I don't like to eat as soon as I get up. I prefer to take something to work w me and eat after an hour or so.

I need some high Protein suggestions. No shakes! I've been doing a lot of deli meat and cheese but need a change.

Suggestions??

Someone posted an egg casserole muffin recipe recently. I can't remember the specifics, but it was eggs, cheese, turkey sausage and some other stuff like tomatoes all mixed together. Then cooked in cupcake tins so you have individual ones and you can grab one to take with you.

I'm doing Danon's Light & Fit Pineapple Greek Yogurt with a few tablespoons of Nature Valley's Protein Granola. I never used to eat breakfast, now I really enjoy it!

I totally get not being a breakfast person, but I've done my best to get over it, because the sooner you get a little somethin' in the system, the sooner your metabolism wakes up and realizes it's a new day Right now I'm on full liquids, so it's pretty much been a Protein shake, but before my pre-op diet I was alternating Protein shakes on some days with a non-fat greek yogurt with a dab (seriously, maybe a teaspoon) of honey or maple syrup, and some fresh fruit like banana, strawberries or blueberries. Honestly, if you can manage it it's really a good thing to get at least a few ounces in within that first hour, even if it's something small like a half-glass of skim milk or a baby bel. I know my energy levels improved a lot when I started making myself get on track with that.

Good luck!

OMG - greek yogurt plain is just nasty, I hopefully will be able to tolerate protein shakes for breakfast. I really am not a breakfast person - I never got hungry until about 2 in the afternoon - of course once the hunger monster woke up it was eating until bedtime

Even before surgery, my favorite breakfast was lowfat cottage cheese with fresh strawberries & blueberries. I'm on liquids now- 6 days out and I can't wait to get to purée in two weeks so I can have cottage cheese with a teaspoon or so of sugar free jelly. Fruit will be later! Yum!

Cottage cheese or flavored Greek yogurt (I love Chobani and Liberte brands).

Eggface's bites (crustless quiches) which are easy to grab and go.

Protein crepes - I make a bunch in advance, fill with almond butter, banana and cinnamon or thin slices of lunchmeat and some cheese, roll them up and wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then put them in a baggie in the freezer. I grab one out in the morning, nuke it for a few seconds and I've got a yummy protein boost breakfast.

Protein muffins or Cookies, depending on how far out you are. I make a granola type cookie that's chewy and full of whole grains, dried fruit, nuts and some Protein powder. Same goes for muffins - a great way to get in some Fiber and being homemade they have better ingredients and that protein boost that you won't find in a commercial product. I make several dozen at once and freeze individually the same way I do the crepes.

I keep a dozen hard boiled eggs in the fridge at all times. One of those and a cheese stick is an easy way to get 150 calories and 12 grams of protein.

And I know you said no shakes but I have one "real" coffee each morning followed by a protein coffee - a scoop or two of my protein powder shaken up with 8 ounces of coffee. I drink it hot or iced, depending on my mood. I'm going to drink the coffee, anyway, so this makes it into breakfast on days I don't feel like eating. Most days I do this, unless I have errands to run and know I'll be busy and need something more substantial. I can also mix with tea and make a chai latte out of it with my some spices and vanilla protein powder.

~Cheri

Wow great ideas!!! I will try those protein crepes and crustless quiches for sure!

OMG - greek yogurt plain is just nasty, I hopefully will be able to tolerate protein shakes for breakfast. I really am not a breakfast person - I never got hungry until about 2 in the afternoon - of course once the hunger monster woke up it was eating until bedtime

I use Unjury with

OMG - greek yogurt plain is just nasty, I hopefully will be able to tolerate protein shakes for breakfast. I really am not a breakfast person - I never got hungry until about 2 in the afternoon - of course once the hunger monster woke up it was eating until bedtime

I use Unjury Chocolate Spleandor with fat free milk and a little dab of peanut butter. I tastes great.

I am on pureeds and make plain old oatmeal with a splash of cream and sprinkle of cinnamon. Settles my tummy in a flash and has 6 gm of protein. I also got frozen greek yogurt bars with 6gm of protein made by yasso.

Cottage cheese or flavored Greek yogurt (I love Chobani and Liberte brands).

Eggface's bites (crustless quiches) which are easy to grab and go.

Protein crepes - I make a bunch in advance' date=' fill with almond butter, banana and cinnamon or thin slices of lunchmeat and some cheese, roll them up and wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then put them in a baggie in the freezer. I grab one out in the morning, nuke it for a few seconds and I've got a yummy protein boost Breakfast.

Protein muffins or Cookies, depending on how far out you are. I make a granola type cookie that's chewy and full of whole grains, dried fruit, nuts and some Protein powder. Same goes for muffins - a great way to get in some Fiber and being homemade they have better ingredients and that protein boost that you won't find in a commercial product. I make several dozen at once and freeze individually the same way I do the crepes.

I keep a dozen hard boiled eggs in the fridge at all times. One of those and a cheese stick is an easy way to get 150 calories and 12 grams of protein.

And I know you said no shakes but I have one "real" coffee each morning followed by a protein coffee - a scoop or two of my protein powder shaken up with 8 ounces of coffee. I drink it hot or iced, depending on my mood. I'm going to drink the coffee, anyway, so this makes it into breakfast on days I don't feel like eating. Most days I do this, unless I have errands to run and know I'll be busy and need something more substantial. I can also mix with tea and make a chai latte out of it with my some spices and vanilla protein powder.

~Cheri[/quote']

What kind of protein do you use?

Syntrax Nectars - I enjoy them and despite the fact that they use artificial sweetener (except the naturals) they don't give me any side effects. Other powers cause bloating or gas or they taste off to me.

~Cheri

Syntrax Nectars - I enjoy them and despite the fact that they use artificial sweetener (except the naturals) they don't give me any side effects. Other powers cause bloating or gas or they taste off to me.

~Cheri

Cheri, you've got this down to a science. I need to do the same.

Give yourself a break and go for the 4% cottage cheese. The extra 20 calories is sooooo worth the improved taste.

And, of course, there are always scrambled eggs.

I thought Greek yogurt was nasty too. But then I learned to mix in sugar-free blueberry preserves and Splenda, and now it is my go-to evening snack. All that protein!

Finally, can you have applesauce yet? I get the Mott's no sugar added applesauce and mix in cinnamon. Such a refreshing morning treat after my Protein.

Try chia seeds in the yogurts. It boosts a bit of protein as well as adding a different texture. Suggestion; mixed them in the night before giving it a tapioca feel if that appeals to your tastes.