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A quick toast topped with colourful vegetables can make breakfast both nutritious and satisfying.

Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, bread can be transformed into a variety of delicious breakfasts in just a few minutes. (Image: Canva)
Mornings can be hectic, and preparing a wholesome breakfast often feels like a challenge. However, a loaf of bread can save you on busy days. Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, bread can be transformed into a variety of delicious breakfasts in just a few minutes.
If you are tired of plain buttered toast, try these seven quick breakfast recipes that can be prepared in under 15 minutes.
1. Masala Bread Upma
Give leftover bread a tasty makeover with this South Indian-inspired dish.
How to make it: Tear bread slices into bite-sized pieces. Sauté mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, green chillies, and tomatoes in a pan. Add the bread pieces and toss well with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
2. Veggie Cheese Toast
A quick toast topped with colourful vegetables can make breakfast both nutritious and satisfying.
How to make it: Place finely chopped onions, tomatoes, capsicum, and grated cheese on bread slices. Toast them in a pan or in an oven until the cheese melts. Crunchy vegetables and gooey cheese make it an instant crowd-pleaser.
3. Bread Poha
Love poha? This bread version delivers similar flavours with less effort.
How to make it: Toast bread cubes lightly. In a pan, prepare a tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, turmeric, and peanuts. Add the bread cubes and mix gently.
Why you’ll love it: It offers the comforting taste of poha without needing flattened rice.
4. French Toast
This classic breakfast never goes out of style.
How to make it: Whisk eggs with a little milk, salt, and pepper. Dip bread slices into the mixture and cook in a lightly greased pan until golden brown on both sides.
5. Peanut Butter Banana Toast
How to make it: Spread peanut butter generously over toasted bread and top with sliced bananas. Sprinkle cinnamon or chia seeds if desired.
It combines protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness in one simple meal. Perfect for days when you need a quick energy boost.
6. Bread Roll-Ups
How to make it: Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Spread cream cheese, peanut butter, or a vegetable filling on top and roll tightly. Toast lightly in a pan until golden.
7. Avocado and Egg Toast
How to make it: Mash ripe avocado with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Spread it over toasted bread and top with a boiled, poached, or fried egg.
Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fibre, this toast will keep you full for longer.
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