You get into the office, turn on your PC, and are ready to be productive for the day. Then you hear something. Was it thunder? Was it your computer? Oh wait, it was just your tummy. Now all your colleagues think you just passed gas. Great. We hear so much about breakfast being the most important meal of the day, but most of us are still unable to discipline ourselves into making it a routine. To wake up in time to fix a meal or to use the extra minutes to snooze? With these simple breakfast fixes, you won’t have to make that nagging choice anymore.
#1: The Toss & Blend
Smoothies are such a popular choice because it is super easy to make, and it doubles up as a way to finish leftover fruits. Plus, you can always pack it in a disposable cup and slurp it on the go. Experiment with different combination of fruits, or you can opt to use fruit juice for a less pulpy feel.
The Ingredients/Tools:
1 Blender
2 Cups – Plain yoghurt
1 Cup – Your choice of sliced fruits (Berries, Mangos, Bananas, Apples, etc.)
1 Pinch of salt
Honey / Sugar to taste
The Method:Toss em’ all in and blend like a mad scientist.
#2: Popeye’s Scrambled Eggs
Eggs are a high-protein breakfast diet that is always easy to whip up. Try this healthy variation for a lasting meal that won’t leave you with the munchies mid-day.
The Ingredients/Tools:
1 Non-stick pan
1 Regular-sized egg
½ Tomato diced
A handful of spinach leaves
A sprinkle of dried oregano
1/8 Onions sliced
Salt & pepper to taste
Slice of butter
The Method:
Crack the egg into a bowl and beat in salt, pepper, and oregano till consistent. Add the diced tomatoes, onions, and spinach into the mix. Heat the non-stick pan over a medium fire for 2 minutes, melt the butter and pour in the eggs. You can choose to scramble them to your desired consistency, or leave it to cook into an omelette. Place a slice of cheese to melt on top if you’re feeling particularly indulgent. Done!
#3: Avocado Wrap
The rich and creamy texture of avocados comes from a high content of monounsaturated fat, which lowers your bad LDL cholesterol and boosts the good HDL cholesterol. Not particularly a popular Asian ingredient, they are still relatively cheap to obtain, and are a great (and easy) addition to sandwiches and salads.
The Ingredients/Tools:
Microwave or non-stick pan.
1 Tortilla (you can opt to use bread)
1 Avocado, peeled and mashed
1 Sausage, cooked (or get ham slices/kabana sausages if cooking is a hassle)
Lettuce leaves
Sliced onions to taste
Sale & Pepper to taste
The Recipe:Heat the tortilla wrap in the microwave or a pan for 20 seconds, and then butter it with the mashed avocado. Dice the cooked sausages and place them in the centre of the wrap. Sprinkle onions, followed by salt & pepper to taste, and place the lettuce leaves last .
Roll up the tortilla and be ready to reward your taste buds!
#4: French Toast
You don’t have to be fussy to enjoy this easy French delight. Simple and scrumptious, this is another sustainable meal that should last you till lunch.
The Ingredients/Tools:
1 Non-stick pan
2 Eggs
3 Slices of bread (day old or slightly stale if possible)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 Pinch of salt
Butter
Sugar to taste
The Recipe:
Beat the eggs, cinnamon, salt and sugar together in a bowl until consistent. While heating up your pan, dip one slice of bread into the mixture and let it soak on each side for 10 seconds or so. Melt the butter in the pan and cook on each side until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup, or spread a thin layer of butter if you want to pack it, to keep it moist.
#5: Salmon Sandwich
Smoked salmon is another healthy ingredient to work with, containing yummy Omega-3 fatty acids which also lower your bad cholesterol and raise the good ones, improve memory, while lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease . You can easily get them in the chilled section of most supermarkets, and is delicious even on its own!
The Ingredients/Tools:2 Slices of wholemeal bread
Cream cheese spread
Smoked salmon (as much as you please)
A choice of dill, lettuce, or rocket leaves
Sliced cucumbers
Sliced avocados & tomatoes (optional, if you have time)
Sliced onions
The Recipe:
Butter the cream cheese spread on the insides of the bread slices, put your safety helmet on, and build to perfection.
