High Fiber Breakfast Foods

You doctor must have advised you to include fiber in your daily diet. This is because fiber is very essential for proper digestion. Secondly, soluble fibers can also reduce cholesterol and prevent obesity. Fiber is found in a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. However, how many of us like to have foods that contain a fruit or vegetable for breakfast? Most of us would not. However, here are some exciting ideas on high fiber foods for breakfast, which will be helpful to gain the daily requirement of fiber.

High Fiber Breakfast Menu

Breakfast cereals are surely the best fiber foods for kids and adults. Having a bowl of cereals with fruit or nuts, with or without milk, is a great way to start your day. These cereals, when combined with fruits and nuts, are excellent sources of fiber. Therefore, if you are looking for a quick breakfast which can be prepared in a few minutes, you can consider a bowl of cereals. However, make sure that you buy or make the unsweetened variety. Apart from breakfast cereals, there are several other foods that can be included in high fiber breakfast foods list. They include:

• Fruits, berries, dried fruits
• Whole wheat bread, bagel, muffin, crackers, pasta
• Peas, beans, carrots, broccoli
• Pancakes
• Oatmeal, oatmeal cookies
• Granola bar
• Beans on toast
• Whole wheat sandwiches
• Fruit smoothies, freshly cut fruits, fruit salad
• Apple toast
• Spinach pasta
• French toast
• Soy / vegetable burger
• English muffin sandwiches
• Mini whole wheat pizza
• Fruit and nut loaf
• Nutty muffins

High Fiber Food Recipes

Now, here are some interesting recipes to make a high fiber containing breakfast at home. These dishes are very easy to make and require very less time. They are also tempting and hence, will be enjoyed by kids and adults, alike.

Mexican Baked Beans on Toast
2 slices of whole wheat bread 4 tablespoons of canned beans 2 tablespoons of salsa (sauce) 2 tablespoons of grated Cheddar / Parmesan cheese	Place the two slices of bread flat on the table. Put 2 tablespoons of beans on each slice of bread. Next, put the salsa on top of beans. Top with grated cheese. Heat in a microwave (high) for 30-45 seconds; or until the cheese melts completely.

High Fiber Pancakes

1 cup of whole wheat flour ¼ cup of cornmeal 3 tablespoons of flaxseed meal ½ cup of rolled oats 1 beaten egg 3 tablespoons of brown sugar 2 cups of buttermilk 1 teaspoon of baking powder ½ teaspoon of baking soda

You should mix together the wheat flour, cornmeal, flaxseed meal and oats in a large bowl. Also add sugar, baking powder and soda into it. Next, pour in the beaten egg and buttermilk into it. Mix together to form a homogeneous mixture / batter. Now heat a skillet. Pour the batter with a large spoon in circular shape. Cook until the edges become crisp and bubbles are formed. Flip around and cook until the other side is cooked as well. Serve with applesauce, fruits, berries, etc.

Mix Fruit Smoothie
10 ounces of strawberries 5 ounces of raspberries 5 ounces of blueberries 1 large banana 10 ounces of yogurt (low fat)	Cut strawberries, raspberries and blueberries into half. Also cut the banana in small pieces. Now, in a blender, put banana, berries and yogurt; and blend to form a smooth drink. Pour in a glass, served chilled, topped with cut strawberries.

As there are numerous ideas, you will have no difficulty in making a different and interesting breakfast every day. It just needs some planning. So, plan your weekly meals beforehand, and have a healthy breakfast daily.