I believe a plant-based diet is crucial in protecting the planet. Research has shown that meat and dairy products fuel the climate crisis. So, the less we consume these foods, the more positive impacts we’ll have on the environment.
Is a plant-based diet expensive?
One argument about a plant-based diet is it usually costs more. So here I want to show you how economical a plant-based diet can be. And the easiest step to take is to start with breakfast.
Changing to non-dairy milk: cheap options
Nowadays, non-dairy milk and yoghurt have become more affordable. For example, the supermarket brands usually cost around £0.55 (1L), and even the branded ones, such as Alpro, you can get them for £1.00 (1L ) when they are on offer. Typically, chilled/fresh non-dairy milk cost more than long-life ones, but taste-wise, there isn’t much difference. So I always go for the cheaper option, the shelf-stored ones. Moreover, they won’t take up the space in the fridge.
As for non-dairy yoghurt, the supermarket brands are usually much cheaper. I think the important thing to remember is not to always go for the branded ones because that way, you would have a wider selection and can get the best bargains.
I always say that eating a plant-based diet is the secret weapon of enhanced athletic performance.
Rich Roll, ultra-endurance athlete
What do you need for a plant-based breakfast?
Once you have those non-dairy milk/yoghurts, it’s super easy to have a plant-based breakfast (or you can call it a ‘vegan’). My go-to breakfast is cereal with non-dairy milk or granola with yoghurt.
I like to have fresh, soft fruits with my granola breakfast. They could be peach, strawberries, raspberries, banana or kiwi, whatever soft fruits you have available. I know some people like to use dried fruit, but I found it’s a bit too dry for my taste. I prefer the moisture texture for breakfast. Besides fruits, you can also add some superfood powder, such as green/cacao boost or vegan protein powder, which are optional. In my coming post, I’ll share with you how to get superfood powders at a very affordable price.
Now it’s time to mix those ingredients: soft fruits, yoghurt, granola and superfood powder (optional). I think you know your appetite the best, so I am not going to give you the measurement for each ingredient.
However, I think it’s important to feel satisfied but not overly full after breakfast. So I would do portion control at breakfast, and the way I do it is to use the same bowl so that I know the right amount to put in the bowl. I would also usually have a cup of coffee for breakfast. And, of course, I would use non-dairy milk in my coffee.
With this recipe, you don’t need to add any sugar or syrup to make it sweet because fresh fruits and yoghurt have plenty of sweetness. Also, most granolas have added sugar already. Another nice thing about this recipe is that no cooking or heating is involved! The only bit of time you need to spend is chopping your soft fruits, but even with that, it will take you less than three minutes.
More ideas for a plant-based breakfast
I really hope you’ll give this recipe a try. You can check out the video below if you’re looking for more ideas for a plant-based breakfast. Feel free to leave comments, too!