Editing How to Add Protein to Breakfast (section)

=== Vegan Breakfast Ideas ===
Vegans (no animal products at all) can still craft a protein-packed breakfast by using plant-based protein sources. The key is combining foods like soy products, legumes, nuts, and protein-rich grains. Here are some satisfying vegan options:

* '''Tofu Scramble with Veggies:''' Tofu makes an excellent substitute for scrambled eggs. Crumble firm tofu and sauté it with onions, peppers, spinach, or any veggies you like. Season with turmeric (for color), salt, pepper, and spices like cumin or nutritional yeast to give an “eggy” flavor. A 1/2 cup of firm tofu has about 10 g protein (16 High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Keep You Full) (16 High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Keep You Full), so a generous scramble can rival eggs in protein. You can have it with whole-grain toast or wrapped in a tortilla as a breakfast burrito (add black beans for even more protein).[[File:Breakfast 2.png|center|thumb]](File:Tofu Scramble in New Orleans.jpg - Wikimedia Commons) ''A turmeric-seasoned tofu and spinach scramble provides a vegan high-protein alternative to eggs.''
* '''Legume-Based Breakfasts:''' Incorporate beans, lentils, or chickpeas into your mornings. For example, a warm '''quinoa bowl''' or oatmeal can be made savory by adding lentils or split peas (some people cook red lentils into oatmeal – they virtually dissolve and boost protein). You could also try a '''chickpea flour omelet''' or pancake (sometimes called a ''besan chilla'' or ''socca''), which is essentially a batter of chickpea flour (besan) with water and spices, cooked like a pancake — it yields a crepe/omelet that’s high in protein and vegan. Even a simple breakfast burrito with '''refried beans''', salsa, and avocado (in a whole-grain wrap) will provide protein and fiber to keep you full.
* '''Nutty or Seedy Boosts:''' Take advantage of nuts, nut butters, and seeds in your breakfast. A bowl of overnight oats or chia pudding made with soy milk can pack protein (soy milk ~7 g protein per cup (16 High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Keep You Full) (16 High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Keep You Full), chia seeds ~4 g per 2 Tbsp). Stir in peanut butter or almond butter for more protein and healthy fat. Top with hemp seeds (one of the higher protein seeds) or chopped almonds. Even a quick peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread can be a decent protein option for vegans (with roughly 15 g protein between the bread, peanut butter, and perhaps some chia seeds sprinkled in).
* '''Vegan Protein Smoothies or Bars:''' Smoothies are a great quick option – use a plant-based protein powder (pea, rice, or hemp protein) along with almond/soy milk, fruits, and maybe oats. For instance, blend a banana, a scoop of peanut butter, a handful of spinach, and almond milk with a scoop of vegan protein powder – you’ll get a creamy, flavorful shake with over 20 g protein. If you’re on-the-go, consider homemade '''energy bites''' or bars using nuts, seeds, and maybe pea protein. These can be made in advance (mix nut butter, oats, protein powder, dried fruit, etc., roll into balls) for a grab-and-go breakfast. One recipe suggests no-bake breakfast bites made from almonds, quinoa, and pistachios – protein from those ingredients keeps you full all morning (16 High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas to Keep You Full).

''(Bonus tip: Since vegans omit eggs and dairy, be mindful of getting enough protein overall. You might need slightly larger portions or more frequent protein sources. But as shown above, it’s far from impossible to have a high-protein vegan breakfast that’s also delicious and energizing.)''