5 Clean Eating Vegan Breakfast Recipes from Jorge Cruise

For more clean eating vegan recipes, see 3 Healthy Vegan Recipes for Fall.

Being vegan is hot. From Beyoncé and Jay-Z to wellness gurus like Alicia Silverstone and Whole Foods CO-CEO John Mackey to CE contributor Lauren Toyota, seems like everyone is going vegan. But, what if you could reap the benefits of a plant-based diet without giving up fish tacos and cheese pizza? You can, according to Celebrity fitness trainer and bestselling author of over 20 books, Jorge Cruise. He sings the praises of being “vegan until lunch” in his new book Tiny and Full.

Here at Clean Eating, we’ve long espoused the benefits of eating a plant-based diet and “going meatless” one to two times a week. Eating more plants will up your intake of valuable antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, giving you more energy, glowing skin and helping to to fight disease. In his book, Cruise suggests supplementing veggie and fruit smoothies with gluten-free, hypoallergenic pea protein powder to prevent protein-deficiency. We recommend Swanson, a clean choice.

According to Cruise, these 5 vegan breakfast should give you more energy and help you to feel full till lunch – when you’re allowed to have some cheese.

See alsoThe Cleanest Protein Powders.

1. Good Morning Chia Seed Pudding

Make this breakfast pudding the night before and let it chill overnight to save prep time in the morning. It’s loaded with blueberries and chia seeds – both antioxidant-rich superfoods – and has a cool, creamy consistency that will leave you full until lunch.

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2. Sunshine Cinnamon Nut Quinoa

Start your day with this filling, superfood-rich alternate to store bought oatmeal. Quinoa has a nutty flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the blueberries, and it will also help you reach your recommended daily fiber and protein intakes.

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3. Blueberry Kickstarter

This breakfast smoothie is loaded with bananas and blueberries – both fruits high in potassium that can help lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. Green melon amplifies the natural sweetness of the bananas and blueberries. If you prefer smoothies with a thick, yogurt-like consistency, add more ice.

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4. Sweet Greens Smoothie Bowl

Kale, spinach avocado and mango make this smoothie bowl a nutritional powerhouse. One serving will fulfill your recommended daily fiber intake. Sprinkle coconut flakes, kiwi slices and banana on top for a natural sweet flavor.

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5. Minty Detoxer

This sweet breakfast smoothie will cleanse your system, and provide you with natural energy to last throughout the workday. After blending the ingredients, top it off with raspberries and fresh mint for an extra boost of antioxidants and flavor.

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