If you're like me, it's hard to get out of bed early enough to both prepare and eat a full, nutritious breakfast at home before you rush out the door. I am NOT a morning person, and like to sleep until the last possible moment. This often meant that breakfast was what I could scrounge up at work, or, sometimes, a meal from Whataburger that I snagged in the drive-thru. Sometimes I didn't eat at all, leading me to stuff my face at lunch and eat almost a whole day's calories in one sitting. If you have a break room with a fridge, microwave, and toaster, you can make a nutritionally complete breakfast at work. Go shopping for a few breakfast-friendly items and keep them in the office fridge for easy access. Having the items on hand will make it easier for you to eat the foods you should, not the foods you think you want.
Office Omelette with Everything Bagel and a Side of Strawberries (Vegetarian Friendly)
Equipment needed:
- Microwave-safe dish
- Knife for slicing/chopping (if prep is not done at home)
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs (140 calories)
- Assorted diced veggies (I used green and red bell peppers) (~5 calories)
- 1 slice of fat free cheese (I used Kraft fat-free sharp cheddar) (25 calories)
- 1 everything--or flavor of your choice--bagel thin (I used HEB brand) (110 calories)
- 2 tbsp fat-free cream cheese (30 calories)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (~50 calories)
Total Calories: 360
I assume you know how to both toast a bagel and chop strawberries, so we'll just cover microwaving your omelette. Microwaved eggs aren't nearly as good as those made on the stove top (especially in a cast iron skillet), but they're still pretty good if you dress them up, and it's a much healthier choice than a fast food breakfast sandwich.
In a microwave safe bowl (see picture for size reference), crack two eggs. I recommend adding a small amount of water to stretch the egg mixture (you can use milk, but note that it will add a few calories to your total). Use a fork or small whisk and beat the eggs until uniformly yellow. Microwave for 20-30 seconds at a time until the eggs start to cook. Once the edges puff up, add your vegetables of choice to one half, and microwave again in 20-30 second intervals until the eggs are mostly cooked (there will still be some liquid at this point). Add your cheese and cook until it starts to melt. Once cheese has begun to melt, fold your omelette in half, and cook for another 45-60 seconds, or until eggs are completely cooked through, and no liquid remains. Voila! A hearty, homemade breakfast right at your desk.
Office Omelette with Everything Bagel and a Side of Strawberries (Vegetarian Friendly)
Equipment needed:
- Microwave-safe dish
- Knife for slicing/chopping (if prep is not done at home)
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs (140 calories)
- Assorted diced veggies (I used green and red bell peppers) (~5 calories)
- 1 slice of fat free cheese (I used Kraft fat-free sharp cheddar) (25 calories)
- 1 everything--or flavor of your choice--bagel thin (I used HEB brand) (110 calories)
- 2 tbsp fat-free cream cheese (30 calories)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (~50 calories)
Total Calories: 360
I assume you know how to both toast a bagel and chop strawberries, so we'll just cover microwaving your omelette. Microwaved eggs aren't nearly as good as those made on the stove top (especially in a cast iron skillet), but they're still pretty good if you dress them up, and it's a much healthier choice than a fast food breakfast sandwich.
In a microwave safe bowl (see picture for size reference), crack two eggs. I recommend adding a small amount of water to stretch the egg mixture (you can use milk, but note that it will add a few calories to your total). Use a fork or small whisk and beat the eggs until uniformly yellow. Microwave for 20-30 seconds at a time until the eggs start to cook. Once the edges puff up, add your vegetables of choice to one half, and microwave again in 20-30 second intervals until the eggs are mostly cooked (there will still be some liquid at this point). Add your cheese and cook until it starts to melt. Once cheese has begun to melt, fold your omelette in half, and cook for another 45-60 seconds, or until eggs are completely cooked through, and no liquid remains. Voila! A hearty, homemade breakfast right at your desk.
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