Quick and hearty breakfast ideas

[withm]

I have company coming for some events that will necessitate eating a hearty breakfast and get us out of the house by 6:30 am. We'll be outside all day and it will likely be pretty cool in the mornings. Trying to think of breakfast items that can either be made the night before, or very quickly in the morning.

A big bowl of cut up fruit (canteloupe, blueberries, strawberries for example).
Perhaps some sort of egg thing? Fritatta? Quiche?
Coffee

Toast and cold cereal is a last resort. None of us are oatmeal fans.

Looking for ideas, recipes.

[Becky]

Make-your-own fruit and yogurt parfaits? Grilled PB & banana sandwiches? There's also some good recipes for energy bars and the like here on TE.

Quiche is a good one. I like baked oatmeal for a easy, filling, feed-an-army breakfast. To me, it tastes more cookie-/cake-like when it's baked.

[limewave]

I've made these Cottage Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/cottage-cheese-muffins-recipe.html) before when we go camping. I ended up eating them for breakfast. They are hearty and savory, a nice option for breakfast and can be made ahead of time (or taken along as a snack).

I'm a sucker for fried egg sandwiches. Fast, quick, and you can eat them in the car.

[indysteel]

Frittatas bake relatively quickly and/or can be reheated easily. I just made one this past weekend that had ham, spinach, potato, onion and a bit of white cheddar in it. The potato and onion are cooked on the stovetop first and then the egg, spinach, cheese and ham mixture are added to it as it goes into the oven for 15 minutes. Of course, you can put just about anything into a frittata.

[e3rdpower]

I just saw this and it seems like it would be perfect.
http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/4/17/sweet-potato-egg-boat.html

[indysteel]

I just saw this and it seems like it would be perfect.
http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/4/17/sweet-potato-egg-boat.html

Yum.

[limewave]

I just came across this frittata recipe:
http://www.dailybitesblog.com/2010/12/09/mini-florentine-frittatas/

[GLC1968]

Here are two good options - both are super hearty and both reheat beautifully!

Caramelized Onion Frittata
http://paleomg.com/caramelized-onion-frittata/

Breakfast Squash 'Boats'
http://jensgonepaleo.blogspot.com/2011/01/breakfast-squash.html

[GLC1968]

I just saw this and it seems like it would be perfect.
http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/4/17/sweet-potato-egg-boat.html


Those look delicious, but the original recipe that was her inspiration looks downright spectacular! It almost makes me want to eat bread again!

http://spoonforkbacon.com/2012/01/baked-egg-boats/

[Catrin]

Those look delicious, but the original recipe that was her inspiration looks downright spectacular! It almost makes me want to eat bread again!

http://spoonforkbacon.com/2012/01/baked-egg-boats/

Oh, I MUST do this some morning before a really long day on the bike! Yummmmmm!

[withm]

I just saw this and it seems like it would be perfect.
http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/4/17/sweet-potato-egg-boat.html

These look delicious!

[withm]

Those look delicious, but the original recipe that was her inspiration looks downright spectacular! It almost makes me want to eat bread again!

http://spoonforkbacon.com/2012/01/baked-egg-boats/

OH... these do look good. In fact, it may be my dinner tonight!

[withm]

I've made these Cottage Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/cottage-cheese-muffins-recipe.html) before when we go camping. I ended up eating them for breakfast. They are hearty and savory, a nice option for breakfast and can be made ahead of time (or taken along as a snack).

I'm a sucker for fried egg sandwiches. Fast, quick, and you can eat them in the car.

Wow! These look good too. Esp the make ahead of time part. I'm really not interested in a lot of cooking at 5am...

[e3rdpower]

Those look delicious, but the original recipe that was her inspiration looks downright spectacular! It almost makes me want to eat bread again!

http://spoonforkbacon.com/2012/01/baked-egg-boats/

Those do look good, but I have celiac disease and just seeing bread makes me feel a little queasy ;) Even though there are decent gluten free options now.

Ya'll enjoy them for me.

[GLC1968]

Those do look good, but I have celiac disease and just seeing bread makes me feel a little queasy ;) Even though there are decent gluten free options now.

Ya'll enjoy them for me.

Yeah, I'm paleo, so I can't eat them either. I'm thankful for the sweet potato version you posted! I'm definitely going to try them if I can figure out a substitute for cream cheese. :)

[shootingstar]

Dice up some veggies (onion, pepper, etc.) night before.

And scramble these veggies with the eggs with some milk mixture in a saute pan after veggies are partially cooked. Put in some fresh basil. Takes less than 15 min. to cook.


Have all fruits cut up and make smoothies next day with yogurt. For certain, smoothies can be filling.

[malkin]

Scrambled eggs are quick.
If your stove is slow, turn it on first thing.

[Owlie]

Oh, I MUST do this some morning before a really long day on the bike! Yummmmmm!

Agreed! And you could do so many things with this...Cheddar+bacon or ham; add caramelized onions instead of green onions...mmmm.

[limewave]

My new race-day and endurance riding day breakfast is going to be that sweet potato egg boat dish (minus the cream cheese). What a power-packed breakfast filled with nutrients!

[e3rdpower]

Yeah, I'm paleo, so I can't eat them either. I'm thankful for the sweet potato version you posted! I'm definitely going to try them if I can figure out a substitute for cream cheese. :)

You could try this:
http://www.adventuresofaglutenfreemom.com/2010/09/vegan-cashew-cream-cheese-vitamixed/

I've not tried it yet, but it sounds pretty darn good.

[GLC1968]

You could try this:
http://www.adventuresofaglutenfreemom.com/2010/09/vegan-cashew-cream-cheese-vitamixed/

I've not tried it yet, but it sounds pretty darn good.

Wow, that's super interesting! That is the first time I've heard about making cheese with nuts, but I guess it makes sense since people often make milk with nuts.

Unfortunately, that's out for me too since it contains hummus and I don't eat legumes. BUT, it did give me some ideas! I'm thinking of subbing in raw milk yogurt cheese the next time I have it (I'm ok with raw milk products made at home). In the meantime, I think I'm going to just leave out the cream cheese and give it a shot. I'm sure it'll be great anyway!

[marni]

how about either steel cut oatmeal salted with fruit and nuts, or a current favorite, quinoa with dried cranberries and almonds. I make up a batch ( 4 cups water, 2 cups oatmeal or quinoa, cook for 20minutes, add 1/2 c, each almonds and cranberries or fruit and nuts of your choice, turn off heat and let stand for 20minutes, and refrigerate.

In the morning scoop out a portion, add milk, soy milk, coco nut milk whatever, add a dollop of peanut or almond butter, microwave at medium 2-3 minutes and eat. Between the cereal and some excellent instant italian espresso, I can have cooked and on the table in 4 minutes, five if I feed the animals while things are cooking.

marni

[Catrin]

Marni - just soaking the steel-cut oats cooks them enough? I do the same thing you do - but I cook them for about 25 minutes or so until they are just about done...thanks for the idea

[Becky]

I like the quinoa idea! We frequently eat it for dinner, but I never thought to do a breakfast version.

[marni]

Catrin, you missed the part where I said I cook them for about 20 minutes, then turn off the heat, add the fruit and let them stand.

I used to soak the oatmeal overnight and then cook it and it took about 10 minutes less but after a batch that I had accidentally left in the fridge until moldy, I switched to cooking first and then refrigerating.

marni

[Catrin]

Catrin, you missed the part where I said I cook them for about 20 minutes, then turn off the heat, add the fruit and let them stand.

I used to soak the oatmeal overnight and then cook it and it took about 10 minutes less but after a batch that I had accidentally left in the fridge until moldy, I switched to cooking first and then refrigerating.

marni

Yes I did, so we do it the same way. I REALLY like steel-cut oats this way.

[lph]

This may not be quite the breakfast type thing you were thinking of, but I just got back from a glacier field trip where we had to be up and working at an ungodly hour, in cold weather and didn't want to stop and eat until well into the day. Re-heated dinner type meals keep me going a lot longer than typical breakfast foods, stuff like pasta with diced chicken and veg in a cheese sauce, wok dishes with beef and veg and sauce and wholegrain rice. More protein and fat than my usual double decker sandwiches of wholegrain bread and cheese.

A bowl of fruit would be a nice addition, to get started.

[withm]

I just saw this and it seems like it would be perfect.
http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/4/17/sweet-potato-egg-boat.html

OK, I made this last night. It was OK (and I like sweet potatoes, and eggs, and even cream cheese). But it was bland.

I had 2 good sized sweet potatoes, baked, and cut out good sized wedges. Filled with the egg/mushroom mixture, baked, and broiled per directions. I had a LOT of egg mixture left over (my eggs were probably XL but still), so I put the cut out sweet potatoes into 2 small ramekins, and poured the leftover egg mixture over top, and continued with the recipe. They did get nice and puffy, and browned nicely.

Odd, but I really liked the ramekin mixture better than that cooked inside the sweet potato. Maybe because the ratio of eggs to potato was higher? I just ate one of the ramekins for lunch today.

I may have not added enough (or any) salt and pepper.
Cream cheese melts nicely in the microwave in about 20 seconds.

The cream cheese was kind of bland, wondering if a gruyere might be better? I think this could also use some shallots or onion with the egg mixture, or even some red pepper flakes. Definitely more chives. Anything to perk it up a bit.

Then again we had it for dinner, maybe bland is better for breakfast?

I think I will work on a variation of this.

[Blueberry]

Wow, that's super interesting! That is the first time I've heard about making cheese with nuts, but I guess it makes sense since people often make milk with nuts.


Oh man - I've lost my mind over nut "cheeses." I make a raw cashew "goat cheese" (cashews, lemon, canola oil, salt) and a walnut spread that's supposed to taste like cheddar. Neither really tastes like cheese to me, but they are healthier than most cheeses I think, and I tend to eat them instead of cheese - so it's all good!

[Reesha]

I am a big fan of greek yogurt parfaits. My favorite is a parfait in a regular American pint glass (16 oz) with full fat greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, granola, bananas, and raw honey. It is heavenly!

[Catrin]

I am a big fan of greek yogurt parfaits. My favorite is a parfait in a regular American pint glass (16 oz) with full fat greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, granola, bananas, and raw honey. It is heavenly!

Yummmm! I think this would be excellent before a long road or mountain bike day!

[PamNY]

I've made these Cottage Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/cottage-cheese-muffins-recipe.html) before when we go camping. I ended up eating them for breakfast. They are hearty and savory, a nice option for breakfast and can be made ahead of time (or taken along as a snack).

I'm a sucker for fried egg sandwiches. Fast, quick, and you can eat them in the car.

I use this recipe and love these muffins. They are delicious and filling.

Do you know what your guests like to eat? Breakfast preferences are so variable -- for example, I can't stand yogurt in the morning but like it any other time of day.

Great ideas in this thread. I'm glad you asked.

[Owlie]

I am a big fan of greek yogurt parfaits. My favorite is a parfait in a regular American pint glass (16 oz) with full fat greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, granola, bananas, and raw honey. It is heavenly!

Nom! Probably a bit much for me in the morning, and I can't do yogurt before exercising, but it sounds good for non-ride days. :)


Anyone got some tasty "breakfast bar"-type recipes? I'm constantly running late, and something I can grab and take with me or eat while my tea brews would be good. Nothing too fancy, because I'm broke, though!

[VeganBikeChick]

You all just reminded me of my favorite breakfast that I haven't had in forever. i put frozen chunks of banana in a blender with soy protein powder and vanilla almond milk, and sometimes a scoop of peanut butter. It's very quick and filling.

[e3rdpower]

Everything here is sounding great. I just saw this one to add in:

http://www.chowstalker.com/2012/04/chicken-bacon-spinach-quiche/

I really like Chowstalker.

[Chile Pepper]

Those look delicious, but the original recipe that was her inspiration looks downright spectacular! It almost makes me want to eat bread again!

http://spoonforkbacon.com/2012/01/baked-egg-boats/

I made these this morning for my boys. They loved them! I will definitely make them again. Thanks for the suggestion!