Millet Upma for Idli: 7 Breakfast Ideas for When You Want to Lose Those Pounds

The first meal of the day is considered essential to start the day off right. While there are a variety of options available to savour for breakfast, keeping track of the menu during the festive season can be a real headache. We have put together a list of 7 breakfast dishes that you should incorporate into your food Menu for all those who struggle to control their weight during the season. Happy preparing!

Almond Oat Smoothie Bowl

This hearty breakfast option is perfect for a delicious side dish. You can make this delicious meal by grinding oats into a fine powder. Blend frozen bananas, nut butter, berries, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and drizzle with maple syrup and chopped nuts. Serve and enjoy.

front poha

Dahi poha is a refreshing breakfast option that can be prepared in less than 25 minutes. Soak the poha for 15 minutes and drain the excess water. Add curd and milk to the mixture. Next, prepare the seasoning by adding mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida and chopped green chillies. Spread the seasoning over the poha and top with chopped coriander leaves. Serve and enjoy.

Ragi Darling Idli

This delicious finger millet idli can not only be an ideal breakfast combination but also an absolute source of nutrition and protein. Prepared with a mixture of ragi and vegetables, steam the ragi idli batter in the idli moulds for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Serve with coconut chutney and enjoy.

Nut porridge

Porridge is said to be the perfect complement to your breakfast menu. It is prepared in a total of 20 minutes. All you need to do is add coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, ground cinnamon, banana, almond milk, berries, flax seeds and oat flakes to a pan. Simmer until cooked through, serve and enjoy.

Spiced Oatmeal

Spiced oatmeal is a tasty breakfast. Made with a mixture of rolled oats, milk, vanilla extract and spices, add these ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in maple syrup and walnuts for a delicious flavor. Serve and enjoy.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

This delicious breakfast alternative is made with a combination of vegetables and spices. Start by filling the slices of bread with vegetables. Don’t forget to spread one side of the bread with butter and the other with mint chutney. Grill the sandwiches until golden and crispy. Serve with ketchup and enjoy!

Upma barnyard millet

Millets are said to be the holy grail of dishes. To prepare this hearty breakfast option, all you need to do is wash the millets once and heat oil in a kadai. Add urad dal, mustard, curry leaves, and chana dal. Next, stir in chopped onions, ginger, and green chillies. Fry for 2 minutes on low flame. Add the vegetables and millets to the mix. Serve and enjoy.