Non greasy meat free low carb breakfast ideas pleeeaaase!?

Question

I absolutely hate big fry ups in the mornings, I have a low budget so can't afford a variety of ingredients, does anyone have any idea what I could have, I have tried ground almonds as porridge which is totally great, but the almonds are too expensive to maintain every day, need it to be as low in carbs as possible. Cheap. Easy to make LOL! Meat free, and egg free if possible, asking for the world arnt I LOL!

I do eat meats, but just can't face eggs or greasy meats first thing in the morning, I like a lot of these breakkie ideas thanks!

Answer 1

ok I think a lot of people answering have no idea what low carb is from half the suggestions - so remember the rules yourself, since you probally know them, if not go to atkins site and review.

I like a few pecans with sharp cheese. Somethimes I buy a package of breakfast bars, or a box of chocolate shakes (low carb of course) I dont really like the LC yogurt.

The only really inventive thing I do is occasionally make a chocolate cheescake using splenda instead of sugar and a bit of pure (no sugar) chocolate. Baked cheescake - a thin layer of choped pecans on bottom for crust. Ingredinets - Whipped egg whites(~4), softened whipped cream cheese(one pacakge), Chocolate(2 spoons), Splenda(?1/2 to 1 cup I think - I taste), nuts. I just altered a regular recipie, and never make it twice the same. Great to have a slice for breakfast.

Also like splenda with cream cheese and macadamia nut mix. Can blend with SF jello for a good treat. Which reminds me sugar free jello is always a good freebie and not $$$

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well, I really enjoy pancakes... waffles... crepes... omelets... but I do not eat any animal bi-products so I use egg re-placer and I eat a lot of tofu. I'm not sure if you like tofu but there are ways to make everything taste good. I have recipes if you would like any. The only thing is that it's hard to eat healthy and not put a lot of work into cooking. So if you are looking for a quick fix in the morning you cant go wrong with oatmeal with some date pieces and raisins or granola which is easy to make but kind of expensive to buy in the stores. I don't know if you have heard of Polenta but it's just cornmeal water and honey. That's pretty good for breakfast. Muesli is my favorite though. 1 1/2 c oatmeal
1 c 100% pineapple juice, 3/4 c canned coconut milk, 1 banana, 2 T honey, 1 c raisins, 4 c fresh fruits(any you like), 1 c raw or toasted nut pieces (they are expensive but buy a little and use sparingly because you need them). It costs more to eat healthy but you don't pay as much in Doctor bills. My husband and I are working with a tight budget as well and when I say tight I mean you should be wearing size 10 but your in a size 6 kinda deal! LoL. I hope I gave you some helpful advice!

Answer 4

usually people on the carb free diet are big on eating meat ( usually carb free means high in protein ) But you want No carbs and No meat or eggs... which makes for kind of a dilemma.

If the animal thing is your concern you could go with cage free chicken eggs, they are of a farming method that is found to be a little more humane.

As far as food goes... carb free means basically No fruit,, No grains. now that we've eliminated almost everything.. No meat leaves you with nothing really.

corn ? thats about all I can think off that has no real nutritional value popcorn maybe...other than that solid veggies I guess... maybe a carrot stick for breakfast

Answer 5

If you are trying to limit your carbs intake because you want to lose weight, breakfast is the only meal you don't have to worry about too much.

I eat (not too ripe!) banana, or two in the morning, either as they are, or with some live yoghurt and cinnamon (regulates the blood sugars). Small handful of nuts is also acceptable, mid-morning perhaps (you shouldn't eat any more that that anyway, as they are notoriously hard to digest).

Lunch and, especially, supper are the ones to watch out: when I really need to lose weight, I stick to salads and as good a quality protein as I can afford... or a plate of low-carb roast vegetables... or a fruit salad, for when the craving kicks in, again with some cinnamon. It always works, but I don't get terrible energy and mood lows as when I tried to follow Atkins diet to a t.

Pulses are generally okay to eat on a low carb diet, but they are infamous for being heavy on a stomach, possibly making the matter worse.

Answer 6

I would suggest a cheese stick.
How about leftovers from the night before?

When I did low carb I did mostly meat and cheese and eggs, so you want to leave out two of those, that's tough.

You could also make a mock danish, it has eggs but you can make it in the microwave, super easy. It also tastes just like a cheese danish.

Otherwise, get some low carb bars.

Answer 7

Ok, porridge is fab start-the-day food. And wonderfully cheap!
Fortunately, my rabble like it, so we eat it often for brekkie and ring the changes.
Faves:
Throw in a few dates (take the stones out first!) when you start to cook the porridge and a sprinkle of cinnamon. By the time the porridge is done, the dates have gone all toffee-ish and yummy.

Variations with cinnamon: any dried fruit like sultanas, raisins etc.

Chopped dried apricots with chopped mango and runny honey. Mangoes are from greengrocer and not expensive: (we're getting 4 for £1 at the mo). The apricots go in at the start; the mango as just before you serve it, with a dollop of honey on top.

Chopped stem ginger with honey's great as well.

Try Holland & Barrett for big good value bags of ready-stoned (pitted) dates, apricots and stem ginger plus lots more.

Answer 8

I usually go with a grapefruit (with a bit of sugar) and maybe a piece of toast when I don't feel like pork products and eggs.

Though in the mornings during the work week, I drink a cup of Stash green tea while I'm driving in, and I bring an apple, an orange, and a granola bar (preferably nature valley or the reeses kind) to work, then I proceed to drink way too much coffee.

Answer 9

Peanut butter is inexpensive, so put that on whole wheat toast or something like a wasa cracker. Anything whole grain is lower carb, and a whole loaf of bread and a jar of PB could last one person a week or more. Add an apple, orange or some other fruit, and you'll have protein, fiber and vitamin c from the fruit. Not a bad start.

Answer 10

If you don't eat animal products, then the whole low carb thing really isn't for you. I guess you could try a big bowl of yogurt, if you're not turning your nose up at dairy along with meat and eggs. Be careful eating this way; it's really easy to not give your body the fuel it needs and get really sick. The best thing to do would be to go to the doctor or a licensed dietitian for advice.

Answer 11

You ARE asking for the world! Protein is important in a low carb diet! You may find some recipes you like from the South Beach Diet, but most call for eggs. If you can be a little flexible, try Canadian bacon (lower in fat) and egg substitutes. Also try some of the lower fat cheeses. Steel cut oats are high in fiber, which can compensate for the carbs it contains. Good luck!