3 refreshing summer breakfast recipes to start your day with

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and often sets the pace for the rest of the day. Summer heat takes a toll on appetite and it’s normal for people to lose their appetite. However, in order to start your day right, it’s important to have a balanced and nutritious breakfast. If you too are struggling to find interesting meal options to start your day with, here are some simple recipes you can easily put together when you are in a rush. (Also read: Start your day right: Top 5 nutrient-dense ingredients for healthy breakfast)

“Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It sets the tone for your entire day and provides you with the energy and nutrients you need to be productive, focused, and alert. But not all breakfasts are created equal – a balanced breakfast is key to getting the most out of your morning meal,” says Nutritionist Pooja Bohra in her Instagram post.

Here are some breakfast recipes by Bohra you can try at home in summer season.

1. A summery twist to regular dalia

Ingredients

1 cup wheat dalia

1 cup curd

2 chopped mango or any 1 fruit of your choice

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds

Dalia recipe

– Take 1/4 cup lapsi wheat dalia, 1/4 cup chilki green moong/yellow moong dal.

– Rinse 2-3 times.

– Add 1/4 tsp salt and pressure cook till 3-4 whistle and slow cook for 5 minutes.

– Let it cool and then add all other ingredients

– Can prepare this previous night and keep for a quick breakfast too

– Mix and enjoy

2. Rajma and mango salad

Mangoes are in the season and we look out for different ways to enjoy this delicious fruit. This healthy mango and beans recipe is super delicious with a sweet and sour taste. Rich in protein, fibre, antioxidants and vitamins, this salad is perfect to include in breakfast, mid mornings or evening hungry pangs.

Ingredients

1 small cup of soaked and boiled kidney beans/rajma

1 chopped mango

1/2 chopped cucumber

1/2 chopped onion

5-6 chopped mint leaves

Method

Mix together in a bowl, put some seasonings and squeeze in some lemon juice.

3. Seasonal fruit Muesli

Ingredients

1/2 chopped mango

1/2 pomegranate

2 tsp soaked chia seeds

1 cup almond milk

4-5 soaked chopped almonds and cashews

2 tsp muesli

Method

Mix together and enjoy.