10 Healthy And Easy Breakfast Ideas

16 AUG, 2023

Dristi Sharma

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Out of all the meals of the day, it is the breakfast that we tend to skip. It could be for various reasons like waking up too late or hurrying to work, but trust us, that's the meal you should not skip. 

The skipped meal 

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One of India's favourite breakfasts and rightly so, is poha - flattened rice cooked with onions, peas, mustard seeds, and spices like turmeric and cumin. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a squeeze of lemon.

1. Poha

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A savoury pancake made from chickpea flour (besan) and mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, and spices. Cook on a skillet pan until crisp.

2.  CHICKPEA flour CHILLA 

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Mix sprouted legumes like moong beans with chopped vegetables, a squeeze of lemon juice, and some chaat masala for a refreshing and protein-packed snack.

3. Sprout Chaat

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Get the dough ready for it in the night itself. Stuff it with a mixture of grated vegetables and spices. Serve with yoghurt or pickle.

4. Vegetable Paratha

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If you have dosa batter on hand (which can be prepared in advance or get instant mix), make thin, crispy dosas and stuff them with fillings of your choice. Choose paneer for that extra protein.

5. Masala Dosa

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Prepare upma using multigrain rava (semolina), loaded with colourful vegetables like carrots, peas, and bell peppers.

 6. Upma

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Blend spinach, mint, banana, and yogrurt for a nutritious and refreshing morning smoothie.

7.  Green Smoothie

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Mix muesli with yoghurt and top with chopped fruits like bananas, apples, and pomegranate seeds for a quick and healthy breakfast.

8. Muesli with YogHurt

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Mix rolled oats with your choice of milk (dairy or plant-based), add fruits, nuts, seeds, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Let it sit in the fridge overnight, and it's ready to eat in the morning.

9. Overnight Oats

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Mix chia seeds with milk and a touch of sweetener (like honey or stevia). Let it sit in the fridge overnight; the chia seeds will absorb the liquid and create a pudding-like consistency. Top with fruits and nuts before eating.

10. Chia Seed Pudding