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Plant Based Breakfast – Start your day off right with a nutritious meal full of vitamins and minerals, protein, carbs, and healthy fats. There are so many options to choose from. Here are 7 of our favorites.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so fuel up to keep you energized through your morning. From sweet to savory, there is something for everyone.
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Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Honestly, the jury is still out on this one. Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Maybe, maybe not. You can find numerous research articles online to support both views. Here are the reasons that I find eating shortly after waking to be important:
- Nourishing your body will help you stay energized and focused – especially important if you’re heading off to work or school.
- Eating a healthy breakfast may set you up for a healthier day overall. This is definitely true for me.
- Fueling my body with nutritious food helps me drink less coffee. I love coffee but we all know that a lot of caffeine isn’t great for us, and if I don’t eat breakfast, I will drink coffee all morning long until lunchtime instead of enjoying just 1-2 cups.
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What happens if you skip breakfast?
I find on the days that I skip breakfast, I’m very hungry by the time lunch rolls around and I’m more apt to grab whatever is easiest, like a store-bought granola bar, cereal, or even chips. Not the best choices, obviously.
Skipping the morning meal also means less food throughout the day overall and less of a chance to get all the nutrients needed for optimal health.
What is the best time to eat breakfast?
The best time to eat is within 2 hours of waking up. According to registered dietician, Theresa Shank, “Eating within this window sets the pace for a healthy appetite and stabilized blood sugars throughout the day,”
What do you eat for breakfast on a vegan diet?
There are so many yummy options to choose from! From sweet options like pancakes and donuts, smoothies and smoothie bowls, muffins and quick breads, granola and granola bars, to savory options like breakfast nachos and tofu scramble, it’s easy to find a recipe to start your day!
Plant Based Breakfast - 7 easy recipes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Get your day started off right with these 7 easy vegan recipes!
Full of healthy ingredients that will keep your organs and digestive system healthy, enhance your immunity, and fight toxins. Easily made in a blender in just 5 minutes!
Breakfast Toast is quick and easy to make. It's a balanced meal of plant protein, energizing carbs, essential vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats. Bonus: includes 8 additional toast topping combinations .
Sweet with no added sugar. Creamy, but dairy-free. Totally customizable with your favorite toppings. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Homemade granola is easy to make and much healthier than store-bought versions. Layer it with dairy-free yogurt and fresh berries for a yummy morning treat.
These hearty and healthy muffins can be made ahead so you can easily grab one and go. Bonus: they're nut free, making them a great addition to a school lunchbox, too!
Store-bought hash browns make this hearty dish doable even for a weekday morning. Sauté sliced veggies while the hash browns cook and serve it up with a side of salsa.
If you're more of a savory person, quinoa is a great option. It cooks in just 15 minutes and can take on any seasonings you like. Served up with buttery roasted radishes and peppery arugula, you'll be satisfied until lunchtime.
Ohioren says
I love hash browns and veggie skillet for breakfast. It’s rich, delicious and filling. Non-vegans don’t know what they are missing.