Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Wake Up and Smell the Breakfast!

Vegan Mofo is here, and I can hardly believe I'm participating! I think it's such a wonderful way to positively promote veganism. I've decided to do my best with the prompts, there are a few that I feel I might not be able to do, and I was getting stressed out, but I realized that it's missing the point if I'm letting this cause me stress. I want to fully enjoy this experience, and so I will mostly follow the prompts, and the days that the prompts are not doable for me, I will just do a different theme or prompt. I don't think the Mofo police will site me! Ha ha. So, today's prompt is .....Breakfast! Or, what are you having for breakfast today. Since my routine is wake-up, blog, workout, and then breakfast, I will show what I had yesterday, and will probably have today. Pudla, or chickpea crepes. So simple to make, chickpea flour, water, seasoning, and whatever vegetables you like/need to be used up.
Avocado makes everything better!
This pudla is seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin, and has green onions in the batter. I like to have mine with plenty of hot sauce, and a side of creamy avocado. It takes under ten minutes to make, and is a really filling way to start your day.
Lentil soup is another favorite of mine for breakfast. As you can probably tell, I'm not into a sweet breakfast, and I actually don't like to have traditional breakfast foods for breakfast. I would much rather have a tofu scramble for lunch or dinner. Red lentils are perfect for making soup for breakfast, as they are so quick cooking. Miso soup is also a favorite of mine. Miso really gives me a nice zip of energy.
So pretty!
I also have a feeling I will be drinking lots of carrot, orange and ginger juices in the upcoming months for an energy boost. It's been typical Seattle grey and misty for several days now,  and I am feeling the blahs for sure! I always feel like this juice combo gives me a real lift.
Do you eat breakfast as soon as you wake up, or do you fiddle around a little first?

12 comments:

  1. That is quite an exotic breakfast. I dont think I could eat something like that first thing in the morning. Looking forward to your MoFoing!

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  2. I've seen a lot of people turn the chickpea flour batter into beautiful looking omelettes. I don't have that talent, so I stick with the pancake looking version!

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  3. Happy Vegan MoFo! It's my first time participating this year too. I love having savoury breakfasts too, your pudla and lentil soup look really tasty, I would definitely eat those for breakfast! I used to HAVE to have breakfast first thing, but now I exercise and "fiddle around" before breakfast, so I don't end up eating until hours after I wake up.

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    1. Isn't it exciting! I look forward to checking out your Mofo! I like yo fiddle around first too!

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  4. Happy MoFo! I'm with you - avocado makes EVERYTHING better!

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    1. Avocado makes LIFE better! Just knowing that they are there for the picking!!

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  5. Great plate! And that juice!!!!! OMG LOVE the color!

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  6. Thanks! Me too it always cheers me up!

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  7. Happy MoFo! It's my first time participating too, and it's a bit overwhelming trying to think of material for 30 days, but I'm enjoying discovering all these new blogs. Your breakfast looks like a great start to the day!

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  8. Happy Mofo! Some of the prompts are hard. I'm just trying to follow as much as I can. I'm glad I discovered your blog! Discovering new blogs is one of my favorite parts of Vegan Mofo every year!

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  9. I stumble from bed directly to the espresso maker! The days i go to the gym i have breakfast afterwards but if I don't go to the gym i wait to eat til after i'm all showered and dressed- although on hectic mornings that i'm running late that could mean a clif bar on the subway...!
    That orange juice combo sounds so perky and tropical!
    Ttrockwood

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  10. That sounds like me. I definitely go for a boost as soon as I wake up! The juice always gives me a perk too. I think it's the bright color, the ginger and the vitamin c!

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