High Protein Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Recipe Overview
Overview
Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast is essential, and these vegan recipes make it easy and delicious. The oatmeal pancakes are a standout, blending oats, soy milk, and a flax egg for a fluffy texture. Topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup, they are both nutritious and satisfying. The Vegan egg white omelette, made with whipped aquafaba and firm tofu, is another highlight. It’s packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. Finally, the smoothie combines chickpeas and hemp seeds for a creamy, protein-rich drink that keeps you full longer. These recipes are not only healthy but also quick to prepare, making them perfect for busy mornings.
Whether you’re transitioning to a vegan lifestyle or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, these recipes are a fantastic way to start your day. They are easy to make, full of flavor, and will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Plus, they are kid-friendly, so the whole family can enjoy them together. Give them a try and see how delicious vegan breakfasts can be!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Mix 1 tablespoon of flax seed with 2 tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add oats, unsweetened soy milk, vegan Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, black seed, and vanilla extract to the blender.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Tip: Add a little more liquid to the pancake batter before your second batch of frying if it thickens.
Melt 1 tablespoon of vegan butter in a large non-stick pan and add pancake batter, frying for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and serve with fresh chopped fruit.
Tip: Top pancakes with blueberries mixed with maple syrup for added sweetness and nutrition.
Chop vegetables for the Vegan egg white omelette.
Pour the liquid from a can of chickpeas (aquafaba) into a bowl.
Use a mixer to whip the aquafaba until thick and foamy.
Tip: Aquafaba can be whipped to make meringue when combined with powdered sugar.
Put firm tofu in a food processor and blend until creamy.
Tip: Use black salt to replicate the flavor of eggs in vegan dishes.
Mix the blended tofu with whipped aquafaba, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt.
Spray nonstick oil onto a non-stick pan.
Pour the batter into the pan and press the edges with a spatula as it cooks.
Cover the omelette and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is dried out.
Lift the omelette from the pan, add cooked veggies to one side, and fold it in half.
Transfer the omelette to a serving plate and enjoy.
Tip: Bulk up your smoothie by adding beans, seeds, or nut butters.
Tip: Chew your smoothies to activate your digestive system and improve nutrient absorption.
Sip and chew your smoothie for better digestion.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Oats
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, can be whipped to mimic egg whites.
- •Flax seeds can be used to create a vegan egg substitute when mixed with water.
- •Hemp seeds are a complete protein source and rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- •Oatmeal pancakes can be made quickly in a blender, making them a convenient breakfast option.
