Posts Tagged ‘breakfast’

Vegan Broccoli Quiche

Posted on January 7th, 2010 by by jade

Lately, I’ve been craving quiche.  I loved the stuff before I chose to give up all the animal products and I never could wrap my brain around using tofu to create something like an egg.  However, for all of you skeptics out there, this recipe is THE BOMB.  I’ve played with it just enough to [...]

Warm Vegan Apple & Pecan Muffins

Posted on December 17th, 2009 by by jade

These vegan muffins are a delicious addition to any holiday meal.  They are perfect for a vegan brunch, Christmas morning breakfast, mid-day snacks, or even served as a dessert with a little vegan vanilla ice cream!  Makes 12 vegan muffins.
What you need:
baking spray
3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

Gluten Free/Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by by jade

Blueberry muffins are one of life’s little pleasures.  And if you make big muffins, they are big pleasures.  Either way, when I found out that I have the dreaded wheat/gluten allergy, I was sad to think about a life with no muffins.  Alas, here is a recipe that pretty much solves the problem.  These suckers [...]

Vegan French Toast

Posted on July 20th, 2009 by by jade

I created my own version of this recipe when I worked at a vegan cafe in Austin.  It started as a vegan monte cristo sandwich, but I soon figured out that the batter I was using for the sandwich was great for French toast, so there you have it!  I hope you enjoy it as [...]

Vegan & Gluten Free Kasha

Posted on July 9th, 2009 by by jade

This is a traditional Eastern European breakfast classic, with a vegan twist, of course.  Its like porridge, only better.  Also, its gluten free!
 
What you need:
 
8 oz buckwheat
 
1/2 oz butter (vegan)
 
salt
 
water
 
agave nectar/vegan cream/cinnamon
 
Roast the buckwheat in a dry frying pan until the grains have gone light and golden.  Then, put the buckwheat in an oven-proof dish [...]

Indian Beans on Toast

Posted on June 29th, 2009 by by jade

When I first moved to Britain, I was introduced to what I think is probably the weirdest breakfast food on earth:  Beans on Toast.  With all of the Indian culture here in the UK, I thought, why not put a twist on a classic and make Indian Beans on Toast?  Well, here you go – [...]

Vegan Danish Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on June 28th, 2009 by by jade

These are great for taking to a vegan brunch.  They are small, cute, and really delicious – especially when still warm.
 
What you need:
 
2 cups all-purpose flour
 
2 t  baking powder
 
1/2  t salt
 
1 T  vanilla extract
 
1/2 c  vegan butter
 
200 ml  vanilla soymilk (you can use regular, I just like the vanilla flavor)
 
For the filling:
 
1 cup sugar
 
1 cup  [...]

Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

Posted on June 26th, 2009 by by jade

Here’s something to warm you up on a cold winter morning.  These waffles are great for a vegan brunch as well! 
 
What you need:
 
2 1/2 cups flour
 
1/3 cup brown sugar
 
2 1/2 t baking powder
 
1/2 t  baking soda
 
salt, about half a teaspoon
 
2 t cinnamon
 
1 t ground ginger
 
pinch of nutmeg
 
pinch of ground clove
 
2 T  soy yogurt
 
2 cups vanilla [...]

Vegan Hash Browns with Leeks and Bell Peppers

Posted on May 20th, 2009 by by jade

I looooove breakfast!  It is truly my favorite meal of the day and definitely the most important!  The right breakfast can lift you up for the whole day!  Here is a great hash brown recipe that is easy as 1, 2, 3 and makes for a very impressive dish for entertaining if you have people [...]

Easy Vegan Banana Bread

Posted on March 8th, 2009 by by jade

1/2 C  brown sugar
1/2 C  white sugar
1/2 C  margarine, at room temp
3 very ripe bananas, mashed well
2 C  flour
1/2 t  baking soda
1/4 C  vanilla soy milk, mixed with 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 t  vanilla
1 t  cinnamon
1/4 t  allspice
1/2 t  salt
1 1/2 C  walnut pieces (optional)
melted dark (vegan) chocolate for drizzling over the [...]