10 Healthy Breakfast Ideas That Actually Keep You Full

Skipping breakfast is not healthy, especially when you are trying to curb cravings. A few easy recipes, like poha, avocado toast, and chilla, will not only keep you full until lunch but also provide nutrients to the body.

Breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day, but many people skip it in order to reach the office on time and complete 100 other tasks before heading out for work. It’s not only bad for the body, but when you feel hungry, you reach for snacks, including chips, dry cakes, store-bought protein bars, etc. 

A few easy and fulfilling recipes are what you need. These dishes will not only satisfy your hunger but also help you get a hold on mid-meal munching that has been contributing to unhealthy weight gain and other lifestyle ailments. Check out this guide so not only your morning meal is sorted but you can also work efficiently until lunch without scouring your snack drawer.

Moong Dal Chilla

Moong dal is a gluten-free and protein-rich dish. It is good for people trying to regulate blood sugar levels or manage symptoms of PCOS. It is easy to make in the morning, especially when you have soaked moong dal overnight. You can grind it with soaked and boiled black chana for an extra serving of protein or serve it with a seasoning layer of paneer mixture stuffed inside it. Have it with a milkshake, smoothie, or fresh juice, to kickstart your day on an energetic note.

Poha With Peanuts

Did you know that peanuts are loaded with fibre, healthy fats, protein, and other essential nutrients? When you toss it with poha, you can enjoy a delicious meal in the morning and forget all about the cravings that make you stuff your face with unhealthy and processed foods. You can try different versions of poha – Maharashtrian kanda poha, Indori poha, and UP-style poha for a wholesome breakfast. It’s tangy, sweet, and nutty notes gel exceptionally well with the earthiness of ginger and the freshness of cardamom in tea.

Stuffed Paratha

If you are looking for a wholesome dish to start your day with, explore stuffed parathas. There is nothing more satisfying than witnessing a cube of butter melting on a piping hot aloo, pyaaz, or gobi paratha served with curd. Add tangy pickles to the plate to make the meal satisfying and each bites a flavourbomb. For a serving of protein, you can stuff a paratha with sattu or paneer and devour it with cutting chai.

Avocado Toast With Egg

Search Avocado toast on a social media platform, and you will get tired of millions of recipe recommendations. You can follow the one that seems easy to you. One way to make it is to cut an avocado into thin slices and arrange them on toast; finish it with a poached egg and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Another way is to spread guacamole on toast, layered fresh greens with a blend of boiled eggs, cream cheese, and seasonings. Every bite will add more protein to your body and refuel the energy tank.

Masala Oats With Vegetables

Masala oats with vegetables are loaded with fibre. It is the ultimate breakfast for people who are often lazy after waking up and spend hours scrolling through their phones. Chop the vegetables of your choice, saute them with some powdered spices and seasonings, add oats, and pour water. Cover the lid, and let the ingredients cook for 5-8 minutes. Your breakfast will be ready in no time. Top it off with a dollop of ghee or butter for extra richness and a glossy finish.

Smoothie Bowl

Instead of pouring smoothing into a glass, fill a bowl with it. This is not a crazy idea but a crowd-pleaser recipe. A smoothie bowl is overloaded with nutrients and an additional layer of fresh fruits and seeds make it a gut-friendly dish. It will hardly take you a minute to assemble and 5 minutes to prepare. To make it rich in protein, add granola bars, peanuts, and almond butter. You can also pack it to have a late breakfast at the office.

Overnight Oats

Loaded with fibre and vitamin Bs, overnight oats help with weight management and improvement of gut health. Add chia seeds to them, and you can make them that will benefit your bones, heart, and digestive system. Soak oats in milk with a teaspoon of chia seeds and honey. In the morning, add fresh fruits like strawberries and bananas to the blend and relish a wholesome bowl of protein, fibre, and omega-3. It will help you avoid snacking until lunch.

Millet Bowl & Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs and foxtail or pearl millet when cooked with vegetables make a wholesome dish that will energise you in the morning and keep you full for long. Chop boiled eggs and toss them with cooked millet, stir-fried vegetables, and classic vinaigrette or balsamic vinegar dressing. One bowl of this salad has fibre, complex carbohydrates, protein, and all the essential nutrients your body needs. After finishing this dish, you will not feel hungry until it is time for lunch. You can pack this in your tiffin and have the leftovers as a mid-morning snack.

Ragi Porridge

If you are on a mission to lose weight, why make it impossible by not following the right diet? You win half of the battle by just understanding what your body needs, what needs to be eliminated from your food. Ragi is a rich source of iron, calcium, and complex carbohydrates. Cook it with milk or water and sweeten the ingredients with jaggery. Add banana and apple slices along with crushed nuts. Since your body will digest it slowly, it will constantly get an energy boost.

Moong Salad

Mornings are perfect for enjoying a refreshing bowl of moong salad. It can be prepared in less than 10 minutes if you have sprouted moong and boiled potatoes in the refrigerator. Toss sprouts moong with lemon juice, boiled potatoes, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, grated ginger, chopped cucumber, and chaat masala. It will boost your hydration and help to curb cravings.