If, like me, you’re always hitting the snooze button for a few more minutes of shut-eye, making breakfast would probably be the last thing on your mind. However, we all know how moms are right about the importance of having breakfast. Prepping food doesn’t always have to take very long. Here are five tried-and-tested quick breakfast recipes that you can easily fit into your packed morning routine.
Kaya and cheese should already be on the list of great food pairings, and what other way than to have it old-school, sandwiched with toast for a quick breakfast? The eggy coconut jam adds delicious sweetness while the cream cheese lends a rich, creamy texture to the sweet treat. If to eat lower-fat dishes is one of your resolutions this year, a great alternative to butter is cream cheese, which has 60% less fat*.
Ingredients:
2 slices bread
2 tablespoons kaya
¼ block PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese OR
2 tablespoons PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese
Directions:
These toast rolls are like a level up from churros. Chock-full of creamy goodness on the inside and covered in cinnamon sugar on the outside, this quick breakfast is sure to be a hit with many, especially kids. The recipe might sound complicated but is surprisingly easy. And if you’re the kind of person who never bakes, don’t go out and buy a rolling pin. Grab a wine bottle, wipe it down, and roll!
Ingredients:
5 slices bread
5 tablespoons PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
Toppings (optional)
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Directions:
Slice up some strawberries and pair it with cream cheese for a breakfast packed with vitamins. Put a smile on someone’s face by preparing this sandwich for them, and catch their reaction when they realised you’ve surprised them with their favourite fruit. Drizzle on some maple syrup for a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese
2 slices bread
2 strawberries
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
Toppings (optional)
Maple syrup
Directions:
New Yorkers love their bagels. If you are as busy as them, bagels with cream cheese fresh from the fridge are a great way to start your day. Here is a recipe to zhng it up in 10 minutes. Impress people with an insanely easy and foolproof homemade lemon curd, then garnish with antioxidant-rich mixed berries.
Ingredients:
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
¾ stick unsalted butter
2 bagels, split and toasted
2 tablespoons PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese
125g mixed berries
Directions:
As easy as one, two, three, create your own smoked salmon and cheese bagel at home for a wholesome breakfast. This quick and simple breakfast is balanced and healthy, giving you the energy you need to take you through your busy morning. Top it with a sprig of dill for a pop of green and sprinkle on some pepper to taste.
Ingredients:
½ bagel
30g PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese
30g smoked salmon
Toppings (optional)
Sprigs of dill and ground black pepper
Directions:
The quote “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” is an easy way to remind ourselves of the importance of having breakfast. PHILADELPHIA Original ($6.30 for 250g) is my go-to when making breakfast. It is versatile and can be incorporated into a quick breakfast under 10 minutes.
Fresh and creamy, PHILADELPHIA Spreadable Cream Cheese ($6.30 for a 250g) can also be an alternative to butter. It contains 60% less fat* than butter, and you can use them for both savoury and sweet dishes. These recipes are just a guide to follow, feel free to throw in your favourite toppings for a pop of colour and more fruits for an extra boost of vitamins!
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*PHILADELPHIA Original Spreadable Soft Cream Cheese has 31.4g of fat per 100g vs butter, which has an average of 80g of fat per 100g.
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