Breakfast on the GO

I'll be starting work tomorrow and I have to be up at 6am. I figured I could probably just eat either on the car or the bus (yeah, its a long commute)

But I'm having a hard time coming up w/ ideas to bring on the car/bus.

Bread/bagel, I don't really like them when theyre not toasted/warm anymore.
And obviously no cereal (thats what I usually have at home).
Maybe muffins...
Smoothies probably won't work cause I'd have to bring a plastic bottle (hassle), and somehow I think it'd get kinda nasty (ick, room temp, banana smoothies would probably go brown, ew).

The most convenient idea that has jumped into my head are granola bars. But most of them are complete junk -- the only slightly 'healthier' ones I'd consider are the Kashi ones. But even that, it seems more like a snack/dessert to me than breakfast. I am not big on those bars -- its mostly sugar.
And I find that sugary breakfasts make my cravings go crazy throughout the day.

My lunch & dinner also consists of a lot of carbs usually, so if breakfast was less carbs (would prefer to incorporate more fruits/veggies), thatd be really helpful too.

Hmm any other ideas? What do you guys do?

If i'm struggling for time, I like to pack a small tupperware box with shreddies in it. Dry shreddies sound bad, but I love em! They feel like a snakable treat, but it's actually just breakfast :) And a little carton of milk or orange juice to wash it down.

They make these things called Bagelfuls. They are 180 calories and portable. You can toast it and go and it doesn't get verywhere like a regular bagel. That with a baggie of strawberries or apples and some water, maybe? How about a slim fast optima shake. Freeze it. It will stay cold and is portable. A lean pocket? How about waking up a little earlier an sitting down for breakfast? Is that an option?

Thanks for your replies.

Any ideas with less carbs??

Lunch is usually carbs for me (ie. pasta/sub/wrap) and dinner I usually eat at least a cup of rice (i'm chinese, so we tend to eat rice almost every meal....)

Hmmm...what about a container of fruit, like cut-up apples, and some peanut butter? You could portion out the peanut butter into a Tupperware container and bring it with you.

If you have time, you could make your own granola bars and store them for the week.

Or you could bring a small baggie full of homemade granola. It's really easy to make.

this is going to sound weird, but i make low-carb wraps the night before, and stick them in the fridge so i can just grab it and run out the door. peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and bananas/strawberries, etc. you get the protien from the peanut butter, and they have alot of lower-carb breads and wraps out there. if not, then grab a ziplock bag with nuts and dried fruit in it.

you kind of need some kind of carbs in the morning, though. to stop your body from eating your muscles after going into fasting mode. (breakfast means "breaking the fast, right?) carbs are needed within 30-45 mins after waking up to stop your body from eating your muscle, and protien to help strengthen that muscle that your body ate. if you're so terrified of eating carbs, then just lower your rice portion in the evening.

Hmmm...a wrap is a good idea...you could also make one using an egg, a slice or two of meat, and some low-fat cheese. Even cottage cheese with chopped up fruit or veggies is pretty yummy. Or just a hard boiled egg cooked and peeled the night before is pretty easy, as is string cheese. Pair with some fruit. You could also try those drinkable yogurts.

when i'm on the go- i make an english muffin sandwich the night before.

1 whole wheat english muffin 130

3 slices lean ham 30x3=90

2 slices fat free american cheese 25x2=50

1 egg white 20

about 300 and maybe a piece of fruit!

How about some dried fruit like apricots, rasins &/or figs & a few nuts. Fresh bananas are good on the go as they come in their own packaging ;-) so maybe an apple & banana. Or maype some grapes.

I make my own low fat muffins that are good on the go -

http://caloriecount.about.com/recipe/110440.h tml

http://caloriecount.about.com/recipe/110809.h tml

I have 2 ideas - Carnation Instant Breakfast to-go (milk chocolate).  150 cals (for the no sugar added version) and it has a good bit of protein. 

Also, Naked makes a ton of ready to drink smoothies.  Some of them even have protein added.

I like the Premier Protein bars from Costco. Mmmmmm.

you could bring a tupperware container with cut up fruit (you'd need a fork though, and the container may be a hassle).. or you could just bring a piece of fruit to tide you over until you have time to actually sit-down and eat.

also; i think muffins are a fabulous idea, especially if they're homemade.

I like to make these for a quick snack/breakfast.... You can vary the nuts and berries however you want, tropical theme, gogi and other wild berries, peanuts and dried strawberries for pb&j bars.

I make scrambled eggs, tuck them into half of a whole wheat pita and then wrap it up in aluminum foil. It stays warm for at least 30 minutes, I think. I like mine with hot sauce or avocado chunks.

http://caloriecount.about.com/recipe/46451.ht ml

I found that recipe on this site when looking for quick breakfast ideas, it's pretty good and easy to take w/. it's peanut butter-banana oatmeal bar

rachel I like the aluminum foil idea :) I'm gonna use that.

hard boiled eggs

A piece of fruit (apple, banana) and cup of yogurt (just buy some plastic spoons) with some granola.

1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs for protein (with or without the yolks) and some fruit (bananas, grapes or apples are easily portable).

why don't you use your bread/bagel idea, but wrap them in tin foil to keep them warm

I like Zoic for breakfast, I work nights and I will drink it on the way home so I am full till I get up in the afternoon.  It is a nutritional drink with vitamins and minerals and 21 grams of protein, 110 calories.  Not bad tasting either, the vanilla is better than the chocolate.  I also like the Nature Valley fruit and nut trail mix bar, 140 calories.

I can't seem to find Zoic. I have been looking for awhile now.  Where did you find it?

I love these muffins with an extra protein drink. My Grandkids liked them too.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/carrot_bana na_muffins.html

I used White Whole Wheat by King Arthur, it was not as heavy.  Splenda blend was used and I also omitted the Walnuts.

It will be a staple around here. I love hard boiled eggs, wraps , yogurt parfaits (yes you would need a spoon). I like the dry cereal idea and wash it down with milk and maybe a fruit?

Peace