6 Energy Packed Breakfasts You Should Have To Kick Start Your Day

Break fast as we know refuels are body after the long fasting of night.

One should have a breakfast which will not only satisfy your appetite but also keep you energetic all day long. Many skip their breakfast ignoring the fact that it is the most important meal of the day.

In order to lead a healthy life one should have more nutritious and more filling breakfast. Today we have compiled six best protein packed morning meals to get your day started on the right foot.

1. Maharashtrian poha

This nutritious meal is not only tasty but will make you feel fuller longer.

Ingredients : Poha, chopped onions, boiled potatoes, chilies, lemon juice, sugar, salt, oil, mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder, coriander leaves, ground nuts and fresh coconut to garnish.

How to prepare:

1. Wash and rinse the poha and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in the pan. Add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add asafoetida, turmeric powder, onion, boiled potatoes and green chillies.
3. Add a pinch of sugar and salt as per your taste.
4. Add water and poha and mix everything well.
5. Add fried ground nuts as toppings.
6. Cover and cook for five minutes and garnish with fresh coconut and stir fried nuts.

2. Whole grain vegetable sandwich

 Eat this sandwich which packed with nutrients so that your energy levels will be up throughout the day.

Ingredients: Brown Bread, tomatoes (blanched and peeled), onion (thinly sliced), cucumber (sliced), mayonnaise and salt & pepper.

How to prepare:

1. Spread mayonnaise on another two slices of bread.
2. Slightly sprinkle salt and pepper as per your taste.
3. Place tomatoes, cucumber, onion and serve fresh.

PS. : You can add other veggies too.

3.  Eggs Florentine

Eggs we all know are packed with rich nutrients. This egg based dish is another great morning meal.

Ingredients: Spinach, cheese, white sauce, boiled and sliced eggs, salt and butter.

How to prepare:

1. Heat butter in a pan and add chopped spinach and salt.
2. Cook the spinach and spread it out in a dish (microwave compatible) and sprinkle grated cheese over it.
3. Place sliced eggs and white sauce.
4. Place the dish in a pre heated oven for three to four minutes.

3.  Fruity Oats Porridge

Oats is loaded with resources to combat high cholesterol. Try this Indian version of porridge which is tasty and healthy at the same time.

Ingredients:  Riped bananas, apple diced, oats, skimmed milk, sugar, margarine, cinnamon and

How to prepare:

1. Melt margarine in pressure cooker and add oats and sauté it.
2. Add milk and one cup of water mix well and pressure cook it for 2 whistles.
3. Add sugar, cinnamon powder and let it cool down.
4. Refrigerate for one hour.
5. Before serving add fruits and mix it well.

P.S- You can add raisins, cashews and almonds for more nutrition.

6.  Spicy and tangy Bread Upma

Bread upma is another lip smacking morning meal you can have.

Ingredients: Brown bread (cubed) dahi, haldi, jeera, chilli (with slits), curry leaves, ginger, onion, olive oil, coriander and salt.

 How to prepare:

1. Mix dahi, turmeric and salt and 2 tbsp water.
2. Coat bread with the curd mixture.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and cumin seeds.
4. When they splutter, add green chilies, curry leaves and ginger.
5. Add bread mixture and stir till the bread browns.
6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

7.  Coriander Paratha

This is another recipe which is quick and healthy break fast you can gorge.

Ingredients: Whole wheat flour, ajwain, onion seeds, salt, coriander leaves, cumin powder, turmeric powder, Bengal gram flour, chilies (finely chopped), oil and salt.

 How to prepare:

1. Add salt to flour and knead the dough with sufficient water.
2. Roll them out into thick discs.
3. Put the stuffing (stuffing- coriander leaves, cumin powder, turmeric powder, Bengal gram flour, chilies and salt) on the oil brushed discs.
4. Bind it and again roll out in to thick roti.
5. Cook on the hot tava by brushing little oil

PS.- You can mint as well to make it more flavorful.

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