Five Budget-Friendly Breakfast Recipes 

KAJAL THARWANI

17th Jan'22
Five Budget-Friendly Breakfast Recipes  | OpenGrowth

“All happiness depends on the leisurely breakfast.” - John Gunther. 

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But you don’t have ample time to make something delicious in the morning, from easy weekday breakfast ideas to fancy and delicious weekend brunch recipes. We have got your back! Here we have the list of five amazing and budget-friendly breakfast recipes that will make your day. 

 

Scrambled Eggs 

Eggs have nutritions and a lot of proteins. So, what can be better than to start your day with a plate full of fluffy scrambled eggs? Sounds great? But it is more delicious and healthy than it sounds. There is a plant-based egg startup too.

Scrambled eggs are easy to make, but you have to master the techniques of making them the best. Make sure you have a nonstick skillet and a rubber spatula to make fluffy and creamy scrambled eggs. Here is the list of ingredients and directions to cook healthy and yummy scrambled eggs. 

 

Ingredients 

  • Butter or olive oil 

  • Eggs 

  • Pepper and salt 

 

Directions 

  • Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet on low flame

  • In a bowl, whisk eggs with half a tablespoon of salt and pepper

  • Add whisked eggs to the skillet and stir until they begin to set.

  • Once the eggs are nearly set 

  • Add your favorite toppings like cheese, veggies, spinach, and many more.

 

Breakfast

 

Blueberry Muffins 

Blueberry muffins are not only for breakfast; you can have them throughout the day. Instead of using regular milk, buttermilk is the secret ingredient to make them delicious and fluffy. Blueberry muffins are always proved hit during family gatherings. 

 

Ingredients 

  • Blueberries 

  • All-purpose flour 

  • Baking powder 

  • Kosher Salt

  • Butter

  • Granulated Sugar 

  • Eggs 

  • Vanilla extract 

  • Buttermilk 

  • Sugar 

 

Directions 

  •  Line each muffin tin with 12 rectangular parchment liners, press into cups with drinking cups, and flatten the folds.

  •  Separate 1/2 cup blueberries; Toss the remaining  1/2 cups of blueberries with two teaspoons of flour

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and remaining  flour

  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and caster sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy

  • Add whole eggs and yolks in two additions, beating after each addition until incorporated before adding the next, scraping bowl if necessary. Beat in vanilla

  • Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beating until smooth, scraping bowl if necessary. Don't mix too much. Add the floured blueberries, leaving the remaining flour that doesn't stick to the berries

  • Divide batter into muffin cups (about 1/3 cup each)

  • Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and squeeze the remaining blueberry cups into muffin cups. Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 22 minutes, until the wooden sticks in the center come out with a little crumb

  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

 

Shakshuka 

Many of you won’t be familiar with this dish. Shakshuka originated from North Africa and is served as a tomato egg dish with bread. Although, it is now enjoyed throughout Middle East countries. Shakshuka is a mixture of tomatoes and onions cooked with spices and eggs.

 

Ingredients 

  • Olive oil

  • Yellow onion

  • Clove garlic 

  • ground cumin

  • Pepper and Salt

  • Eggs

  • Tomatoes 

  • Baby spinach 

 

Directions 

  • Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet. Add the onions and saute until golden

  • Stir in the garlic, cumin, and a teaspoon of salt and pepper and cook for a minute

  • Stir in the tomatoes, put in the oven, and bake for ten minutes

  • Make 8 small holes in the vegetable mixture and carefully put eggs 

  • Bake eggs and sprinkle with spinach

  •  Serve with toast

 

Smoothie

 

Smoothies

Smoothies are yum! From young hearts to elders, everyone loves smoothies. They are colorful and full of nutrition. It is super simple and always wins the time. You can make a smoothie with any fruit or veggies you like, making sure to blend them right. 

 

Ingredients 

  • Liquid ( milk, yogurt, water)

  • Fruits or veggies 

  • Dry ingredients ( seeds, dry fruits, protein powder)

  • Ice 

 

Directions 

  • In a blender and the ingredients as listed above 

  • Blend them until smooth 

 

Peanut Butter Oatmeal 

Rich in proteins, peanut butter oatmeal is a good breakfast to start your day. This easy-to-make breakfast is good for the heart as it has no cholesterol. You can add this to your kid’s menu.

 

Ingredients

  • Honey

  • Water

  • Salt 

  • Oats

  • Ground Cinnamon

  • Chopped apple

  • Peanut butter

  • Ground flaxseed

 

Directions 

  • In a pan, boil water and salt

  • Stir in oats, and cook for five minutes at medium heat

  • Transfer it to the bowls 

  •  In each bowl, mix half of the peanut butter, honey, flaxseed, cinnamon, and apple

 

Conclusion 

Many studies prove breakfast is the important meal of the day. It balances sugar levels, encourages healthy eating, and boosts energy levels to keep you going for the day. You can try the above delicious breakfast, they will surely make your day!


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An explorer who takes risks and learns from her mistakes. An aspirational content writer, studying social work. Kajal loves trying her hands in different crafts.

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