So.. it’s your first Ramadhan.
At first, the routine of waking up for your sahoor (pre-dawn meal) can be daunting, but after a while, you get used to the peacefulness of waking up while the rest of the world is still asleep. And then comes the really hard part. What do you eat for sahoor?
sahoor is a very important part of fasting, and choosing to eat foods with high sugar content can set you up for grogginess and severe pangs of hunger throughout the day.
In tough situations like this, preparation and planning is key. Never thought of yourself as a meal prep person? This Ramadhan, you’ll have to be! Here are some light and quick, nutritional recipes that you can tweak according to your tastes and preferences.
High in fibre and protein. Vegan friendly.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
2 to 3 Ajwa Dates (Recommended)
Your favourite nut butter (Almond goes really well)
High in fibre, protein and healthy fat. Vegan friendly.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
1 cup Steel Cut Oats (Recommended)
¼ cup milk (pick your favourite)
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
50g crushed walnuts (Or any other nut of your choice)
1 sliced banana
High Protein. Hearty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
1 piece multi-grain wrap
½ cup shredded roasted chicken (You can buy this from a deli the day before)
2 lettuce leaves
2 slices of chicken / turkey ham
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Feel free to add and swap out ingredients according to your tastes!
Hearty. High Protein. Healthy fat.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Thick-cut bread (Recommended)
3 to 4 hard boiled eggs
2 slices of cheese
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
Black pepper
Salt
Prep Time: 15 minutes
1 cup plain yoghurt of your choice
1 tablespoons chia seeds
⅔ cup milk of your choice
Granola, banana and dates
1 ½ tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
While preparing your sahoor, remember to keep hydrated, and to eat a balanced meal during iftar. Happy meal prepping!