When we try to lose weight, the food we consume plays an important role. The start of the day meal which is BREAKFAST is most crucial. Breakfast should be filling, nutritious and satisfying so that we get to go for the rest of the day. If we do not have proper breakfast then we end up having cravings. The body fails to meet the demands for the rest of the day. In the other hand, if we consume the right food which is filling healthy can help us to curb against cravings.
When the breakfast is full and satiated we feel less hungry till lunch time. This can help us in minimizing the consumption of unhealthy snacks which trigger weight gain. Generally weight loss receipes are boring. But if we switch some ingredients we can enjoy a tasty yet healthy breakfast for weight loss. If the breakfast menu is tasty yet healthy we could continue it on a long term basis.
Healthy and tasty recipes for breakfast.
1. Chocolate Oats Recipe:
Oats are filling to the stomach. They contain soluble fibre which helps us to achieve the weight loss goal. Protein powder addition along with peanut butter helps to meet the protein requirements of the body. As oats are rich in fibre that have a role to play in Weightloss.
Method: For preparing chocolate oats first cook 40 grams of oats along with some hot water. Then add it into the bowl. Then add one tablespoon of cocoa powder to it. For sweetness add peanut butter along with a tea spoon of honey. Add 2 teaspoon of protein powder to it. Addition of protein powder is optional to the recipe. Then add the fruits of your choice along with nuts in order to get the crunch in the bite. The healthy yet delicious chocolate oats is ready to eat.
2. Egg Whole Wheat Pasta :
We all know that eggs are a good source of protein. They contain high quality protein and loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Egg yolks naturally contain vitamin D in them. Eggs are most commonly used healthy breakfast and that helps in weight loss too.
Method: Take about 40 grams of whole wheat pasta and add it into boiling water along with quarter teaspoon of salt. Cook until aldante. Strain it and keep aside. In a pan add a teaspoon of ghee, then add in chopped onions and tomatoes to it. You can add the Julien cut vegetables of your choice. Then add seasonings such as oregano, turmeric and red chili powder. Then add in boiled pasta to it and give a toss. At the end add in boiled eggs in cube size with coriander. Serve hot.
3. Kidney Beans And Paneer Salad:
Kidney beans are rich sources of protein. They are the richest source of plant based protein. They are high in fibre which helps to keep the weight in check and also reduce weight. Paneer is rich in calcium and very good source of protein too.
Method: In a pan add a teaspoon of ghee to it. Then add in zeera along with chopped onions ,tomatoes and garlic. Then add in the boiled kidney beans to it along with salt and other spices. At the end give a toss with paneer and chopped coriander leaves. This salad can be made in minutes if we keep before hand boiled kidney beans.
4. Green Breakfast Smoothie:
The addition of vegetables along with fruit in this receipe helps in meeting the vitamins and mineral requirements. It is least time consuming at the same time loaded with fibre. So a tasty and healthy breakfast which helps in weight loss.
Method: In a blender jar add in chopped fresh spinach leaves about a cup, then add a handful of coriander leaves for freshness. Then add in chopped melons or any fruit of your choice. Protein powder can also be added to make it more filling. Blend it with the help of milk along with some nuts for richness. You are good to go with the filling yet healthy smoothie.
5. Healthy Cheese Sprouts Sandwich:
We can use the sprouts of any legumes of our choice. Legumes are rich source of proteins. If we sprout them the nutritional content increases up to 3 times. The vitamin C content in sprouted pulses increases up to 30 times.
Method: Take sprouts of any pulses of your choice and slightly steam them in order to become soft. Then add in one boiled potato to it to bind the sandwiches. Now add 2 teaspoons of curd to it. Then add in oregano, dash of salt and red chili powder. Add a slice of cheese to the sandwich. Grill the sandwich with half teaspoon of butter. Enjoy.
6. Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes:
This recipe contains fresh coconut which is a source of healthy plant based fats. It is highly nutritious and contains several minerals and other B vitamins. Addition of jaggery is a healthy form of sweetness which it accounts. Whole wheat flour contains more fibre than refined flour which is very healthy as a breakfast and helps in weight loss also.
Method: In a blender jar add in half cup of freshly grated coconut along with a stick of cinnamon to it. Add about 2 table spoon of jaggery powder to it. Blend it along with ripe banana and keep aside.
Take about 40 grams of wheat flour add in a pinch of salt to it. Then add the paste of grated coconut, banana and jaggery to it. Add In a pinch of baking powder to it. In a pan add half teaspoon of butter for greasing the pan. Then add a ladle full of batter to it. When cooked on both sides serve it with some honey and nuts. Serve hot pancakes.
7. Sweet Dalia Recipe:
Dalia is a super hit breakfast option. It is loaded with fibre and most people opt it in order to cut down excess calories from the diet. Since, whole wheat Dalia is a whole grain it is an important source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and protein. Along with providing weight loss it does keeps the blood sugar in check.
Method: Soak about 40 grams of Dalia for about 2 hours. Then take about a teaspoon of ghee in a pressure cooker. Add in soaked Dalia into the ghee. For adding sweet touch to the receipe add about 2 teaspoon of jaggery to it. Cook until the Dalia becomes soft. Add some milk to adjust the consistency of Dalia. Finish it off with chopped nuts and your healthy yet tasty Sweet Dalia is ready to serve.
8. Multigrain Dosa:
A multigrain dosa contains different kinds of pulses. It is a hit protein packed breakfast recipe. This dosa is so filling in nature that it helps in reducing the food cravings. It is an easy to go breakfast option.
Method: Soak the pulses of your choice. You can use a combination of green moong, black beans, Chana dal, udad dal. Soak in all the pulses for about 6 hours and then grind them along with garlic cloves, salt, green chilies and prepare a fine batter out of it. Spread a teaspoon of ghee on an iron cast tawa and pour a ladle of dosa batter. As for toppings you can add grated vegetables of your choice. Serve it with a spicy chutney and you are good to go.
9. Poha With Vegetables:
Flattened rice commonly known as Poha is a healthy breakfast option as it is easily digestible. It is full if essential vitamins and minerals. Poha is a gluten free option those who are allergic to gluten. It helps us in keeping full for longer periods of time and avoid hunger pangs. It is a good source of calcium, iron and protein.
Method: In a pan add a teaspoon of oil. Then add some zeera and crushed peanuts to enhance the taste and flavour. Then add in chopped onions, tomatoes along with other vegetables of your choice. Cook till they become slightly soft. Add a dash of salt, turmeric and other spices to taste. Then add in flattened rice(Poha) with some water in order to become soft. Then serve with a wedge of lemon.
10. Egg And Paneer Omlette:
Both eggs and paneer are good sources of protein, along with other nutrients. They helps to keep us full for longer periods of time.
Method: Break in 2 eggs and add a dash of salt, chili powder and chopped coriander leaves to it. On the other hand in a pan add a dash of oil and sauté paneer with spices and keep aside. Prepare an Omlette out of egg mixture and in the centre add in the paneer mixture and cook until everything is well cooked. It is an easy breakfast recipe which takes minutes to prepare it.
