally Posted by cristeen

I don't have a problem pouring them, I just use a batter bowl. But there are several solutions to the sticking problem... 1- grease the pan beforehand with a solid fat (butter or CO), not a liquid fat, and don't rely on non-stick coating 2- remove the muffins while they're still warm 3- switch to a silicone muffin pan (this is the entire reason I bought silicone).

or use baking cups

[Magelet]

I love smoothies for breakfast. I generally make them with whole milk milk, buttermilk (for some probiotics, and just a tbs or two makes it taste like banana cake batter ), a banana and an egg yolk. I usually drink 2/3 and DP drinks 1/3.

If you had a big blender, you could make a couple days worth in the evening (or each days in the evening) and put it in the fridge.

Often, we'll have a smoothie, and then cook up the eggwhite in a little butter. (sometimes with another egg with it).

I didn't think smoothie would be very filling, but because it has lots of protein and enough fat, it keeps me full for a while, AND I'm less ravenous all day if I start out with some protein.

It sounds like you need more protein in the morning, I'd try to eat an egg or sausage or leftovers with meat every day for breakfast every morning for a while adn see how you feel. If you need something faster (I know DH doesn't like eggs) make some hard boiled eggs, and you can eat it quick.)

Also, if you make some oatmeal in advance, it heats up in just a couple moments. Oatmeal will be better if you want a grain with your smoothie/eggs/sausage, because it's a whole grain.

[cristeen]

Originally Posted by neverdoingitagain

or use baking cups

Nope. You think they stick to your pan... wait until you lose half of it to the paper liner. At least with the pan you can scoop it out - unless you want to eat the paper, you're SOL with the liner.

[Smokering]

Yoghurt sounds like your best bet to me. It's easy and proteiny. You can mix in a little cream for satiety, and of course berries and such for taste (maple syrip's yummy too!). On days when you have a little more time or oomph, make it into a smoothie.

[karika]

I eat in small doses often. I start with fruit, either alone or in a smoothie which is banana, frozen cherries, frozen blueberries, strawberries, spinach, few pieces of ice, splash OJ, splash homemade almond milk. Then a bit later I eat a protein. Mine is usually an egg, but any kind of protein works. Then a pancake or muffin (I make a batch and freeze many, reheating them in my counter oven) 40 min or an hour later. Then I start cooking whatever else i will be eating, like I put an acorn squash on to cook, or a yam.... I have a break form eating and feeding others for a couple hours, then I start a big meal like a stir fry or spaghetti.... anytime I am hungry I steam some veggies (like broc or cauli or spinach). I also usually keep some cooked rice, potatoes (I steam them then mash them with coconut oil and homemade almond milk), or pasta (GF pasta, we are GFCFSF) or all three in fridge....