Mornings are always busy. Kids rushing to the school, household chores, hubby and you need to hit the gym, and then heading to the office, household chores—the list is endless! However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t find a few minutes and have your breakfast. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of your day! You are feeding your body with fuel after a long 10 hour break. But we understand that you are always short of time, and that is why we have compiled this list of 15 quick vegetarian breakfast recipes and ideas—breakfast on the go!
So, here is the list of 15 tasty and easy recipes for a hearty, healthy jump start.
This Indian breakfast can be served alongside coriander chutney or spicy tomato chutney. You can even add grated carrots to the dosa to make it tastier. I add finely chopped onions too. While in general rice flour or all purpose flour is added to this batter, I opt for whole wheat flour and 1 to 2 tbsp of oats to make it healthier.
Ingredients:
1. Semolina – 1 cup [You can choose Bansi Kesari rawa if you get it as it is a healthier choice]
2. Whole wheat flour – 1/3 cup
3. Oats – 2 tbsp, finely powdered
4. Buttermilk – 2 ½ cups
5. Onion – 1 large, finely chopped
6. Green chilies – 2 to 3, as per your preferences
7. Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
8. Salt – to taste
9. Asafetida – ¼ tsp
10. Water – as required
11. Oil – enough for cooking
How To Make:
1. Add all the ingredients except onions, coriander leaves, salt, and water to a blender and blend to a smooth mixture.
2. Add water, if required to adjust the consistency to a pouring one.
3. Adjust the seasoning.
4. Mix in onions and coriander leaves and give a quick mix.
5. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
6. Heat a griddle on medium heat, brushed evenly with oil.
7. Pour a ladle full of the batter on the heated griddle and spread into concentric circles.
8. Turn the heat to low to medium and cook until the bottom turns completely brown.
9. Sprinkle a little oil and wait till the edges start rising up.
10. Fold like a cylinder and serve hot along with chutneys of your choice.
A piping hot bowl of oatmeal served along with a cup of freshly sliced fruits makes an awesome breakfast option. I use Quaker oats and it takes me just 5 minutes to put everything together. You get countless varieties of flavored packets these days that actually simplify your job. From strawberry to saffron and assorted spices, you can get them from the market. Here is a tasty oatmeal porridge recipe which I normally use:
Ingredients:
1. Oats – 1/3 cup
2. Water – 1 cup water
3. Jaggery – to taste
4. Moong dal – 2 tsp
5. Milk – as required
6. Cardamom powder – a pinch
How To Make:
1. Just add water to the oats and cleaned moong dal and pressure cook up to 2 whistles.
2. In a small saucepan, add a little water and jaggery and allow the jaggery to melt.
3. Strain this mixture into cooked oats and dal mixture.
4. Add warm milk to get the consistency of your choice.
5. Sprinkle a little cardamom powder and serve fresh along with freshly sliced fruits.
Opt for a low fat yogurt-rich breakfast option to pep up your morning rush with some calcium and fruits. Use plain yogurt or the Greek variety, if you find it. Cut down the sugar, include some whey protein or almonds, and maybe a handful of fruits. And, your breakfast is ready. This recipe here calls for the use of bananas and strawberries. You can also add a generous amount of unsweetened cocoa powder.
Ingredients:
1. Bananas – 2 small, peeled, cut into small pieces
2. Almonds – 8 or whey protein – 1 scoop [Opt for a sugar free one]
3. Yogurt – 1 cup
4. Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tbsp
How To Make:
1. Add cocoa powder and almonds/whey protein to a blender and give a quick mix. If you are using almonds, then make sure that they are finely powdered.
2. Add banana pieces and blend until the mixture turns smooth.
3. Add yogurt and blend into a smooth shake.
4. Serve fresh garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Granola has become a household name when it comes to easy peasy vegetarian breakfast ideas. It is also a versatile recipe. The good thing is that you can mix in the fruits and protein sources of your choice. Check out what I do when I am on the run:
Ingredients:
1. Rolled oats – 2 ¼ cups
2. Flax seeds – ¼ cup, roasted
3. Almonds – ½ cup, roasted, roughly chopped
4. Coconut flakes – ¼ cup, unsweetened
5. Mixed dry fruits – 1 cup [dates, pineapple, mango, strawberries, cranberries]
6. Honey – 2 tbsp
7. Cinnamon – ½ tsp
8. Melted butter – 1 tbsp
9. Milk – ½ cup
How To Make:
1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats with almonds and cinnamon and keep aside.
3. Mix honey with milk and melted butter on medium heat until you get a smooth mixture.
4. Mix wet ingredients with dry and just stir for even coating.
5. Using a parchment, line your baking tray.
6. Spread the oat mixture in an evenly thinnest possible way on the sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the mixture turns aromatic.
8. Take out, break into chunks.
9. Increase the temperature of the oven to 375 degree F and bake the coconut flakes for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can toast the coconut flakes in a non-stick pan until brown and crunchy.
10. Mix the oats, coconut flakes, and dry fruits and use it as necessary along with milk. Store the leftovers in an airtight container to be used later.