I really struggle at breakfast time. I enjoy eggs, bacon and turkey sausage once in a while, but not every day. I am not a fan of oatmeal. I would love some suggestions on alternative breakfasts that would be just as filling.

Hi Michelle,

Zone foods are great for breakfast.  They're a balanced meal al by themselves, and you can also add other foods to them.  The possibilities are endless.  Here's a list of some of my favorites.

Toasted Multigrain Bagel with light cream cheese and smoked wild salmon

Toasted bagel with butter or light flavored cream cheese

Original Granola topped with apricot or peach slices and plain yogurt

Peanut Butter Granola topped with blueberries, unsweetened chocolate soy milk adn a dab of peanut butter

French toast made with 2 sliced bread any variety of Zone sliced bread.  I especially like it made with a Cinnamon Bun sliced in half across the middle.  Remember not to include the egg yolks. I top it with fresh berries, or a little melted butter, or almond butter.  I've also made it adding pumpkin pie spice to the egg and milk mixture.  If you use the cinnamon swirl loaf or a cinnamon bun it's delicious on its own without any topping.  You can put the bread into the egg mixture at night (keep it in the fridge) and then quickly cook it in the morning. 

Here are some ideas for classic Zone breakfasts:

Egg white omelet cooked in olive oil and filled with hummus and tomato slices; serve berries on the side

 

Scrambled eggwhites and low fat cheese (cooked in olive oil) topped with black beans and salsa  

Mix together 2 blocks of yogurt and 1 block of protein powder; stir in a block of strawberries and eat almonds on the side.

A little less traditional, but very good, have a bowl of leftover Zone balanced chili

You can find more ideas here:

http://www.zonediet.com/Tools/ZoneF...fault.aspx

http://www.zonediet.com/Tools/Class...fault.aspx

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sue

Lost 100 lbs 15 yrs ago, off BP meds, thanks to the Zone diet and Zone fish oil. ZoneFast 1-2-3 is the best!

Consultant of Zone Labs

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You don't have to have traditional breakfast items for breakfast, if you don't really like them! Unless of course you have to please other people in your house. Eat whatever foods you like.

I don't usually like oatmeal either, but I *love* 1/3 c steel cut oatmeal mixed with 1 c blueberries and as much peanut butter as my meal allows! It's really satisfying and reminds me of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Thank you for the suggestions!

I AM A "PICKY" EATER, AND NONE OF THESE FOODS IS APPEALING TO ME!  FISH, COTTAGE CHEESE, SOY, PROTEIN POWDER..UGH.  GUESS I'LL FIND ANOTHER DIET...

There are many more foods for you to choose from in the Zone! 

 

NANCY, if you like to eat pizza, bagels, pasta, cookies and brownies, check out the ZoneFast 1-2-3 plan here:

http://www.zonediet.com/TypicalZone...fault.aspx

http://www.zonediet.com/WeightLoss/...fault.aspx

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sue

Lost 100 lbs 15 yrs ago, off BP meds, thanks to the Zone diet and Zone fish oil. ZoneFast 1-2-3 is the best!

Consultant of Zone Labs

Certified Zone Affiliate

View my Zone Fast 1-2-3 meal photos here:  http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/...3%20Meals/

View my classic Zone meal photos here:  http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/...4/?start=0

 

Hi Sue--I have seen you make mention of butter a few times (I am new to the site--thanks for your great comments and help!). I thought butter was verboten. So, are you saying what I hope you are saying, which is if you use something in moderation, it is OK?

Yes, butter is moderation is fine. EVOO would be the best but butter is way better than any of the "new" products which contain mostly omega 6's.

Yea! You just made my day. I don't think EVOO would be very good on a bagel. :-)

I like butter on bagels, IF I eat a bagel (which I don't).  But, if you are looking for an alternative to butter, you could spread some hummus over the bagel.  Quite tasty!

Actually it's quite good.   One of my favorite breakfasts is a toasted Zone bagel drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.  

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sue
Consultant of Zone Labs
Certified Zone Affiliate

Lost 100 lbs 16 yrs ago, off BP meds, thanks to the Zone diet and Zone fish oil.   ZoneFast 1-2-3 is the best!

View my Zone Fast 1-2-3 meal photos here:
http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/...3%20Meals/

View my classic Zone meal photos here:
http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/...4/?start=0

My wife tried a little virgin coconut oil spread on a high fiber, low-glycemic toast, and it was pretty good.

Hi there.

I am happy that some butter is alright. I made this chicken dish for dinner tonight, without the potato-vegetable hash; but I used the amount of butter called for and it tasted soo delicious spooned over the chicken and steamed vegetables I made. Next time, I will use 1 tablespoon instead of 2, as called for. And I will use cauliflower in place of the potato for the vegetable hash if I make it next time:

Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Herb Jus and Potato-Vegetable Hash
Recipe courtesy Robert Irvine
Food Network Show: Worst Cooks in AmericaEpisode: Worst Food Forward
Recipe categories: Poultry, Chicken, Vegetables, Potato, more

Total Time: 30 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, cut airline-style, tenderloins removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Potato-Vegetable Hash, recipe follows


Directions
Heat a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil. Season both sides of chicken breast with salt and pepper, to taste. Sear the chicken, skin side down, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, flip the chicken, cover the pan and cook on second side for 7 to 8 minutes.

After second side has been cooked, add the wine, garlic, and herbs and continue to cook until the liquid is reduced by half.

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and allow it to rest.

Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan.

Serve the chicken with Potato-Vegetable Hash and the pan sauce. Garnish with chives.

Potato Vegetable Hash:
1 Idaho potato
1 zucchini
1 squash
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
Grapeseed oil
Salt

Using a box grater, shred the potato, zucchini and squash, and add them to a large bowl.

Stir in the onion, egg, flour, garlic, herbs, and Cajun spice. Blend well. Add more flour if mixture is too wet. The mixture should hold its shape when squeezed.

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil. Portion the hash into 2 cakes, then gently put them in the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is browned. Remove them from the pan to a paper towel and season with salt, to taste. Serve warm.

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When I checked the Zone block guide for the amount of butter, it states 1/3 teaspoon:
http://www.zonediet.com/portals/0/r..._guide.pdf

Yet, 1 tablespoon = 12 fat grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. 12 fat grams / 3 = 4 grams of fat. Why is butter listed as 1/3 teaspoon for one serving/block?

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Posted By Ayesha Nicole on 15 Nov 2011 07:01 PM

When I checked the Zone block guide for the amount of butter, it states 1/3 teaspoon:
http://www.zonediet.com/portals/0/r..._guide.pdf

Yet, 1 tablespoon = 12 fat grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. 12 fat grams / 3 = 4 grams of fat. Why is butter listed as 1/3 teaspoon for one serving/block?
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3 teaspoons = 9/3 tsp

12 grams of fat/9 = 1.3 grams of fat

Looks correct to me because the quantities of the foods shown on the fat block list each yield approximately 1.5 grams of fat.

Thanks Sue! I got confused between the book that calls for 3 fat grams per block; and the food block guide that calls for 1.5 fat grams per block. But I understood it better after reading this thread:

http://www.zonediet.com/forums/aft/61584

How do I adjust the recipe for an acceptable amount of butter? Is 1 tablespoon too much? And then how do I measure the sauce for 3 blocks? I have another recipe book that has variations on the same type of sauce, and most call for 2 tablespoons of butter at the end.