5 Nutritious Morning Meals that are Easy to Make

A day well begun is a day that ends well. To get your mornings started with 100% energy, you ought to have a healthy breakfast. A healthy and nutritious morning meal helps you stay active and fit despite a hectic schedule and prevents the early onset of lifestyle diseases like fluctuating thyroid levels, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and diabetes.

If you are not a morning person, worry not! These quick and easy-to-make healthy breakfast recipes will save the day and help you enjoy a tasty meal that's great for your body.

1. Spinach Scrambled Eggs

A combination of spinach and eggs is the perfect morning meal to start your day with. Eggs contain proteins, vitamins B and D, and unsaturated fats, which help the heart stay healthy. Spinach is a rich source of zinc, niacin, fibre, vitamin B6, protein, calcium, iron, and many other essential minerals.

Ingredients

• A handful of spinach
• 2-3 eggs
• Cooking spray or 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup tomatoes (chopped into medium-sized pieces)
• Salt and black pepper (according to taste)

How to cook

Heat a non-stick pan and glaze it with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter. Toss in the spinach to cook until it wilts and reduces in size. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper while the spinach cooks.

Now, add the tomatoes to the cooked spinach, and pour the beaten eggs on top. After 15-20 seconds, stir the mixture with a spatula until big clumps form and the eggs are fully cooked. You can now garnish the meal with your favourite herbs and eat it with buttered toast. You can even accompany it with your favourite milkshake, made in the Hestia Dual-VAC Power Mixer Blender, which guarantees high nutrition retention and powerful blending.

2. Moong Dal Dosa

Dosas are a culinary staple in South India, and for good reason. Eating two dosas is more than enough for a healthy and fulfilling breakfast meal, and will hardly take 10 minutes to cook. The addition of moong dal to the dosa batter increases its nutritional profile as moong is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, and copper – all of which are nutrients essential to staying healthy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup moong dal, cleaned and soaked overnight
• ½ cup rice, cleaned and soaked for an hour
• ¼ tsp asafoetida powder
• 2-4 chopped green chillies
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped onions
• ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves

How to cook

Soak the dal and rice overnight. The next day, drain the water from the dal and rice, and grind them together in a Hestia IQ Blender Pro to quickly form a thick, coarse paste. Add chillies, salt, pepper (for taste), coriander and onions, and mix. The batter should now have a ribbon-like consistency.

Next, heat a pan or tawa, preferably a non-stick one, and splash some water. Immediately pour in a ladle of the batter until it covers the entire pan in a thin layer. When the edges of the dosa start to rise, put some oil on the sides and flip the dosa to cook until it comes off clean from the pan. Eat with your favourite chutney.

3. ABC Juice

An ABC (Apple, Beetroot, Carrot) Juice is an excellent choice to start your day with. It detoxifies the body and is packed with nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, Potassium and many more, which give you energy throughout the day. Apart from boosting immunity, improving heart health and digestion, it is also a great choice for improving skin, hair and aiding in weight loss.

Ingredients

• 1 regular sized Apple
• 1 long carrot
• ½ regular sized beetroot
• black salt as per taste

How to cook

Peel the skin of beetroot. Then cut the apple, peeled beetroot and carrot into small cubes. Add the cubes gradually in the cold press juicer and you are ready with the juice. Add black salt as per your taste and relish a delicious detox drink to start your day.

If you are a family of 4 or more, Hestia cold press juicer wine-red or grey steel is a great option, as it has a long run time and can juice upto 7 litres of juice in one go.

4. Air Fryer Pancakes

Pancakes are the ultimate morning food, and are both healthy and tasty. Pancakes contain milk and eggs, both great sources of calcium, which is vital to strengthen your bones. Here's how to cook a great pancake recipe in a Hestia Nutri-Wave 6-in-1 Air fryer and Oven.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp melted butter

How to cook

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix well. In another bowl, beat the eggs, whisk in the milk, and then pour in the melted butter. Then mix the dry ingredients with the wet ones and whisk well. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, place a 6-inch pan in your air fryer's basket and preheat at 360 degrees. Remember to coat the pan with butter so that the batter doesn't stick. Using an ice cream scoop, pour half a cup of batter into the pan and cook until the pancakes are golden brown at the top. Serve the pancakes with a dollop of maple syrup or some freshly chopped berries to make it a luxurious yet healthy breakfast.

5. Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Potatoes are your best bet if you need an easy, wholesome meal. Potatoes are rich in fibre and keep you feeling full for longer, thus preventing weight gain due to overeating. Potatoes are also rich in antioxidants and vital nutrients for your skin and hair, and also help your body function properly.

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium potatoes
• 1 bell pepper (chop into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 onion (chop into bite-sized pieces)
• Salt to taste

How to cook

All you need to cook this delicious and sumptuous healthy food for the morning is to take 3-4 medium-sized potatoes, peel and wash them, and cut them into small pieces. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes, so they don't stick together. After draining the water, lay the potatoes on a dish towel and pat dry. Add the chopped bell peppers and onions to the mix. Sprinkle salt and mix well.

Transfer this mixture into your Hestia Nutri-Wave Digital Air Fryer's basket and air fry for 15-20 minutes until crispy. You can serve the dish with a dash of freshly chopped coriander or chives, or sprinkle some chat masala or oregano if needed over the top.

Conclusion

There are many amazing quick-to-cook recipes available to help you start your day with a healthy morning meal. The key is never to skip breakfast so you can stay healthy, fit, and strong. Your breakfast should be fun and delicious so that you enjoy every bite. When you enjoy a meal, it is believed to be digested more efficiently, with 100% nutrient absorption. Start cooking these fantastic breakfast recipes using Hestia's innovative appliances and enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle!