When it comes to breakfast, many of us tend to think of steaming hot pancakes, sizzling poha, or a piping hot bowl of oatmeal. While these options are undeniably delicious, there's a whole world of delightful cold breakfast dishes waiting to be explored. Especially the way India has hot mornings during 70% of the year, the need for cooling breakfast dishes increases.
If you are looking for cold breakfast dishes, we have got you covered. In this article, we'll take a look at some mouthwatering options that will make your mornings brighter.
Greek Yoghurt Parfait
Start your day with delicious flavours and a dose of protein with a Greek yoghurt parfait. Layer creamy Greek yoghurt with fresh berries, honey, and granola for a delightful combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy. Not only is this dish delicious, but it's also packed with probiotics and nutrients that promote gut health.
Chia Seed Pudding
Recipe - Toasty Apron
Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, and when soaked in your favourite milk and sweetened with a touch of honey or maple syrup, they transform into a thick, pudding-like consistency. Top your chia seed pudding with sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added texture and flavour. This dish is health and taste in a bowl.
Overnight Oatmeal
Overnight oats are the ultimate breakfast convenience food. Combine rolled oats with milk or yoghurt, sweeten to your liking with honey or jaggery, and add your favourite toppings like berries, nuts, or a drizzle of honey. Let them sit in the fridge overnight, and in the morning, you have a ready-to-eat, no-cook breakfast.
Fruit Salad
For a refreshing and vitamin-packed breakfast, whip up a colourful fruit salad. Chop up a variety of fresh fruits such as strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and melon or any other seasonal fruit available in the market. Top everything with some chaat masala and enjoy the tangy-sweet combination. The natural sugars in the fruits provide a sweet kick to start your day, and the vibrant colours are visually appealing.
Smoothie Bowl
Recipe - snailly
Upgrade your morning smoothie by turning it into a cool smoothie bowl. Blend frozen bananas, your other favourite fruits, greens, and yoghurt or milk until thick and creamy. Pour the mixture into a bowl and decorate it with toppings like sliced banana, coconut flakes, and chia seeds. Not only is this healthy, but super convenient for busy mornings.
Dahi Chuda
Dahi Chuda is a popular breakfast dish in India, especially during the summer months. It's made by soaking flattened rice (poha) in yoghurt and adding mangoes, banana, jaggery and sometimes chilled milk to the dish. You can also more fruits and grated coconut for extra nutrition and freshness. Another savoury version called dahi poha is made with mustard seeds, curry leaves and peanuts.