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Whether on weekends or weekdays, you always wonder what to cook for breakfast. It is always the focus of conversation at night. For students and working professionals, this discussion can even be traumatic and dreadful because they have millions of tasks to cater to apart from making a meal in the morning.
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A pit-stop solution to this problem is meal prep at night or over the weekend so that mornings are hassle-free. This will also ensure that you do not skip breakfast and kickstart your day with a healthy dish. Here are a few ideas you can consider.
Veg Frittata Muffins
Mix chia or flaxseeds with water to use them as a substitute for eggs. Combine them with chopped vegetables of your choice, milk, salt and pepper as needed, cheese, and oil. Add this concoction to a muffin tray and bake for 20-25 minutes. If you eat eggs, you can whisk and combine them with ingredients. Once the muffins are cool, refrigerate them, and reheat them in the morning for breakfast.
Breakfast Burrito
If you had plain parathas for dinner, make some extra, and keep them in the fridge. Roast vegetables and store them as well in an airtight container. In the morning, you just have to prepare scrambled or fried eggs if you like and layers them with parathas, chutneys, and roasted vegetables. If you don’t prefer eggs, just toss scrambled paneer or tofu with a few spices and enjoy the breakfast burrito.
Smoothies
If you have to leave early in the morning, you prepare a smoothie the night before. Refrigerate chopped fruits in a bowl and store green vegetables after washing and drying them. Additionally, soak chia seeds and flaxseeds for a load of nutrition. In the morning, add all the ingredients to a grinder and blend them. Drink the smoothie on the go and have an amazing day at work.
Chia Seed Pudding
In a jar, soak chia seeds with milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Keep your favourite toppings like bananas, berries, coconut flakes, and apple slices. Slide the ingredients in the refrigerator. Chia seeds will soak the moisture and grow in size. In the morning, stir the ingredients and top them with crushed nuts and chopped fruits. You can also pack the jar and relish it in your office.
Overnight Oats
Another breakfast recipe for which you can prepare beforehand is overnight oats. In a jar, combine half a cup of oats with a similar amount of milk and a quarter cup of curd. Add the sweetener of your choice in the desired quantity along with a tablespoon of chia seeds. Stir the ingredients and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top this delicious and creamy mixture with berries, chopped fruits, and crushed nuts.
Parfait
Parfait is a popular dessert, but there is no rule that prohibits you from indulging in a decadent first thing in the morning. You can either use Greek yoghurt or any plant-based yoghurt for this recipe. Layer it with crushed or chopped granola bars, maple syrup or honey, nuts, and a cup of chopped fruits. Leave it in the refrigerator overnight and have a delicious breakfast in the morning.
Moong Dal Chilla
If you are in a mood for something nutritious and easy to make, grind soaked moong dal the night before. Add salt to taste and red chilli powder to it before sliding the container into the fridge. Meanwhile, grate paneer and combine it with salt to taste fresh coriander leaves and black pepper. Store it in the fridge as well. In the morning, use the moong dal batter to prepare chill and top it with the paneer mix.
Fried Idli
If you are in the mood to have a South Indian snack in the morning, nothing is better than fried idli. You can prepare idlis the night before and keep them in the refrigerator. In the morning, cut each idli into four pieces and toss with mustard seeds, curry leaves, sliced onions, and green chillies. Serve it with tomato pachadi or coconut chutney and enjoy.
