Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? It's true! Why? Because all day long, you're busy doing things. That's why it's important to start your day with healthy food that gives you energy to last.
Love jam on toast? You're not alone! Not only is it delicious, but fruit jams can also be a healthy way to start your day. But even yummy things can get boring after a while. No worries! Here are some fun and different breakfast ideas using all sorts of yummy jams.
Quick Breakfast Ideas Using Jams
Apple Jam Idli
Have you ever tried sweet idli? Idlis are a popular breakfast dish in India. Apple jam idli is a lightweight, healthy, low-calorie breakfast recipe you must try:
Ingredients:
- Idli batter (use ragi atta for a healthier option)
- Nirvana Organic Apple Jam
- 2 tsp oil
Instructions:
- Put the idli steamer on to boil with water.
- Next, take a bowl and cream the jam to soften it a bit.
- Fill the jam in a container; you can use a piping bag as well.
- Grease the idli moulds with a little oil, pour the idli batter into the moulds, and top the batter with a little jam in a round shape.
- Steam for 8-10 minutes until the idlis are cooked. Enjoy the sweet idli!
Peach Jam Rolls
Peaches are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Peach Jam is the perfect filling for delicious homemade rolls. Try this recipe:
Ingredients:
- Nirvana Organic Peach Jam
- Butter
- 1 cup milk
- Powdered sugar
- 1 cup plain flour (maida)
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Butter paper
Instructions:
- Boil the butter and milk.
- Add the all-purpose flour, milk powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the warm butter and milk mixture.
- Blend in a mixer jar; do not overbeat the batter.
- Spread a sheet of butter paper on the pan.
- Pour the batter. Cook for 10 minutes on medium flame with the lid on.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on this.
- Flip this cake onto a plate.
- Flip the cake again and take off the butter paper.
- Spread the peach jam on the cake.
- Tightly roll the cake using the butter paper.
- Keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Take it out and spread the rest of the jam on the roll.
- Cut into small jam roll pieces and enjoy!
Apricot Jam Paratha
Jam Paratha is a delicious wheat flour paratha filled with apricot jam and cooked on a hot pan. Apricots are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, giving your body a little boost. It's a cute breakfast dish ready in just a few minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup Nirvana Organic Apricot Jam
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions:
- Add flour, cumin, and salt to a mixing bowl.
- Add water little by little to the flour and knead it as you would the rest of the dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Take 2 balls and roll them with a rolling pin to make rotis of equal size.
- Apply a little butter and a spoonful of jam on a roti, spreading it evenly to make a thin layer.
- Cover with the second roti and press the edges to seal.
- Heat the pan and sprinkle some oil.
- Place the roti on the hot pan.
- Apply a little oil and cook until brown on both sides.
- Serve hot as is or with roasted papad.
Plum Jam Pancake
Give a fruity twist to your favorite pancakes with plum jam. Organic Plum Jam is packed with carbohydrates, providing a natural source of energy to keep you going throughout your day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Butter
- 1 cup milk
- Powdered sugar
- Nirvana Organic Plum Jam
Instructions:
- Add flour, baking powder, milk, and sugar in a bowl and whisk till you get a smooth, thick batter, adding water if needed.
- Melt a generous knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When it’s frothy, add a ladle of batter.
- Cook for 30 seconds, then spoon 2 tsp of plum jam onto the middle of the pancake, spreading it slightly. Ladle over enough batter to cover the jam.
- Cook the pancakes on one side for 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Turn and cook for another 1-2 mins until golden. Repeat with the rest of the batter, wiping out the butter between each pancake.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar to serve.
Apple Jam Banana Toast
This is basically a jam sandwich cooked like French toast. Mountain apple jam is sugar-free and packed with rich antioxidants. These contain high vitamin C content that boosts the immune system.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- Nirvana Organic Apple Jam
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Sugar
- 2 bread slices
- Oil
Instructions:
- Grind banana, flour, milk, and sugar together and put the mixture in a bowl.
- Make your jam sandwich with the bread and jam. Cut the crusts off if you wish.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan.
- Soak the sandwich in the banana mixture until it has all been absorbed into the sandwich.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve immediately!
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