30 Filling, Easy & Healthy Suhoor (Breakfasts) for Ramadan - Ramadan is round the corner! The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, this is a time of unity, community, joy and elevated spirituality. The holy month of fasting is the most wonderful time of the year for all Muslims. These easy recipes for Ramadan will keep you energised throughout the day. I prefer to stick to healthy Suhoor ideas and healthy Ramadan recipes/Iftar recipes for the most part. Here are some of our favourites.
30 Filling, Easy & Healthy Suhoor (Breakfasts) for Ramadan
A collection of Healthy Suhoor Recipes that can be enjoyed during the holy month of ramadan or at any time of year for breakfast or as light meals.
EGGS
These cooked eggs recipes are all made in one frying pan are a good source of protein and good fats, meaning you will feel fuller for longer! Serve with flatbreads such as Pita Bread or Toast.
1. Afghan Eggs - If you are looking for a new nutritious and delicious breakfast recipe, then this is it! This is a popular Afghan recipe that is perfect for both a weekend Breakfast or a casual Lunch.
2. Turkish Spinach and Eggs- This turkish breakfast spinach eggs (aka Ispanaklı Yumurta) is a simple recipe that is healthy, full of flavour and easy to make. This is the perfect breakfast to make on busy mornings.
3. Moroccan Shakshuka - A delicious rich North African recipe that is also popualr in the Middle East, this recipe is Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and Healthy. Make with either white or red onions and stir in some harissa for a spicy kick.
4. Indian Masala Egg Muffins - Indian Masala Egg Muffins are healthy, filling and make a great grab on the go breakfast option. Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring.
5. Braised Eggs and Butterbean Shakshuka - This braised eggs and butterbean shakshuka or any variation of it, is what I make at the end of a long week, when the fridge is full of odds and ends. Top with a sprinkling of Red Pepper Flakes for a hint of Spice.
6. Green Shakshuka - Poached eggs on a bed of brocolli, spinach and tomato. This delicious meal is packed full of fresh vegetables and is an easy way to stay full and have sustained energy throughout the day.
7.Batata wa Bayd - Mfarakeh - Batata wa Bayd is a Lebanese recipe but it is a dish that is popular across the Middle East. In Arabic, Batata translates to Potato and Bayd translates to Eggs. It reminds me a little bit of this Afghan Potato and Eggsand this Egg and Potato Hash. Like both these recipes, this egg dish is great to serve to guests is a great option to enjoy for brunch.
8. Turkish Cilbir – Poached Eggs in Yoghurt - This is a delicious Turkish dish of poached eggs with yogurt (often with garlic mixed in).
9. Egg, Mushroom, Potato and Spinach Hash- A breakfast favourite with potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This is one of the easiest recipes ever and one you will come back to time and time again.
10. Menemen – Turkish Scrambled Eggs - There is nothing like a delicious Turkish Breakfast spread and Menemen is one of the many dishes you can expect to see at the breakfast table.
11. Masala Omelette - Indian Omelette with Eggs and fragrant spices.
EASY ENERGY BARS
These make ahead Oatmeal recipes/Energy Bars are the ultimate grab and go breakfast option for the whole family making them ideal for mornings when you cannot cook. These golden brown bars are always a hit before a long day of fasting and are packed full of vitamins and minerals meaning you get to enjoy the health benefits as well as the breakfast!
12. Fudgy in the middle chocolate, oats and date bars - A delicious wholesome snack or breakfast made with medjool dates and oats. Plus they don’t require baking!
13. Easy Healthier Chocolate Flapjacks - These are an easy treat to make and have throughout the week. The best thing about them, very few ingredients and effort are required to make them.
14. Breakfast Date and Oat Bars - A sweet, filling, chewy and delicious bar that is ideal for breakfast, brunch or snack time.
15. Easy chocolate peanut butter date bars - A delicious nutritious bar covered in silky smooth dark chocolate.
PANCAKES
A little more work is required here but you are rewarded with healthy Pancakes that taste great!
16. Besan Chilla - An Indian savoury Pancake that is both filling and healthy.
17. Oat Milk Pancakes - These pancakes are delicious, endlessly adaptable and are perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast. Serve with a couple of tablespoons maple syrup for a lovely breakfast.
PORRIDGE
Porridge is a filling and healthy breakfast option and these recipes contain many vitamins, minerals and fibre that keep blood sugar levels stable and keep you full for a long time.
18. Quick ChocolatePorridge - This wholesome, delicious and warming Chocolate Porridge has a creamy consistency is made with simple ingredients. It’s dreamy, chocolatey, filling and ready to eat in under 10 minutes. Feel free to add a tablespoon Tahini (this complements the chocoalte in porridge oats perfectly).
19. Barley Porridge, Talbina with grilled Honey Dates - Talbina is a Prophetic breakfast made from ground barley and it has many healing properties. I use Roohts Barley Flour in this recipe.
DRINKS
A quick and easy option for busier mornings.
20. Turmeric and Saffron Milk - This is a variation on a recipe that my teacher (the Hakim) has taught us and one that we regularly make and drink in class. In Hakims version there is no turmeric or nut butter and we soak Almonds instead and then chop them and add them to the milk. This version is a time saving version but I would definitely try the other version too.
21. Nabeez - A Prophetic drink that is cleansing, alkalising and has many other benefits. It was one of the favorite drink of the beloved Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ (Peach be Upon Him).
22. Date Smoothie - A banana date smoothie with Oats.
ENERGY BITES
A quick bite for Suhoor. These snacks can be made ahead and require very little work. You can use almond butter in place of peanut butter in these recipes.
23. Date and Peanut Butter Balls - One of my favourite and easy go to snacks are these energising Peanut Butter Balls. These Date and Peanut Butter Balls are also a favourite of my kids who love to make them in the blender because they are so easy to make. Also because kids love to press buttons on machines.
24. Chocolate covered Snickers Dates - Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate.
BREAD, WRAPS AND CHEESE
25. Pan Fried Halloumi with Honey and Black Seed - This recipe is for all the cheese lovers. Pan fried Halloumi with Honey and Black Seed is a version of Halloumi Saganaki minus the flour. The best bit? It is ready to gobble up in 10 minutes max!
26. Simit - A Turkish Bagel encrusted with Sesame Seeds. They can be served as they are or alongside accompaniments like Menemen, Honey, Cheese.
27.Savoury Masala French Toast - This Savoury Masala French Toast is made by soaking bread in delicious masala spiced eggs. The bread is then pan fried making for an irresistible and incredible breakfast that takes minutes to make. This is a regular breakfast at my home and one that is loved by the entire family!
28. Healthy 'Samosa' Recipe - Samosa wrap/vegetarian quesadilla made with a lemon, pea and potato filling. It is my favourite vegetarian samosa filling that I use time and time again, sandwiched between 2 wraps.
CAKE FOR BREAKFAST?
These make Ahead Banana Muffins go down well with a cup of tea or coffee!
29. One Bowl Chocolate and Banana Muffins - These one bowl Chocolate and banana Muffins have a beautiful golden dome top and are deliciously moist inside. Brought to life with warm fragrant chai spices, this recipe is the perfect way to use up old over ripe bananas. The best bit? No stand mixer or blender is required here.
BEANS
A healthy Middle Eastern Breakfast. Try this alternative if you prefer.
3o. Ful Madames or Fava Bean Stew - Ful or Foul (pronounced fool) is a vegan, gluten free stew made up of Fava beans.
Ramadan Kareem!
Ramadan Kareem to you and your loved ones.
I hope you have a wonderful prosperous Ramadan, full of peace, happiness, connection and joy.
I hope you enjoyed this little suhoor meal round up.
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