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What do you have for breakfast????

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lemongrove Sat 27-Jan-18 21:12:50

I have a friend who always has the same thing for breakfast every day ( weetabix with milk and sugar and a banana)now that is very nice, but I couldn’t have the same thing every morning day in day out.
I like to ring the changes so have all manner of things, marmalade on ryvitas or toast, cereal ( bran flakes or porridge or cornflakes with a scattering of dried fruit on)
Poached or scrambled eggs, a bacon roll, croissants, fruitbread, and even now and again pancakes.If I have a favourite amongst those it’s marmalade toast with a huge mug of tea.?
What’s your favourite?

humptydumpty Sun 28-Jan-18 21:33:08

One slice toast (preferably M&S superseded), half with marmite, half with honey. Go through a long period of same thing every day, then change to another long period of something different every day!

Crafting Sun 28-Jan-18 21:24:01

Jumbo oats soaked overnight in Greek yoghurt then add oat bran,nuts and raisins in the morning. Top off with skimmed milk and a cup of coffee. Been having this for years. Love it. Best meal of the day ?

grannybuy Sun 28-Jan-18 21:22:43

Almost every morning, one and a half Stockan's Orkney thick oatcakes with coarse cut marmalade and a cup of white tea. If we have visitors I might have a croissant.

Nanna58 Sun 28-Jan-18 21:02:24

Meant mashed avocado ?!

Nanna58 Sun 28-Jan-18 21:01:24

Slice of toast spread with bovril then topped with mashed abocay. Sounds foul but is delish!

Grandmama Sun 28-Jan-18 20:53:07

I have rocket fuel. 1 tsp of porridge oats, 1 tsp rolled oats, then every possible sort of nut (comes to about 25g) then a small tsp of each of a variety of seeds (about half a dozen types). Mixed with Alpro vanilla yoghourt. Also a small cup of all milk coffee and half a grapefruit (no sugar). On waking I have a cup of tea, best of the day. No rocket fuel on Sunday - then it's croissant with extra butter and marmalade.

EmilyHarburn Sun 28-Jan-18 20:43:24

I decided when I retired that I would not be offering a choice at breakfast because it would mean 30 years of offering and I have better things to do. I have muesli with added nuts for breakfast every day and if husband wants something different he makes it.

Nanawind Sun 28-Jan-18 20:40:05

Noticed that no one (unless I've missed it) states they have a full breakfast, bacon, eggs etc.
Most seem to have cereal, porridge or just coffee or tea.

lemongrove Sun 28-Jan-18 20:22:48

I love rice crispies Shirley but always forget to buy them.

lemongrove Sun 28-Jan-18 20:21:53

Am interested in knowing, from those GNers who have the same breakfast every day, why they do it?
Because it’s easy? because they love it so much? Or another reason?

shirleyhick Sun 28-Jan-18 20:09:57

I have the same thing everyday cup of tea and a bowl of ricecrispies

lemongrove Sun 28-Jan-18 20:01:31

Ah yes, pobs! Used to love them as a child.

There is a lot of porridge and healthy fruit being eaten I see.

Another nice brekky is: Sainsburys maple pancakes ( they come in packs of five or six, and are to be found near the croissants) with Sainsburys breakfast apricots ( they come in tins) on top and then any vanilla yoghurt poured over.Yum!
The pancakes are put in the toaster for a few mins, and you only need one, unless very hungry.
They are also nice with a bit of syrup and creme freche or cream.

Mauriherb Sun 28-Jan-18 18:38:49

Like many others I have porridge with blueberries and a dash of honey. Must confess I have this virtually every day

Jalima1108 Sun 28-Jan-18 18:34:20

That was one of the things I didn't like about being ill - bread and hot milk Newquay.

Newquay Sun 28-Jan-18 18:28:27

Gabrielle and Farview-I grew up (in the poverty stricken) Potteries with pobs. Delicious!
Nowadays, like most of us it seems, porridge-half water, half semi milk-in microwave. Then a bowl of fruit.

keffie Sun 28-Jan-18 18:26:27

Coffee, Greek 0% yogurt and honey finished with a slice of melon

Yve1 Sun 28-Jan-18 18:00:03

All year round I usually
have 2 slices of toast with Nutella or Marmite but during the Spring, Summer and Autumn I have a full English on Saturday as it is a really busy day with the changeover of anglers and all of the cleaning that is required. Sometimes I fancy scrambled egg with toast instead.

Greyduster Sun 28-Jan-18 17:46:42

NanKate sild are very young herring, smaller than sardines - more like whitebait really. They are very tasty and easier to eat than sardines.

Lilyflower Sun 28-Jan-18 17:12:13

Two Digestives in the week, homemade spelt bread toast with homemade Seville marmalade and butter on Saturday, Tesco Finest croissant and homemade jam on Sunday and always two cups of good Kenyan coffee.

Rosiebee Sun 28-Jan-18 16:55:29

Night before put 100g of frozen summer fruit in small bowl with 30g own muesli ( S'burys T the D oats / chopped up prunes/ crumbled walnut halves and dried cranberries).
In morning stir well and top with Yeo valley plain yoghurt and drizzle of honey. That sounds really geeky but I love it. Every day except mini English on Sunday.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sun 28-Jan-18 16:55:24

I eat a combination of All Bran with soft fruit - raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and cherries, depending on what's available at the supermarket. Then I eat a nice juicy pear and enjoy a nice cup of tea (or two). I have this almost every day but don't feel bored with it. I am a morning person but can't be bothered to use my imagination at that time of day.

NanKate Sun 28-Jan-18 16:54:58

Thanks Kathyd and SunnySusie for your suggestions. I will try the 6 glasses of water Sarahellenwhitney for the cramps.

Now can you tell me Greyduster what sild is, never heard of it ?

Ellie Anne Sun 28-Jan-18 16:53:43

Usually toast or just a cup of tea. But DH has exactly the same for breakfast and lunch every day

W11girl Sun 28-Jan-18 16:41:03

Zero sugar/fat yogurt, muesli and whatever fruit is knocking about in the fridge. There’s always something!

Chattycathy Sun 28-Jan-18 16:03:59

A banana pancake,Greek honey yoghurt and blueberries. Heaven!
Pancake dead easy - mash one banana, add one small egg, and a tablespoon of SR flour. I had a waffle maker for one which I use on top of the hob or just make in a frying pan. So quick and really delicious.