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7 Breakfast Bowls That Keep You Full For Hours

7 Breakfast Bowls That Keep You Full For Hours

India.com4 days ago
Anaika Sohal
Jul 28, 2025
This bowl is full of fiber-rich oats and bananas, which are potassium-packed. It keeps you energised till lunch.
A gut-friendly bowl with protein-rich Greek yogurt. This bowl is creamy and filling.
Add crunchy almonds in a bowl of warm quinoa, it offers protein and healthy fats
This bowl contains blended fruits topped with chia seeds, which provides omega-3 and fiber.
A sweet, protein-rich breakfast bowl that contains apple slices over oats or granola with peanut butter.
This bowl contains cottage cheese and pineapple, whereas cheese offers slow-digesting proteins, pineapple adds a juicy burst of vitamins.
This bowl is packed with sautéed veggies and a soft-boiled egg, it is rich in protein, fiber, and flavors. Read Next Story
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