7 Amazing Vegan Breakfasts!
7 Amazing Vegan Breakfasts! Range from pancakes, to avocado toast, to tofu scrambles, and more. They are all healthy, easy to make, and totally delicious. I chose a variety of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes so you’d have some choices in the mornings. 😉
I love breakfast. Like, totally-fucking-eat-the-shit-outta-breakfast, kinda love. If you are a skipper of the A.M. grub, you’re not having the best day that you can have. Fact. It gives you the energy, the sustenance you need to get your day started off on the right foot.
I know I talk about “the good ole days” a lot on this blog. And, well, that’s because they were! Life before child, marriage, house, real responsibility…?! How can anyone say that those weren’t some daaaamn good ole days?! A different kind of good of course, but it was the freeing kind. Anyway, some of my favorite memories are making breakfast with my best friend April, my roommates… going out for breakfast, usually hungover as shit, for some dope vegetarian/vegan grub, sitting around the table, pounding water and coffee, sprinkled with some mimosa lovin’ afterwards, and recounting the debauchery from the night before. It was like an unspoken contest for who ended up having the craziest or most fucked up night. Now, there was no actual competition. It’s just that we rolled hard, and someone always had a story… or two. 😉 Ahhh… days of old. Thank you, blog, for pouring out these long forgotten memories. 😉
If you make one or more of these recipes, please leave a comment and a pic of your creation! If you changed things up, let me know! Adios! -FGG
PS- Let’s bring the party back… old school… 😉 Listen below:
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Mexican Style Tofu Scramble
Banana Carrot Coconut Breakfast Muffins
The Most Bitchin’ Breakfast Potatoes Ever!
The BEST Avocado Toast Ever!
Vegan Chocolate Crepes w/ PB & Coconut Whipped Cream
Vegan & Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros
Vegan Quinoa Fruit & Veggie Infused Pancakes!
Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Oatmeal
Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Oatmeal was inspired by the thousands of delicious looking breakfast bowls I see on Instagram daily. Now that I’m on a crazy new lifestyle kick to be fit and gloriously svelte, I’ve come up with tons of breakfast ideas that are easy, healthy, and anything but boring. Also, total side note, I’ve decided to join Beach Body. Today was my first 5:30 AM workout in AGES and it felt fucking great. Breakfast is the key to my day. If I skip it, don’t have enough time in the morning, feel rushed etc, that’s the foundation for a shitty day – no doubt. The Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Oatmeal is packed with apple, banana, granola, maple, peanut butter, flax & chia. SOOO good!
This weekend I played around with making various breakfast bowls. I threw in a pic at the bottom of a similar breakfast with a soy coconut yogurt base. Was equally as delish. Yesterday, I went to my friend Angella’s house. I’m pretty sure we’re the best chatting companions ever – which is fab. Anyway, she’s a Beach Body guru and she was showing me her crazy ways and all of the workouts, plans etc that are available. Honestly, amazing. Anyway, like I’ve said in a recent post, I haven’t spoken about my gain before that. It’s incredibly intense for me. When Angella and I were talking about it yesterday and I was sharing how it has impacted my life, out loud, it was crazy emotional for me. Genuinely held back tears. I was telling her how I went home for 3 weeks (to LI, NY) over the summer and was a total recluse. I didn’t see anyone except a few best friends. Why? Because I felt like a fat fuck, and was TOTALLY mortified to step out into my small town where too many people from my upbringing still reside. “What if they see me?” “How can I avoid this?” These were the primary thoughts running round my brain for 3 straight weeks. So, I drank my woes away and undoubtedly packed on some more lbs. After the summer, I switched some meds and shed 14lbs. “Phew!” I thought. And then, nothing since. I feel incredibly motivated right now. I honestly think it’ll stick because I can’t take it anymore. I desperately miss my beautiful wardrobe, stamina, and feeling sexy. and the fact that I am now totally aware that I don’t do nearly as much as I’ve been stuck inside for a year, due to anxiety of stepping outside and “being seen.” Strangers, anyone… doesn’t matter. I’ve always felt some semblance of being attractive until now. Soooo… fuck it! Onwards and upwards! Okay, I know I said I wouldn’t be bitching and dwelling in all of my posts so this’ll be the last bitchfest! I’ll share brief updates of my successes/failures etc but other than that, I wanna get back to my more humorous posts with funny stories. You’re welcome. 😉 XO
Okay, enjoy the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Oatmeal and puh-lease let me know your thoughts! Did you make it the same way? Did you add something and make it better? Tell me! 😉 -FGG
PS – Adding some vanilla to this could be pretty dope, too!
PPS- So, I always share my favorite tunes. Loads of different styles of music. However, I’m classical nut. I’m also a classical pianist, or at least used to be. 😉 I majored in this in college (my bachelor’s). Chopin is my ultimate favorite and I LOVE playing just about anything he’s ever composed for solo piano. I’m sure most of you aren’t crazy about classical but I am sharing this piece this week because: 1 – It’s awesome. 2 – It is often called “Waves” or “The Ocean.” I feel like it totally fits my struggle this past year and my journey into the new year. 3 – I’m going to attempt to finally learn it this next month.
Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Oatmeal (Serves 2)
Ingredients:
1 C cooked oats
1 banana – sliced
1/2 apple – diced
1/2 C granola (I used two – vanilla and honey)
3 Tbl peanut butter
2 tsp chia seeds
1 Tbl flax seeds OR 3 tsp ground flax
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
4 Tbl maple syrup
2 capfuls of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
Mix the maple syrup into the oatmeal (and vanilla extract if using)
Divide all the ingredients to make 2 bowls
On top of the oatmeal add the rest of the ingredients anyway you’d like. I usually prepare it like the pictures above. Enjoy!
Greek Fusion Tofu Scramble (Vegan)
Greek Fusion Tofu Scramble (Vegan) is the perfect blend between an Italian & Greek style tofu scramble. With any good scramble, one must have potatoes. I made what I call hash brown nest potatoes and loaded them with Everything but the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s. So simple, yet SO delicious. Kale, olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes and more make up this flavor explosion. This recipe is healthy, easy, and will make you drooooolllll. 😉
I’m going to keep this post short and suh-weet since I decided to get back in bed after dropping my kiddo off at school. I never do that, however, I am binge watching a show right now and stayed up until 2:30 am doing just that. Sounded like a great f’in’ idea at the time until my alarm went off. Anyway, two cups of Stumptown Hair Bender and I’m officially back in the human race, annnddd with Rizzoli & Isles on the screen behind me (my binge). I’ll have to do a longer workout to make up for the fact that my ass hasn’t moved at all today, and I’ve eaten way too much of my Greek Fusion Tofu Scramble (Vegan). I don’t ever have these lazy days so it feels fabulously welcomed today! Plus, the Funeral March has officially begun as I count down the last 7 days of my freedom. Work (I’m a music teacher) begins then. 🙁 I’m not ready. I’m never ready for the summer days to die. With that depressing news, I shall leave you with this happiness: Enjoy!
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Serves: 2-4 // Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package firm or extra firm tofu – drained well
2 C loosely packed & chopped kale
1/2 C sun-dried tomatoes – diced
1 1/2 Tbl capers
1/2 package of Gimme Lean Sausage – divide into little balls
1/3 C white mushrooms – sliced thin
1/3 C black olives – whole or sliced (I used them whole)
1 small yellow or red onion – diced finely
3 cloves garlic – chopped
2 tsp dried oregano
1/3 C fresh basil – chopped
Olive oil for pan
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
In pan, heat olive oil on medium
Add onions & salt and stir occasionally for about 3-5 minutes
Add garlic and stir occasionally for 1-2 minutes more
Add mushrooms and stir occasionally for 3 minutes
Add the tofu by crumbling it through your fingers – mix well and cook for 3 minutes
Add oregano, olives, capers, and any more salt and pepper you’d like – stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes
Add the sausage and sun-dried tomatoes – mix well and stir occasionally for 5 minutes
Add the kale and any s & p you’d like – mix well and stir occasionally for 5 minutes
Add the fresh basil – mix well and remove from heat
Done!
Pair with:
Breakfast: Bloody Mary
Lunch/Dinner:
Red wine- Zinfandel OR Burgundy
White wine- Oaked Sauvignon Blanc OR Dry Riesling
