Pegasus Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 As most travelers have noted, free hotel breakfasts are a money saver but typically serve carb-heavy selections. It can be tough to partake and stick to a low carb way of eating. My usual plan is just have coffee with cream and/or to eat a couple packets of full-fat cream cheese that is served with the ever-present bagels. During a recent business trip, the selections looked slightly more interesting so I was able to successfully hack a low carb hot "cereal" in the following way: slivered almonds and shredded coconut (provided to top the sugar-laden yogurt) chopped pecans and cinnamon (provided to top the oatmeal) a little splenda and half-in-half (provided for the coffee) Microwaved until hot. I was surprised and pleased at how good it was! Of course, I made only a modest amount so that I wasn't hogging the ingredients meant for other things. I didn't take more of any one thing than someone else may use as a topping. Still, along with my coffee, and due to the protein/fat content of the ingredients, I easily made it to my business luncheon later in the day. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 It sounds yummy! My go-to at hotel breakfasts is finding the one or two plain yogurts that are usually hiding in the back of the bin, a piece of fruit, and if they have them, an egg or omelette. I'm way too picky on my hot cereal to like what passes for oatmeal elsewhere. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 2 hours ago, myblessings4 said: I have thought about trying the recipes I see for low carb "cereal" or "granola", but was scared it would be nasty. I will now that you tried that on the fly and like it! Thanks! I'll be honest and say that I tried the first bite cold and it was ok but seemed not quite right. Once heated, I really enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 4 hours ago, HomeAgain said: My go-to at hotel breakfasts is finding the one or two plain yogurts that are usually hiding in the back of the bin, a piece of fruit, and if they have them, an egg or omelette. I'm way too picky on my hot cereal to like what passes for oatmeal elsewhere. 😄 I have never actually seen plain yogurt at one of these hotel breakfasts. Great that you have managed to find it. This particular one had a large bowl of one flavor that folks could serve out of, not individual packages. When I used to eat grains, I really enjoyed steel cut oats and couldn't stand the rolled oats (cookies being an exception!). So, I understand about being picky with hot cereal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hampton Inns almost always have hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, meat (sausage or ham), and other good low carb choices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Sounds good! I just have coffee and bacon! 😉 I wish someone would make single serving packets of coconut oil, like a packet of mayo or ketchup, so that I can have it for coffee on the go! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 You evidently stayed at a more generous hotel than I did this week. They offered oatmeal packages you have to "revive" with hot water. No, thanks but the coffee was tolerable. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 hours ago, ScoutTN said: Sounds good! I just have coffee and bacon! 😉 I wish someone would make single serving packets of coconut oil, like a packet of mayo or ketchup, so that I can have it for coffee on the go! Trader Joe’s makes single serve coconut oil packets! Link to Amazon 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 10 hours ago, Just Kate said: Trader Joe’s makes single serve coconut oil packets! Link to Amazon Excellent! Thanks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Thanks!! I needed this hack! I'm sick and tired of hard boiled eggs at hotel breakfasts. Edited December 10, 2018 by Nicholas_mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Yes, I'm gluten free and low carb, and it's a tough go. This summer I went to my son's Army graduation, and all I could eat at the first hotel I stayed in was coffee and boiled eggs. They didn't even have any fruit out other than what looked like canned fruit cocktail. Then I stayed on base, and they actually had PLAIN oatmeal, PLAIN yogurt, whole fruit (bananas, apples, grapes, oranges), and eggs. Much better breakfast. If I travel again anytime soon (frankly unlikely), I'm going to take oatmeal packets and nuts with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/8/2018 at 8:08 PM, ScoutTN said: Sounds good! I just have coffee and bacon! 😉 I wish someone would make single serving packets of coconut oil, like a packet of mayo or ketchup, so that I can have it for coffee on the go! I actually saw single serve packets of coconut oil at Trader Joe's. FYI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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