7 Breakfast Dishes That Are Ready In Under 7 Minutes

Research says that breakfast should never be skipped. A healthy breakfast gives you essential energy to brave the travails of the day and fires up your digestive system. Start your morning with these 7-minute metabolism-reviving, energy-boosting, grab-and-go healthy breakfast recipes.

1. Fruitilicious Smoothie

There's a reason why make-ahead smoothies are a hit with moms. You can keep the ingredients such as cut fruits, chia seeds and avocado ready in freezer-friendly airtight containers, in the fridge and use them the next morning. Apart from the fruits, we are also mixing in avocado to give it a smooth and creamy texture. Avocado and chia seeds are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. Almond milk makes it suitable for dairy-free and vegan diets. Always opt for fruits that are in season.

Preparation time: 7 minutes

Serves: 1

Method

1. Put all the ingredients into the blender.

2. Blend with your favorite type of milk, till it has a smooth consistency.

3. Pour the liquid into a mason jar and you can top the smoothie with some fruits if you want. Serve and enjoy!

2. Sweet Poha

Preparation time: 7 minutes

Serves: 2

Sweet poha recipe is a simple, easy-to-make, quick and tasty dish. It's usually made during Janmashtami. Why not include this in your regular breakfast routine? It's believed to be Lord Krishna's favorite dish and I'm sure will be a hit with your little Krishna as well. Poha provides a low-calorie base while jaggery with its right amount of sweetness is a healthy alternative for sugar.

Method

1. Wash the poha and soak it in water for three minutes.
2. Drain, squeeze all the water out and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
3. Now add the powdered jaggery in 2 tbsp of water and heat it in low flame till the jaggery melts and turn off the heat. Don't let it thicken.
4. Add this melted jaggery syrup, grated coconut and cardamom powder to the poha and mix well.

3. Instant Porridge

Preparation time: 3 minutes

Serves: 2

Sometimes when you are really pressed for time but need a nutritious meal to pick you up in the morning, a simple porridge will do the trick. This one has many ingredients but once you make the powdered mix and keep it in the fridge, you can use it for days, as and when you need.

Method

1. Just dry roast each of the ingredients and once cool, grind into a fine powder.

2. This instant porridge mix can be made well in advance and stored in the refrigerator. As and when needed, cook it in water for about three minutes and mix it with milk for a delicious breakfast.

4. Jowar Flour Dosa

Preparation time: 5 minutes

A shout out to all the short-order-cook moms. This breakfast option will feature in your breakfast calendar for quite a number of days. It is a dosa that can be made as and when demanded by your little munchkins. No overnight soaking or fermentation is needed. Jowar or sorghum is a gluten-free grain loaded with essential nutrients. Jowar helps strengthen bones, thus the ideal choice for your growing kids.

Method

1. Grind black pepper, garlic, ginger and red chilly with minimum water.
2. In a bowl, mix both the flours and add the above paste along with salt, grated coconut and cilantro leaves.
3. Bring it to a thick dosa batter consistency.
4. Heat a tawa, drizzle one tsp oil over it.
5. Using a ladle, pour the batter in the center of the tawa and spread it.
6. Drizzle oil over the dosa.
7. After the first side gets cooked for a minute, flip it and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve with any dosa podi.

5. Avocado egg in a hole

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

A slice of bread, an egg and avocado. What can you do with these three ingredients? Follow the instructions below to convert a regular slice of bread and a plain egg into this super simple-to-make yet classy dish. What's more, you get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, fiber and antioxidants, and a heavy sumptuous breakfast that will keep you and your child full for a long time.

Method

1. Cut the avocado in half and scoop out flesh as one big piece.
2. Lay the avocado half on its side (the hole should be on its side) and cut in 3-4 large pieces, keeping the shape of the hole in each slice.
3. Cut a hole in the center of each slice of bread, big enough to fit one of the avocado slices.
4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the bread on the skillet and toast both sides. Place avocado slices inside each slice of bread in the skillet.
5. Crack an egg into the center of each circle. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover and cook until the egg is done, about 3-5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle cheese on top of each slice, cover with the lid again and cook until the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish with green onions.

6. Yoghurt and Fruit Parfait

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

This is one that dads will love. Layered yogurt with the richness of nuts and the sweetness of fruits a fruity feast that is an ideal option for an on-the-go meal. So what does it take for dad to get this dish to the dining table? All he has to do is assemble the ingredients and a yummy breakfast is ready in minutes.

Method

1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, oats and flaxseed until mixed well.
2. Stir to combine, then layer half in a wide-mouth mason jar or container.
3. Add half the fruit then layer in the remaining yogurt mixture and berries.
4. Note: Soak the oats overnight in milk, this makes it nice and chewy. Or you can use granola instead of oats.

7. Nutty Crepe/Dosa

Preparation time: 7 minutes

Serves: 2

Get started in the morning with a low-fat yet filling breakfast. A medley of healthy ingredients gives this comfort food an extra boost. Making this dish is as easy as getting your kid to polish off the entire plate of sweet and nutty crepes. Here's how.

Method

1. In a bowl, mix together rice flour, wheat flour, cardamom powder, powdered nuts and coconut. Add water.
2. Blend well till it is the consistency of dosa batter.
3. Grease a tawa with a little ghee in the center and heat it. Once the tawa is hot, reduce the heat to low.
4. Take a ladle of batter and pour it in the center of the tawa and spread it in a circular motion. Do not spread too much. Make small dosas on low heat.
5. Wheat flour takes a little longer than rice flour to cook. So cover and cook if needed. The tasty and nutty power breakfast is ready.

Mornings are a busy time for everyone and a healthy and tasty breakfast that is ready without much fuss can be a lifesaver. These recipes are just the right thing for those busy weekdays.