New Delhi: Most of us don't have time to eat properly on weekdays. We have a habit of rapidly stuffing something and leaving for work. But when it comes to weekends, we all want something special. We're all more health-conscious these days, but that doesn't mean we have to sacrifice taste. A healthy breakfast can help you feel more energized and focused throughout the day, but it gets even better with some additional yumminess. 


Here are 4 healthy breakfast recipes to try on weekends that will undoubtedly kickstart your weekend.


1. Oats Uttapam:


Uttapam is a delightful southern delicacy that is simple, quick, and fuss-free to prepare. When this recipe is cooked with oats, it transforms into a healthy breakfast choice that is both fulfilling and comforting. Oats are extremely nutritious, including high levels of fibre and other critical minerals. 


Ingredients: 



  • 2 pinches of baking soda 

  • 2 cup oats 

  • 2 teaspoons refined oil 

  • 1 medium onion 

  • 2 pinches asafoetida 

  • salt as required 

  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger 

  • 2 medium tomato 

  • 1 cup spinach 

  • 1 cup semolina 

  • 2 cup yoghurt (curd) 


Preparation:



  • Wash and chop the spinach leaves, tomato, onions, and ginger.

  • Heat a pan over low heat and add the semolina and oats. Roast until the semolina becomes slightly brown. Transfer the roasted mixture to a grinder and grind them into a fine powder.

  • Mix in finely chopped ginger, salt, baking soda and asafoetida. Shift this powder into a bowl and set aside for 8-10 minutes.

  • Fill the bowl with spinach leaves, onion slices, and tomato slices. Combine them thoroughly with the dry ingredients.

  • Place a pan over medium heat and heat the oil in it. Spread 2 tbsp of the prepared batter in a circular motion.

  • Pour 2-3 drops of oil on the outer borders and on top of the uttapam. To roast the uttapam, firmly press it using a ladle. When the bottom of the uttapam begins to brown slightly, flip it over and roast the other side in the same manner.

  • When cooked, place the uttapam on a platter and serve with coconut chutney or hot sambhar.


 



Oats Uttapam (Image Source: Twitter)


2. Sausage And Egg Sandwiches:


Ingredients: 



  • 1+1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 

  • 4 slices bread  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

  • 4 sausage patties  

  • 6 tablespoons coarsely grated cheese  

  • 4 large eggs 


Preparation:



  • Spread butter on the slices of bread

  • Oil is heated on a pan over moderately high heat to cook the patties until golden brown. Once they are properly cooked, place them over a tissue to soak the excess oil.

  • The prepared patties are then placed over the bread and cheese slices are added.

  • Fry the eggs and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Flip eggs with a spatula and cook until whites are set and yolks are just set but still soft, 45 seconds to 1 minute more.

  • The eggs are then transferred to the sandwich and covered with slices of bread. The dish is ready to be enjoyed.


 



Sausage And Egg Sandwich (Image Source: Twitter)


3. Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie:


This vegan oatmeal smoothie has a thick, creamy texture and a deep pink colour. 


Ingredients: 



  • 1 cup soy milk 

  • ½ cup rolled oats 

  • 14 frozen strawberries 

  • 1 banana, broken into chunks 

  • 1 ½ teaspoon white sugar (Optional)  

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional) 


Preparation:


In a blender, combine the soy milk, oats, strawberries, and banana until smooth. Also, Blend in the sugar and vanilla. This is then poured in a glass and garnished with sliced strawberries.


 



Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie (Image Source: Twitter)


4. Bajra Idli:


Ingredients: 



  • 200 g bajra, broken 

  • 200 g raw rice, broken 

  • 150 g urad dal 

  • 2 tbsp black pepper 

  • 1 tbsp cumin/ jeera 

  • 3 tbsp gingili oil 

  • 1 tsp mustard 

  • Curry leaves 

  • Salt to taste 


Preparation: 



  • Bajra, rice and urad dal are soaked separately for 3 - 4 hours in water.

  • The urad dal is then finely mashed to a cream-like consistency.

  • Add rice to the soaked bajra and grind well, then add pepper and jeera to it.

  • Now combine 1 tbsp oil with the ground urad dal, bajra, and salt and mix it into a smooth batter.

  • Set it aside for 4–5 hours.

  • In a small amount of oil, temper mustard, urad dal, and curry leaves.

  • Add to the idli batter; stir well.

  • The batter is poured into the idli maker and steamed.

  • You can serve this with coconut chutney and sambhar.


 



Bajra Idli (Image Source: Twitter)