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Toast or toaster waffle (I like mine with peanut butter) or a bagel and cream cheese
Grab a fruit like apple or banana or something
Could make a smoothie if you have time
Or just protein powder mixed into your liquid of choice
You could also prep something the night before if that works with your schedule
Grab a fruit like apple or banana or something
Could make a smoothie if you have time
Or just protein powder mixed into your liquid of choice
You could also prep something the night before if that works with your schedule
Apr 28, 2025
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when i get into a breakfast routine the angels sing. these are the two things i always gravitate towards:
- some sort of an egg scramble. it’s crucial to have one cheese, one green, and one other vegetable. lately i’ve been blistering tomatoes in olive oil, butter, salt and pep, and when those soften i add my scrambled eggs also with salt and pepper. i’ll throw in a handful of spinach, or kale, or even arugula, and let that cook. when it’s almost done i add in some mediterranean herb feta crumbles. always serve with a piece of buttered toast or even crisp up some potatoes on the side. andouille sausage is my favorite protein for this when i have it.
- i literally used to have this everyday for a month a couple of years ago and every now and then i come back to it but never as intensely. old fashioned oats and oatmilk on the stovetop. add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, half of a mashed banana, a handful of chia seeds, some salt, and honey or agave to sweeten. let that cook and assemble your toppings! i usually cut up the other half of the banana and accompany that with any other fruit i might have. i add melted almond or peanut butter, granola, more chia seeds, and i would always add some yogurt, but ik you said dairy free!! mix it all together and you get this slop of oats, seeds, fruit, yogurty goodness and it’s so filling!
there are definitely easier breakfasts but these two are always the most filling in my opinion. banana and toast is always a classic.
- some sort of an egg scramble. it’s crucial to have one cheese, one green, and one other vegetable. lately i’ve been blistering tomatoes in olive oil, butter, salt and pep, and when those soften i add my scrambled eggs also with salt and pepper. i’ll throw in a handful of spinach, or kale, or even arugula, and let that cook. when it’s almost done i add in some mediterranean herb feta crumbles. always serve with a piece of buttered toast or even crisp up some potatoes on the side. andouille sausage is my favorite protein for this when i have it.
- i literally used to have this everyday for a month a couple of years ago and every now and then i come back to it but never as intensely. old fashioned oats and oatmilk on the stovetop. add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, half of a mashed banana, a handful of chia seeds, some salt, and honey or agave to sweeten. let that cook and assemble your toppings! i usually cut up the other half of the banana and accompany that with any other fruit i might have. i add melted almond or peanut butter, granola, more chia seeds, and i would always add some yogurt, but ik you said dairy free!! mix it all together and you get this slop of oats, seeds, fruit, yogurty goodness and it’s so filling!
there are definitely easier breakfasts but these two are always the most filling in my opinion. banana and toast is always a classic.
Jun 18, 2025
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🥣For low saturated fat, no dairy, but filling, I’d recommend something high fiber with as much protein as you can manage. This is why oatmeal is so popular—it’s fast, cheap, has fiber and protein, and can be customized to your other nutritional needs or time availability. And there are tons of recipes online for savory oatmeal if you’re not always a fan of sweet first thing in the morning.
…but if anyone’s like me and lowkey allergic to oats, frozen protein waffles or pancakes are fast, and you can throw on some fruit for extra fiber.
Otherwise, I’d encourage thinking outside the box and considering lunch-type foods for breakfast instead, as they tend to be more balanced nutritionally than most typical American breakfast foods. (Might require more prepping the night before if you’re short on time in the mornings.)
Finally, because it’s not cheap but personally has been a lifesaver for days I really have to be up and active in the morning but can’t tolerate much food: meal replacement drink. (My favorite is the regular chocolate Ensure because it doesn’t have a bunch of insane extra ingredients or caffeine, and it’s the most gentle on my stomach.)
…but if anyone’s like me and lowkey allergic to oats, frozen protein waffles or pancakes are fast, and you can throw on some fruit for extra fiber.
Otherwise, I’d encourage thinking outside the box and considering lunch-type foods for breakfast instead, as they tend to be more balanced nutritionally than most typical American breakfast foods. (Might require more prepping the night before if you’re short on time in the mornings.)
Finally, because it’s not cheap but personally has been a lifesaver for days I really have to be up and active in the morning but can’t tolerate much food: meal replacement drink. (My favorite is the regular chocolate Ensure because it doesn’t have a bunch of insane extra ingredients or caffeine, and it’s the most gentle on my stomach.)
Jun 17, 2025
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📍Log off Amazon prime and step into the real world. Go to a local physical store in your community. Look your neighbor in the eye and put money in their hand.
Go to a local venue and hear what musicians in your community are creating. Talk to them about it afterwards. Buy a T-shirt or cd or whatever they’re selling, they’ll make more money from that than from thousands of streams. Seriously, Spotify pays a fraction of a penny per stream.
Forget about Starbucks. Check out a local coffee shop instead. Learn your barista’s name and tip them.
Go to your local book store and library. Look around and see what book covers catch your eye. Ask employees for recommendations instead of just reading whatever’s trending on #booktok.
Go to your local museums, farmers market, theaters, restaurants, whatever your community has going on.
When you go local, you see your community in a new way. You make friends and feel more connected to the people around you.
You will discover new things organically instead of relying on an algorithm. You keep your money circulating in your community instead of making billionaires richer. You will have a greater appreciation for where you live.
P.S. Pay In Cash
Go to a local venue and hear what musicians in your community are creating. Talk to them about it afterwards. Buy a T-shirt or cd or whatever they’re selling, they’ll make more money from that than from thousands of streams. Seriously, Spotify pays a fraction of a penny per stream.
Forget about Starbucks. Check out a local coffee shop instead. Learn your barista’s name and tip them.
Go to your local book store and library. Look around and see what book covers catch your eye. Ask employees for recommendations instead of just reading whatever’s trending on #booktok.
Go to your local museums, farmers market, theaters, restaurants, whatever your community has going on.
When you go local, you see your community in a new way. You make friends and feel more connected to the people around you.
You will discover new things organically instead of relying on an algorithm. You keep your money circulating in your community instead of making billionaires richer. You will have a greater appreciation for where you live.
P.S. Pay In Cash
Jan 29, 2025