Romanian breakfast: tasty recipe ideas

The Romanian breakfast has evolved significantly over time. In the past, Romanians used to eat polenta in the morning. Today, pastries and cured meats are popular, although they are not the healthiest options. However, eating habits are changing, and the Romanian breakfast is becoming more varied and healthier.

From traditional dishes such as eggs and cheese, to whole grains and smoothies, Romanians are starting to adopt a balanced diet, rich in essential nutrients, which will provide energy and vitality throughout the day. Here are some recipe ideas for a Romanian breakfast that will give you the energy and vitality you need!

Romanian breakfast ideas

1. Breakfast with eggs

Eggs are a basic element of the traditional Romanian breakfast and can be prepared in various ways. As an alternative to chicken eggs, you can choose quail eggs, small but rich in nutrients. They must be well cooked to avoid the risk of Salmonella infection.

• Boiled eggs

Boil the eggs in boiling water for 6-8 minutes for a soft yolk or 10-12 minutes for a hard yolk. You can serve them with fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

• Eggs mesh

Heat a little oil or butter in a pan, crack the eggs carefully and cook them over a low heat until the whites set and the yolks remain soft. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve with toasted bread and vegetables or a small fresh spinach salad.

• Scrambled eggs

Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and cook them in a non-stick pan with a little olive oil, ghee or clarified butter. You can add vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers or green onions for extra vitamins and minerals.

• Omelette

The omelette is prepared by mixing the eggs with a little milk, salt and pepper. Cook it in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil. For a healthy Romanian breakfast, confidently add peppers, tomatoes, spinach and greens (dill, parsley).

2. Grains and dairy

Here’s a quick and convenient breakfast idea that you can prepare the night before: combine yogurt with unsweetened cereal in a jar that you can take with you to the office. You can add whatever you have on hand: berries, nuts, seeds, or a teaspoon of jam or honey.

Layer the ingredients – first the yogurt, then the cereal and other toppings – and refrigerate the jar overnight. Mix everything a few minutes before enjoying it, to preserve the crunchy texture of the cereal.

3. Slices of buttered bread or sandwiches

If you make the bread at home, this Romanian breakfast will be really filling and delicious. It's true, packaged toast is more convenient, but nothing compares to the taste of slices of bread with mayo. In addition, the lack of additives can only be a benefit for your health.

• Bread with butter and jam or honey

Toast a slice of bread and spread a thin layer of butter and sugar-free jam or honey on it. On the side, you can serve fresh vegetables to balance the meal.

• Bread with cheese and meat

Serve slices of bread with lean cheese and thin slices of lean meat (chicken breast, turkey). Avoid sausages and add vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers.

• Bread with sausage, pâté, fish roe, eggplant salad

A delicious Romanian breakfast idea involves traditional dishes, such as zacusca or eggplant salad, which you can order online from our store! You will receive them the very next day, to start your mornings with an authentic and delicious taste, effortlessly.

• Fried bread in egg

Soak the bread slices (as dry as possible) in a mixture of beaten egg with a pinch of salt and fry them in a non-stick pan with a little olive oil or clarified butter. You can serve them with vegetables or a salad of raw vegetables for a balanced Romanian breakfast.

4. Waffle

Waffles are a novelty on Romanian tables, especially in families with children. They are prepared quickly with fruits and vegetables alike, they are appealing and go wonderfully with yogurt.

Although you can find many waffle breakfast recipes on the Internet, you can easily experiment: mix eggs with cream or yogurt, add a little melted butter or oil and, according to your preferences, grated or mashed vegetables or fruits. Thicken the composition with flour and a sprinkle of baking powder, then cook the waffles in the machine. Adjust the batter consistency after the first waffle to get them exactly to your taste.

• Salty waffles

You can prepare them with grated zucchini, cheese and cheese and serve them with a tomato and cucumber salad.

• Sweet waffles

A great breakfast idea for kids can include waffles with apples, bananas, sweet potatoes or berries, without the need for added sugar. Fruit (and sweet potatoes) bring the natural sweetness, and for added crunchy texture and nutrients you can add nuts or seeds.

5. Quesadillas sau wraps

For this breakfast recipe, we recommend that you prepare lipii at home from a dough that you can make with flour and butter in a ratio of 5:1, a little salt, a little baking powder and hot water.

Fill the resulting slime with fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, peppers) and a protein source such as low-fat cheese or eggs. It's a simple breakfast idea that you can repeat in the following days, because the pastes last well in an airtight container.

6. Pancakes with salty or sweet fillings

After you've prepared the classic pancakes, fill them with fresh cheese and dill for a delicious savory version that you can serve with a green salad. If you prefer something sweet, add jam, jam, jam or honey, depending on your preference.

You can also try a breakfast recipe with pancakes and bananas, very suitable for children.

• Healthy Banana Pancakes

Mix 2 ripe and mashed bananas with 2 eggs and peanut butter, then cook the pancakes in a non-stick pan without oil. You can serve them with fresh fruit.

7. Smoothies sau milk shakes

Less traditional, but ideal for a quick breakfast, full of nutrients, the smoothie is prepared with the help of a blender. Mix, to taste, spinach, bananas, apples, berries with water, milk or vegetable milk and honey.

What do you eat most often for breakfast?

The Romanian breakfast is simple and filling, with traditional dishes that remain favorites over time. Among the most common options are bread with butter and jam or jam, often topped with cold meats, liver pâté or cheese. Egg-based dishes, such as omelettes and poached eggs, are very popular due to the ease with which they can be prepared.

Sandwiches are a quick and practical choice, offering the possibility to combine meats, cheeses and vegetables according to preferences. Coffee is an essential part of the morning for many Romanians, being accompanied by various simple snacks.

In recent years, cereals with milk and dried fruits have gained popularity, offering a healthy and quick alternative, thus reflecting the adaptation of traditions to the modern lifestyle.

The importance of breakfast

Breakfast is essential not only for energy and metabolism, but also for the health of the intestinal flora. To have good digestion and a strong immunity, eat in the morning prepared with greens, vegetables, kefir and whole grains to increase the diversity of the intestinal microbiota, yogurt and eggs to ensure the necessary proteins and a portion of fruit for vitamins and taste sweet that puts a smile on your face.

A Romanian breakfast, with an omelet in which you put a few spinach leaves and mushrooms, served with a glass of yogurt in which you put a few blueberries will be balanced and will help maintain a healthy balance between "good" and "bad" intestinal bacteria ".

To enjoy an authentic Romanian breakfast, you can order online from our store of traditional products cheeses, artisan sausages or sausages, which bring the flavor of the past to the plate. Bon appetit!