Quick and easy breakfast ideas to prepare for suhoor this Ramadan
This week marks the beginning of Ramadan, the month Muslims will be spending fasting from dawn to dusk.
But before they begin fasting, they have what is called suhoor (sometimes called sehri), which is the pre-dawn meal Muslims eat right before they embark on a long day of fasting.
The last thing you want to be doing this Ramadan is stumbling around the kitchen half-asleep at the crack of dawn, trying to find something to eat before having to start your day early.
Here are some great quick and easy recipes to make for those early morning wake-ups this month.
Turkish eggs
These Turkish eggs may seem complicated as the recipe has a number of different components, but really they come together in just 10 minutes for an elevated breakfast – perfect to start your fast with.
Per the recipe by TikTok user Zaynah, first smear some Greek yoghurt with grated garlic and salt mixed in on a plate as you poach your eggs.
Once the eggs are done, rest them as you make your chilli butter with spices like paprika, chilli flakes, cumin, or others.
Then simply place the eggs into the yoghurt and top the dish with the chilli butter to add some zing. Garnish and eat with some sourdough bread for a healthy, filling and unique breakfast to start your day.
Overnight oats
Overnight oats are the simplest breakfast option and are easy to make in advance.
This recipe for overnight 'snickers' (choc-peanut) oats calls for some rolled oats, some oat milk, peanut butter, cacao, some ground cinnamon, some maple syrup, and some chopped medjool dates.
You could also add some protein powder to make it more nutritious.
Mix all of the ingredients together and leave in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, simply grab it and go.
Read the full recipe here.
Egg bites
This egg bite recipe is perfect to make ahead and freeze to eat throughout the month for suhoor or even iftaar, when the fast is broken.
According to this recipe from TikToker Aysha Harun, all you need is 12 eggs, 340 grams of cottage cheese, 1.5 cups of shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika for seasoning, as well as your chosen toppings of course!
Heat in the microwave or air fryer to enjoy later!
Homemade sausage rolls
It is so simple to make Australian favourite sausage rolls at home, making it even easier to make them halal – unlike many of the options in store.
As per the recipe by TikTok user Maryam, start by rolling out some puff pastry and cut them into rectangles. Then place your sausages on the long side of the pastry and fill the remaining space of the puff pastry with your choice of sauce, cheese, and any other toppings.
Then start rolling the pastry from the sausage side until it becomes a roll and cut it into bite sized pieces.
Finally, make some slits at the top, cover with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds before popping in the air fryer of freezing for later, whether it be for suhoor or iftaar, the meal the breaks the fast.
Paratha egg breakfast
A simple and easy breakfast option, paratha eggs sees a combination of the classic desi breakfast.
Following TikToker Maryam's recipe, start by whisking two eggs with some milk and season, before adding in any veggies or extras into your omelette.
Then fry a frozen paratha without any oil in the pan, until it turns golden brown. After taking it off the heat, add oil to the pan, and pour the egg mixture in.
After one side of the omelette is firm, add the paratha to the top of the uncooked side and flip, making sure the egg is cooked through.
This can be served with some avocado to make it even more filling!
Healthy McMuffins
Another great one to make ahead in bulk is a healthy breakfast muffin.
Using ingredients at home can help cut down calories and increase protein.
Simply make all the different components first – the sausage patty, the eggs, and prepare the cheese and muffins.
These are perfect to assemble and put in the fridge or freezer for later.
Read more here.
Smoothie bowls
Smoothies and smoothie bowls are open of the easiest things to prep, and they keep well in the fridge for when it's suhoor time.
All you need is your choice of fruits and vegetables, and a little milk or yoghurt to tie it together.
We went with an (ideally) frozen banana, blueberries, avocado, spinach, and honey.
Simply blend beforehand and keep for later, either drinking it straight or presenting it in a bowl with garnishes like fresh blueberries, chia seeds, cacao nibs and flax seeds.
Read the full recipe here.
Healthy omelette eggy bread breakfast stuffed with greens and baked beans
This easy breakfast sandwich did the rounds on social media a few years ago, and for good reason. It's the perfect filling sandwich to get you through they day.
For this recipe, you need to first dip your bread into some whisked egg and lay them side by side in a hot pan, leaving a small gap in between. Then pour the reamining mixture around the bread and let the omelette form.
The flip the bread and omelette, add your sandwich filling like spinach, baked beans, or cheese, and then fold in the parts of the omelette that are sticking out before flipping the pieces of bread on top of each other to create a nice, neat sandwich.
Read the full recipe here.
Show stopping strawberry breakfast parfait
What's stopping you from having an aesthetically pleasing breakfast at the crack of dawn?
This strawberrt parfait is the perfect hit of sweetness and will keep you full.
First slice some strawberries and line the bottom of the glass. Add your greek yoghurt, and some muesli on top of that.
If you'd like some variety in your layers, blend some strawberries and yoghurt together in a blender to create the top layer and garnish with more strawberries, basil, and a drizzle of honey.
Read the full recipe here.
