Muesli & Fresh Fruit
Ingredients:
- 3/4 c. of untoasted Muesli
- 2 tsp. of ground flax seeds (these are best-bought whole and ground fresh – a mini blender or a small coffee/nut grinder is ideal for this.)
- 1 c. of fortified soy milk
- 1 medium sized banana
How to make it:
- Mix up the ground flaxseeds through the muesli, then pour over the soymilk and top with chopped banana slices.
- An additional 250ml of B12 fortified soymilk is necessary to meet the daily nutritional requirements of this meal plan
Banana Berry Smoothie
Smoothies are always a great fix for when you need to get up and out the door in a hurry in the morning.
Ingredients:
Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 whole banana (preferably frozen)
- 1 c. of berries
- 1 c. of some fortified soy milk
- 25 c. of regular oats
- 2 tsp. of flaxseeds
Toast Ingredients:
- 1 slice of wholemeal toast
- 1 tsp. of Vegemite
- 1 tsp. of vegan margarine (optional)
How to make it:
- Blend completely smooth.
- Serve with toast and Vegemite.
Banana & Berry Porridge
Nothing brings us out of bed in the cold like porridge.
Ingredients:
- 5 c. of oats
- 1 c. of soy milk fortified
- 2 tsp. of ground flax seeds
- 1 sliced kiwi fruit
- Some fresh sliced strawberries
How to make it:
- Put oats and soy milk over medium heat in a pot.
- Remove and heat until porridge thickens. Alternatively, microwave in your breakfast bowl for a few minutes.
- Once a desirable consistency has been achieved, top with ground flax.
Cinnamon Banana Pancakes
Reinvent your mornings with these tasty easy pancakes topped with sliced banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Ingredients:
Batter:
- 1/2 c. wholemeal flour (use buckwheat flour for GF option)
- 3/4 c. fortified soy milk
- 2 tsp. flaxseeds, ground
- 1/2 tsp. of baking powder
- A dash of vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Sweetener of choice (if required)
How to make it:
- Mix all the ingredients (except oil) until smooth in a blender.
- Heat on medium-high and pour the batter into a pan that is nonstick.
- When bubbles appear throughout the pancake, it is time to turn around. Cook on the other side for a few minutes or so and then serve.
- Top with sliced banana, cinnamon, and your choice of sweetener if desired.
Savory French Toast with Mushrooms and Spinach
You won’t even know this crispy egg-less French toast is vegan.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices wholemeal bread (use gluten-free bread for GF option)
- 1 c. of baby spinach leaves
- 1 c. of sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp. of minced garlic
Batter:
- 1/3 c. of besan/chickpea flour
- 2 tsp. of ground flaxseeds
- Pinch of iodized salt if desired
- .25 tsp. of white pepper
- 2 tbsp. of yeast flakes
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 c. of fortified plant milk
How to make it:
- Mix your ingredients into a thick batter
- Dip the bread into the batter to coat both sides, then fry in a nonstick pan, turning over when browned on the underside.
- Set the toast aside and fry the mushrooms and spinach on medium for a few minutes until they have softened.
- Serve with the French toast.