Calling all Vegetarians and Vegans!!

heatherisaacs33

What are some meals that you all make for breakfast/dinner without eggs or tofu? Also what are some good on the go snacks...I usually take nuts and fruit. I need to change things up. I also know I'm not getting enough protein. Thanks~

curiouscreaturee

One of my favourite vegan breakfast is chia pudding I make an apple cinnamon one, there are tons of recipes all around the internet for different kinds! Sometimes I just have a protein bar for breakfast because I also tend not to get enough protein so I try and start my day out right. (I really like Clif protein bars). Oatmeal is always a good option too. The last thing I'll suggest to you is smoothies, those have endless possibilities. Since it's fall time I made this one the other day and it was delicious! http://86lemons.com/pumpkin-pie-smoothie/ it's gluten free and Vegan!


Hope this has given you some inspiration!!!

fit_crow

Curiouscreaturee covered a lot of the breakfast bases! If you're looking for more protein and don't mind fake-meat products, I really enjoy most of the vegetarian sausage out there. English muffin breakfast sandwiches are nice if you want something more savory than most other egg-free breakfast options. The sausage might be a problem if you can't have soy, but I'm sure soy-free options are out there.

As for snacks, carrots are good if you don't mind something noisy. If you like them, seaweed snacks are great (but can be a little messy at least for me). Healthy popcorn flavors are another convenient snack that I recently discovered I liked. If you can find one with just olive oil and salt, maybe some herbs or something, that's my favorite variety. As for protein again, other than nuts an options might be roasted chickpeas? If you like chickpeas, that is really easy to make and delicious. You can find some good recipes for it online.

libbydoodle11

My go to breakfast is oatmeal, any version. Steel cut oats, whole oat groats, etc. I like raisins and apple in mine. Today I deviated and had steal cut oats with banana and raisins.

My fave snacks are fruit, pasta salad, any variation of mixed green salad, risotto, baked yams and chili, lentils or roasted veggies.

Leafy greens are a great sources of protein and calcium.

1stplace4health

steel cut oats w/ blueberries or raspberries

JennetteMac

Quorn products are fab

TitikiOoh

I usually just eat some fruit on the bus to work. If I've got time I'll eat oatmeal with berries or greek yoghurt with honey and nuts.

DesireeLovesOrganic

Every morning before yoga I have a smoothie...3 tablespoons nutiva 15 gram protein hemp powder, 2.5 tablespoons raw cacao powder, 1 banana, and a cup of almond milk (sometimes I add almonds or PB too.)

Oatmeal with cut up fruit (apples, persimmon, or mango is my fave) + walnuts + cinnamon is really good too.

I like half of a good old pb and jelly (flax/chia bread + org pb and an org all fruit type jelly) for a snack on the go (easy to chuck in the backpack for a hike, etc.)

miadelb

For more protein try quinoa

corofinlass

JennetteMac wrote: »

Quorn products are fab

They are my savour when it comes to getting protein.

pleasepleaseno

Dinnertime favorite is sauteeing a bit of onion and garlic on a pan, then adding cumin, curry powder, and chili powder. Then after those things have mingled for a bit I add chickpeas and crushed tomato. Serve over a bed of rice & add a side salad.

carlcopley

Vegetable stir fry or kebobs!

KTRXS

I really like peanut butter (not too much ) and apple wraps.

ladyofthelakeontario

I love white quinoa with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cashews and a lil bit of coconut oil for breakfast.

JengaJess

i like to mix greek yogurt, fruit, and oatmeal and let it sit overnight and have it for breakfast. it's so delicious. My go-to was oats, vanilla yogurt, blueberries, and PB2.
Someone already mentioned quorn products, but they're super tastey and have a good amount of protein. Their chik'n cutlets are my favorite because they're so low cal and they are so easy to put in different recipes that call for chicken.
I also really like Texturized Vegetable Protein- high in protein and low in calories!
I LOVE lentils. I make a lot of lentil tacos. They're also pretty high in protein and I think they taste better than quinoa.
As for snack, I snack on protein bars. My favorite are pure protein. 20 grams in a bar!
I think my diary is open, and I aim for 120-130 grams of protein a day if you want to check it out. Granted, some of it comes from eggs, but still, feel free!

Good luck!

edit: typo

nsalley99

http://www.thugkitchen.com/

They have just released a cookbook and it's AMAZING.
Note, a lot of comical swearing.

rbfdac

pescatarian here, not sure of the vegan limits, but my every day breakfast is oatmeal with peanut butter, dried cranberries, chia seeds and five semi sweet chocolate chips

daisyverma

Here are some sites I use

www.ohsheglows.com
Www.theppk.com
Spice up the curry

heatherisaacs33

nsalley99 wrote: »

http://www.thugkitchen.com/

They have just released a cookbook and it's AMAZING.
Note, a lot of comical swearing.

I love thug kitchen!!

heatherisaacs33

you all are amazing! Thank you very much!

heatherisaacs33

corofinlass wrote: »

JennetteMac wrote: »

Quorn products are fab

They are my savour when it comes to getting protein.

im not sure what quorn is....

drabbits3

if it's not too late to add...overnight oats!!! in a glass mason jar--1/2 cup oatmeal (old fashioned, not quick or steel cut), cover with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup plain non fat greek yogurt--don't stir. in the morning, add berries or whatever you like. there is also a good cereal from Shape magazine believe it or not--quinoa and couscous cooked in apple juice with dried fruit stirred in--delish. I also found these hot cereals at Whole Foods that are vegan, lots of chia/flax type stuff--called Earnest Eats Hot and Fit Cereal. The one I tried was mango and green tea--it is TERRIFIC. green smoothies too--add greek yogurt if you want more protein or soy or coconut milk.

Blueseraphchaos

I like plain greek yogurt with a bit of honey and maybe some fruit added. I also made a very tasty, very filling soup today made of black-eyed peas, frozen baby lima beans, frozen butternut squash, and white wine broth (from a box, but not bad nonetheless, but you could use plain tomato juice, i squeeze my own and use as a soup base). I make a lot of soups with beans and tofu. Full disclosure, I'm not a vegan or vegetarian, but i don't eat much meat.

Thug kitchen is great too, i agree with previous posters!

iheartdinosaurs

Not technically vegetarian, but have super limited access to meat (and many other products and produce I'd like to live) where I live in Ethiopia. Been struggling with not getting enough protein, but have been dabbling more and more into beans and lentils. Second the previous poster's soup suggestion - you can be incredibly creative quite easily, and never get bored! Tonight I loosely followed the following instructions to cook some great northern white beans and turned it into a super delicious soup. My secret - I pretty much tripled the recommended fresh garlic, added my favorite mix of spices, and let simmer for over an hour, and then mixed in some chopped greens near the end of the simmering. Also recommend starting with dry beans and fully soaking first if you have time, but rinsing canned beans works well too! http://emmycooks.com/2012/03/22/how-to-cook-white-beans/