Delicious and Nutritious Russian Breakfast Recipes

1.       Blini with Sour Cream and Jam:

 

Blini with Sour Cream and Jam

Ingredients:

 

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour

• 1 cup of milk

• 2 eggs

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• butter or frying oil

• sour cream

• fruit jam (strawberry or raspberry)

 

Instructions:

 

• Whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and salt in a mixing dish. Whisk the batter until it is smooth and free of lumps. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes.

• Heat a nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and coat the surface with a tiny quantity of butter or oil.

• Ladle a ladle of batter onto a heated pan and spread it out to produce a thin pancake. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the edges begin to rise and the bottom turns golden brown.

• Cook for another minute on the opposite side after flipping the blini. Remove from the pan and continue with the remaining batter.

• Serve the blini hot, topped with sour cream and a teaspoon of fruit jam. Roll or fold the blini into quarters and serve!

 

Nutritious Benefits of Blini with Sour Cream & Jam

 

• carbs: Blini, which are manufactured from flour, are a good source of carbs, which are the body's primary source of energy.

• Protein from eggs and milk: The eggs and milk used in the blini batter are high-quality protein sources that are necessary for muscle repair and development.

• Calcium from sour cream: Sour cream, which is often served with blini, is high in calcium, which helps to maintain healthy bones and teeth.

• Antioxidants in fruit jam: Antioxidants in fruit jam, particularly those derived from berries, can protect the body from oxidative damage.

 

2.       Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes):

 

Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)

Ingredients:

 

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 2 eggs

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• pinch salt

• butter or oil for cooking

• sour cream, honey, or jam to serve

 

Instructions:

 

• Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla essence, and salt in a mixing dish. Mix until all of the ingredients are uniformly distributed.

• Heat a nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and coat the surface with a tiny quantity of butter or oil.

• For each pancake, dollop roughly 2 teaspoons of the cottage cheese mixture onto the heated pan. Slightly flatten with the back of a spoon to make a circular shape.

• Cook the syrniki for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown is cooked through.

• Remove the syrniki from the pan and serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of honey, or your favorite fruit jam.

 

Nutritious Benefits of Syrniki

 

• High-quality protein: Cottage cheese, a main component in syrniki, is a high-protein source. Protein is required for tissue development and repair, muscular mass maintenance, and immune system support.

• Calcium for bone health: Cottage cheese is high in calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.

• Fiber from whole-grain flour: Whole-grain flour offers dietary fiber to the dish, which supports digestion, helps maintain a healthy weight, and promotes heart health.

• Vitamins and minerals: Cottage cheese and eggs both include a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, phosphorus, and selenium, all of which are helpful in a variety of body activities.