Recipes: Top weekend breakfasts

You know it. On Friday afternoon, you close your laptop and you get that unmistakable feeling that the weekend is ahead of you. Well, yes, but they don't cook Yes Krabičky on the weekend . Now what about that? Although we will not provide food for you on the weekend, we will gladly recommend interesting recipes that you can easily and quickly prepare in the comfort of your home. In this article, we will focus on healthy breakfasts and tell you about a genius ingredient that you most likely have at home right now. This is a fruit from which you can easily conjure up a healthy alternative to a sweetener in cooking and baking. Bananas! The ideal ingredient for slow weekend mornings when you feel like treating yourself to a royal breakfast after a hard week.

Why eat bananas?

Bananas are beneficial for the body for many reasons. They are rich in potassium , a mineral important for proper muscle, nerve and heart function. Potassium helps us maintain normal blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. They also contain fiber , which supports the health of the digestive system and can help regulate intestinal balance and control weight. Vitamins and minerals in bananas, such as vitamin B6 , vitamin C , magnesium and manganese , strengthen the immune system and support the proper functioning of the metabolism. Due to the content of natural sugars, bananas are a great source of energy, which makes them an ideal snack in the afternoon or before exercise. In addition, bananas can help maintain a healthy heart rhythm and reduce the risk of muscle cramps. Bananas are simply great. So let's cook something from them.

Banana pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Oil or butter for greasing the pan

Procedure:

1. Mash the bananas with a fork in a bowl until smooth.
2. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
3. Add flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix well until you get a smooth dough without lumps.
4. Heat some oil or butter in a pan and pour the batter into small fritter circles.
5. Fry the fritters on both sides until golden brown.
6. Serve with fresh fruit, maple syrup or yogurt.

Banana bread

Ingredients:

• 3 medium-sized ripe bananas, pureed
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 spoon of cocoa

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease the bread pan.
2. Mix mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, honey or other sweetener, eggs and vanilla extract in a bowl.
3. Add flour, baking powder, salt and other spices to the mixture. Mix well until you get a smooth dough.
4. Pour the dough into the prepared bread pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the bread is soft to the touch and the top is golden.
6. Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.

Banana smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe banana, peeled and cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt (ideally Greek or other white yogurt)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit mix
• 1 teaspoon of honey or similar sweetener
• ice (optional if you want your smoothie colder and denser)

Procedure:

1. Place the chopped banana, milk, yogurt, fruit mix and honey in a blender.
2. Mix all the ingredients to a smooth consistency. If you want a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
3. Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with a banana. Serve immediately.

Toast with butter and banana

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread
• butter
• 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• honey, walnuts (optional, for flavoring)

Procedure:

1. Spread the slices of wholemeal bread with butter.
2. Cut the banana into thin slices and place on the toast.
3. Season with honey, or sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Are you an early riser on the weekend, or do you prefer to pay off debt from the work week? With these recipes, you won't be at a loss as to what to prepare on Saturday and Sunday, when Yes Boxes are not cooking. Whether you prefer slow or fast cooking, you will surely choose from these recipes. So, which breakfast will you prepare next weekend?