8 high-protein breakfast bowls for busy mornings

By Akanksha
June 16, 2025

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Breakfast bowls that keep you full till lunch

Mornings can be messy. You snooze too long, the milk spills, and suddenly there’s no time to breathe, let alone cook. But skipping breakfast isn’t the answer. That’s where high-protein breakfast bowls

Moong cheela + chutney bowl

Slice up warm moong dal cheelas into strips and top with peanut chutney, cucumber sticks, and a squeeze of lime. Moong is light but protein-rich, while peanut adds healthy fat and crunch. It’s like a

Egg masala upma bowl

Upma gets a protein boost when you stir in spiced boiled eggs. Chop them up, mix them in, and watch your regular breakfast turn hearty. The semolina keeps energy steady, and the egg adds that much-nee

Quinoa poha bowl

Give your poha a twist by using quinoa instead of flattened rice. Add peas, roasted peanuts, and a soft-boiled egg or paneer cubes on top. This one feels light but fuels you for hours, making it perfe

Besan veggie bowl

Make a thick besan pancake, tear it into chunks, and layer it over curd with chopped onion, tomato, and jeera tadka. Chickpea flour has serious protein power, and when mixed with curd, it becomes gut-

Sprouted moong dahi bowl

Cold mornings or hot, this bowl always works. Mix sprouts with whisked curd, a pinch of chaat masala, grated carrots, and mint leaves. It’s crunchy, tangy, and soothing all at once. Plus, it’s great f

Sattu porridge bowl

Sattu mixed with warm water, jaggery, and milk or curd becomes a creamy, nutty porridge. Top with chopped dates or almonds. This is the quiet, underrated bowl that fills you up without making you slug

Masoor dal rice bowl

A leftover trick that works like magic. Take yesterday’s masoor dal and pour it over a small portion of cooked rice or millet. Add sautéed spinach or methi and some ghee tadka. You get a comforting, p

Paneer millet roti bowl

Tear up soft millet rotis (like bajra or jowar) and toss them with scrambled paneer, fresh coriander, and a spoon of curd on the side. This desi-style bowl gives you protein, fibre, and healthy fats a

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