Healthy Breakfast: In an attempt to lose weight, many people start skipping their breakfast. However, several studies have found that people who eat breakfast are more likely to have a lower BMI and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Skipping breakfast can also lead to flatulence and you may eat too much in lunch or dinner. Breakfast has been shown to support weight loss by increasing muscle mass, calorie burn, hormones, glucose and reducing the urge to snack at night. If you are a vegetarian, here are some delicious recipes that you can try.
Quinoa Cutlets
Material: 1 cup quinoa, 1/2 capsicum, 1/4 cup cabbage, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp dried mango powder, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 large onion, 1/2 carrot, 3 tbsp gram flour, 1 1 tsp coriander powder, salt as required and 1 tbsp vegetable oil
How to make Quinoa Cutlets
Soak quinoa for 30 minutes. Then put it in a blender and blend to make a thick paste. Add 1-2 tbsp of water if needed. Take out the quinoa paste in a bowl. Add finely chopped onion, capsicum, carrot, cabbage and green coriander. Also add gram flour, salt, coriander powder, dried mango powder and red chili powder. Mix everything well and make a thick mixture. Pour a tablespoon of oil in a non stick pan and let it heat up. Make small tikkis from the mixture and keep them on the griddle. Cook till golden brown from both the sides. serve hot.
Bean Sprouts Salad
Material: 200 grams bean sprouts, 2 tbsp carrot (chopped), 2 tbsp cucumber (chopped), and 2 tbsp spring onion (chopped). For the dressing: 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp garlic (chopped), and 2 green chilies (chopped)
How to make Bean Sprouts Salad
This recipe is super simple. Mix all the ingredients of the salad together in a big bowl. Whisk the ingredients of the dressing in another bowl and pour it over the salad. Season and serve.
Coconut and Chia Seed Pudding
Material: 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1/2 cup chia seeds, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make Coconut and Chia Seed Pudding
Take a bowl and add coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract to it. Mix well to combine. Keep it covered for the whole night. You can also add chopped pieces of fresh, seasonal fruits before serving. Enjoy as is, or layer with compote or fresh fruit. You can also add crunchy homemade granola with dry fruits.
Oats and Peanut Butter Smoothie
Material: 1 cup almond milk, 1.4 cups oats, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, handful of kale leaves, 1 banana
How to make Oats and Peanut Butter Smoothie
Put all these ingredients in the mixer and churn them. Your smoothie is ready.
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