Breakfast
Whatever your eating schedule, break your fast with an energy sustaining, nutrient rich balanced meal. Pair a portion of high quality protein with fiber rich carbohydrates and a bit of healthy fats . Read on for a few quick and easy recipes to get you started.
Vegan Power Breakfast Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 1
Calories: 276; Total fat: 10g; Saturated fat: 1g; Sodium: 517mg; Total Carbohydrates: 25g; Total Sugars: 8g; Fiber: 8g; Protein: 24g
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds (presoaked in 2 tablespoons water for 5-10 minutes)
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 teaspoon almond butter (or other nut or seed butter of choice)
1 serving vegan protein powder (100 calories, e.g. Sun Warrior, Nuzest, etc)
½ cup mixed frozen strawberries, raspberries, peaches (or other fruit of choice)
¼ cup frozen cauliflower
¼ cup frozen banana slices
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional for added creaminess)
4 ice cubes (more for thicker & omit for thinner)
1. Add the milk, chia, oats, nut butter and optional xanthan to a high speed blender and pulse a few times.
2. Add the protein powder followed by the frozen fruit and veggies. Add the ice.
3. Blend until thick and creamy.
4. Serve immediately.
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Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Baked Oats for One (TikTok inspired)
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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 1
Calories: 374; Total fat: 8g; Saturated fat: 1g; Sodium: 653mg; Total Carbohydrates: 52g; Total Sugars: 14g; Fiber: 8g; Protein: 26g
Ingredients:
½ cup rolled oats (40g)
½ ripe banana (~60 g)
1/3 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or other plant milk)
1 teaspoon erythritol (for no calorie or sub 1 teaspoon maple syrup)
1 serving vegan protein powder with 100 calories (e.g. Sun Warrior, Nuzest)
1 teaspoon almond butter
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two ramkins with cooking spray.
2. Add the oats, banana, cashew milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, protein powder, baking powder and salt to a high-speed blender and process until smooth.
3. Stir in the raisins with a spoon.
4. Pour into the prepared ramkins and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a tooth inserted into the middle comes out clean.
5. Enjoy warm.