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To ask for breakfast suggestions without eggs or avocado

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Tooearlytothink · 11/06/2025 15:02

I’m stuck in a rut of eating high sugar foods/snacks and need to kick this. I find if I start the day with something lower sugar it’s easier to avoid getting into that loop. However it is so hard to find breakfast suggestions that are low sugar (and ideally high in protein) without it involving eggs and/or avocado. Oh or overnight oats. What do you have?

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Mistyglade · 12/06/2025 23:20

Bananas and blueberries whizzed up in Nutribullet with collagen powder and half water/ soya milk. Chia seeds too if I remember.

proximalhumerous · 12/06/2025 23:09

Trekkerbabe · 11/06/2025 22:09

Low fat greek yog with Joe Wicks granola and berries.

Saag paneer with two boiled eggs and sometimes a warmed tortilla.

Joe Wicks bean chilli with spoonful of yog.

Egg and egg white omelette with smoked salmon, lemon and pepper,.salad leaves and a bagel.

Some of these are carb loaded for post workout. Some are reduced carb. Either way they are all delicious. I am a savoury not sweet person and have never liked the British sweet-laden breakfasts we were brought up on .

You forgot to suggest avocado.

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Tooearlytothink · 12/06/2025 19:07

mediummumma · 11/06/2025 22:57

Nearly every day I have two Linda McCartney veggie sausages in a seeded bun with lettuce, tomato and a slice of cheese. 25g protein, sausages cook in 10 mins in the airfryer and sees me through to lunch no problem at all.

Oh this sounds really good, thank you.

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RobinEllacotStrike · 12/06/2025 10:04

Fruit with Greek yoghurt & raw almonds.
Grilled cheese on toast.
Sliced tomato & tahini on toast.

mediummumma · 11/06/2025 22:57

Nearly every day I have two Linda McCartney veggie sausages in a seeded bun with lettuce, tomato and a slice of cheese. 25g protein, sausages cook in 10 mins in the airfryer and sees me through to lunch no problem at all.

justasking111 · 11/06/2025 22:51

I like haggis in a full English. Adore white pudding.

ODFOx · 11/06/2025 22:49

What is it about eggs that you don’t like? Is it an allergy or can they be an ingredient? They are a versatile high protein ingredient if we can make them appetising for you.
otherwise I do like a hash of chopped bacon, mushrooms, leftover veg and potatoes ( not too many) with a spoon of pickle and some grilled tomatoes on the side

sparklychair · 11/06/2025 22:42

I like kippers or smoked haddock for breakfast- DH hates the smell.
I used to share an office with someone who always had soup for breakfast.

justasking111 · 11/06/2025 22:22

Never liked cereals or porridge. I'm very partial to a crumpet or Lidl low gluten brown cob loaf.

FastnetLundyRockall · 11/06/2025 22:20

I like a pan con tomate- grate a couple of large tomatoes, sieve excess juice and then stir in olive oil, salt and pepper and a tiny dash of vinegar. Serve on toasted sourdough with tuna or cheese.

or, a Turkish type breakfast with pitta, feta, houmous, olives, red cabbage and salad.

but tbh, only have time for this on weekends so normally Greek yoghurt and maybe some fruit or a couple of dates

Trekkerbabe · 11/06/2025 22:10

If uou need a snack then have a small apple with peanut butter. It's really good and stops the sugar cravings.

Trekkerbabe · 11/06/2025 22:09

Low fat greek yog with Joe Wicks granola and berries.

Saag paneer with two boiled eggs and sometimes a warmed tortilla.

Joe Wicks bean chilli with spoonful of yog.

Egg and egg white omelette with smoked salmon, lemon and pepper,.salad leaves and a bagel.

Some of these are carb loaded for post workout. Some are reduced carb. Either way they are all delicious. I am a savoury not sweet person and have never liked the British sweet-laden breakfasts we were brought up on .

PizzaSophiaLoren · 11/06/2025 21:04

High protein Greek yoghurt, berries, oats, honey, chia seeds.

Hankunamatata · 11/06/2025 20:59

Tooearlytothink · 11/06/2025 20:52

See I can happily do this but then I inevitably grab a chocolate bar around 10am and start the sugar cycle anyway. Hoping a decent breakfast will stop me reaching for sugary snacks.

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I went for lidl popcorn cereal bars instead of chocolate bar to ease myself off chocolate bars. Also the mini fruit filled shredded wheat makes a nice snack dry and are quite sweet

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Tooearlytothink · 11/06/2025 20:52

worrisomeasset · 11/06/2025 17:32

I go to work and don’t have time for breakfast in the morning. I have to leave for work at about 7:30 am and having breakfast would mean getting up stupidly early. I also have no wish to eat at such a ridiculously early hour. It’s a nice mug of tea (no sugar) then off to work. It suits me fine, no breakfast means no calories and no blood sugar spike. And the “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” claim is complete and utter bullshit.

See I can happily do this but then I inevitably grab a chocolate bar around 10am and start the sugar cycle anyway. Hoping a decent breakfast will stop me reaching for sugary snacks.

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Tooearlytothink · 11/06/2025 20:48

Almostalive · 11/06/2025 18:33

Oops. Missed the egg part!

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At least you noticed afterwards 🤣 thanks for the other suggestions

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Tooearlytothink · 11/06/2025 20:48

proximalhumerous · 11/06/2025 18:20

Sorry, but porridge does not cure haemorrhoids. Not even if you slather it on your arse.

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Got some breakfast suggestions and a good laugh too, thank you @proximalhumerous

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Tooearlytothink · 11/06/2025 20:46

proximalhumerous · 11/06/2025 18:29

For the love of omelettes, please can no-one else suggest eggs! Or fecking Coco Pops. 🙄

It has been an interesting study in how many people don’t read things properly 🤣 and I do love a bowl of coco pops but not sure they fit the low sugar goal

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Chemenger · 11/06/2025 20:34

BenKingsleyClownUnion · 11/06/2025 18:30

Why not make your own muesli? Then you control the ingredients and the quality. Works out a bit cheaper too.

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To be absolutely honest, because I’m too lazy. There is one Sainsbury’s muesli that meets all my requirements and I stock up whenever I get the chance. The nearest Sainsburys is a half hour drive from us.

PaintedFeet · 11/06/2025 19:29

I also like

Cold tinned rice pudding

Hot tinned rice pudding in the winter

Add jam, fruit, nuts, spices

PaintedFeet · 11/06/2025 19:27

I was in a big hotel in Malaysia a couple of years ago

There was a huge breakfast buffet

All the usual rice, noodles, eggs, chicken sausage, soup, fresh fruit

The biggest surprise was bread & butter pudding with custard !!! Delicious any time of the day !

mindutopia · 11/06/2025 19:03

A few mornings a week I have a kvarg (high protein yoghurt) with fruit and almonds. I often have it with blueberries but it could be blueberries, cantaloupe and almonds or blueberries, banana and almonds. It’s very filling. Often on offer 4 for £3. So have it 4 mornings a week usually.

somewhereintheworld · 11/06/2025 19:00

This is what I have - porridge, Greek yoghurt, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, nuts, dates, chia seeds and honey.

PullTheBricksDown · 11/06/2025 18:38

Turkey rashers (the bacon style ones) on a protein bagel

Almostalive · 11/06/2025 18:33

Almostalive · 11/06/2025 15:30

Protein yoghurt with fruit ( strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, blueberries, satsuma) and chia/ pumpkin seeds.
Rye bread and mushrooms/ tomatoes fried in low cal spray.
Seeded protein bagel with scrambled eggs.
Boiled eggs and soldiers.
Thanks, I'm hungry now🤣

Oops. Missed the egg part!