Last summer, I posted an article as a guest author on another website, listing easy breakfast ideas that you could make from real food.
Some of the points I made were that:
- You should make foods that are familiar and comforting to you. Make a list of what typically sounds good to you in the morning, no matter where you buy it.
- Almost anything “store-bought” can be made (better) at home.
- Most breakfast recipes can be made the day before — when you have more energy.
- Make a menu for breakfast, just like you probably already do for supper.
Included in this post was my recipe for Make-It-the-Night-Before Oatmeal:
Oatmeal is so easy to make with a crockpot! We have a large family, but I place 4 cups oatmeal, 8 cups filtered water, a dash of celtic sea salt, and a spoonful of yogurt into my crockpot. I bought a timer for my crockpot, so that I can program it to turn on in the middle of the night and cook on low for three hours. It shuts off at 7 am, after which I insert 1/2 cup of butter and some “fix-in’s” like sucanat, strawberries, raisins, apples, or maple syrup. We serve it with heavy cream!
Another option is to mix 4 cups oatmeal with 4 cups filtered water and a spoonful of yogurt in a bowl. Cover it with a towel and soak overnight. In the morning, bring another 4 cups of filtered water and a dash of salt to a boil, add the bowl of soaked oatmeal, and gently cook another 2 or 3 minutes, stirring often. Add fix-in’s and enjoy!
I serve this oatmeal to my family several times each week, even though I personally eat fewer carbs. My own breakfast is usually an omelette (filled with fresh salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, or grilled peppers). This is a simple breakfast that gives me long-lasting energy without raising my blood sugar.
I hope this gives you a few fresh ideas for starting your day with the best nutrition.
P.S. Have you seen my e-book, Easy Breakfast Ideas? >>Click here to learn more…
I’m like you, dealing with the need to keep the bloodsugar down. I’d love to know if you have other breakfast ideas besides eggs? ( I just get tired of omelette or microwaved eggs.) I have done oatmeal and add ground flaxseed for extra fiber.
The only thing I can think of is a smoothie. I read your post at breakfast this morning, out loud to the whole family, and they were throwing out ideas: scrambled eggs (“But those are EGGS, guys,” I said.) Poached eggs? (“Eggs again…”) A frittata? (“Still eggs…”) The 6-year-old piped up with Easy Over. (“Hmmmm…”)
Smoothies are okay, but they don’t feel very filling to me. (I sweeten mine with liquid stevia extract, so that it doesn’t have any extra sugar.) My husband makes me one with coffee rather than fruit, so it’s truly low-carb. But like I said… it doesn’t *feel* like breakfast without some chewing going on. lol
I agree with you, though. Eggs can get old. I’ve been wondering how the children of Israel managed on manna for 40 years. I would have certainly been in big trouble with my complaining!
~Anne
Oh, one more thing. I’m not sure why you’re keeping your blood sugar down, but I have the book, The Diabetes Solution, by Dr. Bernstein, and his recipes are pretty good. He has an entire book of recipes, but I’ve never tried it. I meant to look up breakfast recipes before replying to you, but the book is in the room where my little guy is sleeping… so I’ll try to remember to look later.
Dr. Bernstein’s website is http://diabetes-book.com/
What a great idea! I like using my crockpot, but a lot of times will get it started too late. I LOVE the idea of using a timer for it! Now I know what to do with the one from the lamp, as my family kept turning it off by switch anyway. Thanks!
I read this idea online a couple years ago, and it IS a great idea. It works for cream of wheat, too. For our size family, we use 8 cups of water, 2 cups of cream of wheat (homemade ground wheat, rather course, works just fine), and a couple spoonfuls of yogurt, plus a little salt. My kids think it tastes better soaked and cooked in the slow cooker overnight. Fine with me!
~Anne