3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas To Make Winter Mornings As Warm As Can Be

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In other words, those who are concerned about the 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day' mantra, worry that it can give people the impression that they should eat a whole lot of stuff that may be bad for them. But as it turns out, a healthy breakfast really does provide such benefits as boosting metabolism and providing you with adequate energy to kickstart your day.

3 healthy breakfast ideas

Since we're all about adopting the right breakfast habits, you may want to try these vegan breakfast recipes that are easy to prepare.

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1. Root vegetable pancakes

Here are a few things you'll need:

• Ground flax (2 tablespoons mixed with 5 tablespoons of water)
• Non-dairy milk (½ cup)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Brown rice flour (½ cup)
• Fresh thyme (½ teaspoon - minced)
• Rosemary garlic cashew cream (8 cups)
• Fresh rosemary (½ teaspoon)
• 1 large shallot
• Cascadian farm root vegetable hashbrowns (24oz - diced)

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Step-by-step guide

1. After mixing your flax in water, set it aside for about 10 minutes,
2. When the flax mix has achieved a thick consistency, add it to a large bowl then add the rice flour, non-dairy milk, rosemary, thyme, and salt. Whisk these together until everything is well combined.
3. Your next step is to add the root veggie mix and diced shallot then begin folding your batter.
4. Place a non-stick saucepan on medium-low heat and add half a cup of your batter into the pan. Each pancake should be about half an inch thick. Each side should be left to cook for about 3-5 minutes.
5. Follow the same process to cook the rest of the pancakes. Then top up with some rosemary garlic cashew cream before serving.

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2. Vegan salad recipe

Another great recipe from Frommybowl that can be a breakfast gamechanger.

What you'll need:

• Medium-firm tofu (2 blocks)
• Yeast (½ teaspoon)
• Lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
• Cashews (1 cup - soaked for about four hours)
• Distilled white vinegar ( 1 teaspoon)
• Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons)
• Fresh chives (1 tablespoon)
• Black salt (½ teaspoon, chopped)
• Water (¼ cup)
• Black Pepper (according to taste).

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Step-by-step guide

1. Ensure your tofu is pressed for about 15 minutes. Then wrap in a clean towel while working on your salad dressing.
2. Blend the rest of the ingredients together except the chives. Continue until you achieve a thick and creamy consistency.
3. Chop up your tofu to make random chunks then gently press another clean towel on it to remove excess moisture. Transfer the pressed tofu into a bowl.
4. Add in the chives and the blended dressing then fold until everything is well incorporated. Add some black salt and pepper to taste.

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3. Savory golden oatmeal recipe

You can try this oatmeal goodness as well.

What you'll need:

• Garlic (1 clove)
• Roasted red peppers (2 tablespoons - grated)
• Carrots (½ cup - minced)
• Turmeric (¼ teaspoon - diced)
• Fresh herbs (½ tablespoon)
• Vegan cream cheese (1 tablespoon)
• Low-sodium vegetable broth (2½ cups)
• Rolled or quick oats (1 cup)
• Salt and black pepper according to preference.

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Step-by-step guide

1. Pour a small amount of vegetable broth into a medium-sized pot and add some minced garlic. Sauté the mix over medium heat until you get a translucent appearance.
2. Add some more broth (but not all) into the pan, then your carrots, red pepper, herbs, and turmeric. Leave to cook for another 3 minutes. Add the vegan cream cheese and stir until well-mixed.
3. The next step is to add the oats and the rest of the vegetable stock into the pot and allow your mixture to boil. Adjust the heat accordingly until you achieve your desired consistency. Keep stirring frequently during this process.
4. When it's ready, add the mixture into a bowl and add some herbs and vegetables depending on your preference.

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Some healthy breakfast habits to adopt

In addition to eating the right meals in the morning, here are some other breakfast habits to consider.

• Eat breakfast within an hour or two after you wake up in the morning.
• Having a glass of water first thing in the morning can be a great way to wake up your digestive system.
• A protein-rich food is perfect for breakfast.
• Sit, relax and savor your breakfast. Don't rush through it.

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Essentials for a healthy breakfast

What does a healthy breakfast really encompass? These options above are great but there are a lot more choices out there. And you can even create your own recipe by considering these three essentials.

• Whole grains: Such options as oats, whole wheat, quinoa, and pancakes are good ideas
• Protein: You can get them from greek yogurt, peanut butter, oatmeals, and more.
• Fruits and veggies: You can add bananas to oatmeals for instance. Or have some smoothies, munch on some carrots and maybe even add an apple to your dish.

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The idea of breakfast being a crucial part of our everyday routine can be arguable, but we all can agree that a healthy breakfast really does kickstart the day in the best way possible. There are so many ideas out there but if it's a vegan dish you want, then these ones we have for you are a great place to start. And when you incorporate healthy eating habits plus important nutritional essentials, you may even come up with your own breakfast creation to suit your needs.

In the meantime, the most important thing is to eat what makes you feel good and fuel your body with what it needs in the process. Of course, don't forget to share these recipes with your loved ones. They may appreciate it.