Winter is a common time for a lack of energy and productivity and with it a consequent desire from many for more activities, power, and general buzz that they require in order to fight the cold, dark days. The main way to combat winter fatigue is to ensure a daily intake of vitamin B12, which is responsible for all energy production among many other things. The most important meal of the day that is breakfast, hence, is a great time to get B12 into your diet. Presented below are three of the most mouth-watering breakfast recipes full of B12 you need to keep yourself activated and fit over the winter season.
Paneer Besan Chilla
At the beginning of your day, you get to eat a delicious and nutritious Paneer Besan Chilla, a dish that portends as the best of two worlds, paneer, and besan (chickpea flour), then making it a great source of B12. This dish not only feeds you well but it is also a fun way to introduce anyone in the family to a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
– ½ cup grated paneer
– ¼ cup curd
– ½ cup water
– 2 tbsp chopped coriander
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 1 green chili, chopped
– ½ tsp turmeric
– ½ tsp cumin seeds
– Salt to taste
– 1-2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together besan, curd, turmeric, cumin seeds, salt, onions, and coriander.
2. Slowly add water while whisking to get a smooth batter.
3. Now gently mix the grated paneer.
4. Preheat a non-stick pan on medium flame and apply a little oil to grease it.
5. Take a ladleful of batter and spread it in a circular motion on the pan.
6. Let it cook until it is golden brown on one side before you flip it to cook the other side.
7. Serve hot with green chutney to make it even more delicious.
Curd Parfait With Nuts and Fruits
If you are in a hurry in the morning, Curd Parfait With Nuts and Fruits can be a good option as a quick and healthy breakfast. This is a vitamin B12 rich dairy product mainly that is fiber and healthy fats rich due to the presence of nuts and fruits. This is a perfect blend of taste and nutrition.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup thick curd
– Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, and cashews) in the quantity of ¼ cup.
– Seasonal fruits, half a cup.
– Tablespoon of chia seeds
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, steadily blend the curd.
2. Thoroughly introduce sweeteners, either honey or jaggery.
3. At the bottom of a glass or a jar, put down a layer of the curd.
4. They then should be overlaid by the fruits, and the topmost layer may be the nuts.
5. Do this in layers up to the jar’s brim.
6. Thus the chia seeds should be sprinkled over it, and a brief rest can be given before it starts to be consumed.
Cheese Spinach Power Toast
Cheese Spinach Power Toast is a great option for breakfast for people who crave for a robust flavor in the morning. The toast, which is a combination of cheese rich in vitamin B12 and spinach full of iron, is both nourishing and energizing. Simply said, it is a great winter morning companion for people who are very busy as the toast is quick that won’t require much time to make.
Ingredients (yield 2 toasts):
– Whole wheat or multigrain bread 4 slices
– Feta cheese grated ½ cup
– Spinach chopped 1 cup
– Onion chopped small-sized 1
– Chili green chopped (optional) 1
– Butter 1 tbsp
– Pepper black ½ tsp
– Herbs mixed (optional) ½ tsp
– Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. The first thing to do is to start by heating the pan gently; then, add the butter and wait until it is fully melted before removing the pan from the fire.
2. Once the onions have become translucent, stir in the spinach and continue to cook until most of its liquid has been cooked off.
3. Use salt, pepper, and herbed butter for your dish and then take the pan off the fire, make sure it is well mixed.
4. Spread the spinach mixture evenly on the bread slices.
5. Sprinkle a good amount of grated cheese on top.
6. Toast under the lid or bake in the oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
7. The best and most effective way to enjoy this dish is by serving it warm.
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient in the body not only for the purposes of energy production, but also, for the proper working of the nervous system and for the synthesis of red blood cells. A deficiency of the vitamin may result in manifestations like tiredness, weakness, mood shifts, and even problems related to skin such as dryness or hyperpigmentation.
During winter season, as days get shorter and most time is spent indoors, the needs of human organism for vitamin B12 grow even stronger. In order to deal with this problem a good way is to turn to the palatable breakfast recipes that you can integrate into your daily schedule and that could be a decent source of the essential nutrients that are needed to keep the body active and lively also during the winter months.
The featured recipes come up with different choices of breakfasts to cater to both sides –those who like salty and those who like sweet– and at the same time they are good sources of vitamin B12. This is a very simple but at the same time a very powerful method to change every day winter day feel. Why not start the day tomorrow with one of these superfoods for breakfast. Your body-and taste buds-will love it!
