5 Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipes To Make Hostel Life Healthier And Happier – News18
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Most hostel students or working individuals tend to skip breakfast, but it is essential for starting the day with energy. Here are some of the quickest and healthiest breakfast options to fuel you through the day
These five recipes are not only easy to prepare but also highly nutritious. (News18 Hindi)
Hostel life is a time of freedom, new experiences, and numerous challenges. The time spent in hostels creates cherished memories and lifelong friendships.
While hostel life is considered a lot of fun and enjoyment, it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the main challenges is preparing and consuming healthy meals on time. Most hostel students or working individuals tend to skip breakfast, but breakfast is essential for starting the day with energy. Here are five easy-to-make, time-saving, and healthy breakfast recipes ideal for hostel life.
Here Are 5 Easy Breakfast Recipes for Hostellers
Sattu Sharbat (Roasted Chickpea Flour Drink)
It is highly nutritious and extremely easy to prepare. These are the ingredients you will need to make it:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sattu flour
- 1 glass of water
- A pinch of salt or sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A little cumin powder
Mix all the ingredients well in water and drink. It provides essential protein, fibre, and minerals and also has a natural cooling effect – perfect for summers.
Overnight-Soaked Oats
A comforting and highly nutritious breakfast, prepared the night before and ready to eat in the morning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup milk or water
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 tablespoon honey
Mix all the ingredients in a jar and refrigerate overnight. Add fruits of your choice in the morning before eating. This dish is rich in protein, fibre, and energy.
Fruit Bowl
A quick and refreshing breakfast option for your full day energy.
Ingredients
- Fruits of your choice (e.g., papaya, apple, banana, watermelon)
- Chaat masala (optional)
- Lemon juice A spoonful of ghee
Wash and chop the fruits and add the remaining ingredients to enhance the flavour. This bowl provides essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and freshness.
Sprouts Chaat
A protein-packed and fibre-rich option that’s perfect for breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sprouted lentils or chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- Finely chopped cucumber, tomato, green chilli, and coriander
Mix all the ingredients and enjoy. This light yet filling dish is highly nutritious and helps curb hunger.
Sandwich
Perfect as a morning or evening snack and can be prepared in a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon jam or fruit puree
- Chopped vegetables (e.g., cucumber, tomato, carrot)
Spread the peanut butter and jam on the bread, add the vegetables, and assemble into a sandwich. It makes for an energy-boosting and wholesome bite.
Eating healthily is essential during hostel life. These five recipes are not only easy to prepare but also highly nutritious.
