5 Fast and Easy Breakfast Recipes

Since it the first meal of the day, breakfast is the key to unlocking a productive day. Breakfast plays a pivotal role in how people start the day and determines how the rest of the day pans out. Skipping breakfast has the potential of making people feel dull and not as energetic if they would’ve taken breakfast. Humans require all the major food groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and dairy. This article will be discussing five everyday breakfast recipes in Kenya.

Sweet Potato and Arrow Roots

Sweet potatoes are excellent sources of vitamin A while arrowroot is stacked with fibers and essential nutrients. Sweet potatoes sit in the stomach, making people feel fuller and satisfied for longer. All people have to do is boil them. They are great for breakfast if served with tea or coffee. Adding eggs or bacon makes for a tantalizing first meal of the day.

Cereal

Crunchy cereal served with milk is one of everybody’s favorite breakfast dishes. Cereals are loaded with essential vitamins such as folic acid, which is a key for physical development. Individuals can make their cereal by mixing nuts, oats, and dry fruits if they don’t like store-bought cereal. Adding melted butter, margarine, and honey is an excellent way of infusing taste.

Porridge

This cereal dish is made by boiling ground crushed grain (either millet or maize grains). Containing high amounts of fiber and phosphorus, porridge is full of nourishment. This nutritious, easy-to-make meal is choke-full of healthy calories, making it perfect for jump starting the body. Add some margarine, nuts, honey, or milk to give it extra nutrition and flavor.

Swahili Doughnuts

Swahili doughnuts are lightly flavored with cardamom powder. They get their rich taste from the coconut milk used to bind the dough. It is often accompanied with some hot tea or peas to improve delicacy. Swahili doughnuts can be taken with any morning beverage such as coffee or fruit juice.

Rice and Coconut Pancakes

These are soft and fluffy pancakes that are made from rice and coconut batter. These are perfect for people who need light snacks in the morning. People can also use rice flour if they don’t want to soak the rice through the night. They can be served with tea, coffee, or milk.

5 Quick Recipes You Can Make With a Rotisserie Chicken

If you’ve got a hectic schedule and often struggle to get a healthy and delicious dinner on the table, rotisserie chicken is your secret weapon. You can purchase a whole or cut chicken from your local grocery, already seasoned with herbs and spices, and cooked to perfection. All you have to do is add a few of your favorite ingredients to turn this main dish into a meal.

Here are five quick recipes you can make with rotisserie chicken.

Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa is a healthy and interesting alternative to rice. You can top the quinoa with chicken, roasted pumpkin seeds, crushed tortilla chips, and avocado crema for a delicious and nutrient-rich dinner that takes just minutes to make.

Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

For this quick and tasty dinner, shred the chicken, add your favorite barbecue sauce, onion, powder, garlic powder, Worchestershire sauce, and a pinch of brown sugar. Place the shredded chicken on hamburger buns and top with sliced onions or coleslaw. You can finish this meal with potato salad, traditional French fries, or sweet potato fries.

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

If you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, you can easily prepare individual pot pies for a filling dinner. Combine chopped chicken with chicken broth, peas and carrots, chopped potatoes, heavy cream, and the seasonings of your choice. Sautee the filling on medium heat for about 15 minutes. You can purchase individual pie crusts, fill them with the chicken mixture, and bake until the crust is golden brown.

Chicken Enchiladas

Make Taco Tuesday a little more interesting with chicken enchiladas. Chop the rotisserie chicken and sauté with taco seasonings, red taco sauce, chopped onions, and garlic. You can also add black beans or spinach for added protein and antioxidants. Fill corn tortillas with the chicken mixture and roll the tortillas so they’ll fit snugly in a casserole dish. Top the tortillas with enchilada sauce and shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted. When the enchiladas are ready, you can top them with sour cream, salsa, and avocado.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you’re looking for a tasty appetizer to enjoy while you’re watching your favorite team or having a family game night, use rotisserie chicken to make a buffalo-style dip. Sautee chopped chicken with onion, garlic, melted butter and hot sauce. Mix in some cream cheese to make the dip thicker and top with a generous helping of blue cheese. Broil the dip so the cheese is slightly brown and serve this savory treat with tortilla chips.

These quick and easy recipes make mealtime a breeze and can help you explore your culinary creativity.

Originally published to jasonsheasby.net.