This won't help on choosing what compromises to make - but if you have a desk at work and a supply of hot water, oatmeal packets kept in ones desk make a handy breakfast (I get them at a natural food store instead of getting Quaker, what kind is up to you). The only problem is that by the time I get a chance to wash my bowl, the oatmeal is kinda dried on. But I cope OK. :>