Vegan, balanced and full of flavor
Whether you are following a vegetarian or a vegan diet, are having a “Meatless Monday,” or are simply wanting to add variety into your diet, these vegan recipes are worth a try. They are 100% plant-based, without any processed vegan food items for a healthier option. If you enjoyed these vegan breakfast ideas, be sure to comment below your favourite!
Vegan Chocolate Pancake Recipe
Makes about 6 pancakes
Preparation time 5 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
What You Need
Vegan Chocolate Pancake Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups of your favorite plant-based milk
- Coconut whipped cream
- Seasonal fruit
How to make the Vegan Chocolate Pancake Recipe
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, cacao powder and salt).
- Incorporate the oil, vanilla extract and plant-based milk and whisk until a smooth consistency.
- Preheat non-stick pan over medium heat and spray with cooking vegetable oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the centre of the pan and tilt to spread evenly. When an edge easily peels off and begins to crisp, flip the crepe with a spatula.
- Top pancakes with coconut whipped cream and delicious Canadian maple syrup accompanied with fresh fruits.
Scrambled Tofu Recipe
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 5 minutes
What You Need
Scrambled Tofu Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 454g firm regular tofu, shredded
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper (optional)
How to make Scrambled Tofu Recipe
- Preheat a pan over medium heat. Add the oil, garlic, onion, and spices.
- Shred the tofu using a cheese shredder or your hands. Add to the pan and cook for 2 minutes
- Add the soy sauce and salt/pepper. Cook for an extra 2 minutes.
- Serve with toasts or diced roasted potatoes and seasonal fruits or tomatoes.
Vegan Overnight Oats Recipe
Makes 1 serving
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 5 minutes
What You Need
Vegan Overnight Oats Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 3/4 cup your favourite plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- A pinch cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup berries
- Honey
How to make the Vegan Overnight Oats Recipe
- In a jar, combine the rolled oats, plant-based milk, raisins and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Just before eating, add the hemp seeds, berries and a drizzle of honey.
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Olivier is both detail oriented when it comes to solving complex health issues yet practical and personable in his approach to counseling his clients. As a vegetarian for over a decade and with family members that love meat, he always finds creative ways for families to be successful in diverse eating styles.Olivier specializes in Digestive Health, Vegetarian Diets, Weight Concerns, Chronic Disease (Heart, Liver & Kidney Disease, Diabetes), and Seniors Health