Many newcomers to the vegan diet find it difficult to think of foods that are tasty and easy to prepare. Often times, many people just don't have the time or the energy to look for easy and healthy vegan recipes. And when it comes to breakfast, they're often stuck in the same old food rut! However, to all vegans, know that there are many tasty, healthy and easy to prepare vegan breakfasts.
Easy and healthy vegan breakfast ideas and recipes:
Fresh juice - If you have a juicer, know that making vegetable and fruit juice for your breakfast is quick, easy and super healthy. You can squeeze celery, beetroot, carrots, apples, ginger, parsley or any fruit or vegetable of your choice.
Vegan smoothie - This is another easy and healthy vegan breakfast drink, however, make need a blender.
For a chocolate and banana smoothie, mix together 1 cup rice / soy milk, 1 tsp. cocoa powder, 1 very ripe banana, 2-3 tbsp. soy yogurt, a drizzle of agave nectar and a pinch of sea salt. Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking.
For a berry smoothie, mix together 1 cup rice / soy milk, 3-4 tbsp. soy yogurt, ½ cup fresh or frozen berries, a pinch of sea salt and a few ice cubes.
AT create your own vegan smoothie, mix your choice of the following: soy / rice / coconut milk, soy / coconut yogurt, dates, raisins, raisins, goji berries, crushed nuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, flax seeds, maple syrup, agave nectar, sea salt, peanut butter, bananas, grated vegan chocolate, cocoa powder, molasses, berries and some ice cubes.
Fruit galore!
You can enjoy your fruits in so many wonderful ways, and if not in a juice or a smoothie - another delicious way!
Seasonal fruit salad - You can eat a large bowl of fresh seasonal fruit on your own for a delicious, fresh and easy vegan breakfast! Or you can enjoy it a bit with soy yogurt, chopped nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, macadamia nuts or almonds, and a drizzle of maple syrup or agave nectar! Your taste buds can truly be treated with a gourmet fruit salad!
Fried bananas - Heat a few tablespoons. Olive oil in a pan and add a few slices of bananas (sliced lengthwise), accompanied by a good drizzle of maple syrup or agave nectar. Fry 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Serve hot on toast, with a few crushed nuts and an extra drizzle of maple syrup!
Vegan cereals - Supermarkets and health food stores today carry a wide range of vegan cereals, so you should try as many as you can and find your favorites! Enjoy your cereal with rice or soy milk and a spoonful of yogurt. To make your cereal bowl healthier, more nutritious and more delicious, add your choice of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax, chia, walnuts, goji berries, raisins, raisins or dates chopped! This will turn a regular bowl of cereal into a nutritious, healthy (and always easy!) Vegan breakfast!
Toast - Many vegans find they are stuck in a rut when it comes to their morning toast. But know that there are tons of toppings to taste! You probably frequently eat your toast with a vegan spread and jam. Also try the following toppings:
- Avocado slices, sea salt and pepper
- Tomato slices, sea salt, pepper, vegan cheese (grill or jaffle to melt the cheese)
- Vegan chocolate spread (from the health store)
- Brazil nut spread, almond spread, cashew nut spread, peanut butter with a drizzle of maple syrup or agave nectar
- Banana slices, vegan chocolate spread, peanut butter (all three together = to die for! If you like, you can put a slice of bread on top to make a sandwich and toast. The banana will cook and your chocolate spread will melt in a pool of taste buds paradise!)
As you can see, if you let your imagination run wild, there is an endless variety of delicious, healthy and easy vegan breakfast recipes and ideas! Your morning should never be boring again! If you are still stuck on ideas, you can find a wide range of vegan recipes online, whether it's on websites, blogs, you-tubes, or professional vegan recipe ebooks with tons of delicious recipes. !