Filling, quick breakfast recipes besides the same old thing?

Question

I'm a college student (well, on summer break, but still). My mornings are usually pretty busy, and I generally don't have time to make a big breakfast (ie: eggs, bacon, pancakes). Besides, I get tired of eating the same breakfast foods every morning. Don't get me wrong...I love eggs and bacon. It's just a pain to make all that on a school morning, and I usually tend to get hungry not long after. So, I usually end up running through McDonalds drive-thru. I'm unbelievably sick of that, as well.

So, what I'm wondering is if anyone has any relatively healthy, quick and filling recipes for breakfast besides the same-ole-same-ole. No oatmeal or scrambled-egg sandwiches, please. Gimme some p'zaz to start the day off (and make it snappy, plz, mmmk, thks) *grin*

Answer 1

Since you want something quick different from the norm, I'm assuming you don't feel like making something the night before.

As far as something filling, you need specialized protiens. THe stuff most people think of as a normal breakfast is mostly starches. They are mostly sugar and tend to burn up quickly, which means you burn out. Honestly, when I was having this problem, I just bought some of the Slim Fast Optima shakes, and one would at least hold me until lunch.

If you want an easy recipe, here's the best I can offer, though it is a bit plain.

Wheat Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, sausage, and cheese.

Just toast the bread (You can spread mayo if you want.)
One leaf of lettuce, one tomato slice.
Use ground sausage, (usually comes in a tube of some sort)
Sqeeze out the desired amount of sausage and press into a thin patty. (The thinner it is the quicker it cooks.)
Cook the patty, lay a slice of your favorite cheese on top of the sausage to melt a little.
Place on bread.

It's a great sandwich and you can change out the meat as you'd like.

You could use ham slices, or make tuna salad with apple chunks instead of relish.
You could also trade up the bread for a bagel once in a while. I've tried the sausage and cheese on a blueberry bagel once, and it was surprisingly good.

It's kind of basic, but if you keep sliced tomatoes in a container and already have a head of lettuce, there is almost no work involved in making it. Plus it's surprisingly filling with a glass of milk or orange juice.

It should stick with you for a little longer than a bowl of cereal or some other sugar based item.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Instant oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts because it is quick and full of flavor. All it takes is about a minute in the microwave. You can buy it in a lot of different flavors or just an original, bland flavor. If you buy the original, you can mix in fresh fruit and other natural sweeteners to save on the calories and sugar that is in the other varieties. Oatmeal keeps you full for a long period of time too, which is great for school or when you know that you are going to have a late lunch. Trail mix is something else that will keep you full for a long time. You can make your own or buy some from the store. I like to make my own with pretzels, chocolate chips, assorted nuts, sunflower seeds, popcorn, assorted cereals, gummy bears, granola, and dried fruit pieces. Pretty much anything and everything can be put into a homemade trail mix. The last thing that keeps me full for an extended period of time is granola bars. Once again, you can make your own or just eat store bought ones. I like the crunchy ones from Nature Valley the best like the peanut butter ones or the apple and spice ones. You can choose whatever kind you like though because they all make a good breakfast that is a quick start to the day.

Answer 4

Recipe for Bircher Muesli!

From Catholic Chronicle, Diocese of Toledo, some time ago:

Biechermuesli - Swiss

3 cups of oatmeal
@ 6 cups of milk (can use combination of yogurt and milk)
1-3 Tablespoons of honey
1/2 - 3/4 cup of raisins

Soak overnight, then add the next morning:

Fruit of the season - 1 cup each to 3 cups
Unskinned fruit is okay
1-3 Tablespoons of orange rind
Decorate with nuts

Answer 5

Make a breakfast burritto. Thay are quick and easy

Scamble an egg - or I use southwestern EggBeaters
put into a soft flour tortilla shell
add some shredded cheese (I use the Taco Blend)
top with Ortega Taco sauce and wrap

Answer 6

Some things I tried were cold cereal with fruit.....or just put some ceral into a bag and grab like a banana or something to go if you are in a big rush.......Others could be breakfast bars, peanut butter on toast with oj (could put into a sports bottle so easy to grab and go) or a banana., pb sandwhich with banana slices in the middle......Just make for sure that you try to at least cover a few of the basic food groups so that you dont get hungry shortly after (such as protein, fruit, and carbs, etc..).

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Open face grilled pepper jack cheese on whole wheat bread. Just put in your toaster oven. Add a piece of fruit and you're good to go.

Soup is an easy, potentially nutritious and filling breakfast.

Oh and cold tacos or pizza.

Answer 9

This can be made the night before and put in the fridge, then in the morning just cook.

Breakfast Casserole Recipe

2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
12 eggs
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1 can mushroom stems and pieces
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/8 teaspoon paprika

melt butter.
blend in flour and pepper.
gradually add milk and stir until thickened.
add cheese, mix and set aside.
fry bacon and onions until browned.
add eggs and scramble just until set.
add mushrooms and cheese sauce and put into a greased baking dish (9x13).
mix breadcrumbs with 3-tblsp.
melted butter and paprika and sprinkle over egg mixture.
CHILL for 30-minutes at least OR put in fridge overnight.
to serve bake for 30-minutes in a 350 degree F oven

Answer 10

2 eggs
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices sandwich bread
6 slices cooked ham
3 ounces Cheddar cheese, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a wide, shallow dish.
Layer 2 slices bread with equal amounts of the sliced ham and cheese; top with remaining bread slices to make sandwiches, and press down to secure filling. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, and turn to coat both sides.
Heat the oil in a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cheese has melted.