Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • ETIMES
  • CINEMA
  • VIDEOS
  • TV
  • LIFESTYLE
  • VISUAL STORIES
  • MUSIC
  • TRAVEL
  • FOOD
  • TRENDING
  • EVENTS
  • THEATRE
  • PHOTOS
  • MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MOVIE LISTINGS
  • HEALTH
  • RELATIONSHIP
  • WEB SERIES
  • BOX OFFICE

​​7 ways to include beetroot in breakfast​

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 11, 2025, 15:33 IST
Comments
Share
1/8

7 ways to include beetroot in breakfast

Beetroot may not be the first thing you think of for breakfast, but this dark red vegetable is full of nutrients and a smart way to begin your day. It has iron, folate, and antioxidants, and its mild, sweet, earthy taste goes well with many foods. Eating beetroot in the morning can increase energy, support digestion, and improve blood flow. Its rich colour also makes your plate look bright and fresh. If you’re looking to try something different, here are a few simple ways to enjoy beetroot in your breakfast.

2/8

Blend it into smoothies

A small piece of raw beetroot blends well with bananas, berries, or apples. It gives your smoothie a bright pink hue and a mild earthiness. It’s an easy way to add fibre, antioxidants, and a natural energy boost, especially on busy days.

3/8

Make beetroot parathas

Add grated beetroot to your atta with spices like jeera and ajwain, then roll out soft pink parathas. These parathas look great and help improve blood flow and digestion, especially when eaten with curd or pickle.

4/8

Add to poha or upma

Finely chopped beetroot mixes well into poha or upma, adding a fresh touch. With curry leaves, a squeeze of lemon juice, and peanuts, it becomes a breakfast that is both delicious and filling.

5/8

Mix into dosa or cheela batter

Grated beetroot adds a crisp texture, bright colour, and mild sweetness to your regular dosa or cheela batter. It blends perfectly with your usual spices and gives a boost of iron and folate, making breakfast tasty and healthy.

6/8

Beetroot and curd bowl

Mix chopped cooked beetroot with fresh curd, a pinch of cumin, and a little rock salt. It’s refreshing, cooling, and supports gut health. This bowl combines the benefits of probiotics and plant nutrients in a simple dish.

7/8

Beetroot toast spread

Make a creamy spread using cooked beetroot blended with hung curd or hummus. Spread it on toast and top with seeds or herbs for a colourful and tasty breakfast option that’s light but energising.

8/8

Bake it into muffins or pancakes

Mix some grated beetroot into your pancake or muffin batter for extra colour and moisture. It adds nutrients while making your breakfast sweet and healthy. This is a fun way to make breakfast more fun — especially for kids.



Can’t eat your food without snapping a picture first?


Join our Food Photography Contest and stand a chance to win exciting prizes!
Click HERE for details.

Join our WhatsApp Food Community to discover delicious recipes, enjoy fascinating food stories, and stay updated with the latest food news! Click here

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Featured In lifestyle
  • Spanish proverb of the day: “To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her…” — why being underestimated often becomes fuel for success
  • "My biggest challenge as a mother is..." Genelia Deshmukh speaks the truth about raising two boys
  • Optical illusion personality test: Man pushing a rock, an old man's face or both? What you see first reveals if you're in working, thinking or action and reflection mode
  • “Every great achievement starts with someone who believed first": Amazon sends special joining kit to Bengaluru engineer’s father after his emotional reaction to offer letter goes viral
  • Chinese proverb of the day: “A gentleman would rescue a man trapped in a well, but he would not…” — the proverb explains why helping everybody can sometimes destroy you
  • Quote of the day for kids by Carrie Fisher: “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the…”
  • Juggling work duties and parenting? 7 small but meaningful ways working parents can spend quality time with children
  • From Mohammed Siraj to Sania Mirza: 6 Indian athletes who own high-end properties in Hyderabad’s prime locations
  • Success quote of the day by Mark Twain: “Never argue with stupid people..."
Photostories
  • How to make Mushroom Oats Omelette for summer breakfast
  • 5 Snakes that love British gardens
  • Before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 7 sports child wonderkids who changed history
  • Meghan Markle’s favourite summer fashion picks just got a massive price drop
  • From ‘National Treasure’ to ‘Longlegs’: Top 5 Nicolas Cage movies you need to watch right now
  • Poha turns mushy and soggy? 4 common mistakes that people commit and easy fixes
  • 7 foods linked to healthy aging and longevity
  • ​This is where snakes hide in Australian homes​
  • Why scientists are telling anemic women to drink this juice
Explore more Stories
  • 6
    Morning affirmation at 5 am: What you say to yourself before sunrise may affect your mood all day
  • 9
    How to make Mushroom Oats Omelette for summer breakfast
  • 4
    Meghan Markle’s favourite summer fashion picks just got a massive price drop
  • 8
    Before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 7 sports child wonderkids who changed history
  • 5
    Poha turns mushy and soggy? 4 common mistakes that people commit and easy fixes
Up Next
  • ETimes
  • /
  • Life & Style
  • /
  • Food News
  • /
  • ​​7 ways to include beetroot in breakfast​
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 30, 2026, 05.23AM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service