It’s National Fitness Month, and we want to celebrate plants for their ability to heal us and keep us strong and healthy! With more doctors and nutritionists advocating for a whole foods, plant-based way of eating, and several athletes stepping on board, healthy vegan recipes are in limitless abundance.
A wholesome vegan breakfast after a morning run or workout can feel like a nice warm hug! That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most delicious (and protein-packed) ones for you to try. These plant-based recipes are for everyone to enjoy.
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
By Veggiekins
Natural, unsweetened peanut butter really packs a punch when it comes to protein. Add it to your smoothie with rich, yummy ingredients like raw cacao, hemp seeds, and a plant milk, and there’s your super rich, indulgent, healthy start to the day!
2. Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich
By Get Set Vegan
If a hearty, filling sandwich is more your thing, you’ll enjoy this! A tangy, spicy chickpea filling complemented by a creamy vegan mayo, sandwiched between layers of greens and gluten-free bread. Delicious and wholesome!
3. Spirulina Smoothie
By The Conscious Plant Kitchen
With some awesome high-protein vegan foods like hemp seeds, spirulina, and avocado combined, this vegan breakfast smoothie is not only a health bomb but also tastes incredible. Spirulina doesn’t have a great rep when it comes to taste, but the mango, maple, and vanilla do a great job of masking its flavor–you’d be surprised!
4. Chia Pudding Breakfast Bomb
By Fit Foodie Nutter
Having a chia pudding in the morning is like having dessert for breakfast–the only difference is, you can have it totally guilt-free! Packed with protein and antioxidants, chia seeds are a superfood you definitely want in your diet. Here’s an easy vegan breakfast that you can make ahead of time and enjoy as a quick post-workout fix in the morning.
5. Mini Apple Pizzas
By Veggie Desserts
If you’re the type that likes to keep light after your morning workout, you’re likely to love this idea! With apple discs as the “pizza” base, and toppings of your choice, you can make it as light or loaded as you like! Top with your favorite nut butter, add a seed mix, berries, granola, tahini… the options are endless.
6. Any of These ‘Vegan Egg’ Recipes
What if we could give up eating actual eggs but still get to enjoy them in another form? Say hello to the world of vegan eggs! Scrambles, omelettes, even “fried eggs” for that matter, can be made vegan using high-protein, plant-based ingredients like mung beans, tofu, and more! All 6 recipes make for a great post-workout vegan breakfast.
We hope you get to try out some of these recipes SOON!
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