Hello hello!
I have been so focused on sharing plant-based dinners with you guys (which is fine because dinners seem to be the biggest hurdle for us) but I think breakfast should be celebrated and shared, too! I typically fall into breakfast obsessions… where I will leach onto a few things and eat them for weeks on end until I am bored and then I find something new to add into rotation. Anyone else like this?
Anyways, here are 10 breakfasts I’ve enjoyed recently. Realistic and simple because that’s how we do it here, folks.
Weekday #1
Monday ~ Crunchy PB toast. I know it is simple but that is how I like my breakfasts these days. I always have some kind of fruit on the side. This week it’s looking like bananas and nectarines (getting these in as much as I can before they are gone until next summer!)
Tuesday ~ Chickpea egg sandwich! This is a real staple for me when it comes to savory breakfast. I love it with some avocado, arugula, and hot sauce.
Wednesday ~ I don’t think I’ll ever stop be on my chocolate mug oats kick. They are the most filling and satisfying, so I usually have this if I am extra hungry that morning or need something to fill me up if it’s a busy morning. This recipe shows banana nice cream with it, but that’s usually in the summer for me.
Thursday ~ Cinnamon apple oats. Oh gosh, this is the best for the season. I can’t get enough.
Friday ~ A bowl of cinnamon Chex. Because I am going to keep it real and yes, I love cereal sometimes for breakfast and this one in particular has been hitting the spot lately. It’s like a gluten free version of cinnamon toast crunch. I will add bananas or frozen blueberries to it, sometimes!
Weekday #2
Monday ~ Pumpkin mug oats because it’s the season and at least this version of oatmeal has the texture and taste of pumpkin bread/cake. To a mug, I add 4 tbsp oat flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp pumpkin puree, 1 tbsp maple syrup, about 1/4 cup soy milk, dash of cinnamon and pinch of nutmeg, and sometimes I top with a handful of chocolate chips. Bake in microwave for about 2 1/2 – 3 minutes.
Tuesday ~ A simple tofu scramble on toast is really energizing and kicks off my day with a lot of protein (which is a struggle for me). A scramble seems like a lot of work some days but whenever I do it, I see how fast and easy it comes together. I like mine topped with hot sauce and avocado. Sometimes I add spinach to it, too.
Wednesday ~ Oat and chickpea flour pancakes topped with cinnamon apples is always amazing when you have a little more time in the morning or if you prep your pancakes and apples over the weekend. For the apples, I simply slice thin and add to a pan with a little water, maple syrup, and cinnamon – cover and let cook over low-medium heat until soft. I sometimes add a little vanilla yogurt, too.
Thursday ~ Toast topped with vegan cream cheese and cucumber or tomato slices. When I need something savory, this one is always very satisfying.
Friday ~ When I am really struggling for ideas by the end of the week or am not in the mood to make breakfast, I do really love a good bowl of cereal. Lately I am obsessed with cinnamon Chex. That with some soy milk for the protein and some fruit on the side always hits the spot. Is it the healthiest meal here? No. Is it the realest reality some days? Totally.
As for beverages, I usually have tea in the morning or an iced cocoa mixer (which is just 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder blended with 1 tbsp maple syrup and poured over soy milk and ice). I love my iced cocoa drink because it gives me a little boost of protein and it’s just delicious. Sometimes I’ll have coffee, but not everyday.
