3 Quick Vegan Breakfasts—and Finishing My Nutrition Studies at Wingate
It's official: I finished my sports nutrition studies at Wingate College (an Israeli sports and physical education college). And yes, I passed!
I'll admit it wasn't easy. But now that I have my certificate in hand, I can tell you that something has changed in me.
For the better, I promise. Everything I learned helped me get a much clearer picture of nutrition—and the wide world of sports nutrition in particular.
It also helped me understand just how healthy and sound a vegan approach to eating can be, and how many unfounded myths surround it.
But that's a post for another day.
Today, I wanted to share three recipes I created for Sunfrost (an Israeli frozen-food brand), using a new product they recently launched that I think is terrific.
They're bags of frozen fruits and vegetables for smoothies or satisfying smoothie bowls. All you have to do is blend, and you're good to go.
If you didn't know, freezing generally preserves the nutrients in fruits and vegetables. Sometimes frozen produce even has more vitamins and minerals than fresh produce.
Be honest—did that surprise you? 🙂
I added a few interesting extras to turn each smoothie into a delicious, nourishing, energy-packed breakfast. I also made this stop-motion video.
Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, and Soy Yogurt Smoothie Bowl
Nutrition per serving.
169 calories
6 g protein
24 g carbohydrates
2.3 g fat
4 g dietary fiber
181 mg calcium
A colorful breakfast rich in calcium, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, and plenty of antioxidants.
What you'll need
- 1 bag Sunfrost Yellow Smoothie blend
- 1 container plain soy yogurt from Tnuva (a major Israeli dairy and soy brand)
What to do
Blend half a bag of Sunfrost Yellow Smoothie blend
with 1/2 cup water for 2 minutes, until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Add the container of Tnuva soy yogurt and dig in.
Beet, Pineapple, and Blueberry Smoothie Bowl with Oats, Coconut, and Chia Seeds
Nutrition per serving:
200 calories
5 g protein
6 g fat
25 g carbohydrates
A filling bowl packed with the antioxidants found in beets and blueberries—a delicious way to get your day going.
What you'll need:
1 bag Sunfrost Red Smoothie blend
3 tablespoons oats
1 tablespoon finely shredded coconut
1 teaspoon chia seeds
What to do
Blend half the bag with 1/2 cup water in a food processor until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Transfer to a deep bowl and top with the oats, coconut, and chia seeds.
Nutrition per serving:
118 calories
5 g protein
13 g carbohydrates
12 g dietary fiber
2 g fat
A green smoothie that's just right for breakfast, rich in fiber to help you feel satisfied and ready for the day. It also contains chlorophyll, the green pigment in leafy greens with antioxidant properties.
What you'll need
1/2 bag Sunfrost Green Smoothie blend
1 cup Tnuva reduced-sweetness soy milk
What to do
Blend half a bag of Sunfrost Green Smoothie blend with 1 cup soy milk for about 2 minutes, until it reaches your preferred thickness.
