6 Winter Breakfast Bowls for Sustained Energy

As winter embraces us with its chilly grasp, the craving for warm and comforting meals rises. But while you indulge in cozy foods, it is essential to nourish your body for sustained energy throughout the day. Breakfast, often deemed the most important meal, indeed sets the tone for your energy levels.

In this guide, you'll uncover six delicious 6 Ayurveda winter breakfast bowls that not only warm you up but also provide the vital energy you need. These nutrient-packed bowls are bursting with flavor, ideal for satisfying your winter cravings while keeping your vitality high. Let’s explore!

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"Clients are asking me for more warm Ayurvedic winter breakfast recipes. I hope you enjoy these six new warm breakfast recipes from the Saumya kitchen. Bon Appétit. Dosha balancing options are added to the recipes for your optimal balance. How do you know how to tweak your recipe? A good place to start is to take a peek at our dosha list the book a free phone consultation." --Veena

Do I Have A Dosha Imbalance?

Check out our comprehensive lists: Wild List of Vata Imbalances Hot List of Common Pitta Imbalances Sturdy List of Kapha Imbalances

As everyone is comprised of all three doshas, peruse each list and see if anything sounds too familiar. One, two, or all three doshas, or any combination of doshas can be out of balance.

1. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Quinoa serves as a fantastic source of protein to fuel your morning. It is among the few plant-based foods considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. If you're vegetarian or vegan, this is a superfood for you.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1/2 cup almond milk (Or the best milk for you. If you do well with A2 cow dairy, it's a nice option offering Vata more healthy fat and protein. As always, chose ingredients that work well for you. Pitta also benefits from cow milk. Kapha can use plant based or whole milk thinned with water to reduce fat content.)

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon uncooked honey or maple syrup drizzled on top--do not cook honey. Dosha Adjustments: Kapha: only honey and a tiny bit of it lightly drizzled on top. Vata: honey, maple syrup, jaggery, or date sugar. Pitta: maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.

• Roasted nuts or seeds for a healthy fat-protein and tasty added crunch

  
  

Saumya Sweet Spice Mix is a handy make ahead option:

3 parts cardamon, 1-2 parts fennel, ½ part ginger, ¼ part cinnamon 1/8 part nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk in a pot over low heat.

2. Stir in the cooked quinoa, chia seeds, and cinnamon until warm.

3. Sweeten with the dosha specific sweetener.

4. Top with sprinkle of nuts or seeds.

   
   

This warm quinoa bowl not only tastes indulgent but also provides complex carbs, fiber, and antioxidants.

For a savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl version, use cooked dark leafy greens (great for Pitta), sweet potato (excellent for Vata), and an egg. Use us some of those vegetables you chopped up during your food prep day.

"If you're used to sweet based breakfasts, try savory, I'm pretty sure you'll love it. Once you get rolling with savory breakfasts, you won't be looking for the sweet as much. Savory is so satisfying especially Ayurvedic late fall and winter warm breakfasts."--Veena

Savory Spice Mix from the Saumya Kitchen:

6 parts coriander 6 parts fennel 1 part turmeric 1/2 part cumin

Benefits:

With around 8 grams of protein per cup, quinoa helps you feel full and energized. It is also gluten-free and boasts a high fiber content, aiding digestion and elimination, and keeping hunger at bay, blood sugar even, and it's grounding during winter's windy days.

2. Creamy Oatmeal Bowl

Oatmeal is a winter staple. Its smooth texture and warm base make it a comforting, nutritious start to the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2 cups water or milk

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter, almond butter or other nut or seed butter Dosha Adjustments: Kapha: pumpkin and sunflower seed butters Vata: best option is almond butter Pitta: almond, sunflower butter

• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds or chia seeds

• Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

  
  

Instructions:

1. Bring water or milk to a boil in a saucepan.

2. Stir in the rolled oats and reduce heat; let simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.

3. Mix in the seed/nut butter until well combined.

4. Top with a drizzle of your best sweetener. Dosha Adjustments: Kapha: only honey and a tiny bit of it lightly drizzled on top. Vata: honey, maple syrup, jaggery, or date sugar. Pitta: maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.

   
   

This creamy bowl keeps you full and satisfied while balancing your blood sugar levels.

Benefits:

Oats contain powerful soluble fiber known as beta-glucans, which support healthy cholesterol levels and satisfying elimination. 😊 Consuming oats can lead to a rise in feelings of fullness and satiation helping control hunger.

3. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They release energy slowly, ensuring sustained energy throughout your day.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, baked and cubed

• 1/2-1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/2-1 avocado, sliced

• Handfuls of spinach or kale

• 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (Vata and Kapha can use more)

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon salsa or hot sauce (optional)

• Cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

• Consider a dollop of room temperature real whole fat yogurt (Kapha can use defatted yogurt or a teeny dollop.)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Bake the sweet potato at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until tender.

2. Combine cubed sweet potato, black beans, spinach, and avocado in a bowl.

3. Top with salsa or hot sauce and spices, and garnish with cilantro and lime.

   
   

This bowl is a feast for both the eyes and taste buds.

Benefits:

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A (over 400% of daily value in one medium potato) and C, while black beans have about 15 grams of protein per cup. This combination promotes sustained energy, healthy elimination, and satisfaction.

4. Spinach and Mushroom Egg Bowl

Eggs are an incredibly versatile ingredient and filled with protein, supporting energy levels and muscle repair.

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs (if you don't eat eggs, omit or substitute tofu)

• 1 cup spinach

• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

• 1/4 avocado, sliced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Olive oil for cooking

  
  

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté mushrooms until tender.

2. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

3. Scramble the eggs in a separate bowl, then pour them into the pan with veggies.

4. Cook until the eggs or tofu are set and season with salt and pepper.

5. Serve topped with sliced avocado.

   
   

This egg bowl offers a delightful and energizing start to your day.

Benefits:

With six grams of protein per egg, this dish provides necessary nutrients, including choline, beneficial for brain health. The combination of spinach and mushrooms adds essential vitamins and minerals.

5. Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding Bowl

Chia seeds, small but powerful, provide a variety of nutrients needed to keep your energy up.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 1 cup almond milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

• Sliced roasted almonds or granola for topping

Dosha Adjustments: Kapha: roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds Vata: roasted almonds Pitta: roasted almond or sunflower seeds

Instructions:

1. Stir chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener in a bowl.

2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thick.

3. Serve topped with mixed berries and a sprinkle of sliced almonds or granola.

   
   

This pudding bowl is refreshing and packed with healthy fats.

Benefits:

Chia seeds are loaded with fiber (about 10 grams in two tablespoons), promoting digestion and a feeling of fullness. This bowl also provides a quick source of energy while ensuring slow nutrient release throughout the day.

6. Savory Buckwheat Bowl For Kapha

Buckwheat is often underrated but is gluten-free and rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Vata should avoid buckwheat due to it's drying nature, and Pitta does well to leave alone due to buckwheat's heating qualities. This one is all about Kapha dosha.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked buckwheat

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth (for added flavor)

• 1/2 cup wilted kale or spinach

• 1 egg (poached)

• 1/4 avocado, sliced

• 1-2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon salsa or hot sauce (optional)

• Salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste

  
  

Instructions:

1. Warm the cooked buckwheat in vegetable broth over low heat.

2. Serve topped with wilted kale, a poached egg, and sliced avocado.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce as desired.

   
   

This savory bowl is perfect for those seeking a savory, dosha balancing warm Ayurvedic winter breakfast.

Benefits:

Buckwheat is an excellent source of antioxidants and contains about six grams of protein per cooked cup. The addition of an egg makes it a balanced option packed with nutrients to keep you energized. Buckwheat is light and heating to it is balancing to Kapha's heavy, damp qualities.

Make Ahead Options:

These 6 Ayurvedic warm winter breakfast recipes are so simple and quick to prepare even on a busy morning, they don't require to be made ahead. Fresh is best and these are curated to help you eat the highest prana (life force) food possible. Here are five time savers:

1. Make this Saumya savory spice mix ahead of time

   1-2 teaspoons chili powder

   1 teaspoon coriander powder

   1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

   Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
   

2. Saumya Sweet Spice Mix is a handy make ahead option:

   3 parts cardamon, 1-2 parts fennel, ½ part ginger, ¼ part cinnamon 1/8 part nutmeg

3. Keep a variety of your dosha balancing roasted seeds and nuts around.

4. Stock your pantry with your dosha balancing nut butters.

5. If you do weekly meal prep, chop some extra vegetables and have them around to add to your Ayurvedic (late fall) winter breakfast bowl recipes.

   
   
   
   

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Embrace Comfort and Nutrition This Winter

Winter is the perfect opportunity to explore hearty warm breakfast recipes that provide warmth and essential nutrients for sustained energy. These six recipes are not only easy but also enjoyable, a delightful way to greet each winter morning.

By using ingredients like quinoa, oats, sweet potatoes, and chia seeds, you can customize bowls to suit your taste and nutritional needs. Whether sweet or savory, each bowl offers a fulfilling start to your day, keeping up energy levels as you meet daily challenges. Enjoy the comfort and nutrition these bowls deliver while embracing the season!

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