9 Delicious Vegan Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Your Kids
9 Delicious Vegan Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Your Kids
You may have skipped breakfast because you were repeatedly sick of eating the same thing. If not, you might have opted for a restaurant breakfast.
While it may appear a good idea, eating outside is not always the greatest option.
It may tempt you to eat unhealthy foods or primarily junk foods. As a result, if at all possible, prepare your meals, especially if you are attempting to lose weight.
Veganism can assist you in achieving this objective. If you must eat breakfast daily, not just any breakfast, you should eat a nutritious vegan meal.
The Advantages Of A Healthy Vegan Breakfast
Aside from the delicious flavours, having a nutritious vegan breakfast benefits you in the following ways:
1. Getting Better Health
Breakfast deprivation can be harmful to your health. A plant-based breakfast will provide your body with the necessary minerals and vitamins to help your body's processes and functions get off to a good start.
You should also consume antioxidants, fiber, and other components that help to protect your body from various ailments.
2. Obesity Risks Can Be Reduced
- You lower your risk of obesity by not eating certain foods, such as meat.
- Taking Steps To Lower Your Chances Of Contracting Heart Disease
- Going meatless also lowers one's chances of developing heart disease, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
3. Better Weight Control And Management
Another advantage of switching to a vegan diet is that you'll have more control over your weight. You are likelier to have a lower BMI than someone who continues consuming animal products.
9 Vegan Healthy Breakfast Recipes
1. Chickpea Pancake
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Servings: 1 large or 2 small pancakes
Ingredients
- Onion: ¼ cup, chopped
- Red pepper: ¼ cup, chopped
- Chickpea flour: ½ cup
- Garlic powder: ¼ teaspoon
- Grain sea salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ⅛ teaspoon
- Baking powder: ¼ teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes: 1 pinch
- Water: ½ cup
Ingredients For Serving
- Hummus, cashew cream salsa, avocado (optional)
Method
- Set aside the vegetables after they have been prepared. Over medium heat, preheat a 10-inch skillet.
- Combine chickpea flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, baking powder, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Whisk in the water until there are no clumps left. To get a lot of air bubbles in the batter, I whisk it for around 15 seconds.
- Stir in the chopped vegetables until everything is well combined.
- Once the skillet has been pre-heated, liberally spray it with olive oil or another nonstick cooking spray (a drop of water should sizzle on the pan).
- Pour all the batters into the pan (if preparing one giant pancake) and rapidly spread it out. Cook for 5-6 minutes on one side (depending on how hot your pan is) or until a pancake flipper/spatula can easily slide under the pancake, and it is firm enough not to break when flipping. Cook for another 5 minutes or until gently browned on the other side. Cook for an adequate amount of time, as this pancake takes significantly longer than conventional pancakes.
- Serve on a big dish with the toppings of your choice. Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet until thoroughly warmed.
2. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes | Total time: 60 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients
- Ground flaxseed: 2 tablespoons
- Warm water: 6 tablespoons
- Coconut flakes: ⅔ cup
- Whole rolled oats: 2 cups
- Almond milk: ¾ cup
- Maple syrup: ¼ cup
- Melted coconut oil: 3 tablespoons
- Slivered almonds: ½ cup
- Hemp seeds: ½ cup
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: ¾ teaspoon
- Chopped banana: 1 medium
- Sliced strawberries: 1 cup
- Blueberries: ½ cup
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch (or comparable) baking dish.
- Combine the flaxseed and warm water in a small bowl and put aside to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Two tablespoons of almonds, hemp seeds, and coconut flakes should be saved and placed aside. Combine the oats, remaining almonds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a large mixing basin.
- Whisk the almond milk, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a medium bowl. Blend in the flaxseed mixture until completely smooth.
- To combine the wet and dry ingredients, pour the wet components into the dry ingredients bowl and whisk to blend. Layer the bananas and strawberries in a baking dish, then pour the oat mixture on top. Add the blueberries, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, and the saved almonds, hemp seeds, and coconut flakes.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until crisp on top and set in the middle. Check with a knife in the middle and ensure it's nice and thick. Before serving, remove the pan from the oven and lay it aside to cool for 15 minutes.
3. Banana Pancakes
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- White whole wheat flour: 1½ cups
- Baking soda: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Banana: ½ cup mashed
- Ground flax: 2 tablespoons
- Warm water: 6 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Melted coconut oil: 3 tablespoons
- Dairy-free yogurt: ½ cup
- Unsweetened almond milk: 1 cup
- Sea salt: 1 pinch to 1 teaspoon
Method
- Combine 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds and 6 tablespoons of warm water in a mixing bowl to make flax eggs. Allow for a 15-minute rest period.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and put them aside.
- Mash the banana in a large mixing basin until it is liquid. Then, once the flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons warm water) are slimy/gummy, combine them with the rest of the ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Combine the rest of the wet ingredients except coconut oil and stir thoroughly.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients slowly and whisk to blend.
- Finally, stir in the melted coconut oil until it is completely smooth. If your batter thickens as it sits, add more almond milk as needed.
- Spray a big frying pan with coconut oil cooking spray and preheat to low/medium heat.
- Scoop 1/3 cup batter into your pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully done.
4. Scrambled Tofu Burrito
Prep time: 8 minutes | Cook time: 22 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients For The Tofu
- Extra-firm tofu: 12 oz
- Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Hummus: 1 tablespoon
- Chilli powder: ½ teaspoon
- Fresh parsley: ¼ cup minced
- Nutritional yeast: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: 1 pinch
- Cumin: ½ teaspoon
Vegetables
- Baby potatoes: 5 pieces
- Kale: 2 cups, chopped
- Red bell pepper: 1 medium
- Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: 1 pinch
- Ground cumin: ½ teaspoon
- Chilli powder: ½ teaspoon (not ground chilli)
The Rest
- Tortillas: 3-4 large (we use gluten-free)
- Red or green salsa or hot sauce
- Avocado: 1 medium ripe
- Cilantro
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit (204° Celsius) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper (use more baking sheets if increasing batch size).
- Meanwhile, cover the tofu in a clean towel and place something heavy on top of it, such as a cast-iron skillet, to press out any excess liquid. Then, using a fork, crumble it into fine bits. Remove from the equation.
- Toss the potatoes and red pepper with the oil (or water) and spices on the baking sheet to incorporate.
- Bake for 15-22 minutes or until fork-tender and golden brown. Toss the kale with the other veggies and seasonings in the last 5 minutes of baking to wilt it.
- Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil (or water), garlic, and tofu and cook, frequently stirring, for 7-10 minutes, until the tofu is slightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine the hummus, chilli powder, cumin, nutritional yeast, salt, and cayenne in a small mixing dish (optional). To blend, stir everything together.
- Then add water until a pourable sauce forms. Then stir in the parsley. Cook the tofu with the spice mixture until slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes, over medium heat. Remove from the equation.
- Assemble the burritos as follows: A huge tortilla should be rolled out. Serve with roasted vegetables, scrambled tofu, avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of salsa. Roll it up and set it seam side down (optional: wrap it in foil to keep it warm). Continue until you've used up all the toppings, roughly 3-4 large burritos.
- To get the finest test, eat it right away.
5. Vegan Tacos
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Crumbled tofu or vegan egg: 1 cup
- Vegan bacon: 1 cup
- Sea salt to taste
- Black beans: 1 cup
- Lentil walnut taco meat: 1 cup
- Taco-sized tortillas: 8
Ingredients To Serve (Optional)
- Shredded cabbage
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Spicy cilantro cream sauce
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
- Vegan cheese or cheese sauce
Method
- Over medium heat, cook the crumbled tofu or vegan egg. Add the bacon and mix it in when it's almost done. Put everything in a mixing bowl and set it aside.
- If you want the cabbage to wilt a little, add it to the pan with the broth or oil and cook until just wilted. It can also be served cold, which is a wonderful alternative.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and cook in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to warm them up. To get them soft and pliable, keep heating in 15-second increments.
- Fill with your favourite ingredients; we used 2 teaspoons of the egg mixture for each taco, beans, and taco meat. Then everything was piled on top.
6. Wheat Vegan Waffles
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Almond milk: 1½ cups
- Lemon juice: 1½ tablespoons
- Baking powder: 2½ teaspoons
- Whole wheat pastry flour: 2 cups
- Ground flax meal: 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Melted coconut oil: ¼ cup
- Cane sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Sea salt: Teeny pinch
- Vanilla: ½ teaspoon
Directions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Combine Almond Breeze and lemon juice in a small bowl. Remove from the equation.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium mixing basin (flour, baking powder, flax meal, cinnamon, sugar, and salt).
- Whisk together the melted coconut oil and vanilla in your small bowl (containing the almond milk). Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry components and stir until incorporated (do not overmix).
- Brush a little cooking spray on your waffle iron and pour in the batter. For the perfect crispy-on-the-outside texture, I let my waffles cook for about a minute after the beep.
- Serve waffles with butter, maple syrup, and fruit immediately (while they're still hot!). Allow leftover waffles to cool before freezing for quick weekday waffles.
7. Mushroom Hash
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 3 medium
- Onion: 1 yellow
- Bell pepper: 1 red
- Zucchini: 1
- Mushrooms: 8 oz
- Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
- Cumin powder: ½ teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: ½ teaspoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil: 2-3 tablespoons
Method
- Add oil and diced potatoes to a large pan over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring until the potatoes begin to crisp and are softer when pricked with a fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and the seasonings in bite-size pieces. Stir well and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve with your favorite toppings!
8. French Toast With Caramelized Bananas
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients For The French Toast
- Unsweetened almond milk: 1 cup
- Ripe medium banana: 1
- Pure maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chia seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Kosher salt: 1⁄4 teaspoon
- Sandwich bread: 8 slices
- Coconut oil: 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
Ingredients For The Caramelized Bananas
- Medium bananas: 2
- Coconut sugar: 1⁄4 cup
Ingredients To Serve
- Crushed raw pecans: 2 tablespoons
- Pure maple syrup
- Almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
Method
- Reduce the oven's temperature to the lowest setting, or “warm.”
- Pour the milk, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt into a blender and process on high for about 30 seconds, or until well incorporated, to make the French toast. Pour the mixture into a large shallow baking dish and set aside to thicken slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Place slices of bread in the baking dish in batches and soak on one side for 8 to 10 seconds. Allow another 8 to 10 seconds of soaking on the other side until the slices are uniformly soaked.
- Warm 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per two pieces of bread in a big pan (that fits two slices) or on a large skillet (that holds all of the slices) over medium heat. (Resist the temptation to add less coconut oil; otherwise, the bread will not become crispy.) Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy around the edges; you may need to add more coconut oil after flipping the bread.
- If cooking in batches, transfer the French toast to a prepared baking sheet and keep it warm in the oven, then fry the remaining bread in batches, adding extra coconut oil as needed.
Method For The Caramelized Bananas
- Make the caramelized bananas while the remaining slices of bread are cooking. In a zip-lock bag, combine the banana slices and coconut sugar, close, and shake to cover evenly.
- Warm the coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the bananas and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until thoroughly caramelized.
- Place two pieces of French toast on each plate, one-quarter of the caramelized bananas, and one-quarter of the crushed pecans. Top with almond butter or peanut butter, if desired. Serve maple syrup at the table (a small drip is ideal).
9. Apple Muffins
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes | Servings: 12
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- Rolled oats: ¾ cup
- Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Allspice: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Kosher salt: ½ teaspoon
- Maple syrup: ½ cup
- Applesauce: 1¼ cups
- Diced apple: 1 cup
- Refined coconut oil: ½ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
- Turbinado sugar: ¼ cup
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Fill 12 muffin cups in a muffin tray.
- Mix the ginger, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt with the 12 cups all-purpose flour, 12 cups rolled oats and 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a medium mixing basin.
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted with maple syrup
- Combine the applesauce, vanilla, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until a thick batter forms. Add the diced apple to the mix.
- Combine the remaining 14 cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the turbinado sugar, and 14 cups room temperature coconut oil in a medium mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the coconut oil into the remaining ingredients until they are evenly combined and a crumbly streusel topping forms.
- Pour the batter into the muffin cups in equal layers. Then, add a thin layer of streusel on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (if your oven is uneven, reverse the pan halfway through). Allow 5 minutes for the muffins to cool in the pan before removing them to cool completely on a cooling rack.
Conclusion
There are numerous advantages to eating a vegan breakfast. With the strategies and recipes listed above, you'll be cruising the vegan highway in no time. Warm greetings and best wishes for a happy and healthy life!
I trust you enjoyed this 9 Delicious Vegan Healthy Breakfast Ideas article. Please stay tuned for more blog posts to come shortly. Take care!
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