Whole Wheat Pancakes

These are the perfect breakfast, or Mardi Gras snack!  

Sift together:
1 3/4 C all-purpose flour
3 T sugar
1 T baking powder
1/2 t coarse salt

Add:
1 1/2 C soy milk
1/2 t cider vinegar
1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
1 t vanilla
3 T veggie oil

Cook in a hot frying pan coated in oil.  Top with fresh berries, sliced bannanas, vegan margarine, and / or maple syrup.

Cinnamon Rolls

These were very easy to make, and a very nice snack on a Fall day.

Preheat oven to 185 C (350 F).  Flatten refrigerated vegan pizza dough into a rectangle.  Butter surface with vegan margarine.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.  Roll up from long side for small rolls (in photo), or from short side for large rolls.  Cut into 1/2 inch pieces, reshape into rounds, and place on an ungreased baking sheet cut side down.  Sprinkle with sugar.  Bake until golden.  Let cool.  Top with a drizzle icing made by mixing powdered sugar with a tiny bit of soy milk.

You could add raisins if you'd like.  It's all good.

"Ham, Egg, and Cheese" Breakfast Sandwich

I toasted 2 slices of my beer bread from yesterday, added some vegan margarine, then scrambled up some cheesy eggs (see previous post) and sauteed vegan ham.  Put it all together for a hearty and messy breakfast.

Soft Scrambled "Cheesy Eggs"

I was missing my favorite morning breakfast from before becoming a vegan.  I decided that today was the day to do something about it.  I am so glad I have leftovers for tomorrow!

Blend until smooth:
275 g (10 oz) silkened tofu
1 cup soy milk
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup nutritional flakes
2 tsp tahini
3 tbsp flour


Heat skillet.  Add a touch of veggie oil and margarine.  Pour in as much as you'd like (save the rest in the fridge.)  Scramble as you would eggs.  I added a slice of vegan ham to the pan as well.  Eat hot.

English Muffins

Great breakfast!  Found that my favorite whole wheat English muffins are vegan.  Topped with margarine and jam for a filling breakfast.

Pumpkin Molasses Muffins

I was craving pumpkin pie and cake this afternoon.  Hey, why not a healthy mix of the two?  So warm and spicy!

Preheat oven to 185 C (350 F).  Spray muffin tins with Pam.


Gently mix just until blended:
1 15 oz can pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup natural applesauce
1/2 cup veggie oil
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup water
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar


Use an ice cream scoop to fill muffin tins 3/4 full.  Bake until deep golden brown and a knife inserted into one of the center muffins comes out clean.


Makes 2 dozen.  They freeze well!

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These were a nice treat for me, since I used to love to order these at Starbucks before going V.   The kids loved them too.  And the crunchy sugar top that cracks in your mouth is to die for.

Preheat oven to 350 F (185 C).  Spray muffin tins with Pam or use liners.

Sift together:

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3 tbsp poppy seeds

Mix and stir in:

6 tbsp veggie oil

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (I know!  Weird, right?)

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup cold water

Use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin tins.  Sprinkle tops with sugar and bake until golden.

Overnight Cinnamon Raisin Fridge Oatmeal

This was really good, and the raisins plumped up and were super juicy.

In a large bowl, stir together:
1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/3 cup soy milk
1/4 cup soy yogurt
1 tsp agave syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp raisins


Cover and refrigerate overnight.  Eat cold.

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This tastes just exactly like a frozen creamsicle from your childhood.  Yum!

Blend:


1 cup soy milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp powdered sugar (confectioners)
4 ice cubes

Overnight Apple Cinnamon Fridge Oatmeal

Very good as well!

In a large cereal bowl, stir together...
1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/3 cup soy milk
1/4 cup plain soy yogurt
1 tsp agave syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
1/2 tsp cinnamon


Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.


Inspired by:
http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/221/Apple+Cinnamon+Refrigerator+Oatmeal

Overnight Cacao Banana Fridge Oatmeal

Again, I vegan-uped a great recipe from another blogger (see link below).  Very rich and yummy.  You know, it really does taste like cold cooked oatmeal.  And there is real joy in having breakfast ready to eat in the morning when you're exhausted!

In a large cereal bowl, stir together:
1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/3 cup soy milk
1/4 cup plain soy yogurt
1 tbsp cacao powder (or unsweetened vegan cocoa powder)
1 tsp agave syrup
1/4 chopped banana


Cover and refrigerate overnight.


Inspiration from:
http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/222/Banana+Cocoa+Refrigerator+Oatmeal

Overnight Blueberry Maple Fridge Oatmeal

I vegan-uped a recipe I saw on another blog (I'll put the link at the bottom of this post.)  I'll admit it.  Uncooked oatmeal.  I was frightened.  But, it was amazing.  Cold and soft and creaming and comforting.  Just what I needed after a night up with my sick son.

In a large cereal bowl, stir:
1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/3 cup soy milk
1/4 cup plain soy yogurt
2 tsp maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh blueberries


Cover and place in fridge overnight.  Yum!


Original recipe can be found on this awesome blog...
http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/220/Blueberry+Maple+Refrigerator+Oatmeal

Morning Oatmeal

This a warm and yummy start to the day!

In a small sauce pan, heat 1/4 cup oats and 1 cup soy milk to a simmer.  Add a tiny pinch of salt and your favorite flavorings (I used a small drizzle of maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon).  Let simmer a few minutes until thick.

Peanut Butter Toast

A warm breakfast from my childhood, only with healthier whole wheat toast.

Baked Glazed Blueberry Orange Donuts

Yummo!  Make them any flavor you want.  These here are blueberry orange, but go nuts people.

Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F).


In a large bowl, sift together....
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt


Mix in...
1/2 tsp of orange or lemon zest, if desired
1/3 cup vegan milk (I used almond this time)
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup apple sauce
1 tbsp melted margarine
1/2 tsp vanilla
...just until blended.


Spray donut pan with Pam.  (My pan is non-stick, so I didn't do that with the first batch.  BIG mistake.  Epic.)  Spoon mixture into pan until 2/3 full, and smooth out with back of spoon.  Top with a sprinkling of any ingredients you like.  I used blueberries, but chocolate chips or nuts would be awesome.  Bake until the top just starts to brown.  Remove from oven.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.


In a large bowl, mix....
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
1/8 cup vegan milk
1 tbsp fruit juice (I used OJ)
1 tsp vanilla


Drop donuts into bowl and turn over three times.  Remove to wire rack over baking sheet.  Do not do this over your laptop.  (My laptop is now delicious.)

Chocolate Croissants

I was craving butter filled 'pain au chocolat', chocolate filled croissants, this morning.  I used vegan refrigerator crescent dough and vegan Lindt chocolate squares to bake off an amazing breakfast.  Just wrapped the chocolate inside the croissants and baked them off until golden.

Maple Brown Sugar Granola

A yummy, heart healthy snack.... and I bet it would be awesome as a cereal with cold milk.

Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F).  In a bowl, mix 1 cup oats (or a combo of oats and raw nuts), 3 tbsp brown sugar (lightly packed), and a pinch of salt.  Add 3 tbsp good maple syrup.  Stir well.  Spread onto a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes.  Stir.  Place back into oven.  Turn oven OFF.  Leave for half and hour.  Let cool, then toss with your favorites (nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips), or leave plain.

Easy Pancakes

I happily found that my favorite pancake mix is vegan.  Worked a little magic on the ingredients to add, and voila!

1/2 cup vegan pancake mix
1/3 cup vegan milk (soy, almond...)
2 tbsp applesauce
1/2 tbsp veggie oil


Heat skillet on medium high.  Mix ingredients.  Test skillet by tossing in a few drops of water.  If they bubble right away, it's ready.  Take off of heat for a second and spray with Pam.  Fry off your pancakes, flipping over when the edges look dry, and there are air bubbles on the surface.  Top with light vegan margarine and maple syrup.


Where does a girl get Aunt Jemima and Pam in France?  I found the mix in the international section of my local grocery store.  I ordered the Pam from an online American store in Toulouse (MyAmericanMarket.com), but it was almost 8 euros a can.  Ouch!


Mommy tip, make two batches, yours, and one following the directions on the box for your non-vegan family.


I will be making these again, adding things like blueberries, or chocolate chips!  So good!

Cold Cereal

I found this awesome vegan cereal by chance.  Jordan's Country Crisp.  So good.  With pecans and maple syrup.  Just added soy milk.  This cereal has more than 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Toast

A great way to start the day!

Toast whole wheat bread, top with light vegan margarine, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.