Vegan breakfast and recipe ideas are becoming more and more popular these days, and the food and health industry at large is now seeing the immense value vegan diets bring to their customers. Vegan diets have been proven to help people lose weight, feel happier, and vastly improve the arterial health of athletes.
Are vegan diets affordable?
For some people starting out in veganism, it is a common misconception that vegan diets are expensive and hard to maintain. As a result, they are tempted to switch back to normal diets to quell their budget and stay comfortable. However, vegan diets are one of the cheapest dietary options as long as you know where to find the right products.
Grocery store customers usually come across brands that charge high prices for alternative food options (such as veggie burgers and cauliflower pizza, for example), and this frustrates them. These products are often the ones most people come across since they tend to be in your face and are labeled vegan. Therefore, inexperienced vegans and vegetarians often feel that they must rely on expensive alternative meals in order to meet their nutritional requirements.
However, the beauty of vegan diets lies in their simplicity. True veganism is about getting creative with what you buy. Look for common shelf items like oats, beans, lentils, quinoa, and avocados. They are all super cheap and urge you to get clever with how you eat them. Every grocery store has items like beans and tomatoes that you can buy in excess without spending too much money.
Play it smart, look for the cost-efficient packages, canned goods, and produce items, and you will realize that you will save more money on vegan products than you ever thought possible. In most grocery stores, you can buy a large pack of tofu, 5 cans of black beans, and 2 packages of quinoa for as low as $10. That’s more than 2 times less than the typical grocery pay for breakfast items, and all those cheap items can satisfy my breakfast needs for almost an entire week! Multiply one week by one month and you will realize that it is very possible to cut your food expenses by half or higher when you purchase the right vegan foods.
The List
I have compiled a list of 5 vegan breakfast ideas that serve as great breakfast considerations. Vegan recipes are versatile and creative, and the following 5 recipes are customizable to meet your own needs. They are satisfying and delicious, not to mention they are also fast and easy to prepare at any time of the day!
Tofu Avocado Breakfast Toast
Tofu and avocado make for a great combination because they provide valuable vitamins, proteins, and healthy fats. You can either mash the tofu into scrambles or slice them thin to place on your toast. Spread the avocado over the toast like peanut butter, or combine two toasts to make a sandwich with additional ingredients. Foods like peppers, vegan cheese, and vegannaise are all great options to include in this recipe. If you want the recipe to be completely gluten-free, simply substitute gluten-free bread for the toast.
Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats In Soy Milk
Looking for a protein-packed breakfast? This recipe provides a great balance of essential fibers and amino acids. Chop one whole banana into slices and throw them in a bowl along with 2-3 scoops of peanut butter. Stir in some rolled oats and soy milk and leave the bowl in your fridge overnight. In the morning, you will have a hearty meal that will likely satisfy you all the way until dinner time. Add additional chopped fruit or seeds/nuts for even more nutritional goodness.
Brown Rice With Chopped Peppers And Tofu
Whole-grain brown rice is a powerful carbohydrate source for vegans and provides more health benefits than white rice. It’s high fiber and mineral content makes it perfect for breakfast, especially before work or the gym.
In most cases, simply heating brown rice in a bowl and then eating it is the fastest option, but that can be relatively boring to have every day. Mix in bell peppers and tofu scramble for an unforgettable taste, while also being super affordable. Different kinds of peppers, chopped tomatoes, and avocado also work great as mix-ins.
Vegan Chickpea Scramble
This unique vegan breakfast idea combines garlic, onion, peppers, tomatoes, tofu, chickpeas, spinach, and oil for a super healthy breakfast cuisine. The consistency of tofu scramble makes it work great as a scrambled egg substitute. The main ingredient, chickpeas, are rich in protein and have plenty of fiber, calcium, and magnesium. This recipe from Veganbell demonstrates how to make your own chickpea scramble.
Mexican Rice Mixed With Lentils And Black Beans
Tex-Mex rice has a unique flavor due to it being blended with exotic powders like cumin, chili powder, and turmeric. For the rice type, I recommend jasmine, cauliflower, or brown rice. Mix it with cheap foods like lentils, beans, and peppers for a complete meal. You don’t have to dine at a fancy restaurant to enjoy a high-quality vegan breakfast like this one.
