The Perfect Workday Breakfast
Commuting through Grand Central every day has really screwed up my breakfast routine. The only options there are a croissant or egg-and-cheese, and I want something light and healthy, that I can just grab from the fridge before I go and doesn't involve prep. I've tried yogurt but think I need something with some starch in it, so I'm not hungry again an hour later. Any thoughts?
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20 Comments:
You need protein and fiber to stay full. Homemade egg sandwhiches can be pretty healthy (whole wheat english muffin, and egg, small slice of cheese), and you can make them ahead of time, freeze them, and nuke them on your way out the door. Homemade granola bars are also a good option. Use lots of different grains, seeds, dried fruit, and nuts. Oatmeal is good, too. Make a batch over the weekend and store it in individual containers. Nuke it while you are getting ready for work and stir in some fruit and/or nuts you prepped the night before.
ProfessorChaos at 11:57AM on 08/04/09
knackbrot or any kind of grainy rye crisp with some mild hard cheese or smoked salmon is easy to carry in a baggie and really filling. i usually get it from ikea but i'm sure you can find it in supermarkets.
eater88 at 12:06PM on 08/04/09
Well, this involves some prep, but the night before...and muesli. If you don't like granola/muesli, skip to the next comment. :)
There is an Au Bon Pain where I work, which is where I got this idea as they sell a small cup (8 oz?) for $4-5, which racks up a bill . Fill a cup with muesli or granola w/ dried fruit and whatever chopped fresh fruits like apples and bananas (versus watermelon), pour some milk, layer with honey. You're good to go. A cup always lasts me 'til late lunch.
Although as far as quelling hunger for longer periods, I have always been under the impression that it is protein that keeps you feeling filled longer.
Cassaendra at 12:10PM on 08/04/09
I like eater88's suggestion. I buy RyVita, Kavli or FinnCrisp a lot. You can also make a cheese sandwich with some good bread (I always keep some Ezekial bread in my freezer) Like ProfessorChaos said, I also make my own homemade granola bars (you can change it up CONSTANTLY with different nuts, dried fruits, etc..). That and some yogurt should do ya good. Or even a couple of hard boiled eggs, that you can prep over the weekend and keep in the freezer. That and a piece of bread would work...
italiagirl84 at 12:13PM on 08/04/09
I think peanut butter & banana on a whole wheat english muffin is a very filling, healthy and satisfying quick breakfast. I keep those things at my desk at work (we have a toaster in the break room) and assemble it quickly right when I get in and eat it at my desk. The crunchy peanut butter is especially satisfying.
juliebugsmama at 12:17PM on 08/04/09
I would go for peanut butter and honey on a bagel or if that is too many carbs, why not a slice of whole wheat bread, a laughing cow cheese and some fruit?
laurelie at 12:29PM on 08/04/09
mix fruit and nuts (like walnuts) into the yogurt. the protein in the nuts and the fiber in the fruit will make it "stick around" a lot longer.
colordiva02 at 12:30PM on 08/04/09
I would like a yogurt/granola parfait with fresh fruit mixed in as well. A slice of zucchini bread with cream cheese or butter spread on it. Or a slice of quiche that i had made the day before with various fillings like swiss cheese, bacon, and spinach for example.
pjracz10 at 1:25PM on 08/04/09
I am a 'warm breakfast food' lover, and feel fuller if I eat something warm, so pre-making breakfast sandwiches with english muffins or even breakfast burritos sounds like a great idea to me---I especially like the idea of make and freeze burritos because they are so portable--whole wheat tortillas, scrambled eggs, any breakfast meat/veggie sausage and maybe some sauteed peppers and onions
veggieout at 1:41PM on 08/04/09
I am a huge advocate of mini frittatas. Just whisk a few eggs (or egg substitute) in a bowl with salt & pepper, and any other herbs you want. pour into the cups of a muffin tin, then put in anything you want, leftover chicken, mushrooms, veggies, cheese. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes and pop in the fridge. They are good cold or heated in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Lots of protein and yummy too.
biabiaboiler at 1:43PM on 08/04/09
I also love mini frittatas. You can make lots of them at a time and they freeze beautifully.
bessfour at 4:06PM on 08/04/09
You can mix together 6 oz. of your favorite yogurt with 1/4 c. raw rolled oats and 1/2 c. chopped fresh fruit the night before (into your preferred "to-go" container). By morning the oats will have softened enough to provide good texture and enough carbs to keep you going along with the protein in the yogurt. You can even make a whole batch for the week on a Sunday and portion it out into containers so that you can "grab and go" without having to really think about it in the morning!
Amandarama at 4:53PM on 08/04/09
Cold Pizza:)
Embackus at 5:20PM on 08/04/09
I'm with the frittata and burrito crew.
Bean and/or scrambled egg burritos can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few day. Microwave and go.
Eggs in a pita. Left over meats and vegetables wrapped or popped into a pita are good too. Tortilla wraps. You don't have to think "breakfast foods" exclusively.
Hard boiled egg, and wheat toast w/peanut butter. Grab an apple, orange or banana to go and snack on later.
Breakfast sandwiches (egg, ham, cheese) in a muffin, pita or toast.
Even quiche can be made ahead, cut into wedges and refrigerated or frozen. Microwave to heat.
Home made energy bars with dried fruit and nuts are always good with some yogurt.
My simplest is a hard boiled egg, some fruit, cheese cubes and crackers.
Eat the egg at home. (eggy sulfur scent and commuters don't mix.) Take the fruit, cheese and crackers for the commute.
Make a smoothie and put it in a "go" cup.
CJ McD at 6:17PM on 08/04/09
I make a peanut butter and jam sandwich at night and stash it in the fridge. In the morning I boil the kettle in the bathroom while I''m having my shower, and the tea steeps in a travelling cup while I'm getting dressed. I grab the sandwich and I'm out the door in record time!
PeanutButter at 6:52PM on 08/04/09
I've been SUPER lazy lately and haven't done either of these suggestions in at least a month, but my favorite breakfast is breakfast burritos, and I did the mini-frittata/scrambled eggs in muffin tins for a long time too. I'm just super lazy in the summer, but seriously, a good homemade breakfast burrito out of my freezer is the best portable breakfast imo. These days I'm just making very fast egg-muffin sandwiches to take to work, and this week I brougt in a pound of full fat yogurt, my own berry/applesauce mix (like DIY fruit on the bottom :P), and a bag of granola for easy and low-effort food.
joyyy at 8:51PM on 08/04/09
Put some granola in that yogurt. I buy it here (NYC) in bulk and keep it in a container at work. That way, all I have to bring in is yogurt and sometimes some berries to mix in and I am all set. I usually buy granola that has lots of protein - seeds, nuts, etc..
flavacrisp at 9:58AM on 08/05/09
On Sundays: pre-make a batch of plain quinoa.
Throughout the week you can eat it cold and top it with love like fruits, spices, grains, even some fatty cream.
If you have a dehydrater at home: drying fruit is also great
hungrychristel at 10:36AM on 08/05/09
Quick oats with a splash of maple syrup.
Not zero prep, but c'mon - 90 seconds in the microwave. Not a great "eat on the run" food though, but it's quick to eat. Less than 5 min to prep and eat.
chzplz at 3:43PM on 08/07/09
mix quaker oats with slices of bananas, peaches, and any other fruit you want. add mini wheats for more texture. Microwave for about three minutes, add cinnamon---its the only thing i've found that can fill me up until lunch!
alyssaduffy13 at 4:50PM on 08/12/09