Dr Monika Sharma shared her ‘lazy girl breakfast’ that’s easy for busy mornings
A GP has shared the “lazy girl breakfast” she relies on during hectic mornings. Dr Monika Sharma, an NHS doctor and content creator who posts on TikTok as @lifewithdoctormon revealed her go-to recipe in a recent video.
Dr Monika explained to her followers: “Okay, so we’ve established that I’m pretty lazy when it comes to cooking and anything to do with prepping food. But if there is one thing I do prep, then it’s my breakfast. It’s the meal that I look forward to the most.
“Like, I am genuinely excited to wake up and eat breakfast. Also, because I believe that if you start your day on the right foot, then the rest of your day will go okay, sort of. And also because I am always rushing out the door, so even if I don’t have time to eat breakfast, I can grab it and eat it at work.
“So, here is my lazy girl breakfast, packed full of protein and fibre that can be chopped and changed in flavour and toppings, just how you like it, to keep you fueled for your mornings.”
In her caption, Dr Monika detailed her simple recipe, noting that the breakfast “takes less than five minutes to make”, reports the Mirror.
The ingredients
- Approximately 40g of oats
- Approximately 15g of chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp of yoghurt
- Approximately 1 cup of liquid (water/milk)
- Toppings of your choice
The doctor advised: “You want it to be runny-ish before you put it in the fridge to let the chia soak it all up.” As for toppings, she said you could use nuts, seeds, fruit, honey, nut butter, or anything else you like.
Her video earned over 9,000 views and 200 likes. Outlining the health benefits associated with oats, Healthline explained: “Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.” Adding oats to your breakfast could also help you feel fuller for longer because of the fibre content.
Elsewhere, Maggie Michalczyk, a registered dietitian, told Eating Well: “Having oats for breakfast or incorporated into different foods as meals and snacks is a great way to give the meal more staying power and help you feel fuller for longer.”
Similarly, there are numerous health benefits associated with chia seeds. Healthline explained: “Chia seeds contain large amounts of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, some protein, and many essential minerals and antioxidants. They may help improve digestive health, lower blood pressure, and improve blood sugar control.”
“Chia seeds contain 5 grams of protein per one-ounce serving — a similar amount to other seeds but more than most cereals and grains. Studies show that high protein intake is associated with increased fullness after meals and reduced food intake,” Healthline added. “Due to their soluble fibre content, chia seeds slow down the digestive process, leading to increased fullness and decreased food intake.”
The NHS stresses the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet to maintain good health. It’s recommended to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, base meals on higher fibre starchy foods, have some dairy or dairy alternatives, eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein, and only eat unsaturated oils and spreads in small amounts.