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Sunny Mexican Breakfast

A delicious start to a day includes eating beans. Plant-based, naturally nutritious, and oodles of filling fibre—you’ll be satisfied all morning with this Mexican breakfast.

DIY cooked beans

Making your own beans from scratch is a healthy alternative and not that complicated.

Soak overnight.
Place in large saucepan with aromatics such as bay leaf, onion, garlic, and cumin.
Cover with water at least 1 in (2.5 cm) above beans.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until as tender as you like. Drain.
Season with salt after cooking.

Granola Yogurt Bowl with Stewed Rhubarb

Crunchy, creamy, and sweet-tart, this flavourful bowlful of top-notch nutrition is a perfect way to kick-start a day of spirited outdoor fun. A definite upgrade from soggy oatmeal, the skillet granola can also be served with milk and a couple of handfuls of berries.

Make ahead

To save a step, you can prep the granola at home and then store in a container to transport to your camp.

Asparagus Shakshuka with Chickpea Flatbreads

Shakshuka, a North African-style dish featuring poached eggs in an aromatic tomato sauce, is a one-pan wonder that works for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Going the extra distance to rustle up a batch of chickpea flatbreads to help soak up the tomatoey goodness shows your fellow campers that you have their taste buds in mind.

All mixed up—in Israel

Although it may have originated elsewhere, shakshuka, which means “all mixed up” in Hebrew, has become a national favourite of Israelis, possibly rivalling hummus and falafel. Said to be a fine cure for a hangover, it’s also a popular dinner option.

Grain-Free 4-Coconut Pancakes with Strawberry Star Anise Compote

Coconut flour is rich in filling, detoxifying fibre. And it’s a grain-free, gluten-free option to replace unhealthy refined flours. It absorbs a lot of water—this is not an ingredient where cupfuls are required. Strawberries offer natural sweetness while licorice-like star anise aids digestion.

Tip

Make these pancakes ahead of time and reheat in your toaster or an oven at low heat. This success tip makes pancakes doable on a busy weekday morning.

Sweet Potato, Red Onion, and Kale Hash

Hash may have a reputation for being a greasy spoon special, but this kale hash, which can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner on your days of cleansing, will change your idea of the dish. Sweet potatoes add substance, nutrition, sweetness, and a great depth of flavour in place of the usual floury white potatoes.

Tip

Replace sweet potato with cubes of butternut squash or a mixture of root vegetables for an equally nourishing hash.

Brown Rice Morning Bowls with Mango and Coconut Golden Milk

Brown rice is a low-allergen, high-fibre, and nutrient-dense alternative to instant oatmeal. Making a big batch of these morning bowls at the beginning of the week will carry you through a workweek of healthy cleansing. This neutral, grounding base can be made savoury or sweet, for any appetite.

Chickpea Waffles With Tomatoes, Fried Egg, and Basil Sauce

Gluten free | Dairy free

Super-Seed Green Smoothie Bowl

Who says a smoothie needs to be sipped from a glass? This green smoothie bowl carries tropical notes of sweet pineapple and banana, disguising any vegetal spinach flavour. A crunchy, high-protein granola makes a fine pre- or post-ride snack on its own; pack a small reusable container filled for a mid-ride refuel.

Tip

Save super-ripe bananas for smoothies. Peel, halve, and lay on parchment-lined baking sheet; freeze until firm, about 6 hours. Store in glass container in the freezer.

Chickpea Scramble Breakfast Bowls with Roasted Vegetables

Baklava Breakfast Bowl

It’s no secret that I’m a dessert for breakfast kinda girl. This baklava-flavoured breakfast bowl takes my treat-for-breakfast obsession to the next level. The chia seeds and quinoa really sing with the addition of rose water, orange juice, and maple syrup. Topped with pomegranate seeds, berries, fig, and pumpkin seeds, this is a fancy café-style breakfast waiting to be devoured. Divine!

Breakfast Hash with Apples and Sunchokes

Weekend breakfasts offer the time for creating a satisfying meal. When it comes to hash, one can include any number of ingredients, such as squash or sweet potatoes, and even topping it with a poached egg for more protein. In our version, we added sunchokes (also called Jerusalem artichokes) for a lovely texture and flavour that’s perfect for the season.

Tips

Breakfast Hash is also delicious as a filling for omelettes or large, thin crepes.
Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are a bit like a cross between a water chestnut and a potato. They’re so easy to prepare, since you don’t need to peel; just scrub clean and slice or dice. In a pinch, you can substitute with canned water chestnuts.

Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal

Packets of instant oatmeal can help you keep your sanity during hectic mornings, but their sky-high sugar levels are unappetizing. Instead, spoon up this DIY version of a classic instant oatmeal flavour that lets you still enjoy a warm breakfast in a flash but without the nutritional baggage. The addition of walnuts and flax provide heart-healthy fats.

Tip

To prepare in microwave, top 1/2 cup (125 mL) oat mixture with 2/3 cup (160 mL) water and microwave on high for about 1 minute.

Golden Kefir Oats

Tangy kefir (a yogurt-like beverage) is a good bet when you want to load up on immune-boosting probiotics, or so-called “good bacteria.” Use it to soak oats and a health-hiking turmeric seasoning for an ultimate make-ahead, exotic-tasting, get-better breakfast.

Tip

As a good source of probiotics, protein, and calcium, kefir is a dairy aisle nutritional rock star. But often it can be sullied by added sugars. To keep your intake of the sweet stuff in check, choose varieties labelled “plain.”

Kiwi Carpaccio

Most often made with razor-thin slices of beef or fish, think of this Instagram-ready dish as carpaccio for dessert lovers. And since it features slices of vitamin C-rich kiwi, your immune system may benefit as much as your taste buds. You could also sprinkle on some granola and call it breakfast.

Tips

Skyr yogurt is an Icelandic style of yogurt with a thick texture, a bit like Greek yogurt. It’s now readily available in dairy aisles.
One recent study found that adding kiwi to your diet may also help improve sleep quality, which plays a role in your overall defence against infections.

Warm Hazelnut Milk Porridge with Berries and Salted Almond-Coconut Butter

Nurturing, ultra-cozy warm grains are the base of this creamy, mellow vegan breakfast that can be made in the moment for a tableful, or in advance for single servings throughout the work week.

Blanching hazelnuts

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and add 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda. Add shelled hazelnuts and stir in, being careful as it will easily foam up and spill over pot. Stir for 3 minutes, then drain in a sieve and run under cold running water. Use your hands or a small dish brush to rub skins off nuts.

Masala Dosa with Coconut Chutney

Dosas are a South Indian staple consisting of a rice and lentil crepe accompanied by sides, usually a couple of types of chutney. Masala dosa is a popular breakfast option in India, and it’s not hard to see why. The flavourful potato filling is just the thing to put a spring in your step first thing in the morning.

Tips

Asafetida is a gum from a varietal of giant fennel that has been dried and ground into a powder. When raw, it has an unpleasantly strong flavour and smell, yet when cooked it mellows and gives a garlicky essence to dishes.
Chana dal is the split kernel of a variety of chickpea known as desi or bengal gram. Ground up in the chutney, it lends a slightly earthy flavour while absorbing some of the water to ensure the chutney is not too soupy. It can be found already roasted at some grocery stores and Indian food markets.

Good Morning Muesli

A popular breakfast or snack throughout Switzerland and Germany, muesli is a perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings. This is a variation of Bircher muesli, developed around 1900 by a Swiss physician for his patients. This hearty mix of oats, fruit, nuts, and seeds is sure to get your morning off to the perfect start.

Tip

Customize your muesli by using your favourite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit in place of those in the recipe.

Sunrise Congee

This hearty and warming rice porridge dish is popular in many Asian countries. This variation incorporates sweet butternut squash, which not only provides this dish with a good amount of vitamins A and C, but it also adds its cheerful sunny colour.

Tip

Bring out the sweet side of this congee by topping it instead with chopped fruit, toasted nuts, a drizzle of coconut milk, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and some chopped basil and mint.

Eye-Opening Pho

One of Vietnam’s most famous dishes, pho is also its breakfast of choice. At its most basic, pho is a clear broth with rice noodles, herbs, and thin slices of meat. On a chilly morning, this is the perfect way to fuel up for the day.

Tip

For a vegan take on this pho recipe, use vegetable instead of chicken stock, soy sauce or tamari instead of fish sauce, and sautéed shiitake mushrooms and tofu in place of the chicken.

Garden Greens Shakshuka

It’s easy to see why shakshuka is such a popular breakfast item throughout the Middle East, and particularly in Israel. Endlessly customizable and relatively simple to prepare, it can be easily scaled up or down. Traditional shakshuka is made by poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. This recipe is a play on tradition, and instead of using tomatoes, it uses a garden’s worth of greens and herbs.

Tip

Make this shakshuka vegan by omitting feta cheese and replacing eggs with chickpeas, tofu, or sautéed slices of yam.

Chickpea Spinach Waffles

Who says waffles are just for breakfast and must be draped in maple syrup? Adorned with herby tomatoes and oozy eggs, these green waffle stacks are worthy of the fanciest of bistros. Instead of fried eggs, the waffles can also be topped with poached ones. Don’t forget to place the hot sauce on the table. The waffle batter can be prepared up to two days in advance and chilled.

Tip

Made by grinding up dried chickpeas, garbanzo flour is one of the most nutrient-dense gluten-free options on the market. Not overpoweringly beany, garbanzo flour has a subtle sweetness that works well in an array of desserts or savoury dishes.

Hazelnut Milk Porridge with Salted Almond-Coconut Butter

Nurturing, ultra-cozy warm grains are the base of this creamy, mellow vegan breakfast that can be made in advance for single servings throughout the work week. (Pssst … you can add a classic chocolate-hazelnut flavor to this porridge by stirring in 2 Tbsp cocoa powder while the oats are cooking!)

Extracurricular activity: Blanching hazelnuts

Bring large saucepan of water to a boil and add 2 tsp baking soda. Add shelled hazelnuts and stir, being careful as water will easily foam up and spill over pot. Stir for 3 minutes, then drain in sieve and rinse under cold running water. Use your hands or a small dish brush to rub skins off nuts.

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal

This comforting baked oatmeal recipe—stuffed with nutritional bell-ringers such as apples, carrots, and walnuts—is a perfect meal solution for harried mornings when you don’t have the time or energy to hover over a pot of simmering oats. It’s also a perfect option for weekend brunches when you’re in the mood for entertaining. Bake ahead of time and reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through. Try serving with a couple dollops of thick yogurt and blueberries.

Tip

Using both rolled and steel-cut oats adds even more great texture. If desired, you can swap out the apples for pears and use other nuts such as almonds or pecans.

Dark delight

When using maple syrup for baking purposes, such as in this big-batch oatmeal, reach for the “dark” grade, which has more robust flavour and will therefore be more pronounced in the final product.

Sweet Potato Waffles with Sautéed Mushrooms

Cook the sweet potato the day before to speed up the process on Christmas Day. Light and savory—these make a great sharing breakfast.