Vegetable breakfasts – seasonal, delicious, different than usual!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – that’s what our parents and grandparents told us. They knew perfectly well what they were saying. After a night of fasting, the body needs a solid dose of energy. If we rush out of the house “hungry”, we will quickly feel tired and it will be difficult for us to concentrate. What’s more, we will crave snacks that are not necessarily healthy. That’s why it’s so important to start the day with a good breakfast!

What do the experts say? – A healthy breakfast is a breakfast that will regenerate us after a night’s break and allow us to survive a few hours until the next meal. Its composition should depend on our health condition and lifestyle. Meals rich in protein and fat provide a higher feeling of satiety than those rich in carbohydrates, and I recommend such meals when we have a sedentary job and spend many hours in the office. Especially when we don’t have time for more balanced meals, and the quick appearance of hunger would result in reaching for a candy bar or processed food. This does not mean that you cannot eat oatmeal or yogurt with fruit with a low glycemic index for breakfast. The most important thing here is the composition, i.e. the addition of a product containing protein and fat, e.g. nuts, seeds or seeds. – explains dietitian Agnieszka ¦lusarska-Staniszewska.

So we are planning the breakfast of champions. Cottage cheese with radish, yogurt with fruit or oatmeal are classic dishes that we like to eat in the morning. Traditionally, these are proposals with the addition of dairy products, but you can also do it differently!

Plant-based, delicious

It is a wonderful and delicious alternative to milk and milk products. These are plant products prepared on the basis of soy, nuts, almonds, oats or rice, such as plant drinks and yogurt alternatives from Alpro. They will work well in any dish, diversify our menu and enrich it with new flavors. Depending on the variant, Alpro products may be a source of protein, fiber, calcium and vitamins, e.g. B2, B12, D2 or E.

It is worth a try, especially since the authors of the report entitled “Plate of the Future”, developed by the Interdisciplinary Center for Analysis and Cooperation of Food for the Future, recommend the use of “a diet based predominantly on plant protein sources”. Half of what we eat every day should be vegetables and fruits; one fourth – whole grain cereal products and one quarter products that are a source of protein, especially of plant origin, i.e. legumes and their products, nuts, and finally, in a small amount eat fish, eggs, dairy products and lean meat.

So let’s get started. Let’s prepare the breakfast of champions. We have three excellent recipes for you featuring Alpro plant products:

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Overnight oatmeal – a ready breakfast for the morning

• To prepare you need:
• 1/3 cup of oatmeal
• 1/2 cup of Alpro oat drink with no added sugar
• 1/3 cup of soy Alpro – a plant-based alternative to natural yogurt
• Half a banana
• Pinch of salt
• A pinch of cinnamon
• Additionally: fresh fruit, crunchy nuts or seeds for sprinkling

Mash the banana with a fork until smooth, mix with Alpro oat drink, a plant alternative to Alpro yogurt, oat flakes and a pinch of salt and cinnamon. Place in the fridge overnight.

In the morning, add your favorite fresh fruit, crunchy nuts or seeds on top and it’s ready!

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Herbal omelette with tzatziki sauce

To prepare it you need:

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
• 1/4 cup of Alpro Sojowe plant drink
• Parsley, chives, dill – as much as you like
• 2 dried tomatoes
• Olive oil for frying
• 1/2 cup Alpro Natural Soy 400 g – plant-based alternative to yogurt
• 1/2 large cucumber
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• Salt, pepper to taste
• To serve – cherry tomatoes, salad mix

Grate the cucumber on a coarse grater, and press the garlic or chop it finely. Season with salt and set aside for a few minutes, then drain off excess water. Add to the plant-based alternative to Alpro yogurt. Season as desired. Mix eggs, cereals and Alpro soy drink until smooth. Add chopped herbs and finely chopped dried tomatoes. Heat some olive oil in a pan. Fry the omelette covered for a few minutes on both sides. Serve the omelette with tzatziki sauce and plenty of your favorite vegetables – cherry tomatoes and a mix of lettuces will work great!

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Vegan dip with radish – a great alternative to classic cottage cheese

To prepare you need:

• 1/2 cup Alpro Skyr Style Natural – a plant-based alternative to skyr
• 5-6 radishes
• 1/3 of a small cucumber
• 1 tablespoon of chopped chives
• Dill or sprouts for decoration

Chop the radish and cucumber. In a bowl, mix Alpro Skyr Style Natural with vegetables, salt and pepper. Decorate with dill or radish sprouts. Serve with browned bread or vegetables cut into sticks.

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