healthy breakfast cereals

**maofas** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 10:06am

There's a cereal at Costco called Ancient Grains which is basically granola. It's about 25% of my daily fiber, I think 8g of protein before milk (plus another 7g or so when you add it). Along with a sliced up banana, I often will dump a big scoop of Greek yogurt into it (add another 22g of protein) and sometimes a serving of almond butter (add another 8g of protein) too, but it's already really filling by that point (and I often have zero appetite when I wake up and basically have to force myself to eat).

Some of the shredded wheat squares have really good stats to for a cheap, easily found alternative.

**IlikeOwls** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 1:17pm

Eggs are actually pretty fast if you just fry them up. Maybe with some green onions and broccoli. That's what i usually eat for breakfast.

If you feel like you need some starch in the mornings, boil some oats the night before and zap them in the microwave the next day. That way you get all the healthful aspects of box cereal and you can control the amount/type of sugar that goes into your breakfast. Cheaper too.

**ChenPengFi** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 1:26pm

Originally Posted by St. Sleaze

Thanks for the replies. Can anyone recommend a decent granola cereal? Is raisin really that good for you? I've always liked it i'll have to take a closer look at the nutrition label. I've always wondered what the difference was between greek and regular yogurt but i've never really looked into it so i'll have to pick some up.

Check your local health food store, they often have granola by bulk.
My local place has about 6 or 7 different varieties, some healthier than others but there are nutrition labels on the bins.

**maofas** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 2:13pm

Originally Posted by maofas

There's a cereal at Costco called Ancient Grains which is basically granola. It's about 25% of my daily fiber, I think 8g of protein before milk (plus another 7g or so when you add it). Along with a sliced up banana, I often will dump a big scoop of Greek yogurt into it (add another 22g of protein) and sometimes a serving of almond butter (add another 8g of protein) too, but it's already really filling by that point (and I often have zero appetite when I wake up and basically have to force myself to eat).

Some of the shredded wheat squares have really good stats to for a cheap, easily found alternative.

P.S. Costco is also a good place to get big tubs of Greek Yogurt for cheap. It's a no-fat amazing protein source, but is expensive if you buy it in the regular grocery store.

**thrutch** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 2:27pm

Fruit muesli and Berocca ftw. Breakfast of champions. And me.

**elipson** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 4:47pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisins#Nutrition

Nothing wrong with Raisins unless you are going for a low carb diet.

A greater variety of fruits and vegetables is good for pretty much any diet.

**Eddie Hardon** · Posted On: 12/30/2011 6:30pm

Originally Posted by Odacon

Porridge, with a little bit of jam.

Indeed! Good option.

For me, I was raised on Porridge topped with a scattering of sugar and milk.

Nowadays, I go for the Instant Porridge (2mins) and I'm happy with that :-)

**jspeedy** · Posted On: 12/31/2011 2:49am

Originally Posted by Eddie Hardon

Indeed! Good option.

For me, I was raised on Porridge topped with a scattering of sugar and milk.

Nowadays, I go for the Instant Porridge (2mins) and I'm happy with that :-)

Crazy Europeans. Is porridge the same as oatmeal? I was on an oatmeal kick for a while but something about the texture just makes me gag when I've had my fill. It's like I know I should eat more and finish the bowl but I just can't stand it. The same with eggs, I'll eat them regularly for 6 months or so then I can't stand them. Cereal for the most part I can tolerate anytime.

Anyone know of any breakfast meats that are reasonably healthy for a lean guy trying to gain some mass? Canadian bacon? sausage? bacon? turkey bacon? (Am I derailing my own thread with this?) I'm still thinking of it as something I can eat with cereal for a little extra protein and calories when I'm trying to gain weight and/or strength.

For a while I was making little wheat english muffin, egg, and turkey sausage, breakfast sandwiches (sometimes with a cheese slice) but my health nut wife swore I was a fatty for eating them.

**doofaloofa** · Posted On: 12/31/2011 5:22am

Originally Posted by St. Sleaze

Anyone know of any breakfast meats that are reasonably healthy for a lean guy trying to gain some mass? Canadian bacon? sausage? bacon? turkey bacon? (Am I derailing my own thread with this?) I'm still thinking of it as something I can eat with cereal for a little extra protein and calories when I'm trying to gain weight and/or strength.

I favour kippers as a high protein breakfast. High in Omega oils. Inside a wholemeal pittas, two will do me till lunchtime. They stink however(but in a nice way) so perfect for those who live by themselves

**Odacon** · Posted On: 12/31/2011 10:14am

Originally Posted by St. Sleaze

Crazy Europeans. Is porridge the same as oatmeal? I was on an oatmeal kick for a while but something about the texture just makes me gag when I've had my fill. It's like I know I should eat more and finish the bowl but I just can't stand it. The same with eggs, I'll eat them regularly for 6 months or so then I can't stand them. Cereal for the most part I can tolerate anytime.

Anyone know of any breakfast meats that are reasonably healthy for a lean guy trying to gain some mass? Canadian bacon? sausage? bacon? turkey bacon? (Am I derailing my own thread with this?) I'm still thinking of it as something I can eat with cereal for a little extra protein and calories when I'm trying to gain weight and/or strength.

For a while I was making little wheat english muffin, egg, and turkey sausage, breakfast sandwiches (sometimes with a cheese slice) but my health nut wife swore I was a fatty for eating them.

Yeah Porridge = Oatmeal I think. They sell tubes of porridge here put some milk in and 2 mins in the microwave and you're done, you can mix in jam, honey, nuts, whatever to add flavor. As for meat stay away from sausages they're mostly sawdust (or whatever filling they put in it) not good for staying lean. Bacon is fine a rasher on wholemeal bread sandwich would be a good addition to your breatfast.