Super filling veg-friendly breakfasts?
katoftheyear
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Hi guys! I'm vegetarian (but too poor to buy cheese so like... vegan-adjacent?) Anyway, I'm looking for some veg-friendly breakfast ideas you guys have tried that keep you full forEVS. I have huge long boring ugh mornings which often leave me eating early before work/school and not getting to eat again for another five or six hours. I don't mind if these are higher in calories -- worth it to last til lunch! Ideally <400 cal and full of healthy stuff! Thanks guys!
ETA: right now i'm basically only having luck with Overnight Oats (a la Oh She Glows) but other oatmeal ideas are welcome!
ETA: right now i'm basically only having luck with Overnight Oats (a la Oh She Glows) but other oatmeal ideas are welcome!
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I really like making scrambled tofu for breakfast. If you have more time to cook then you can saute up onion, garlic, and spicy peppers in a bit of oil before adding in the crumbled tofu. Then put in typical taco seasoning sort of spices (I do salt, chili, cumin, oregano, etc), fresh cilantro, and extras like cooked veggie sausage, tomatoes, and cheese (which you said you can't do hehe). If you want the shortcut way, cook your tofu, season liberally, and add a good bit of salsa to the pan. Add-ins are still good if you can do them. Veggies, avocado, potatoes, whatever you have around.0
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Sorry I am a carnivore so I can't really relate but how about smoothies you can pack em with spinach or kale or whatever you want along with fruit (use frozen if you are on a budget) some kind of protein replacement a bit of almond milk or yogurt?
edit - some people do interesting things with oatmeal on here - check out some of those threads? :ohwell:0 -
@pocket -- POTATOES in a tofu scramble. That's a very good idea. Would it translate well to breakfast burrito, do you think? I've only had tofu scrambles while out to brunch and such and sometimes I find them too salsa-y so it's a nice idea to try myself. I have a quarter block of extra firm in the fridge so maybe I'll try something with that. Thanks!
@knra -- smoothies are a great idea too! I just hesitate to trust myself with a blender that early in the morning lol but definitely a great idea! I kind of forgot about them but I think you're onto something there.0 -
Chocolate oatmeal - 1/2 cup quick oats (oatmeal), 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 banana sliced (I do a whole banana), 1 tbsp vegan chocolate chips, a dash of cinnamon (optional)
cook the oatmeal and then stir in the cocoa, chocolate chips, and banana slices, and sprinkle a dash of cinnamon (again, optional).
It is yummy and helps with chocolate cravings.
You can also add some oats to your smoothies. I do that with a strawberry/banana smoothie. It adds a little more substance to it.0 -
Hey, I've been following a raw vegan lifestyle and I love to mono meal on fruits. Take melon for example, I've been eating them for breakfast every morning.They're super low in calories so you can literally eat a whole melon for breakfast and still be under 400 calories. You can mix melons with one another, such as honeydew, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc. They're filled with fiber, nutrients, and water so you can filled up quite well. They're sweet and juicy and its literally just the perfect start to the day. I don't feel guilty and I know my body is nourished. They also give me great energy for hours and I feel full till lunch.
You can also mono meal on sweet ripe bananas but since they're pretty calorie dense, you can't eat as much under 400 calories but you can make a smoothie with them by mixing them with water, coconut sugar, or whatever and it fills you up quite well.
I go for mono meals on fruits because it's easier on digestion and overall prevents bad food combining0 -
I've found what keeps me going is protein. Tofu scramble loaded with vegetables is a great idea. If you get hungry before lunch try some portioned nuts to hold you over. The 100 calorie packs are great but you could just as easily make your own.0
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Vegan banana pancakes:
1 banana
1/4 cup plant milk
1 cup whole flour (I like oat, but whole wheat is good, too)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp maple syrup (I use 100%)
1 cup blueberries if desired (I skip this sand add 1/4 cup chocolate chips, usually...not big on cooked blueberries)
Mash banana and blend with plant milk. Add everything else and mix (add blueberries last if you use them).
Cook like pancakes!
The recipe serves about 2 at about 350 per serving (I added the recipe the way I make it into my recipes). I'm always full after this and they stick with me for a long time!0 -
Chocolate oatmeal - 1/2 cup quick oats (oatmeal), 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 banana sliced (I do a whole banana), 1 tbsp vegan chocolate chips, a dash of cinnamon (optional)
cook the oatmeal and then stir in the cocoa, chocolate chips, and banana slices, and sprinkle a dash of cinnamon (again, optional).
It is yummy and helps with chocolate cravings.
You can also add some oats to your smoothies. I do that with a strawberry/banana smoothie. It adds a little more substance to it.
I agree with Tracie! Her recipe is same as mine but without the chocolate chips. That will make ~200 calorie meal. I have a banana when I wake and go to toilet (afterwards ... otherwise it would be gross), then tuck-in to the oatmeal after an hour, then another banana 2 hours later. That has my stomach settled for 5 hours. All for 400 cal!0 -
Chocolate oatmeal - 1/2 cup quick oats (oatmeal), 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 banana sliced (I do a whole banana), 1 tbsp vegan chocolate chips, a dash of cinnamon (optional)
cook the oatmeal and then stir in the cocoa, chocolate chips, and banana slices, and sprinkle a dash of cinnamon (again, optional).
It is yummy and helps with chocolate cravings.
You can also add some oats to your smoothies. I do that with a strawberry/banana smoothie. It adds a little more substance to it.
Oh my god this sounds amazing. Omnivore here...but om nom nom0 -
I absolutely love:
- a slice of toast with a smear of veganaise, sliced avocado/radish, salt and pepper on top
-wrap stuffed with banana and peanut butter- i do have to say, its 1000x better in the toaster oven
-almond milk smoothie with banana, strawberry, tbsp peanut butter
-since i love savory food more, sauteed kale or spinach with quinoa or chickpeas and some roasted tomato sauce on top is amazing for me haha0 -
I made some oatmeal protein cookies that were quite filling. You could make these ahead and take for snacks.
1 1/2 cups steel cut oats - uncooked
1 scoop 41g protein powder
2 Tbs. peanut butter
2 very ripe mashed bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbs. mini chocolate chips
Mix wet ingredients well, mix dry together and stir into wet ingredients. Let stand 10 min.
Drop mixture onto parchment lined cooked trays, makes 12 cookies.
Bake on middle oven rack 16 - 22 minutes or until done.0 -
Bananas and peanut butter, or if you can swing it, the jif whips chocolate. SO yummy.0
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I buy instant oatmeal and take it to work, eating it for breakfast in the mornings. It's not fancy, but it's quick, filling and healthy.0
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1 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
Dash of salt
2 tbs cocoa powder
1 1/2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs peanut butter (I use organic powdered peanut butter)
Splash of vanilla
Put almond milk, oats and salt in med pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat. Add other ingredients and simmer until oats are cooked. Super yummy, keeps me full for hours and under 400 cal depending on the almond milk you use and peanut butter. You can also divide it into two servings if you wish.0 -
I also like plain instant oatmeal with chia seeds and dried cranberries.0
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The idea of a scramble is great. You could incorporate whole wheat tortillas or corn tortillas. Maybe a bowl of black beans and brown rice. I don't eat breakfast foods in the morning most of the time. I like to be full in the morning as well.0
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The oatmeal that I make myself usually lasts me about 4 hours and comes in about 400 calories.
I combine a packet of instant oatmeal with the following
250 ml soy milk (lots needed due to the amount of liquid that chia seeds absorb)
1 tbsp chia seed
1 tbsp ground flax
1 tbsp sesame seeds
dried fruit (more will add more calories to the final amouunt)
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
I combine it together in the morning in a tupperware container and add the milk when I'm ready to eat, microwave for a few minutes and yumm!0
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