QUICK & HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES

 10 QUICK &  HEALTHY  BREAKFAST  RECIPES  FOR  BUSY  MORNINGS

                        Doesn’t the mornings often become a mad rush sometimes, doesn’t it? Then there's the ding of your alarm and scramble for your clothes to go running out the door. The rush can also cause you to entirely skip breakfast—or, if you are lucky, choose something quick and unhealthy such as tea and biscuits. Wait a minute, though, getting a nutritious breakfast quickly isn’t as scary as it sounds.

                        Here are 10 fast and healthy ideas for breakfast that won’t require a lot of your morning. Whether you’re juggling classes, struggling with a busy schedule, or you’re not a big fan of mornings, these breakfasts are designed to make it simple to start your day right – without stress.

1.POHA WITH VEGGIES

                        It’s a morning back-up option in India. Fried flattened rice (poha), crispy fried, is a quick-cooking grain and brings hunger to a stop.

Ingredients:

    1 cup Poha (flattened rice)

    1 small onion, chopped

    1/2 cup peas and carrots

    ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a green chilli

    Salt and lemon to taste

Why it works: It is quick to make, it is healthy and it is full of fibre. You’ll have it ready in a half an hour at most.

Personal tip: I stock veggies to have under the fridge in preparation for whipping up poha when I’m in a rush early in the day.

2.BANANA OAT SMOOTHIE

                        This smoothie is no harder than blending and out the door.

Ingredients:

    1 ripe banana

    1/2 cup oats

    1 cup milk (or almond milk)

    An optional peanut butter or honey addition

Why it works: It is packed with nutrients and keeps you energized and grabbing and going if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands.

3. UPMA WITH A TWIST

                        Add some additional flavors in your regular upma by using chopped tomatoes, kernel corn, or paneer pieces.

Ingredients:

    1/2 cup Rava (sooji/semolina)

    Chopped onions, tomatoes, carrots

    Curry leaves, mustard seeds, and fine green chillies chopped

Why it works: Deliciously warm serving, comforting and made from nutritious fibre rich ingredients. Adjust the recipe with whatever you have in your kitchen.

4. PEANUTS BUTTER TOAST WITH FRUITS

                        This is what I use when I’m in a tizzy trying to be ready in just 10 minutes for a Zoom meeting.

Ingredients:

    2 slices whole wheat bread

    2 spoons peanut butter

    Banana or apple slices

Why it works: It combines protein, carbs, and natural sugars, so that you’ll feel full and have energy till lunch comes around.

Pro tip: Add a few chia seeds on top to make it more helpful.

5. VEGETABLE  PARATHA  ROLLS

                        Cook parathas early, and all you’ll have to do each morning is to put together those tasty meals with your favorite vegetables or even leftover curry.

Ingredients:

    Leftover chapati/paratha

    Grated carrots, onions, capsicum

    Green chutney or curd

Why it works: Light on the go, healthy, and mouth-watering versatile.

6. EGG  BHURJI  TOAST 

                        This is a real winner if you can eat eggs. It’s your usual scrambled eggs served on toast with a desi twist.

Ingredients:

    2 eggs

    Chopped onion, tomato, green chilli

    A pinch of salt, turmeric, and some garam masala.

Why it works: Packed with protein and will keep you stuffed in less than 6 minutes.

7. OVERNIGHT  OATS 

                        Set it so that in the morning you might peacefully have a lovely breakfast without braying. Win-win!

Ingredients:

    1/2 cup oats

    1 cup milk or curd

    Fruits like banana, apple, berries

    Nuts and seeds

Why it works: No cooking. That is simply to assemble, store it in the fridge and try it in the morning first.

Bonus tip: The fact that you use a glass jar makes your breakfast instantly a photo worthy meal.

8. IDLI  CHAAT 

                        Got leftover idlis? Don’t throw them—make chaat!

Ingredients:

    Chopped idlis

    Curd, green chutney, tamarind chutney

    Chopped onions, coriander, and sev

Why it works: Turns idlis into a quick to make tasty snack.

9. BESAN  CHEELA  ( GRAM FLOUR PANCAKE )

                        You will be out in minutes and wouldn’t feel hungry soon after.

Ingredients:

    1/2 cup besan (gram flour)

    Chopped onions, coriander, tomato

    Salt, chilli, turmeric

Why it works: It looks like a traditional flatbread – salty, full of protein, and ready-to-eat fast.

10. FRUIT & NUT YOGURT  BOWL 

                        This is essentially a “throw-together” meal and not a prepared dish – perfect for those excessive hot days!!

Ingredients:

    1 cup curd/yogurt

    Mixed fruits (apple, banana, mango)

    Nuts like almonds and walnuts

    Think of adding honey or jaggery because it can naturally sweeten the drink.

Why it works: Packed full of crunch and in a great place to house good gut bacteria.