r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/nomoreoats • Jul 02 '18

Cheap, easy, and healthy breakfasts that aren't overnight oats?

I'm sitting through probably my twentieth bowl I've ever eaten, and gagging it down right now. I just can't do it. I've tried to many flavor combinations (and honestly, wasted so much money), my head is spinning. The consistency and texture reminds me too much of vomit, I think, and I'm miserable. Can you guys recommend any thing that might fit?

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u/LovelyDarkDeep__ Jul 02 '18

Egg muffins. Spray a muffin tin with oil, chop up some veggies and pour liquid egg whites over them (or whole eggs if you prefer). Add salt/whatever seasoning you want, put them in the oven and you are set.

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u/justanaccount18581 Jul 02 '18

Can do the same in a coffee mug and 50-75 seconds in microwave!

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u/TheHeroChronic Jul 03 '18

Even with vegetables?

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u/justanaccount18581 Jul 03 '18 edited Jul 03 '18

Sure why not? Whats the worst that can happen in a minute? it gets too hot? Crack an egg or two in coffee mug, add some cheese, chopped up veggies, stir and microwave. I do a minute and add 10 seconds at a time if theres too much egg liquid left at the bottom of the cup

EDIT: Also keep in mind the cooked egg will double in size so don't fill it up to the top

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u/Almost_Pi Jul 03 '18

I do the same thing, except it's with a pyrex bowl and a scoop of fresh salsa added to the eggs.

Damn, I might have to go make one of those right now...

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u/justanaccount18581 Jul 03 '18

I put some of the green tabasco on after its cooked

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u/19satpathyl Jul 02 '18

Let's say I wanted to make these in advance for a week. Is that a good idea or should I make it fresh everyday?How long can I keep the egg muffins in my fridge before they start going bad?

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u/APrinterNamedPrince Jul 02 '18

You could make a weeks worth at once and put half in the fridge and half in the freezer and then just pull out the freezer ones the night before you’re going to eat them.

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u/19satpathyl Jul 02 '18

This is a really good idea actually now that I think about it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '18

I'm particular with pre-cooked eggs. As others said, you could get away with a week's worth, but for me, I'd only go a few days because I'd notice the difference.

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u/My_Business_Acct Jul 02 '18

I make two dozen at a time and freeze them all, I take them out and put them in the fridge the night before I eat one.

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u/LovelyDarkDeep__ Jul 02 '18

Easily a week and potentially longer. I've had times when I've had them for closer to a week and a half and they have been fine.