Filling & Fit Suhoor Alternatives to Keep You Full All Day

Anyone who wants to have a comfortable Ramadan should never skip the suhoor meal! Since you will be going without water and food for many long hours while fasting, you should make sure your suhoor meal consists of foods that keep you full and boost your metabolism. Here are the nFIT alternatives you can happily enjoy at suhoor throughout the month of Ramadan!

1) Buckwheat Salad
Ingredients:

- 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) cooked buckwheat
- 1/2 bunch parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 bunch mint (chopped)
- 1/2 bunch dill (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 red pepper (chopped)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- 2 cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 lemon

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Enjoy with a glass of ayran (Turkish salted yogurt drink) on the side.

2) Quinoa Omelet with Yogurt Sauce:
Ingredients:

For the Sauce:
- 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) light yogurt
- 1/4 water glass cucumber (diced)
- 1 large garlic clove (grated or finely minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Omelet:
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 water glass milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 + 1/2 water glasses cooked quinoa
- 1 handful purslane or spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 water glass sliced olives
- 1/4 water glass roasted red pepper (diced)
- 1/4 water glass artichoke hearts (diced)
- 1/4 water glass sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed or finely minced)
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) dried dill
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) dried basil
- 56 g white cheese (similar to feta, diced)
- 1/4 water glass pine nuts
- 1 avocado (sliced)

Directions:
Place all the sauce ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Then begin preparing your quinoa salad. In a large bowl, combine the previously cooked quinoa, spinach or purslane, olives, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, dill, basil, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and mix well. Set the mixture aside. Next, beat the 6 eggs, milk, and any desired spices together in a bowl with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a pan and allow it to warm over low heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and use a spatula to ensure both sides cook evenly. Transfer the cooked omelet to a plate and garnish the top with white cheese. Spoon the prepared quinoa salad on top, then fold one side of the omelet over the other as you would a sandwich. Pour the previously prepared sauce over the omelet, then arrange the sliced avocado on top. Enjoy!

3) Avocado & Smoked Turkey Toast
Ingredients:

- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 slices smoked turkey
- 1–2 slices tomato
- 1–2 lettuce leaves
- 1 slice goat cheese
- 1/2 medium ripe avocado


Directions:
Cut the avocado in half. Scoop out the flesh of one half with a spoon and place it in a bowl. Mash the avocado thoroughly with a fork. Spread the mashed avocado onto one slice of whole wheat bread. Layer the tomato, smoked turkey, goat cheese, and lettuce leaves on top, then close the sandwich with the second slice of bread. Your sandwich is ready — enjoy!

4) Banana Oatmeal
Ingredients:

- 6 tablespoons oats
- 1 glass almond/soy milk or lactose-free milk
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) cocoa
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) vanilla
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) shredded coconut

Directions:
Place the oats and milk in a pan and stir slowly with a wooden spoon over medium heat. After 2–3 minutes, add the cocoa and vanilla, and continue to cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes. Transfer the cocoa oatmeal to a bowl, top with the pre-sliced bananas, and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

5) Suhoor Smoothie
Ingredients:

- 1 medium banana
- 1 handful spinach or lettuce
- 1 glass almond/soy milk or lactose-free milk
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy. Bon appétit!

6) Date & Chia Pudding
Ingredients:

- 1 glass almond/soy milk or lactose-free milk
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2–3 dates (diced)
- 1 medium banana
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) cocoa
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 2–3 red berries of your choice (for garnish)

Directions:
Blend the milk, chia seeds, dates, banana, and cocoa together. Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and a few red berries of your choice before serving.

7) Egg & Veggie Muffins
Ingredients:

- 6 eggs
- 1/4 water glass lactose-free milk
- 1/3 water glass lor cheese (Turkish curd cheese, similar to ricotta) or grated white cheese
- 1/2 zucchini, grated
- 1 handful mushrooms (chopped)
- 1 handful spinach (finely chopped)

Directions:
Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl with a fork until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients and continue mixing. Pour the mixture into 6 muffin cups and bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes. Enjoy!