Plant Based Overnight Breakfast Recipes
A Plant based breakfast entails completely omitting any and all animal products from your breakfast. It’s a great step towards healthy living and works very well as a starting point for people looking to adopt a vegan lifestyle.
Overnight breakfast recipes allow you to grab your meal on the go in the morning. They also often allow you to get better seasoning in your oats or muesli (among other foods) by allowing them more time to develop.
Recipe number 1: Muesli with 4 different toppings
Ingredients
Muesli
It contains little to no calories. It’s a raw cereal that contains several ingredients ranging from nut, oats, dried fruits, seeds and grains.
Strawberries
Strawberries compliment the dry constitution of muesli because they’re juicy and sweet. When it comes to health benefits, strawberries are packed with vitamin C and folate. They also contain a considerable amount of manganese. Strawberries are excellent when you need a bit of sweetness in your muesli.
Bananas
This fruit offers fiber and potassium in high quantities. It’s also rich in magnesium, vitamin C, and copper. Bananas are highly recommended for weight loss because they contain moderate amounts of sugar and relatively low calories. Plus, the potassium in the fruits is excellent for helping to regulate blood pressure.
Raisins
Raisins are just dried grapes dehydrated in the sun or a food dehydrator. They’re perfect to mix into muesli because they do not completely disintegrate in the cereal when refrigerated.
Raisins are tiny but are great for providing energy. You’ll benefit from raisins in your muesli if you’re looking to add some calories in your plant based breakfast. Raisins also provide excellent fiber and are packed with iron and calcium. Iron is crucial for the manufacture of red blood cells which are essential for carrying oxygen all over the body.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds are super foods with very low calorie levels and lots of fiber. Chia seeds also provide sustainable energy levels from breakfast throughout the day. They are rich in magnesium, protein and fiber.
Preparation
- Place the muesli in low fat milk or almond milk inside a wide bowl.
- Mix in your toppings of choice and properly incorporate.
- Place the mixture in the fridge and let it cool overnight.
Slice off a piece and eat it cold. Some people prefer to eat theirs hot, so just place it in the microwave until it warms up.
Recipe number 2: Sweet Potato Yum
This option is for a heavier breakfast for those who work, exercise intensely and need energy to last the whole day.
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are excellent for fiber and are also a slow burning carbohydrate, which will provide you energy throughout the day. Not to mention they provide carotene which is great for your skin and eye sight.
Balsamic vinegar
This is not just for seasoning – balsamic vinegar contains high levels of calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. It’s made from grapes which is where it derives most of its nutritional value.
Sea Salt
Sea salt is less processed compared to table salt and is better at balancing electrolytes than table salt.
Preparation
Cut the potatoes into wedges without the skin. Bake in the oven for half an hour after adding some sea salt and vinegar. Leave to cool overnight and pack for breakfast in the morning.