7 Fruit-Based Dishes For A Juicy, Nutritious Breakfast

Fruits are juicy, packed with nutrients and loaded with antioxidants, which makes the perfect choice for breakfast. They are lightweight, rich in fibre, and have high water content. Therefore, they do not feel heavy on the stomach, regulate bowel movements, and prevent your body from dehydration. What is a better way to kick-start your mornings than eating fruit-based dishes?

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If you eat fruits for breakfast, it offers a variety of choices without being worried about how it will impact your gut health. They also keep your stomach feeling full for long and help you keep cravings at bay. Without delving into more nutritional facts, here are a few fruit-based dishes that you can add to your breakfast routine without any hassle.

Fruit Parfait

Imagine starting your day with a dish that you can make in under 10 minutes. It might seem unreal, but fruit parfait makes it possible. If you have Greek yoghurt at home, you can load it with freshly diced fruits like mangoes, strawberries, berries, kiwi, blueberries, and whatnot. Garnish it with some crushed nuts and drizzle honey on the top to enjoy this delicious delicacy.

Fruit And Nut Butter Toast 

One of the quickest breakfasts you can make for yourself is fruit and nut butter toast. As soon as your toast is crispy, hot, and ready, spread the nut butter of your choice. It could be almond butter or peanut butter. Add thin slices of apple, kiwi, banana, or strawberries on the top along with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, and enjoy.

Fruit And Nut Oatmeal

Another way to mix fruits with nuts for breakfast is to make oatmeal. You can cook oatmeal in some milk, and once the mixture has cooled a bit, add your favourite fruits. You can also top it with dried cranberries, cinnamon powder, and crushed nuts to improve the nutrition quotient of the dish.

Smoothie Bowl

When you talk about fruit-based dishes, you cannot skip a smoothie bowl loaded with the goodness of bananas, apples, berries, mangoes, and other pulpy fruits. If you are lactose intolerant, you can use coconut or almond milk to prepare this delicious bowl. Add a handful of roasted seeds and nuts of your choice and enjoy this delicacy.

Fruit Puffed Pastries

If you have a dough of puffed pastry at home or you are willing to put in efforts in the morning, you can make fruit-filled puffed pastries in the morning. Roll in blueberries inside the dough and cook it in the oven until the pastries are fluffy and crispy. This dish will not only satiate your hunger but make you want to have it every day.

Fruit Pancakes

When you talk about fruits for breakfast, pancakes are the obvious choice. They are delicious and versatile when it comes to pairing with yoghurt or maple syrup. This time, add banana and apple to the pancake batter and cook them. Top pancakes with berries or any other fruit of your choice along with a generous drizzle of sweet syrup and enjoy.

Fruit Salad With Cottage Cheese

If you want your breakfast to be packed with protein, make a bowl of fruit salad that includes all the fresh seasonal produce. Add cottage cheese on the side for a bite of protein. It might seem an unusual combination, but once you try it, you will realise how refreshing this pairing is.